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Jay
When you ride you motorcycle do you ride in full gear? Im talking one piece race suit with back protector, knee pucks for putting your knee down(if you do) racing boots, gloves, etc. Do you do it on a commute to work? Why or why not. What kind of bike? Why do people talk crap when you don't do it on sport bike but when people ride a cruiser its fine to wear a half shield helmet and Denim vest? My bike is my main source of transportation. Its a super-sport but i wear a full face helmet, leather jacket, jeans, and boots. i also carry a backpack. What do you wear???????
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I see a lot of people in full racing leathers--knee pucks, matching boots and gloves, sometimes even matching graphics on the helmet. I think they look a little silly for street riding, in fact it makes them look 'dangerous' to me, like they're taking chances they shouldn't take. Full leather suits are for the track, not the street.
I wear a full-face helmet because studies have shown (and you might have expected all along) that about half the impacts come from the front, so wearing a half helmet is like locking two doors in a four-door car. I wear gloves with leather palms because when you fall off, even at low speeds, you instinctively put your hands out (learned that one the hard way). And I have a leather jacket for when it's cold and a mesh jacket for the Summer. Actually I have two pairs of gloves, cold and warm.
I probably should have some kind of abrasion-resistant pants, like Draggin' Jeans or something like that, but I never have. Boots would be good too, for long rides anyway, but I never bothered with those either. I do wear leather shoes (I usually run around in just Crocs).
And my sweetie followed me home once at night on my vintage BMW and said she had a hard time seeing my tail light. So I bought a reflective vest. I wear it on the bicycle at night too.
I like long rides, like 200-300 miles in a day. I carry my whole 'wardrobe'--Leather and mesh jacket, a sweater for under the leather jacket, cold and warm gloves, reflective vest. So I'm ready for anything. 8^)
I see a lot of people in full racing leathers--knee pucks, matching boots and gloves, sometimes even matching graphics on the helmet. I think they look a little silly for street riding, in fact it makes them look 'dangerous' to me, like they're taking chances they shouldn't take. Full leather suits are for the track, not the street.
I wear a full-face helmet because studies have shown (and you might have expected all along) that about half the impacts come from the front, so wearing a half helmet is like locking two doors in a four-door car. I wear gloves with leather palms because when you fall off, even at low speeds, you instinctively put your hands out (learned that one the hard way). And I have a leather jacket for when it's cold and a mesh jacket for the Summer. Actually I have two pairs of gloves, cold and warm.
I probably should have some kind of abrasion-resistant pants, like Draggin' Jeans or something like that, but I never have. Boots would be good too, for long rides anyway, but I never bothered with those either. I do wear leather shoes (I usually run around in just Crocs).
And my sweetie followed me home once at night on my vintage BMW and said she had a hard time seeing my tail light. So I bought a reflective vest. I wear it on the bicycle at night too.
I like long rides, like 200-300 miles in a day. I carry my whole 'wardrobe'--Leather and mesh jacket, a sweater for under the leather jacket, cold and warm gloves, reflective vest. So I'm ready for anything. 8^)
Im interested in cycling?
Ichigo
Since I was small I have seen cyclers pass by my neighborhood everyday, I would watch them from the porch as they passed by. I liked how it just looked, Im 16 now and I have always wanted a nice road bike to start training. Unfortunately I have no idea how to start. Back then I didn't have money for the bike, but now I do cause I have a job. Im interested in Road races. First of all how do I find the "Right" bike, I have researched but I just want to see how YOU found your bike. What other equipment is needed(excluding helmet ,water bottle >.>) Is a coach a necessity ? I will be interested in getting in college team also, so im taking it seriously.
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Hey Ichigo,
You've gotten some pretty good answers so far. My two cents? Take a trip to the local bike shop(s), that would be brick and mortar establishments that sell ONLY bicycles, and test ride a few. It's likely there will be people on staff that have some experience with road racing and maybe even organized rides you can participate in. In addition to the helmet and water bottles take along a cell phone and tire repair tools.
I would pick a shop that takes you seriously and treats you well over a shop that has little to offer besides a snobbish attitude that just wants to sell you a bike-shaped object.
As far as bikes go? There will be differences in weight and components as you get into the more expen$ive bikes but you can still get a decent one for under$1000 USD. If you think you can get away with spending under $300 and still get a decent road bike? Fugitaboutit!
Decent, useable bikes in that price range just do not exist so get that notion outta yer head right now.
As to how to start? Get on the bike and RIDE! May sound overly simplistic but that's where all cyclists begin, by riding. Riding with a group can give you experience and challenge you, you also get to see how others ride and what they ride. Might surprise you when you get to see just who's the fastest and what they're riding, youth and gear isn't everything when it comes down to it. I've seen some older guys riding vintage steel that just flat pull away from the younger pups on their light weight carbon bikes.
Hey Ichigo,
You've gotten some pretty good answers so far. My two cents? Take a trip to the local bike shop(s), that would be brick and mortar establishments that sell ONLY bicycles, and test ride a few. It's likely there will be people on staff that have some experience with road racing and maybe even organized rides you can participate in. In addition to the helmet and water bottles take along a cell phone and tire repair tools.
I would pick a shop that takes you seriously and treats you well over a shop that has little to offer besides a snobbish attitude that just wants to sell you a bike-shaped object.
As far as bikes go? There will be differences in weight and components as you get into the more expen$ive bikes but you can still get a decent one for under$1000 USD. If you think you can get away with spending under $300 and still get a decent road bike? Fugitaboutit!
Decent, useable bikes in that price range just do not exist so get that notion outta yer head right now.
As to how to start? Get on the bike and RIDE! May sound overly simplistic but that's where all cyclists begin, by riding. Riding with a group can give you experience and challenge you, you also get to see how others ride and what they ride. Might surprise you when you get to see just who's the fastest and what they're riding, youth and gear isn't everything when it comes down to it. I've seen some older guys riding vintage steel that just flat pull away from the younger pups on their light weight carbon bikes.
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