Going to tech, riding gear recommendations?

**Ice_Monsta** · 27th May 2007, 21:39

Hey

I've just got my bike license saving up for the bike. Figured i'd start looking at bike gear before i get the bike.

I'll be riding my bike to tech - this involves and stretch of open road as i live about 15 minutes from civilisation.

Just wondering what sort of gear people would recommend, like do i need the boots and all?

Where's the best place to look, and what sort of price am i looking at?

Thanks

**The Lone Rider** · 27th May 2007, 21:55

During the summer I wear jeans, t shirt, boots, deniem cut off sleeve jacket

As it gets colder I replace deniem cut off sleeve jacket with a black leather jacket, then I also have neck warmer, leather gloves, and leather strap on leggings.

So, think about the conditions you will be riding in, think about how much you want to tempt fate (how much saftey gear you want), buy what is appropriate

My gear is as following in price

Boots (I have two pair) - one is a leather set of british combat boots that cost $200 but i originally bought them for work and also combat training. Other pair is a set of slip on work boots with steel caps - cost $115 but my work paid for those. First ones are better but I usually wear 2nd ones cuz they are easy to put on

Gloves - normal leather full finger gloves $30

Leather Image "The Fonze" looking jacket in XXL - $279

Deniem Cut Off - no idea as I've had it for years and years back from the 80s when they were cool everyday wear

Jeans - whatever you want, Levi or Warehouse

Leather strap on leggings - no idea as they were a present, but cost apparently was $20-40 NZD (they were bought in China)

Neck warmer - Looks like a turtleneck shirt, but without the shirt. $20

There are more options out there, thats just what I have picked out for myself

**Hitcher** · 27th May 2007, 22:02

With the colder weather on its way I am considering wearing garments. Something suitable skimpy, made of muslin with lurex highlights should do the trick nicely. Too much is made of that new-fangled protective apparel. It's too expensive and just way too, protective. Hypothermia adds a certain je ne sais quoi to the daily commute. I'm sure you will agree.

**xwhatsit** · 27th May 2007, 22:11

I agree. The girlfriend loves kissing my blue lips and playing with my shrunken, distorted nipples after riding over the harbour bridge to see her.

**pritch** · 28th May 2007, 10:54

You can use any suitable warm clothing for a start but you should have a one piece rain proof suit available under the seat or in a pack if you aren't wearing it. I wear boots commuting on the bike but I leave a pair of shoes at work. So far nobody has complained :-)

Take notice of what other people are doing and ask them how it works for them. Whatever, by the time you are fully kitted out you will have spent quite a bit of money.

**moT** · 28th May 2007, 11:10

i reccomend at least proper gloves and boots u can wear a jacket if u like i gotta travel to tech thats what i wear i dont like walking into tech with my full leathers i have done that tho it gets annoying and hot

**Hitcher** · 28th May 2007, 11:24

Originally Posted by Tom

i reccomend at least proper gloves and boots u can wear a jacket if u like i gotta travel to tech thats what i wear i dont like walking into tech with my full leathers i have done that tho it gets annoying and hot

Gahh! What are you "doing" at Tech? Clearly not English or anything that involves a cogent explanation.

**jahrasti** · 28th May 2007, 11:51

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Gahh! What are you "doing" at Tech? Clearly not English or anything that involves a cogent explanation.

You have to take a really big breath and read it all in one go.

**Kflasher** · 28th May 2007, 12:47

Originally Posted by pritch008

You can use any suitable warm clothing for a start but you should have a one piece rain proof suit available under the seat or in a pack if you aren't wearing it. I wear boots commuting on the bike but I leave a pair of shoes at work. So far nobody has complained :-)

Take notice of what other people are doing and ask them how it works for them. Whatever, by the time you are fully kitted out you will have spent quite a bit of money.

Me too, smelly shoes under desk that cleaners push around at night.
I have two piece rain wear on most rides (Auck).

A spare pair of gloves is good to have, as wet cold ones from the night before are a bitch to wear... my 2 cents.

**moT** · 28th May 2007, 13:21

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Gahh! What are you "doing" at Tech? Clearly not English or anything that involves a cogent explanation.

im not writeing an essay here so what if i cant be fuked useing proper grammer

**Crisis management** · 28th May 2007, 13:31

Originally Posted by Tom

im not writeing an essay here so what if i cant be fuked useing proper grammer

Fine, but it makes it very hard to read and us old bastards get grumpy really easily.........

**kiwifruit** · 28th May 2007, 13:33

Originally Posted by Ice_Monsta

Hey

I've just got my bike license saving up for the bike. Figured i'd start looking at bike gear before i get the bike.

I'll be riding my bike to tech - this involves and stretch of open road as i live about 15 minutes from civilisation.

Just wondering what sort of gear people would recommend, like do i need the boots and all?

Where's the best place to look, and what sort of price am i looking at?

Thanks

wear the best gear you can afford
dress for the bin not for the ride
boots and all

**Hitcher** · 28th May 2007, 13:35

Originally Posted by Tom

im not writeing an essay here so what if i cant be fuked useing proper grammer

Bring it on! If its ridicule you're after, be warned, I don't tire easily.

**Ice_Monsta** · 28th May 2007, 13:56

now now guys :-P on topic haha.

Thanks a lot for the feedback - whats the benefit of boots over decent leather shoes?

Any good cheap places that sell bike gear around Auckland?