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How To Choose The Optimum Riding Gear

Maximize protection while minimizing distractions and irritants that your gear can cause.What you wear on a bike may not help you to ride better, but improper gear can certainly spoil a street ride or slow you down on the track. Case in point: At last year's fall Daytona Moto-ST race, our man struggled with his bike's tank constantly battering his chest on the banking, distracting him and making it difficult to tuck in. A chest protector only made things worse. It turns out the rear bulge on the tank put pressure exactly on the zipper pull of his inner suit, which in turn pressed directly on his sternum. The solution? A tiny piece of cloth padding taped over the zipper pull. Sometimes the simplest details can make a big difference, and sometimes you may not even realize that a piece of loose or tight gear is causing you grief until you wear something that fits correctly. Here, then, are some guidelines to follow when selecting riding gear for the street or track; apparel that fits comfortably and provides ample protection, yet doesn't irritate or distract you.


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