| Author | Message | ||
     Kmfw160 |
...alright everybody I need your .02. Looks like I will be an all weather rider this winter and am in need of a good one piece suit that is warm and dry. I ride 15 miles each way in rain, cold, and hopefully not snow. lol Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance. KMFW | ||
| Jaimec |
Aerostich Roadcrafter suit is good for all year riding, especially when you add the Kanetsu AirVantage electric liner for the REALLY cold weather. Price may look steep, but my first Roadcrafter (which I still have) lasted 20+ years. My second roadcrafter is currently 6 years old. Amortized over time, it's pretty damned cheap when you think about it. Get on their mailing list... their catalog is like motorcycle porn (especially if you're an all-year, all weather rider like me). http://www.aerostich.com/ | ||
| Froggy |
+1 to the Roadcrafter | ||
| Niceguyeddy |
...and they are a really nice group of people. | ||
| Slaughter |
If you're NOT looking into electric, consider a snowmobile suit. | ||
| Troopshipberlin |
Aerostich is now selling what they call transit leathers which look like they could be very good, but pricey. | ||
| Timxb9s |
PM me if interested. I have a slightly used First Gear insulated rain suit that I haven't used since getting the olympia Phantom. Very warm and dry but has no armor protection. Tim | ||
| Christopher12 |
Why do I keep reading that your suit must fits you perfectly or you'll roll in it when hit the ground, yet these suits are designed loose as to be worn over your clothing? I like the Transit Suit. Christopher | ||
| Jaimec |
These suits are meant to be worn OVER your clothing. If you're trying them on naked, you're doing it wrong. | ||
| Christopher12 |
I didn't mean to wear them naked, but I read that the protective clothing can't be loose, which the Roadcrafter is by design. Christopher | ||
| Hammer71 |
I just went down in my Roadcrafter and no issues at all, no damage to the suit nor any damage to me. Loose to a point (not swimming in it) Have had the thing for a few years now and it has seen 3 winters, countless rainstorms, and pretty much anything that can be thrown at it. Would purchase another one in a second. | ||
| Metalstorm |
I can't say enough good things about my Roadcrafter one piece. It just plain works. I need to throw it in the machine with a bottle of treatment to get the zippers to repel water again. I get just the slightest bit of dampness in the crotch if I'm out in a down pour for too long. I usually treat it once a year and have no problems but I've been lazy this year and havn't gotten around to it yet. | ||
| Fx1200 |
How well does the Aerostitch Roadcrafter protect in temperatures around 30-35 degrees? | ||
| Jaimec |
The Roadcrafter is not insulated, but it blocks the wind very well, so layering up moderately underneath should keep you comfortable enough. You can buy an insulated Roadcrafter, but it isn't as versatile. I prefer keeping it uninsulated and just layering up underneath (and using electrics if it gets too cold). Buy the suit large enough to go over several layers of clothing. In the summer you can adjust the sizing tabs and such to take up most of the slack. Actually, keeping it loose in the summer helps the air circulate (when you open the ventilation flaps) and keeps you cooler than you'd think. | ||
| Hammer71 |
-6 was the coldest I rode with mine. Gerbings heated gear underneath and was nice and toasty. 30-35 won't be an issue | ||
| Metalstorm |
I ride in the high 20's and low 30's every winter. The last two winters I've been using an electric liner and heated grips. Also I wear fleece over pants and Winter Elite gloves. I stay very toasty inside the stich. Before then I had no electric gear nor grips. I wore a thermal top and a good fleece jacket under the stich and I was just as warm but bulkier. My hands would start to feel it after about 35-40 minutes though. Avg speed is 55-75mph so the wind chill factor is a bitch. I'd say with the Stich you don't need electric jackets & such within 30-35 degrees if you have a good fleece but heated grips are always a wise choice. | ||
| Skinstains |
No-one ever regretted buying a "Stich". If I'm wrong and they did...they suck. If you're only going 15 miles I think the electrics are overkill. But that's just me. When I first got my Stich all I could keep thinking in my head was "why did I wait so long". Also, one of the best ways to keep warm on a bike is to slow down. The WC makes a huge difference. Get Roadcrafter and a bottle of "Nikwax wash in" and a bottle of Nikwax spray on and you're set. | ||
| Zacks |
I picked up a Fieldsheer Cyclone suit. Removable lining, armor, venting etc. Seemed to compare (to me) well with the 'stitch. Granted, only had one ride in at around 40, but was only wearing a Outlast base layer shirt and some jeans under it. Went 50 miles before stopping - no problem at all. Been colder on early spring morning rides. At $200, figured it was worth a try. Motorcycleclosouts.com | ||
| Greg_e |
http://www.teizms.com/index.php?osCsid=r2qn0jmjfnr 49h3th6lhaq8nh5 Anyone have opinions on their stuff? Just found it on a google and it looks like it might be decent and I might give them a try. | ||
| Starbellied_sneetch |
Greg_e, if you happen to lurk at ADVrider at all, there's a big thread about their stuff in the Vendors section. | ||
| Greg_e |
I read much of that thread, thinking about a custom suit since it is only an extra $100 to finally have something that will really fit me, might even buy the textile combo set so I have a mesh for the hot days. | ||
| Marksm |
I've never thought about this before but this year I may have to ride more during the winter months. Do these suits take the place of your Jackets and pants? | ||
| Greg_e |
The Teizs suits are designed to be worn over your regular clothing so you can dress for work and then put on the riding suit to stay warmer and clean. If it gets really cold you may still want to go with heated liners, the 100g liner is not all that lofty, I think around the same as 100 weight fleece which is light weight. I need to get my measurements and sent off to them to see what size the suggest and maybe go with a custom suit. He also said that they will be at several of the cycle shows coming up in the next few weeks. Drop them an email, they get back to you faster than Cortech will respond. They also have a 2 piece suit coming soon, it's based on one of their existing jackets. | ||
| Greg_e |
Just a followup... Not pleased with the Teiz suit. It was heavy! The sleeve cuffs were either way too big or if I pulled them down way too bulky. Over all I felt the suit was very bulky and has some oddities that made me not even consider spending more money to have a custom suit made from them. Threw $50 in the trash on shipping to find that out. Go where you can see it in person or go with something else. Spartan is getting a textile suit ready right now, may have to find a way to look at the prototype to decide if a custom from them would be worth having. After that I think I am just going to be SOL and have to ride around like a squid. I am finding nothing that might fit and offer the protections that I want. | ||
| Froggy |
Is there a Cyclegear near you? You can go in a try a variety of suits. | ||
| Greg_e |
Not that I know of. All the local dealers have crap besides the Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Honda branded stuff. A little bit of Cortech stuff but I know they don't have anything that fits. Squids don't buy gear, so few places will stock gear beyond cheapo helmets and some gloves. |
