The Riding Gear thread

dre@ms · 25th August 2009, 23:09

Hi all, I am from delhi and own the second generation Unicorn. I used to drive 40 km/day. I am looking to buy a gloves which can ease my driving and also for a protection and style. The glove should be usable in both summer and winter, both are the extreme in Delhi. My budget would be something within 2K. So suggest me the options.

manson · 25th August 2009, 23:43

Dreams, for that budget I would recommend looking up cramster, dsg and another brand that RSA from Pune (manav any links for this one) had started with. All of them I am told are good bang for th money you'd be spending and look quite flashy too.

manson.

dre@ms · 26th August 2009, 07:30

You people are the experts here. Please advice which one should I go, from the ones you have suggested. I will close my eyes and purchase it

It should be flashy, looking good and most importantly VFM. I am not looking for the glove which is somewhat full hand, that comes till the area where we place our watch. (Hope I am clear)

Also let me know where I can get it from Delhi. If possible you can let me know whether I can order it through online. This would suffice me a lot, since I am new to Delhi and very bad in Hindi

Thanks.

straight6 · 26th August 2009, 10:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by dre@ms

You people are the experts here. Please advice which one should I go, from the ones you have suggested. I will close my eyes and purchase it

It should be flashy, looking good and most importantly VFM. I am not looking for the glove which is somewhat full hand, that comes till the area where we place our watch. (Hope I am clear)

Also let me know where I can get it from Delhi. If possible you can let me know whether I can order it through online. This would suffice me a lot, since I am new to Delhi and very bad in Hindi

Thanks.

Cramster ships all over the country.

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dre@ms · 26th August 2009, 23:21

^^ Thanks a lot for the link. I have gone through Cramster and DSG. I have shortlisted some of the gloves which seems to be good for me and well within my budget. I knew, if it is more flashy and enhanced then the price would be costlier, so one of the glove model I have shortlisted is way above my budget, but it looks real cool

Please help me out in choosing them according to the criteria below,
1. Should be comfortable on palm/hand. (I am basically looking for a short glove)
2. Should be wearable on both winter and summer (extreme conditions)
3. Should be waterproof or it should be wearable during rains too. (In delhi cant predict when it rains)

Now the models and features,

Cramster

1. MX3 - Riding gloves
Enhanced** for City/Daytrip
ABS/Carbon Knuckle Protection
100% Genuine Leather** Palm
Injection Moulded Strips on Fingers
Lycra Finger Border for Comfort Fit.
Quick Dry Surface Shell

Usage: Dry Weather General Purpose

INR 1100/-
Shipping (Within India): INR 50/-

**Lasts Upto 4 Times longer than Amara/Synthetic Leather

PlanetDSG

1. Alpinestars Dual Gloves : 09 Red Black [35645830]
Airprene and mesh upper.
Longer cuff for extra protection.
Single layer anti-bacterial Nash palm with internal foam padding.
Sonic welded TPR protection on the back of the hand.
Built-in goggle wiper on 1st finger.
Anatomical Velcro® wrist closure.Rs1,999.00

2. Alpinestars Raven Gloves Red
Blending high levels of protection with supreme comfort, the Raven glove offers the best of a sports glove and a short glove, with added ventilation

Synthetic suede palm with leather reinforcements for improved grip and protection
Leather with EVA foam padding at finger knuckles and top knuckle protection
Breathable stretch material panels for comfort and fit
Mesh panels at fingers, thumb and cuff for added ventilation
Neoprene cuff and synthetic suede strap for comfort and secure fit

Rs3,099.00 Rs2,399.00

3. AXO Pro Race Gloves Red [MS4L0003R00]
Goat skin leather
Pittards® Digital Leather on the palm and thumb reinforcement
Carbon fibre knuckle protector
Perforated leather on the back and fingers
Fingers sidewalls in Nylon fabric
Rs3,899.00 Rs2,999.00 - Out of my budget, but looks really cool.

4. Moto Mesh Gloves Red [DGTS002R]
Amara Fabric & Mesh Construction
Hard Knuckles for Protection
Vented Palm for better air flow
Short gloves ideal for hot city riding
Rs850.00 - Not satisfactory, but thought should mention because of the low price

Let your advices/suggestions flow bhpians.

