Thumperbike
Well-known member
Any advice on leg armor for warm/hot weather riding? I remember Scooter having something to say, but I lost the link. Are Firstgeat HTII overpants too much? Is there a mesh that will not suffocate?
you're supposed to wear something under mesh??O'vale, do you wear shorts or pants under your mesh in the summer ?
Er, this is easier than shooting fish in a barrel... Next!O'vale, do you wear shorts or pants under your mesh in the summer ?
both. I wore short with liner in on a cold day too...liner was plenty to keep warm. I think this gear is very comfortable and I have no problem wearing it all the time...which is good because I don't ride without it.O'vale, do you wear shorts or pants under your mesh in the summer ?
tell us how you upgraded. What website, what product.Went with the HT air overpants through Newenough and upgraded the hip and knee armor. Thanks for the responses.
Something else to try... One customer writes: "I found that the FG pockets are large enough to comfortably accept the Core Comp IN ADDITION to the Temper Foam. I just slipped them in the pocket outward of the foam pieces. So now I have the "hard stuff" facing the outside and the "soft stuff" on the inside against my knees, elbows & shoulders. Try it, it's not too bulky, but makes the mesh gear feel REAL substantial armor-wise"
Like O'vale, many of us in CA's central valley wear shorts under the HT II overpants. In fact, many of us have been known to wear only "UnderArmor" shorts. Every little bit helps when riding in 100+ degree heat. This also makes it really convenient when we find a nice mountain stream to cool off in. Okay, TWN, go ahead......I ride First gear HT mesh year round (liners in the cold)...and 100+days.
100+ days are hot, but not because of the pants.
Like O'vale, many of us in CA's central valley wear shorts under the HT II overpants. In fact, many of us have been known to wear only "UnderArmor" shorts. Every little bit helps when riding in 100+ degree heat. This also makes it really convenient when we find a nice mountain stream to cool off in. Okay, TWN, go ahead......I ride First gear HT mesh year round (liners in the cold)...and 100+days.
100+ days are hot, but not because of the pants.
Like O'vale, many of us in CA's central valley wear shorts under the HT II overpants. In fact, many of us have been known to wear only "UnderArmor" shorts. Every little bit helps when riding in 100+ degree heat. This also makes it really convenient when we find a nice mountain stream to cool off in. Okay, TWN, go ahead......I ride First gear HT mesh year round (liners in the cold)...and 100+days.
100+ days are hot, but not because of the pants.
Thanks for the "tip" mm2...but, TMI
BTW, what do they call you after a dip in those cold mountain streams?
--G
Cool, man, real cool! :lol:
I wear Joe Rocket Phoenix Pants if it is over 60 degrees. If it's really hot, I'll wear shorts under them. The only problems I've had are the strange looks I get when I take off the pants and am wearing socks/riding boots with shorts.
Brian
Enter your email address to join: