Who rides in Shorts and Tee...hot day riding?
#31
RE: Who rides in Shorts and Tee...hot day riding?
Since I've been BMXing for about 12 years and I don't really care about scars I could care less about something that will only prevent road rash. All I really need as far as protective gear goes is a helmet, but I like to use motorcycle jackets with the elbow and shoulder pads and I'd also like to find knee pads I could wear because nothing sucks worse then destroying joints and seperated shoulders.
I do wear gloves because thats just about the only place that road rash would make riding a motorcycle suck.
And as far as shoes, anything besides flip flops or sandals is good. Guys that ride in sandals just end up looking kinda gay, on or off the bike, unless your at the beach.
I do wear gloves because thats just about the only place that road rash would make riding a motorcycle suck.
And as far as shoes, anything besides flip flops or sandals is good. Guys that ride in sandals just end up looking kinda gay, on or off the bike, unless your at the beach.
#33
RE: Who rides in Shorts and Tee...hot day riding?
ORIGINAL: WhiteHawk
Ya, Cotton (jeans) is better then polyester or nothing at all. Helmet, riding gloves, and a riding jacket shouldn't ever be left at home too.
It is easy to pick out amature riders on hot days, because they aren't wearing any of the above
Ya, Cotton (jeans) is better then polyester or nothing at all. Helmet, riding gloves, and a riding jacket shouldn't ever be left at home too.
It is easy to pick out amature riders on hot days, because they aren't wearing any of the above
#34
RE: Who rides in Shorts and Tee...hot day riding?
Personally, I think riding without gear is like having sex without a jimmy hat: Sure there's a chance that nothing bad will happen, but there's always a risk of getting burned. And you know what I'm talking about... in both cases.
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It's not always in your control what happens to you on a bike, cagers and critters often do stupid and unexpected things. But it is in your control how you prepare yourself for the worst case scenario. Just be smart andride safe.
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It's not always in your control what happens to you on a bike, cagers and critters often do stupid and unexpected things. But it is in your control how you prepare yourself for the worst case scenario. Just be smart andride safe.
#35
RE: Who rides in Shorts and Tee...hot day riding?
what kind of crap is that about the tuck and roll? when was the last time you seen a professional racer hit the tarmac and roll on purpose? this aint WWF
if your tucking and rolling, first off, you stand a much greater chance of breaking something as you flop over and over and smack down against the ground..
second, it takes you much longer to slow down from a roll than a slide. so if you hit the ground rolling, like a freaking tire, you going to keep rolling until you smack into something hard, more than likely breaking even more bones.
if you watch pro riders, when they fall, in full gear, they attempt to spread eagle to get as much surface resistnace to decrease speed and come to a stop before they hit a barrier. when the rider tumbles, everybody winces becuase they know its not going to be good.
if your tucking and rolling, first off, you stand a much greater chance of breaking something as you flop over and over and smack down against the ground..
second, it takes you much longer to slow down from a roll than a slide. so if you hit the ground rolling, like a freaking tire, you going to keep rolling until you smack into something hard, more than likely breaking even more bones.
if you watch pro riders, when they fall, in full gear, they attempt to spread eagle to get as much surface resistnace to decrease speed and come to a stop before they hit a barrier. when the rider tumbles, everybody winces becuase they know its not going to be good.
#36
RE: Who rides in Shorts and Tee...hot day riding?
Cops in my town wear short sleeve shirts on while riding their police bikes. 90 % of cruiser riders don't even wear helmets, most don't even own a shirt to cover their skinny tattoo covered arms. Gear is smart, gear is cheap, gear makes sense, but....
Using your brain is the best protective gear out there.
Gear may help with road rash, but I seewhat half the maniacs on this board talk about (150mph, wheelies, stoppies, knee dragging, dragon this, outrunning cops that, nitrous).You can wear all the kevlar/titanium/ceramic in the world, but it ain't gonna save you from an impact that will break your neck, arms or legs. Remember it ain't the fall, it is the sudden stop that kills you.
Using your brain is the best protective gear out there.
Gear may help with road rash, but I seewhat half the maniacs on this board talk about (150mph, wheelies, stoppies, knee dragging, dragon this, outrunning cops that, nitrous).You can wear all the kevlar/titanium/ceramic in the world, but it ain't gonna save you from an impact that will break your neck, arms or legs. Remember it ain't the fall, it is the sudden stop that kills you.
#37
RE: Who rides in Shorts and Tee...hot day riding?
ORIGINAL: pimpncbr954s
well lemme add somethin ive rode witout gear and wit gear, ive also fell without gear. one big reason people get road rash on 80%of there body when they fall at 30mph is cuz they dont know how to fall, if u fall tuck and tumble dont try to fight the fall and put ur hands down and try to slide across the damn pavement. if ur a good rider than u know how to fall and when u fall u tuck and tumble! ill ride without gear, but thats just my preference.
well lemme add somethin ive rode witout gear and wit gear, ive also fell without gear. one big reason people get road rash on 80%of there body when they fall at 30mph is cuz they dont know how to fall, if u fall tuck and tumble dont try to fight the fall and put ur hands down and try to slide across the damn pavement. if ur a good rider than u know how to fall and when u fall u tuck and tumble! ill ride without gear, but thats just my preference.
Tumbling/Rolling = BROKEN BONES
#38
RE: Who rides in Shorts and Tee...hot day riding?
I know any protective gear you wear won't save you life, its skill and chance that will save your life. Even a helmet doesn't protect you in a crash, all it does is protect you if you fall off and hit your head on the ground after you fell.
Wearing protective gear ensures (guarentees?) protection against insignificant falls.
Wearing protective gear ensures (guarentees?) protection against insignificant falls.
#39
RE: Who rides in Shorts and Tee...hot day riding?
ORIGINAL: fishfryer527
Cops in my town wear short sleeve shirts on while riding their police bikes. 90 % of cruiser riders don't even wear helmets, most don't even own a shirt to cover their skinny tattoo covered arms. Gear is smart, gear is cheap, gear makes sense, but....
Using your brain is the best protective gear out there.
Gear may help with road rash, but I seewhat half the maniacs on this board talk about (150mph, wheelies, stoppies, knee dragging, dragon this, outrunning cops that, nitrous).You can wear all the kevlar/titanium/ceramic in the world, but it ain't gonna save you from an impact that will break your neck, arms or legs. Remember it ain't the fall, it is the sudden stop that kills you.
Cops in my town wear short sleeve shirts on while riding their police bikes. 90 % of cruiser riders don't even wear helmets, most don't even own a shirt to cover their skinny tattoo covered arms. Gear is smart, gear is cheap, gear makes sense, but....
Using your brain is the best protective gear out there.
Gear may help with road rash, but I seewhat half the maniacs on this board talk about (150mph, wheelies, stoppies, knee dragging, dragon this, outrunning cops that, nitrous).You can wear all the kevlar/titanium/ceramic in the world, but it ain't gonna save you from an impact that will break your neck, arms or legs. Remember it ain't the fall, it is the sudden stop that kills you.
#40
RE: Who rides in Shorts and Tee...hot day riding?
Even a helmet doesn't protect you in a crash, all it does is protect you if you fall off and hit your head on the ground after you fell.