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Old July 14th, 2010, 07:04 PM   #1
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Ok, I'm getting real close to pulling the trigger on a one or two piece tracksuit (leaning toward the one piece). I'd like to toss out a few questions:

Hump or no hump? I understand that the speed hump is more of a safety thing than for aerodynamics is it worth bothering about?

Do you wear your tracksuit for everyday commuting/riding, just canyon carving, or track only?

How much does a suit stretch out? When fitting (off the rack, not custom) should the suit be really snug to the point of being just slightly difficult to zip up?

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Old July 15th, 2010, 04:53 AM   #2
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I have a 2-piece leather A-star suit. I wouldn't want the hump personally. Maybe I'm wrong, but it always looks like it makes people a bit hunched over and wouldn't be as comfy on the back, but I'm shooting in the dark there and really don't know. I'm comfy in my regular leathers. I have heard the hump is more for speed, and really you're talking tenths of a second. So if you're not racing, I wouldn't worry with it, personally.
I wear my mesh gear on daily rides and my leathers up to the mountains or on REALLY long rides.
Mine is tight, particularly when sweating during my runs through the mountains. It did stretch out after I wore it several days, however, when it gets wet (or sweaty), it does seem to tighten up a bit. I learned that the hard way this past weekend when taking the twisties of Hwy 28 in the Smokies and we encountered a torrential downpour!
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Old July 15th, 2010, 09:57 AM   #3
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From the research I have done... I believe the hump is a safety device.

It's helps spread the load across your back instead of your neck when falling off your bike landing upside down on your head/neck/shoulders.

How much track riding do you plan on doing?

I bought a VERY expensive 1 piece suit.. that I have yet find purpose to use on the street.

I get MANY funny looks while wearing a race suit, riding a 250... on the street :P.

Just like a baseball glove, a suit needs to be broken in. I wouldn't say it stretches TOOOO much... but it defiantly gets easier to move in the more you use it.

My suit fits me like a glove(skin tight)... so it also gives me an excuse to hit the gym
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Old July 15th, 2010, 10:12 AM   #4
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How much track riding do you plan on doing?
Thinking of track days. However, I canyon ride very often and after trying on some leathers, they felt night and day safer than my textile gear.

On one hand I think who cares what I look like commuting but on the other, I'm pretty sure snickers and stares will come from the pirate crowd that seems to make up most of the riders in my area
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Old July 15th, 2010, 10:40 AM   #5
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I'm so thankful after my crash that i wore leather head to toe even tho it was hot , uncomfortable ,and joked about at times.
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Old July 15th, 2010, 10:41 AM   #6
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I've only owned one-piece suits. I wear them on the track only. I've got lighter gear for the street. If I were to get a double-duty suit I would go for a two-piece design.

I personally don't like the humps. They were originally put on to aid aerodynamics but are more of a Bling item. Most of the time they are just additional bulk that just gets in the way. Some unzip to allow you to fill them with ice which could be nice for a hot race. Most off-the-rack suits come with humps these days so you don't have much choice in the matter.

Before you go suit shopping pick out a good back protector and take it with you when you try on suits. Most European sized suits will only fit the average American WITHOUT a back protector on. Make sure the suit you pick fits with a back protector.

Suits will stretch a little with wear but not much. I'd rather wear a snug suit than a loose one. I find off-the-rack suits difficult to zip and I am not a big guy. Just make sure it isn't so snug that it restricts your movement or breathing. Look for suits with lots of stretch panels if you are a difficult to fit size. Arlen Ness suits are good this way.
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Old July 15th, 2010, 07:15 PM   #7
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Go for the one piece. The hump also just kinda gets in the way if you ever wear a backpack or a camelback. Wear what you will wear when you try them on. I went one size up. I wear my one piece until it gets in the low 80's. Above that, I'll switch to leather track pants and a mesh jacket. This is how I dress everytime out.
Things to consider also:

1. I wear bike-shorts and amored shorts under my leathers. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...de-Shorts.aspx

2. I also wear a back and chest protector vest under my leathers.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...c-SP-Vest.aspx

3. They should fit snug without being constrictive.

4. Most are perforated which is great for temps above 65, below that you'll want some extra room for wind/thermal liners.

5. Who cares how people look at you or what they think. Phuk them! Full leathers are the best protection in a crash.
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Old July 15th, 2010, 07:35 PM   #8
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Just my .02

I wear back protector only for close proximity rides to store gym around the county, but throw on my jacket and back protector for longer rides. i dont have any pants though
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Old July 16th, 2010, 06:15 AM   #9
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From what I understand, a one piece suit is more comfortable for railing around the track all day, and a bit safer. Two piece suit is more practical for me as I use the jacket for street duty as well some times.
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Old July 16th, 2010, 07:26 AM   #10
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My 2-piece zips together (maybe they all do??) and I haven't had any complaints during any of our mountain camping trips. I've never gone to a track, however. I do enjoy being able to just unzip and take my jacket off when we stop and sight see.
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Old July 19th, 2010, 03:33 PM   #11
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Thanks for all the replies, they really do help.

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Old July 20th, 2010, 04:39 AM   #12
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I say go for a one piece suit if you are going to be using it on the track, my friend had a two piece suit and crashed at the track and the zipper got ripped off from the suit.
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