| Author | Message | ||
     Milt |
I'm thinking of getting a suit this spring, and I appreciate all the input you've given me in a previous thread. I'm kind of partial an Aerostich one piece suit. At the risk of being to intimate... 1) What do you wear under this suit in the summer? I think street clothes would be out of the question, but I'd like to be able to take the suit off (e.g. during lunch) without getting arrested. 2) Same question, spring and fall. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
Chad and Froggy go commando. Actually, I don't think I've ever seen Froggy take his off. I don't think he has any other clothes. Maybe his skin is made of Aerostitch. | ||
| Fast1075 |
So Froggy has a permeable Aerostitch?? LOL | ||
| Jaimec |
In the summer I wear regular street clothes under the stitch. Same for Spring and Fall. In the winter, I wear polypropylene thermals under my winter weight street clothes. When it gets REALLY cold I add an electric vest. | ||
| Ourdee |
In the summer I wear mesh. No need to take it off. | ||
| Hughlysses |
Milt- Aerostich sells some very light weight shirts and pants specifically intended for wearing under their suits. That might be worth checking into. | ||
| Milt |
I'd like to have a summer mesh suit, but I can only afford one suit now. 2011, maybe. | ||
| Jaimec |
On a really hot summer day, it is best to get a thick, 100% cotton sweatshirt. Soak it in warm water, squeeze out the excess, then put it on. Open all the vents on the Roadcrafter Suit, leave the collar and wrist cuffs open. The airflow through the suit over the wet sweatshirt will feel like air conditioning. The cotton holds the water longer than a synthetic (the reason you DON'T wear cotton in the winter). On long trips, at every gas station stop I'll go into the men's room and resoak the shirt. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
In the summer the 'Stitch is also loose enough to allow you to wear a Camelback under it. Stop off at gas ups and fill with ice and water. The Stitch is one of the coolest gear regardless of what you wear under it WHILE YOU ARE MOVING. When you are stuck in traffic, you will roast like a mofo regardless of what you wear underneath. | ||
| Jaimec |
Which is why you should AVOID a black 'Stitch. Stick with the lighter colors as they reflect the heat instead of absorbing it. | ||
| Milt |
Water cooled bike, water cooled rider! | ||
| Greg_e |
Have you looked at some of the multipurpose suits? My Tourmaster Flex 2 jacket and Flex pants seem to be decent enough so far. Take the liners out when it gets warm, take the out covering off to leave mesh when it gets really warm. Only had it for about 2 months so I can't really comment on the warmer weather use, but didn't freeze when I was riding last week in 35 degree F weather with the liners in. | ||
| Ezblast |
I just finished 500 miles of 35 degree riding - flannel lined construction jeans, RW boots, wool socks, silk shirt, 2 cardigan sweaters, leather vest and jacket, was good almost all the way, but my legs got cold enough to cramp up once I arrived home - lol - will add chaps to that next time - lol - the upper body though stayed fairly warm. EZ | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
I never thought of putting the camelback under the suit! Sounds like a good idea to me! | ||
| Xl1200r |
I have an olympia phantom 1-peice suit (which I don't recommend), and always just wore street clothes under it. In summer, shorts and a t-shirt. This made me able to take it off for a stop should I choose to, but not bulky underneath. When the temps drop, long pants and sleeves, and then really cold temps you just start layering. My suit came with a winter liner, and I'd also wear thermals, t-shirt and sweatshirt and flannel lined jeans and all is good well below freezing. | ||
| Froggy |
Funny you say that Ft_bstrd, I often find myself wearing the suit when I am not even riding. It is that comfy and amazing. I went snow tubing once with it. Anyway, I wear normal street clothing under it year round. I commute in it, so I wear my work clothing (fancy crap) on work days, and regular shirt and pants on non-work days. In the summer I open the vents, winter I close them, then put on a heated liner jacket. Another neat trick I learned from Someday, there is a mesh back pocket on the roadcrafter. Take a zip lock bag, fill it with ice and poke holes in the bag, the ice will provide air conditioning while you ride in the summer. Out for a while? Stop at a 7-11 or something and buy a big cup of ice and refill.  | ||
| Froggy |
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| Nipsey |
Hey Froggy (or Chad) - any buffeting (as compared to say smorgasboarding) with the stich? On unfared bikes leather is awesome as it doesn't blow around, curious about how the one piece does. They make great sense and I have been thinking of one for awhile. | ||
| Mikef5000 |
There are other options out there as well. I'm looking at these two suits. Waterproof, full removable quilted liners, fully vented for summer. Both under $400. Joe Rocket Survivor:  http://www.newenough.com/protective_apparel/textil e_one_piece_suits/joe_rocket/survivor_one_piece_te xtile_motorcycle_suit.html Teiz Motorsports Lombard (well liked on AdvRider)  http://www.teizms.com/lombard-p-2.html?osCsid=o39t frmjvj0hvhj8j886j74681 | ||
| Xl1200r |
Mike - I've pretty much decided on the JR Survivor to replace my Olympia, but I'll have to read up on the Teiz - i had not head of that brand before. | ||
| Froggy |
That Joe Rocket one looks nice, I would like to try one on some day. As for buffeting, I have never noticed any with the Roadcrafter or any other suit/jacket that I wore. | ||
| Milt |
One plus for the 'Stich is that it's made in Minnesota. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
What the 'Stitch lacks in styling it makes up for in build quality. Honestly, the Aerostitch folks REALLY should hire some styling folks. | ||
| Mikef5000 |
I'll have to read up on the Teiz - i had not head of that brand before. The arguments most have with them is that they are trying to put too many features into every suit, mainly adding knee pucks to the textile and mesh suits. The few that have bought them and reviewed them say the quality is just fine. I for one kind of like the knee pucks.  | ||
| Froggy |
Only things I hate about the stitch is the 80's styling and lack of protection. $800 and the back protection is optional. My Buell Adventure suit made by Joe Rocket had padding literally everywhere, while the stitch only has padding on the shoulders, elbows, and knees. Riding in the hard rain I can feel the impacts on my arms. Same for small rocks and other crap. |
