Bike Riding Gear - Apparel
I've been biking for 30 years and modern gear is really light, flexible and 100% waterproof. On a cold day I prefer a larger
Jacket with long arms with room for my Klan heated jacket leaving space for air to circulate on a hot day without the Klan.
For summer use I have recently purchased 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 this year. It's a shame
Triumph make no attempt to supply "Adventure"
clothing for all us Tiger owners. BMW must make a
fortune selling riding gear to GS owners.
I own a set of Triumph Triple Collection 2 piece
leathers. They are well made, the leather took a long
time to wear in and soften but 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.
For use in the wet and on colder days I own a Triumph
Fabric jacket (L) and trousers (M). The jacket sleeves
have a thin 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, I've owned 2 of them, Triumph should bring it
back permanently.