Thanks in advance.

n.devdath · 27th August 2009, 09:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by dre@ms

^^ Thanks a lot for the link. I have gone through Cramster and DSG. I have shortlisted some of the gloves which seems to be good for me and well within my budget. I knew, if it is more flashy and enhanced then the price would be costlier, so one of the glove model I have shortlisted is way above my budget, but it looks real cool

Please help me out in choosing them according to the criteria below,
1. Should be comfortable on palm/hand. (I am basically looking for a short glove)
2. Should be wearable on both winter and summer (extreme conditions)
3. Should be waterproof or it should be wearable during rains too. (In delhi cant predict when it rains)

Now the models and features,

Cramster

1. MX3 - Riding gloves
Enhanced** for City/Daytrip
ABS/Carbon Knuckle Protection
100% Genuine Leather** Palm
Injection Moulded Strips on Fingers
Lycra Finger Border for Comfort Fit.
Quick Dry Surface Shell

Usage: Dry Weather General Purpose

INR 1100/-
Shipping (Within India): INR 50/-

**Lasts Upto 4 Times longer than Amara/Synthetic Leather

I have been using the Cramster MX-3 for the past one year now and am completely satisfied with their feel and comfort(they have not yet taken a fall so I cannot comment about their crash worthiness) But please examine the stitching minutely before you purchase them. I had to get mine exchanged after a week of use, but no issues since then.

dre@ms · 27th August 2009, 14:16

thanks for your feedback mate..will wait for feedbacks on the other models and then choose.

Abhay · 27th August 2009, 16:22

Any good helmet shops in Pune? My current helmet (basic Studds Jade) is now quite old with all the padding peeling off and I want to upgrade to a better helmet. I had a quick look in Champions Sports on Deccan while buying a helmet for my wife but they seem to only have 1 size per helmet model!

I don't want to go for something too flashy or expensive but something which is reliable, comfortable and has decent looks.

Gill · 2nd September 2009, 20:35

Which jacket to pick out of these three?

DSG Nero Jacket - Rs5,250.00

DSG Maze Jacket : Black - Rs5,999.00

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Ricci · 2nd September 2009, 23:24

I have a Cramster K2K . The armour/padding riding jackets have, is supposed to be held in place , isn't it ? Mine doesn't , the padding doesn't stay firmly on the shoulder. I have to adjust it and place it over the cuff by hand mostly. Does this mean the jacket is not a good fit , it's large size, medium didn't feel right either. This would mean than any riding jacket should fit snug in order to keep the padding from moving about.

Your gyaan ?

Gill · 2nd September 2009, 23:48

Didn't you try one before purchasing?Just checked they don't have any dealer in pune, DSG has. I took it otherwise.

akshay4587 · 3rd September 2009, 11:02

i am using Nero since almost 2 years now,would recommend it

have used it in rains,extreme winters,it does the job well

Gill · 3rd September 2009, 14:04

Akshay, How is the fit? Does the armour holds it's place? Would be great, If you post your pic wearing it.
BTW I reside in Mohali too.. would be even better, If we can meet and check out the gear.

akshay4587 · 3rd September 2009, 14:30

@Gill sure you can check out the gear
just let me know when,i will be in mohali till sunday

anyways here are the pics of Nero DSG

Disclaimer-that R1 aint mine-Sigh

GreaseMonk · 4th September 2009, 11:06

Woah, akshay, do you have a photochromatic visor? How is it tinted in the first shot but clear in the second!?

