Gerbing's
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From: Ashby, Ma
RE: Gerbing's
ORIGINAL: sifularson
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BTW, the fact that Gerbing's is from my state made a big difference to me. Knowing that they are close enough to ride is important to me. Any problems and I have a good excuse to take a 200 mile ride.
Steve L.
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BTW, the fact that Gerbing's is from my state made a big difference to me. Knowing that they are close enough to ride is important to me. Any problems and I have a good excuse to take a 200 mile ride.
Steve L.
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From: Ashby, Ma
RE: Gerbing's
ORIGINAL: Peppa1
Anyone have the pants liners ? Looking at Gerbings web site it says they don't work well under denim and I'm thinking to myself .... doesn't everyone wear jeans while riding ?
Anyone have the pants liners ? Looking at Gerbings web site it says they don't work well under denim and I'm thinking to myself .... doesn't everyone wear jeans while riding ?
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Euless, TX
RE: Gerbing's
Has anyone tried their Lightweight Textile Heated Gloves http://www.gerbing.com/heat/gloveslw.html?
They are ALOT less expensive than their G3's and put out the same amount of heat. Not sure why you would spend more $ on the G3's unless I'm missing something about the hugh difference in the two other than $.
They are ALOT less expensive than their G3's and put out the same amount of heat. Not sure why you would spend more $ on the G3's unless I'm missing something about the hugh difference in the two other than $.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Seattle area
RE: Gerbing's
I hadn't heard that -- guess it's OK to be closer, but that was a nice ride out into the boonies!
ORIGINAL: HogBoy
You'll love the gear. Also found out they were moving to the Olympia area, so I'm really looking forward to that.
You'll love the gear. Also found out they were moving to the Olympia area, so I'm really looking forward to that.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2007
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RE: Gerbing's
I have been riding for many many years, I am on my second dresser. The first one had about 140,000 miles on it when I was force to swap to a new one. I never had anything like Gerbing's wear. Now I can't wait to get at least the vest. I have been looking at them off and on for several years but never took the plunge. Well I think I will ask santa for a vest this Christmas. I have had a number of friends use them and say wonderful things about it. Looking forward to buying it but may still wait till next year.
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Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
RE: Gerbing's
I have one problem with cold-weather riding, and that's my hands. I have poor circulation in my hands and feet, a life-long issue I inherited from my mother, but my feet normally don't get cold while riding. I wear harness boots, which seem to insulate well enough. Chaps covers the leg protection, and a leather jacket with liner the chest. But please, give me something for my hands!
I've had some Gerbings gloves I believe they now call the "Classic," which are heavier than the 3's. They do work very well, but unless it's 40° they get too hot without either switching them on and off continually or using a controller. I just bought a single portable controller and will test it out tomorrow for the first time on the way to a camping trip in MS. The HD controller is cheaper than the Gerbings model even though they are both the same (except the logo), and the HD has the pouch/clip, optional with Gerbings. I got mine from Zanotti's for $55 (MSRP is $60 and Gerbings is $69 MSRP without the pouch). Zanotti's sells at cost-plus, while Chicago is MSRP-20%, so you'll get a better deal on this item there ($48). Zanotti told me that HD provides no markup on this part, and they originally wanted to charge me $63 on a $60 part, changing the price on their website only after I inquired about it. I ordered from them because I had a small credit I wanted to use. I find they are usually cheaper than Chicago.
I've had some Gerbings gloves I believe they now call the "Classic," which are heavier than the 3's. They do work very well, but unless it's 40° they get too hot without either switching them on and off continually or using a controller. I just bought a single portable controller and will test it out tomorrow for the first time on the way to a camping trip in MS. The HD controller is cheaper than the Gerbings model even though they are both the same (except the logo), and the HD has the pouch/clip, optional with Gerbings. I got mine from Zanotti's for $55 (MSRP is $60 and Gerbings is $69 MSRP without the pouch). Zanotti's sells at cost-plus, while Chicago is MSRP-20%, so you'll get a better deal on this item there ($48). Zanotti told me that HD provides no markup on this part, and they originally wanted to charge me $63 on a $60 part, changing the price on their website only after I inquired about it. I ordered from them because I had a small credit I wanted to use. I find they are usually cheaper than Chicago.
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Los Altos, CA/ Sonora, CA
RE: Gerbing's
Thanks for the info iclick! I just bought the G3 gloves. I haven't had a chance to use them yet, but am trying to decide whether or not to get the single controller or the dual controller (in case I get the jacket liner). I'm hoping the gloves alonedo the trick. I just don't like all the wires hanging down my back.
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From: Olympia, Washington
RE: Gerbing's
ORIGINAL: Gunkholes
I hadn't heard that -- guess it's OK to be closer, but that was a nice ride out into the boonies!
I hadn't heard that -- guess it's OK to be closer, but that was a nice ride out into the boonies!
ORIGINAL: HogBoy
You'll love the gear. Also found out they were moving to the Olympia area, so I'm really looking forward to that.
You'll love the gear. Also found out they were moving to the Olympia area, so I'm really looking forward to that.
SGChick: just sent you a pm you might useful.