Bike Riding Gear - Apparel
| I've been biking for 30 years and modern gear is really light, flexible and 100% waterproof. |
For summer use I prefer Frank Thomas X Terrain
jacket (L) trousers (M). The fitting of the jacket is very
adjustable. The look and feel is like smart "Adventure"
gear. Comes with good air vents, great pockets and I
really like the way this suit zips together for those chili
evening runs home in a T-shirt. Looks cool on a White
Tiger, shame it will show the dirt. The thermal linings
are good quality but I will probably never use them.
My preferred choice for the Alps in 2009. In the 90 deg
heat the waterproof membrane was like a sauna so I
cut the waterproof lining out with a modelling blade. It
fits between the outer fabric and the mesh inner, very
fiddly to do. It's a shame that Triumph have only
recently attempted to supply "Adventure" clothing for all
us Tiger owners. BMW must have made a fortune
selling riding gear to GS owners.
jacket (L) trousers (M). The fitting of the jacket is very
adjustable. The look and feel is like smart "Adventure"
gear. Comes with good air vents, great pockets and I
really like the way this suit zips together for those chili
evening runs home in a T-shirt. Looks cool on a White
Tiger, shame it will show the dirt. The thermal linings
are good quality but I will probably never use them.
My preferred choice for the Alps in 2009. In the 90 deg
heat the waterproof membrane was like a sauna so I
cut the waterproof lining out with a modelling blade. It
fits between the outer fabric and the mesh inner, very
fiddly to do. It's a shame that Triumph have only
recently attempted to supply "Adventure" clothing for all
us Tiger owners. BMW must have made a fortune
selling riding gear to GS owners.
For use in the wet and on colder days I own a Triumph
Fabric jacket and trousers. The jacket sleeves have
a leather outer, very smart, good pockets, very warm,
good protection, 100% waterproof, good neck
fastening. However the jacket and trousers do not zip
together well and I get a cold draught round my
middle. The Trousers are Sympatec I can't
remember the name of this Jacket. Again I prefer to
wear Triumph clothing on a Tiger.
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This is the best looking fabric Jacket Triumph ever
made especially with the leather sleeves, I've owned 2
of them, Triumph should bring it back permanently.
After wearing this gear for 6 years I'm pensioning it off
for my new Hein Gericke suit below.
Fabric jacket and trousers. The jacket sleeves have
a leather outer, very smart, good pockets, very warm,
good protection, 100% waterproof, good neck
fastening. However the jacket and trousers do not zip
together well and I get a cold draught round my
middle. The Trousers are Sympatec I can't
remember the name of this Jacket. Again I prefer to
wear Triumph clothing on a Tiger.
.
This is the best looking fabric Jacket Triumph ever
made especially with the leather sleeves, I've owned 2
of them, Triumph should bring it back permanently.
After wearing this gear for 6 years I'm pensioning it off
for my new Hein Gericke suit below.
For riding to work and winter use I have now switched
to a Hein Gericke Hi Viz Jacket and Hein Gericke
Trousers. In 2011 the jacket cost around £140, and
the trousers cost around the same. HG have brought
out a replacement for £185 but I think this one older
discounted item the better jacket. Very comfortable
on the Tiger.
Apart from the safety side I like the fact that there is a
full length zip together option (and an under crotch
safety belt) which means I can ride in cold weather
with no more than a cotton shirt for 70+ miles. There
are plenty of vents great for the warm afternoon ride
home. The trousers have long thigh vents and the
jacket has sleeve vents, front vents and back vents all
of which I can open and close with the clothing on.
The cuffs zip together well and it is easy to fit my
gloves over.
to a Hein Gericke Hi Viz Jacket and Hein Gericke
Trousers. In 2011 the jacket cost around £140, and
the trousers cost around the same. HG have brought
out a replacement for £185 but I think this one older
discounted item the better jacket. Very comfortable
on the Tiger.
Apart from the safety side I like the fact that there is a
full length zip together option (and an under crotch
safety belt) which means I can ride in cold weather
with no more than a cotton shirt for 70+ miles. There
are plenty of vents great for the warm afternoon ride
home. The trousers have long thigh vents and the
jacket has sleeve vents, front vents and back vents all
of which I can open and close with the clothing on.
The cuffs zip together well and it is easy to fit my
gloves over.
I own a set of Triumph Triple Collection 2 piece
leathers. They are well made but the leather is quite
hard and took a long time to wear in and soften.
Wearing "Triumph" gear on a Tiger will always be my
preference. Good vents, awkward pockets, nicely
finished in 3 shades of silver/grey.
I bought these at the BMF Rally, now 4 years old, only
worn for Trackdays and the odd ride.
leathers. They are well made but the leather is quite
hard and took a long time to wear in and soften.
Wearing "Triumph" gear on a Tiger will always be my
preference. Good vents, awkward pockets, nicely
finished in 3 shades of silver/grey.
I bought these at the BMF Rally, now 4 years old, only
worn for Trackdays and the odd ride.
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