dan T
Im a new rider and was shocked be how much all the gear cost's! Can anyone tell me how to find quality gear at a cheaper price?
Answer
just because something has a big name on it does not mean its quality no mater how much they try to kid you, for leather gear & gloves look at the stitching make sure its not to near the edge or running off as it will just come away in time,
helmets price again does not dictate quality some of the cheaper helmets have out performed much dearer helmets,
TRY ALL ITEMS ON FOR FIT "DONT" BUY FOR LOOKS,
i have a lovely pair of ashman motorcycle boots that are like new they cost £70 in the mid 70s
they would not keep your feet dry if someone dropped a cup of water on them, utter rubbish,
i have a pair of akito that cost £45 & after 100 miles in the rain my feet stay dry that i replaced my buffalo boots £69.99 that leak after about 20 miles in the rain with
i have a pair of frank thomas gloves aqua nice glove but the stitching went down the side after 3 days, i have a pair of XSO leather gloves £22 that are warm & dry ,
SOME OF THE BEST GEAR I HAVE EVER HAD HAS BEEN THE STUFF FROM UNKNOWN/ NEW MANUFACTURERS
also dont think a name protects you it does not lost a lot of friends who only wore the best gear from helmet's to gloves & still have lots of friends who just buy gear that fits right & are not bothered about a name,
if its your time its your time no mater what you do or wear , in november i got crushed between 2 cars the bike was totally wrote off all i got was a bruised elbow
just because something has a big name on it does not mean its quality no mater how much they try to kid you, for leather gear & gloves look at the stitching make sure its not to near the edge or running off as it will just come away in time,
helmets price again does not dictate quality some of the cheaper helmets have out performed much dearer helmets,
TRY ALL ITEMS ON FOR FIT "DONT" BUY FOR LOOKS,
i have a lovely pair of ashman motorcycle boots that are like new they cost £70 in the mid 70s
they would not keep your feet dry if someone dropped a cup of water on them, utter rubbish,
i have a pair of akito that cost £45 & after 100 miles in the rain my feet stay dry that i replaced my buffalo boots £69.99 that leak after about 20 miles in the rain with
i have a pair of frank thomas gloves aqua nice glove but the stitching went down the side after 3 days, i have a pair of XSO leather gloves £22 that are warm & dry ,
SOME OF THE BEST GEAR I HAVE EVER HAD HAS BEEN THE STUFF FROM UNKNOWN/ NEW MANUFACTURERS
also dont think a name protects you it does not lost a lot of friends who only wore the best gear from helmet's to gloves & still have lots of friends who just buy gear that fits right & are not bothered about a name,
if its your time its your time no mater what you do or wear , in november i got crushed between 2 cars the bike was totally wrote off all i got was a bruised elbow
best bycicle gear for portland oregon?
samanthaly
ok so i just got a bike but i haven't really used one since i was a kid. i've started riding and realized there's a lot of gear i need to get. i've been doing some online shopping but i figured my best bet would be to ask the consumers... you guys! so here's what i'm looking for let me know what brand/type is the best and if there's anything i missed that ill need please feel free to let me know!
AS a side not : i'm in portland oregon Right now, it's colder than a witches tit and it will be raining cats and dogs soon
Warm weatherproof jacket
Warm weather proof gloves
leggings or tights
under armor for the top half
front and rear lights
lock
some sort of bag to cary things in
a cell phone holder to hold my phone where i can see it as ill be using it for a gps
anything light and safety oriented!
ok i think that's it. but again if i missed anything please tell me!
thanks so much for your help! and i hope y'all have some great gear/brand/product type, suggestions for me!
Answer
Good info can be found through R.E.I. website under "Expert Advice: Cycling"
http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/cycling#tab_4
Clothing - http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/bike+clothing.html
Commuter Bike Gear - http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/commuter+bike+gear.html
How to Care for Technical Fabrics - http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/fabric+care.html
How to Choose Rainwear - http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/rainwear.html
Lights? Only one choice in my book - http://www.rei.com/product/786357/planet-bike-blaze-superflash-bike-light-set
Panniers, or as you described it "some sort of bag to cary things in" - http://www.avenirusa.com/parts-and-accessories/bags/#pannier These can be found on Amazon.
Locks? Only 2 choices - OnGuard U-Bolt lock - http://www.onguardlock.com/?page_id=329 or Kryptonite U-Bolt lock - http://www.kryptonitelock.com/Products/List.aspx?cid=1001
Good info can be found through R.E.I. website under "Expert Advice: Cycling"
http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/cycling#tab_4
Clothing - http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/bike+clothing.html
Commuter Bike Gear - http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/commuter+bike+gear.html
How to Care for Technical Fabrics - http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/fabric+care.html
How to Choose Rainwear - http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/rainwear.html
Lights? Only one choice in my book - http://www.rei.com/product/786357/planet-bike-blaze-superflash-bike-light-set
Panniers, or as you described it "some sort of bag to cary things in" - http://www.avenirusa.com/parts-and-accessories/bags/#pannier These can be found on Amazon.
Locks? Only 2 choices - OnGuard U-Bolt lock - http://www.onguardlock.com/?page_id=329 or Kryptonite U-Bolt lock - http://www.kryptonitelock.com/Products/List.aspx?cid=1001
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