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sp3ak · November 8th, 2016, 09:42 AM

I've got full gear in a hodge podge of brands as it suited my budget. I did stay with DOT/CE rated stuff so it isn't totally random junk but it's certainly not top of the line. I will replace things as needed with upgraded gear but I wasn't able to spend thousands on my first go-round of gear.

So I'm rocking:

- Bell Helmet ($110)
- Joe Rocket jackets ($150 each) (mesh for summer, textile for winter, with Forcefield back protector ($50))
- Joe rocket shorty gloves and winter gloves and Sedici leather gauntlet gloves ($50 each)
- AGV kevlar jeans with knee pads ($130)
- TCX boots/shoes ($120)

Even with just that I'm at about $860. I don't think that the CycleGear brand stuff is that bad but it's certainly not top quality. I would much rather be wearing a full set of Bilt brand gear that shorts and a t-shirt, that's for sure.

Take in all these opinions and make the best decision that you can.

November 8th, 2016, 09:42 AM	#24
sp3ak ninjette.org member Name: Andrew Location: Durham Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250 Posts: 22	I've got full gear in a hodge podge of brands as it suited my budget. I did stay with DOT/CE rated stuff so it isn't totally random junk but it's certainly not top of the line. I will replace things as needed with upgraded gear but I wasn't able to spend thousands on my first go-round of gear. So I'm rocking: - Bell Helmet ($110) - Joe Rocket jackets ($150 each) (mesh for summer, textile for winter, with Forcefield back protector ($50)) - Joe rocket shorty gloves and winter gloves and Sedici leather gauntlet gloves ($50 each) - AGV kevlar jeans with knee pads ($130) - TCX boots/shoes ($120) Even with just that I'm at about $860. I don't think that the CycleGear brand stuff is that bad but it's certainly not top quality. I would much rather be wearing a full set of Bilt brand gear that shorts and a t-shirt, that's for sure. Take in all these opinions and make the best decision that you can.