Summer Gear
Summer Gear
I'm just curious what most of you wear for gear in the summer? I live on the surface of the sun (chandler az) so it gets well over 110 degrees. I wear Draggin Jean Liners (kevlar liners) under my jeans and then long sleeve Draggin Jean Kevlar shirt but very breathable. Any good ideas out there that provide protection without roasting me? I have a Roland Sands Perf leather coat, but that thing would put me in heat stroke mode by June after 10am.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Goodyear, Az
I've been dealing with the Az heat on my bike for about 6 years now. And where I used to wear full gear, I have to admit I was slacking last summer. (No jacket)
I still wear riding pants and a helmet, however. The pants are mesh-vented Scorpions, which I can wear about 9 months of the year. (To keep my legs from getting burned on the exhaust.) I tried a couple pairs of Joe Rocket Phoenix 2's, and decided the zippers were junk. IMHO, plan on spending $$ on a good pair of pants, otherwise you won't be wearing them the day you lay it down.
As for the helmet, I went to riding year-round, with a HCI 20. They call it a scooter helmet, but it's a no-frills fiberglass helmet that's DOT approved. The visibility is good, and it's not as stuffy as a full-face.
I still wear riding pants and a helmet, however. The pants are mesh-vented Scorpions, which I can wear about 9 months of the year. (To keep my legs from getting burned on the exhaust.) I tried a couple pairs of Joe Rocket Phoenix 2's, and decided the zippers were junk. IMHO, plan on spending $$ on a good pair of pants, otherwise you won't be wearing them the day you lay it down.
As for the helmet, I went to riding year-round, with a HCI 20. They call it a scooter helmet, but it's a no-frills fiberglass helmet that's DOT approved. The visibility is good, and it's not as stuffy as a full-face.
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: NC/SC
I'm just curious what most of you wear for gear in the summer? I live on the surface of the sun (chandler az) so it gets well over 110 degrees. I wear Draggin Jean Liners (kevlar liners) under my jeans and then long sleeve Draggin Jean Kevlar shirt but very breathable. Any good ideas out there that provide protection without roasting me? I have a Roland Sands Perf leather coat, but that thing would put me in heat stroke mode by June after 10am.
Nothing special for legs. Just plain old pair of jeans and riding boots work fine all year long
I do wear protective riding gloves as well ...
I've been dealing with the Az heat on my bike for about 6 years now. And where I used to wear full gear, I have to admit I was slacking last summer. (No jacket)
I still wear riding pants and a helmet, however. The pants are mesh-vented Scorpions, which I can wear about 9 months of the year. (To keep my legs from getting burned on the exhaust.) I tried a couple pairs of Joe Rocket Phoenix 2's, and decided the zippers were junk. IMHO, plan on spending $$ on a good pair of pants, otherwise you won't be wearing them the day you lay it down.
As for the helmet, I went to riding year-round, with a HCI 20. They call it a scooter helmet, but it's a no-frills fiberglass helmet that's DOT approved. The visibility is good, and it's not as stuffy as a full-face.
I still wear riding pants and a helmet, however. The pants are mesh-vented Scorpions, which I can wear about 9 months of the year. (To keep my legs from getting burned on the exhaust.) I tried a couple pairs of Joe Rocket Phoenix 2's, and decided the zippers were junk. IMHO, plan on spending $$ on a good pair of pants, otherwise you won't be wearing them the day you lay it down.
As for the helmet, I went to riding year-round, with a HCI 20. They call it a scooter helmet, but it's a no-frills fiberglass helmet that's DOT approved. The visibility is good, and it's not as stuffy as a full-face.
Stage I
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Rancho Cucamonga
Hey been lurking for a while and just wanted to throw it out there to look at cycle gear for heat out shirts. They also have freeze out shirts that help in winter. The heat out shirts are really nice and keep you some what cooler.
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