For mesh-like chaps, this might be cool...but it doesn't have any body armor.  I wonder if the armor could be added?  Anyone know?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/390407848878?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m...

Dave

Dave Sisk wrote on 05/07/12 at 08:07:05:


That might be a little overkill (or at least funky looking).  Here's what I have in white.  Expensive, but I love being able to remove the thermal liner and rain guard when it's really warm out.  I've ridden comfortably with it from 40 degrees through 80 so far.  Really happy to have spent the extra. http://www.tourmaster.com/xcart/product.php?productid=269&cat=3

Scott McCrory wrote on 05/07/12 at 08:52:35:


Good points.  My knees have been banged up quite a lot throughout my 45 years, so I'd really prefer to have at least the knee armor.  Good point about the kevlar lining...I'm not sure if the mesh riding pants I bought have that or not...I'll have to check.

Dave

I'm now wearing textile First Gear fully armored jacket.  All my old leathers had no armor so they're in the closet to stay.  The First Gear is great for protection but the vents do nothing for cooling especially if you have a windshield.  I took my jacket to a tailor and for $70 he put a zipper in a widening piece that I got at a material shop.  (Wasn't necessary for just the scoop effect but I had it widened all the way to the shoulder so I could get my down sweater on comfortably under the jacket which is why it looks so wide). Got the scoop idea from the best leather jacket I ever owned except it had no armor.  Even with a windshield, this textile jacket with both zippers open scoops up air and send it all the way up the sleeves to your torso.  With gloves on and the original sleeve zipper open little air gets in but the opening with both zippers open is big enough that plenty of air gets around your gloves.  Best comfort mod I've ever made.  As you can see from the pic it doesn't stop you from closing up both zippers and being airtight with gloves on.

You guys must sweat bullets at stop lights?

Boots, jeans, t shirt, fingerless gloves, goggles. On brisk mornings I'll throw on the leather jacket.


--Steve

Dave Sisk wrote on 05/07/12 at 11:05:45:


You paid a lot less than I did for gear, and it looks like it'll work great.  Mine has extra lining/insulation features for when it's chilly, but nothing
and extra layer of clothes under and/or rain overs couldn't fix!

Good luck - mine hasn't stretched so it's still pretty snug with both liners in, through perfectly fine with just the mesh and guards.

Dave Sisk wrote on 05/07/12 at 11:05:45:


So, I just tried this jacket out riding around my neighborhood for about 30 mins...the airflow is so unrestricted, I actually got a little chilly.  I think this will work well for a hot day.  Still not sure about the size though...man, it's really snug, I feel kinda like the Michelin tire man!  

Dave