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Originally Posted by MrAtom
Hey, Fisto, I appreciate what you're trying to do but it almost seems like an "I-told-ya-so."
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I didn't get that feeling at all when I read Dougie's post. I too, am very interested in Corksil's opinion as I have the same battle and dilemma when I commute. The choice has been made much easier for me now since my commute is 75 miles round trip on interstates (1hr 15m each way). I wear full gear (tall motorcycle boots that cover my shin, pants with CE armor hip and knees, leather jacket with CE back and chest protectors, gauntlet gloves, ear plugs and helmet).
However, when I used to commute 25 miles round trip on 30 - 45mph speed limit country roads, I hated being in full gear for such a short 20 min each way commute. I didn't mind the boots as I can easily change at my desk. But I hated the pants and jacket on hot humid 90+ degree days. I felt it was just "too much work" to carry extra clothes to change into and out of for a 20 min ride to work.