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wupwup
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PostPosted: 12:18 - 06 Mar 2010    Post subject: how cold are leather jackets? Reply with quote
when i eventuraly get my bike it will be the height of summer. i REALY cant stand being too hot. will i be able to stand being on a bike wearing leathers or will it be incredibly uncomfortable? thanks
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LeanIt
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PostPosted: 12:36 - 06 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
If you're going to wear leather in the summer , it really needs to be vented and preferably perforated too.

I wear vented leathers in the summer , but they're very hot , choice between comfort and protection . But then they are black as well which doesn't help Rolling Eyes

To stay cool , you could try a mesh airflow jacket.
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PostPosted: 12:51 - 06 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Personally I wear black unvented leathers in summer with an undersuit and I haven't had an issue. Yes you're warm, but not boiling as the undersuit takes care of that for you.
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PostPosted: 13:16 - 06 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Big_Ham wrote:
Personally I wear black unvented leathers in summer with an undersuit and I haven't had an issue. Yes you're warm, but not boiling as the undersuit takes care of that for you.


I was thinking of getting an under suit for this season , the ones with the 'wicking' effect , supposed to keep you cooler . Do they work??
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PostPosted: 13:29 - 06 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
LeanIt wrote:

I was thinking of getting an under suit for this season , the ones with the 'wicking' effect , supposed to keep you cooler . Do they work??


Yes. (Well my EDZ one is still going strong after 3 years of use. ) Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 14:09 - 06 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Big_Ham wrote:
LeanIt wrote:

I was thinking of getting an under suit for this season , the ones with the 'wicking' effect , supposed to keep you cooler . Do they work??


Yes. (Well my EDZ one is still going strong after 3 years of use. ) Thumbs Up


Cheers Big_Ham Thumbs Up , hopefully I'll be a bit cooler this summer Wink
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doggone
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PostPosted: 15:43 - 06 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
If it's like last summer there'll only be about three days you might perspire slightly. Laughing
I never find it a big problem on the bike when moving, but can be if you have to walk around somewhere with them on and carrying jacket about is a nuisance.
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PostPosted: 15:52 - 06 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Big_Ham wrote:

Yes. (Well my EDZ one is still going strong after 3 years of use. ) Thumbs Up


Spot on mate, my EDZ longjohns are the longest lasting bit of bike kit i have, outlasted boots/ lids / bikes the lot. The perfect material for purpose. Keeps you warm (as far as one layer can) and wicks away sweat without making you clammy.

Infact i brought another pair that was of a more silky synthetic nature but the EDZ fleece type ones are the best, if i spot a one piece of that i would snap it up Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 01:04 - 08 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
TheDonUK wrote:
Big_Ham wrote:

Yes. (Well my EDZ one is still going strong after 3 years of use. ) Thumbs Up


Spot on mate, my EDZ longjohns are the longest lasting bit of bike kit i have, outlasted boots/ lids / bikes the lot. The perfect material for purpose. Keeps you warm (as far as one layer can) and wicks away sweat without making you clammy.

Infact i brought another pair that was of a more silky synthetic nature but the EDZ fleece type ones are the best, if i spot a one piece of that i would snap it up Thumbs Up


So would you recommend a one piece against against a top with longjohns ?

Is this what your refering to?

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EDZ-ONE-PIECE-SUIT-BASE-LAYER-CYCLING-MOTORCYCLE-SKI-XL_W0QQitemZ190364383597QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycle_Clothing?hash=item2c5299f96d
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PostPosted: 18:37 - 08 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wear denim, it'll teach you to consider how you ride as well as keeping you cooler.
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