25th August 2009, 23:09	#136
dre@ms BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MADRAS Posts: 638 Thanked: 206 Times	Hi all, I am from delhi and own the second generation Unicorn. I used to drive 40 km/day. I am looking to buy a gloves which can ease my driving and also for a protection and style. The glove should be usable in both summer and winter, both are the extreme in Delhi. My budget would be something within 2K. So suggest me the options.
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25th August 2009, 23:43	#137
manson Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 4,169 Times View My Garage	Dreams, for that budget I would recommend looking up cramster, dsg and another brand that RSA from Pune (manav any links for this one) had started with. All of them I am told are good bang for th money you'd be spending and look quite flashy too. manson.
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26th August 2009, 07:30	#138
dre@ms BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MADRAS Posts: 638 Thanked: 206 Times	You people are the experts here. Please advice which one should I go, from the ones you have suggested. I will close my eyes and purchase it It should be flashy, looking good and most importantly VFM. I am not looking for the glove which is somewhat full hand, that comes till the area where we place our watch. (Hope I am clear) Also let me know where I can get it from Delhi. If possible you can let me know whether I can order it through online. This would suffice me a lot, since I am new to Delhi and very bad in Hindi Thanks.
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26th August 2009, 23:21	#140
dre@ms BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MADRAS Posts: 638 Thanked: 206 Times	^^ Thanks a lot for the link. I have gone through Cramster and DSG. I have shortlisted some of the gloves which seems to be good for me and well within my budget. I knew, if it is more flashy and enhanced then the price would be costlier, so one of the glove model I have shortlisted is way above my budget, but it looks real cool Please help me out in choosing them according to the criteria below, 1. Should be comfortable on palm/hand. (I am basically looking for a short glove) 2. Should be wearable on both winter and summer (extreme conditions) 3. Should be waterproof or it should be wearable during rains too. (In delhi cant predict when it rains) Now the models and features, Cramster 1. MX3 - Riding gloves Enhanced for City/Daytrip ABS/Carbon Knuckle Protection 100% Genuine Leather** Palm Injection Moulded Strips on Fingers Lycra Finger Border for Comfort Fit. Quick Dry Surface Shell Usage: Dry Weather General Purpose INR 1100/- Shipping (Within India): INR 50/- Lasts Upto 4 Times longer than Amara/Synthetic Leather PlanetDSG 1. Alpinestars Dual Gloves : 09 Red Black [35645830] Airprene and mesh upper. Longer cuff for extra protection. Single layer anti-bacterial Nash palm with internal foam padding. Sonic welded TPR protection on the back of the hand. Built-in goggle wiper on 1st finger. Anatomical Velcro® wrist closure.Rs1,999.00 2. *Alpinestars Raven Gloves Red* Blending high levels of protection with supreme comfort, the Raven glove offers the best of a sports glove and a short glove, with added ventilation Synthetic suede palm with leather reinforcements for improved grip and protection Leather with EVA foam padding at finger knuckles and top knuckle protection Breathable stretch material panels for comfort and fit Mesh panels at fingers, thumb and cuff for added ventilation Neoprene cuff and synthetic suede strap for comfort and secure fit Rs3,099.00 Rs2,399.00 3. AXO Pro Race Gloves Red [MS4L0003R00] Goat skin leather Pittards® Digital Leather on the palm and thumb reinforcement Carbon fibre knuckle protector Perforated leather on the back and fingers Fingers sidewalls in Nylon fabric Rs3,899.00 Rs2,999.00 - Out of my budget, but looks really cool. 4. *Moto Mesh Gloves Red [DGTS002R]* Amara Fabric & Mesh Construction Hard Knuckles for Protection Vented Palm for better air flow Short gloves ideal for hot city riding Rs850.00 - Not satisfactory, but thought should mention because of the low price Let your advices/suggestions flow bhpians. Thanks in advance.
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27th August 2009, 14:16	#142
dre@ms BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MADRAS Posts: 638 Thanked: 206 Times	thanks for your feedback mate..will wait for feedbacks on the other models and then choose.
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27th August 2009, 16:22	#143
Abhay BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 727 Thanked: 11 Times	Any good helmet shops in Pune? My current helmet (basic Studds Jade) is now quite old with all the padding peeling off and I want to upgrade to a better helmet. I had a quick look in Champions Sports on Deccan while buying a helmet for my wife but they seem to only have 1 size per helmet model! I don't want to go for something too flashy or expensive but something which is reliable, comfortable and has decent looks.
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2nd September 2009, 20:35	#144
Gill BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mohali Posts: 701 Thanked: 16 Times	Which jacket to pick out of these three? DSG Nero Jacket - Rs5,250.00 DSG Maze Jacket : Black - Rs5,999.00 Raptor Cramster: India's first premium bike luggage (saddlebags tankbags) and riding gear (Jackets Gloves)
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2nd September 2009, 23:24	#145
Ricci BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 809 Thanked: 1,177 Times	I have a Cramster K2K . The armour/padding riding jackets have, is supposed to be held in place , isn't it ? Mine doesn't , the padding doesn't stay firmly on the shoulder. I have to adjust it and place it over the cuff by hand mostly. Does this mean the jacket is not a good fit , it's large size, medium didn't feel right either. This would mean than any riding jacket should fit snug in order to keep the padding from moving about. Your gyaan ?
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2nd September 2009, 23:48	#146
Gill BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mohali Posts: 701 Thanked: 16 Times	Didn't you try one before purchasing?Just checked they don't have any dealer in pune, DSG has. I took it otherwise. Last edited by Gill : 2nd September 2009 at 23:51.
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3rd September 2009, 11:02	#147
akshay4587 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chandigarh/Mohali/Ambala Cantt Posts: 4,151 Thanked: 4,525 Times View My Garage	i am using Nero since almost 2 years now,would recommend it have used it in rains,extreme winters,it does the job well
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3rd September 2009, 14:04	#148
Gill BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mohali Posts: 701 Thanked: 16 Times	Akshay, How is the fit? Does the armour holds it's place? Would be great, If you post your pic wearing it. BTW I reside in Mohali too.. would be even better, If we can meet and check out the gear.
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3rd September 2009, 14:30	#149
akshay4587 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chandigarh/Mohali/Ambala Cantt Posts: 4,151 Thanked: 4,525 Times View My Garage	@Gill sure you can check out the gear just let me know when,i will be in mohali till sunday anyways here are the pics of Nero DSG Disclaimer-that R1 aint mine-Sigh Attached Thumbnails Last edited by akshay4587 : 3rd September 2009 at 14:31.
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4th September 2009, 11:06	#150
GreaseMonk BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 289 Thanked: 94 Times View My Garage	Woah, akshay, do you have a photochromatic visor? How is it tinted in the first shot but clear in the second!?
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