Bike Riding Gear - Apparel
I've been biking for 30 years and modern gear is really light, flexible and 100% waterproof.
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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. With the
waterproof lining they were like a sauna so I ripped the
lining out. 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 5 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 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.