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BILT - Explorer Waterproof Jacket and Pants
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<blockquote data-quote="stose85" data-source="post: 1314895" data-attributes="member: 89315"><p>I just got back from my 100 mile round trip. The temperatures were between 77-82F with 65% humidity.</p><p></p><p>The cooling vest definitely makes the ride more enjoyable even if you get a little bit wet underneath.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.cyclegear.com/BILT-Cooling-Waterproof-Vest" target="_blank">https://www.cyclegear.com/BILT-Cooling-Waterproof-Vest</a></p><p></p><p>I couldn't understand why people gripe on this subject as you are soaking a garment in water and putting it over your shirt. Of course you're going to get a little wet.</p><p></p><p>I decided to replace the Bilt Adventure gloves, so I tried on several different types of gloves by Sidichi and Bilt, but I didn't like the feel. I have smaller ish hands but long fingers and generally a size large fits just fine. The Bilt brand runs small in the fingers, but an XL bunches up on the palm. I went with my faithful brand of Alpinestar Corozal Dystar Gloves. Alpinestar fits just right on the Large. The gloves are for colder temperatures but they have a lot of nice features including the wiper blade and smartphone capability in the fingers <img src="https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//public/style_emoticons/default/grin.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> They absolutely feel like a pouring rain will not be an issue. I had to fork over some $$ but its worth it to be comfortable on long rides.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.cyclegear.com/ALPINESTARS-Corozal-Waterproof-Drystar-Motorcycle-Gloves" target="_blank">https://www.cyclegear.com/ALPINESTARS-Corozal-Waterproof-Drystar-Motorcycle-Gloves</a></p><p></p><p>More to come after a rain test, I got lucky today and missed it in Tulsa.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="stose85, post: 1314895, member: 89315"] I just got back from my 100 mile round trip. The temperatures were between 77-82F with 65% humidity. The cooling vest definitely makes the ride more enjoyable even if you get a little bit wet underneath. [URL="https://www.cyclegear.com/BILT-Cooling-Waterproof-Vest"]https://www.cyclegear.com/BILT-Cooling-Waterproof-Vest[/URL] I couldn't understand why people gripe on this subject as you are soaking a garment in water and putting it over your shirt. Of course you're going to get a little wet. I decided to replace the Bilt Adventure gloves, so I tried on several different types of gloves by Sidichi and Bilt, but I didn't like the feel. I have smaller ish hands but long fingers and generally a size large fits just fine. The Bilt brand runs small in the fingers, but an XL bunches up on the palm. I went with my faithful brand of Alpinestar Corozal Dystar Gloves. Alpinestar fits just right on the Large. The gloves are for colder temperatures but they have a lot of nice features including the wiper blade and smartphone capability in the fingers [IMG]https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//public/style_emoticons/default/grin.gif[/IMG] They absolutely feel like a pouring rain will not be an issue. I had to fork over some $$ but its worth it to be comfortable on long rides. [URL="https://www.cyclegear.com/ALPINESTARS-Corozal-Waterproof-Drystar-Motorcycle-Gloves"]https://www.cyclegear.com/ALPINESTARS-Corozal-Waterproof-Drystar-Motorcycle-Gloves[/URL] More to come after a rain test, I got lucky today and missed it in Tulsa. [/QUOTE]
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