So I'm pretty serious about my ATGATT habits. Wear armored jacket, gloves, jeans, and shoes everywhere I go (helmet obviously). And the few times I haven't, I felt exposed and naked and very uncomfortable on the bike.
My question is regarding the possible differences in hazards when riding purely in the city (i.e in high congestion, rarely going over 50-60kph), vs doing longer, higher speed rides. Seems like impact is more of a threat in the city, and sliding is less, whereas long rides you'll likely impact, and then possibly hit something (like a guardrail or a tree). Both unpleasant anyways.
Obviously the safest thing to do in any case is just wearing a full leather race suit and chest and back armor etc etc etc with calf length boots. I don't quite do that, but I still feel like I'm relatively well protected with the Kevlar/D3O and riding specific boots (they are more like riding sneakers, but they are ankle height and have protection nevertheless.
I am at the point where I plan to invest in more gear this summer, since wearing the same jacket and jeans every day for 2+ seasons can get a little gross, especially when it's mega hot outside.
Looking at getting a pair of pants that's slimmer cut and breathes better than my Resurgence cafe racers, and a jacket that has more lining options (see: waterproof/windproof liners). I currently have an Olympia Dallas which is a tad big on me, so in the summer the mesh breathes well, but I can also layer a sweater under, and a big jacket over to cover the wind at least. Also looking at getting a pair of touring type boots that I can tuck my pants INTO. I need calf protection now that my new bike roasts my right leg when stationary, but also baggy pants just look weird as hell on my lanky ***.
Just curious what you all do for apparel rotations, and how you seek out new gear. Hard to find stuff in person because stores are far apart and they don't have as many options as online stores.
My question is regarding the possible differences in hazards when riding purely in the city (i.e in high congestion, rarely going over 50-60kph), vs doing longer, higher speed rides. Seems like impact is more of a threat in the city, and sliding is less, whereas long rides you'll likely impact, and then possibly hit something (like a guardrail or a tree). Both unpleasant anyways.
Obviously the safest thing to do in any case is just wearing a full leather race suit and chest and back armor etc etc etc with calf length boots. I don't quite do that, but I still feel like I'm relatively well protected with the Kevlar/D3O and riding specific boots (they are more like riding sneakers, but they are ankle height and have protection nevertheless.
I am at the point where I plan to invest in more gear this summer, since wearing the same jacket and jeans every day for 2+ seasons can get a little gross, especially when it's mega hot outside.
Looking at getting a pair of pants that's slimmer cut and breathes better than my Resurgence cafe racers, and a jacket that has more lining options (see: waterproof/windproof liners). I currently have an Olympia Dallas which is a tad big on me, so in the summer the mesh breathes well, but I can also layer a sweater under, and a big jacket over to cover the wind at least. Also looking at getting a pair of touring type boots that I can tuck my pants INTO. I need calf protection now that my new bike roasts my right leg when stationary, but also baggy pants just look weird as hell on my lanky ***.
Just curious what you all do for apparel rotations, and how you seek out new gear. Hard to find stuff in person because stores are far apart and they don't have as many options as online stores.
