Motorcycle equipment for cycling
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Motorcycle equipment for cycling
I just re-starting motorcycling again after about a 30 year break.
There is some nice motorcycle stuff that is worth looking at for cycling. I use my summer motorcycle gloves for cycling now.
Carbon knuckle guards.
There is some nice motorcycle stuff that is worth looking at for cycling. I use my summer motorcycle gloves for cycling now.
Carbon knuckle guards.
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I only get now motorcycle mirrors for the family bicycles. They are waay more expensive, but I got fed up with the trash sold for bicycles. I have used handlebar mounts and switches marketed for motorcycles, as well as moped horns. I employ corrosion protectants marketed for motorcycles, but also planes. I will look into the motorcycle gloves, Doge , as I have not been impressed with those in the market for cyclists.
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I’ve used my lightweight moto gloves at the MTB park, when there’s a pretty good chance that I’m going to smack my hands/knuckles on something; they’re not really that different from a Mechanics’ gloves though
I think my kangaroo leather Road Race gloves are more dexterous than the lighter ones, but they aren’t particularly breathable, especially when it’s hot, and the over-the-wrist gauntlet is a lot of extra material to deal with, just in order to get carbon fiber knuckle plates
I think my kangaroo leather Road Race gloves are more dexterous than the lighter ones, but they aren’t particularly breathable, especially when it’s hot, and the over-the-wrist gauntlet is a lot of extra material to deal with, just in order to get carbon fiber knuckle plates
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I haven't found much overlap of gear lately. I did used to have a pair of gloves that were made of really supple deerskin that stayed supple after wet muddy use and abuse. They were sold a soff road MC gloves, but were real lightweight. They did have protective hard rubber strips sewn down the backs of the hand so they offered some crash protection. I loved those gloves and rode motorcycles and mountain bikes in them. I raced hare scrambles amd MTB cross country in them. I wore them on my street bike. I used them for off bike use too. I wish I could find another pair like them, with or without the strips down the backs. In the 40 or so years I have been looking I have never run across another pair as nice. I suspect the tanning process is different for most deerskin gloves I see on the market.
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I can’t imagine using those gloves for road biking. They look like my ski gloves!
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For 6 years I've been using scooter mirrors. They have 8 mm shafts, so very solid. I can see back half a mile easily.
One pivot went lame so I just got 2 more from BikeINN in Spain. Slow shipping but they are NOT expensive at all. $18 to $28.
The new ones have another swivel joint at the post mount, so they sit up another inch which is much nicer for a higher seat bicycle.
I did have to remake handlebar mounts from old shifters.
They aide safety far more than a stupid helmet.
One pivot went lame so I just got 2 more from BikeINN in Spain. Slow shipping but they are NOT expensive at all. $18 to $28.
The new ones have another swivel joint at the post mount, so they sit up another inch which is much nicer for a higher seat bicycle.
I did have to remake handlebar mounts from old shifters.
They aide safety far more than a stupid helmet.
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These are very soft goat leather. As I mentioned, I normally (last 30 years) have not worn gloves, but these are so comfortable - I do wear these.
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cycling shorts have been popular for motorcycling.https://www.scootertip.com/best-padd...rcycle-riding/
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I use nets advertised as “motorcycle cargo”. I roll it up to store it to keep it from tangling.
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I used my mountain biking gloves when I took the MSF course and got my license last summer. That's about it.
I wish I'd worn my padded liners, though. They would have been handy during the heavy rains we rode around in on the long second day, especially as the jeans and cotton clothes were soaked.
I haven't gotten a motorcycle yet, however. One of the issues is all the other stuff I'd need to buy. And as much as I like the idea of riding a motorcycle to an area park and going for a trail run, most motorcycle gear doesn't work well for running/bicycling without risk of heat stroke.
I wish I'd worn my padded liners, though. They would have been handy during the heavy rains we rode around in on the long second day, especially as the jeans and cotton clothes were soaked.
I haven't gotten a motorcycle yet, however. One of the issues is all the other stuff I'd need to buy. And as much as I like the idea of riding a motorcycle to an area park and going for a trail run, most motorcycle gear doesn't work well for running/bicycling without risk of heat stroke.
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When I was in junior high school I bolted a twin-headlight fairing from a big Harley touring motorcycle onto my 10 speed (it was actually quite easy). The fairing had a radio/cassette player and two speakers, and room to hold a pair of 6 volt lantern batteries to power it.
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our kids used full face BMX and motorcycle helmets when they were younger ... until they didn’t
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serious play requires serious protection
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I haven't gotten a motorcycle yet, however. One of the issues is all the other stuff I'd need to buy. And as much as I like the idea of riding a motorcycle to an area park and going for a trail run, most motorcycle gear doesn't work well for running/bicycling without risk of heat stroke.
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Those gloves in the 1st post would make good road gloves for spring or fall in my area, but would be way too hot for summer. The ventilation is designed for motorcycle speeds.
I wear lightweight fingerless gloves with palm padding for my road riding and they're soaked in sweat by the end of the day. Motorcycle gloves would be disgusting.
I do have a phone handlebar mount that also can work on a bike handlebar. Motorcycle stuff just would add too much weight. (except for the aforementioned bungee net)
I wear lightweight fingerless gloves with palm padding for my road riding and they're soaked in sweat by the end of the day. Motorcycle gloves would be disgusting.
I do have a phone handlebar mount that also can work on a bike handlebar. Motorcycle stuff just would add too much weight. (except for the aforementioned bungee net)
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I'm interested in an e-bike as a car replacement. If I could ride one to the nearest town in reasonable safety, I'd get one for regular errands. But that's not the case, unfortunately, hence the interest in motorcycles. If electric motorcycles get to a reasonable price I'd be quite interested.
So my ideas for a motorcycle are varied. On the practical side I'd like a light dual sport or standard, around 250-550cc as a daily. But I also like the idea of getting an adventure bike, pointing it west along US6 or 20 (I'm in Ohio) and going to see the Redwoods and Pacific Ocean.
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I'm trying to get into motorcycling...
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In states where motorcycle helmets are required you can be ticketed for wearing a bicycle helmet "not approved for motorsports use." There should be a DOT sticker on the approved helmet and the better ones usually also have a Snell sticker.
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But vice versa should work just fine, if you can take the weight while on the drops. 😉
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