1 piece leathers too much for a short tour?

[Silver_Fox]

3 day 750 mile trip planned around the UK imminently. I came across a good deal on a 1 piece, but the others in the group are saying I should get textile clothing instead. The weather is forecast no rain, and temps of 19-23c, so not crazy hot. Am I likely to be uncomfortable in this, or are they just being ott?

Can you peel down a 1 piece to waist level if you stop (say for lunch)?

[barrkel]

I'm coming back from touring France and Spain in two piece leathers, considerably hotter than that.

You can unpeel leathers and tie them around your waist but it won't be particularly comfy, especially sitting. Ok for short stops. Two piece is definitely more comfy.

Stay hydrated if the temps get higher. You will sweat a lot.
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[Matt B]

Textile clothing can get way too hot and sweaty for summer touring. There are better options:

2 piece leathers so you can take the jacket off when walking around or stopped for lunch.
Kevlar jeans and a jacket, same as above but more comfy and cooler.

Both options would need a rain suit @ about £40 just in case it does rain.

10 of us from here are off to Europe next week and temperatures in France/Italy/Austria are set for 30+ degrees. The general consensus is to go with Kevlar jeans and a jacket with a rain suit just in case.
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[Scythe]

I did a 8 day tour of Scotland in May when it was raining in one piece leathers with a waterproof oversuit. It wasn't too bad, bit cold at times but the temperature you're looking for I'd just wear your one piece if it's all you've got. You can tie it around your waist if you really wanted but I didn't mind.
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[pepperami]

Go naked


On a more sensible note : I think you will be fine as long as it does`nt rain hard.
It`s only three days.
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[Copycat73]

have both 1 + 2pc..
neither is a problem and I find the 1pc cooler than the 2pc... as there is no waistband and air can circulate ..
see if the 1pc is perforated with air holes; as mine are; as this makes all the difference..
I wear a large textile jacket over the top for when it rains or cools off....
what leathers have you been looking at ?
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[Ed Case]

One-piece leathers are fine until you need a 'dump' in a rush, gettin' them down and back up again when you're sweating can be a right bastard. The other problem with them is that the zip rarely goes down low enough to get your todger safely out unless of course you're a porno star that'd put a horse to shame.

[Enduro Numpty]

[quote="Matt B"]Textile clothing can get way too hot and sweaty for summer touring. There are better options:
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In my experience decent Textile Clothing is by far the best for all weather conditions. My textile suit is predominantly white and has multiple vents. Have used it day after day in temperatures 40c plus. Black clothing (and helmets) are bad news in hot sunny weather. Good quality leathers are great for falling off with, Good quality textiles are good for everything else.

I do have leathers but wouldn't dream of touring with them. Done that and learned the lessons. Never tried Kevlar jeans so can't comment.

[barrkel]

[Matt B]

[Musketeer]

For anything other than track or quick one day blast I would choose textiles every time - they are lighter, comfier, waterproof.
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