选择正确的骑齿轮为你冒险新利18苹果is not an easy task. There are many companies out there providing a lot of valuable alternatives with a broad price range. But having more choices can make it harder to pick the right one. To make it easier on you, ask yourself this question before making the right purchase is: “What kind of rider am I”?

Most brands offer different styles and designs, but they all present similar characteristics, in a way, within their specific target categories (summer, 4-seasons, winter, enduro). Let me get more into details about this, and then we will demystify the “what kind of rider” question.

First of all, we need to identify the main variable: the riding season’s specific equipment. Riding gear is mostly built for providing shelter from elements like wind and rain, depending on the different seasons of the year. If we want to be brutally honest with ourselves, most riders somehow are “2-seasons” riders, meaning they will only ride on dry, sunny, and balmy days throughout the year.

So, when companies design gear that will be used by the majority of riders, they are thinking of temperatures variations from 5° to 35° Celsius (41°–95° F). This means that one could ride just fine (and be cold) in 5° weather and (be very hot) in 35° temps, and still wear the same gear.

Outside of this spectrum, you will start to experience some discomfort, depending on the duration of your ride.

This is the same principle that gets applied to sleeping bags. When you buy a sleeping bag, there’s an index on the label that tells you the “comfort zone” of the bag. If, for instance, the company states that the bag is built for temps between 5 and 20 degrees, you will most likely freeze in this bag if the outside temp is 5°, and sweat your bum off if it gets to 20°. So, wearing 4-seasons gear doesn’t necessarily mean that you can ride in comfort all year long; but indeed it is a good product if you want to buy JUST ONE set of gear and use it in all conditions.

The construction and design of this kind of garment are usually very similar across different brands. Not much has been done to improve this very efficient configuration because it simply works. Here are some examples.

两大喷口面前,两个大口袋,前面和子pper vents along the arms, with tightening straps to reduce sleeves flapping at high speed. There are also usually some vents at the back and one large pocket. This is kind of 4-seasons jacket you want to get whether you plan a world tour or just a daily commute to work. This is also your kind of gear if you have a small closet and a thick wallet.

Most jackets (and combined pants) are made of Cordura material, which is not waterproof per se; companies usually provide an inner Goretex layer that will prevent water and wind from filtering through (in theory). There is an actual reason why Cordura is better for these kinds of gear: Cordura is easy to clean, it’s scratch-resistant, and breathable on hot days.

Compromising with other materials to improve waterproofing will mean being very hot during hot days. And considering the number of times that the average person rides in cold or wet weather, it DOES make sense to use Cordura material to build a 4-seasons jacket.

In the random selection of common brands that I displayed above, I believe only KLIM and KTM are not made with Cordura. This helps in providing a lighter jacket overall and improving waterproofness but, as I said, it will also translate to a very hot ride in summer, despite the vents.

These 4-seasons garments are also a good set of gear if you are a commuter. You can use it all year long and, combined with a nice rain suit to put on top and some extra layers to wear underneath, it could become a proper 4-seasons suit. In particular, a light rain jacket functions as a perfect windbreaker, which helps a great deal during long chilly rides or as extra protection against heavy rainy days. Remember that even if your jacket label displays iconic names like “Goretex” or “waterproof,” you will not stay dry if you get under heavy rainfall for 2 hours straight. Water usually filters through zippers, inseams, or around the elbows. Even the light rain onesies or jackets (that are usually good for city rides) are useless if there’s very heavy rainfall. Most rain gear is actually “showerproof.”

The actual waterproof material feels “rubberish” or like plastic (no texture) to the hands and it is quite similar to the one people use on boats to stay dry during storms. This material provides excellent windproof/waterproof capabilities but it’s not compact to carry around.

In this sense, most brands tend to build products designed to accommodate “most riders” that, as we said before, will mostly ride during balmy and dry days.

In an ideal world, the 4-seasons gear is good for spring and autumn rides. For summer there are more ventilated and lighter jacket-and-pants combos. And for winter, well, there is indeed some specific gear sold by companies lately but there’s hardly anything that can keep us really warm. Some companies though have been producing “winter-specific gear,” like the Dainese Antarctica Jacket or the KLIM Kodiac. Those jackets would work well mostly in winter, as there’s barely any ventilation. But let’s be honest: don’t think for a second that you can ride at below-freezing temperatures without movement for 2+ hours and not feel cold.

No gear will keep you warm for that long when it’s cold outside, unless you are going full offroad. Technically, for safety reasons, you should avoid riding in these conditions. But if you have to, I would recommend instead investing in electrically warmed gear: vest, gloves, socks, and balaclava. Much cheaper and way more efficient than just another jacket that you can wear only 1-2 seasons a year.

If instead, you are only a “balmy/sunny weekend ride” kind of rider, I wouldn’t recommend buying such heavy and bulky ADV 4-seasons gear. There are many more options for you in this realm as the light outer shell is an easier and less technical product to purchase.

Together with this kind of jacket, you can invest also in some more technical inner layers, such as thermal shirts and windproof sweaters. Wearing many layers will help you keep your core temperature constant and have some sort of separation from you and the outside world. These garments can be also used perfectly for other outdoor activities, such as running, cycling, hiking, etc, as they help maintain a constant body temperature. I use those for sleeping also while camping!

Now that we have assessed gear type, we need to answer the big question: What kind of rider am I?

Well, ego usually tells us that we think we are indeed better riders than we actually are, so do you really need a $1500 jacket for the kind of riding you do? Jokes aside, the real answer is that “riding gear is a fundamental part of motorcycle safety.” Just make sure you try several jackets on before buying since different companies have different styles and sizes.
For instance, Dainese (and most Italian brands) are tight fitting; hence not that comfortable if you have a beer belly to carry around. Klim, IXS, and a few others have instead a more “American” style, as they are baggy and comfier around the waist.

If you are a first-timer, in terms of riding and gear, I would recommend getting a cheap one and seeing how you go. It’s better to invest in more expensive inner layers and a nice helmet than pricey riding gear!

If you are instead planning a big trip and you will need to rely on your riding gear for your journey, yes, definitely spend the extra bucks because you will be thankful for it in the long run.

The same principle applies to commuters who use motorcycles every day. Get the best gear possible and if you can, have a spare too. Never ride without it.

So, in conclusion, the choice of the right riding gear depends mostly on what kind of riding one does. There’s no need to spend a lot of money (unless you can splurge) on gear that is most of the time marked up (Klim Badland Pro Jacket is $1500 . . . really??) because of the brand’s name!

If you ride your bike occasionally or just on sunny days, just get some good summer gear and buy some really good inner layers, and a wind breaker to put on top, which most likely you will use more than a heavy and bulky riding jacket and pants. Buy a nice helmet and some good boots, which you will certainly use much more than your riding gear.