ir_fuel Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 On 7/27/2019 at 12:27 AM, AtlasP said: I tried/bought some of the g-form stuff and returned it, it was really just way too thin to be trustworthy at all. (Anyone have any similar brands that are a little heavier?) Why that conclusion? It's the point of that material. It hardens on impact, and plastic protection isn't any thicker if you compare it to the thickness of a g form pad. It just looks more solid because it is rigid at all times. I love my g form equipment, and I've fallen on my knees (on the road) once with them on. Rode into a dark tunnel and there was a drainage hole right at the entry. Hit it with my wheel and fell forward. Landed on my knees. Zero issues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell Wesh Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 On 7/26/2019 at 2:57 PM, Jia Liu said: I am also getting Marrakesh jacket, it looks very nice. I bought outrider pants to go with the jacket, since it looks more like a "normal" pants than the switchback. Any cons of the outrider? The outrider does not have the flexibility in the fabric like the Switchback does. It will feel more stiff and not really bend with you like the Switchback will. Im sure you’ll love the Marrakesh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jia Liu Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 43 minutes ago, Darrell Wesh said: The outrider does not have the flexibility in the fabric like the Switchback does. It will feel more stiff and not really bend with you like the Switchback will. Im sure you’ll love the Marrakesh! Got them couple days ago, love them both! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biped Phil Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 These trousers and shirts with built-in armor... What guidance do the makers give for laundering and ironing? Are the garments to dry-clean only? Do you have to fish out the armor? Apologies in advance for the earthy ignorance. And I don't *promise* to wash my clothes if I buy any, I just want to know how it's done. Thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan acoustic-unicyclist Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 On 8/3/2019 at 7:36 PM, Biped Phil said: These trousers and shirts with built-in armor... What guidance do the makers give for laundering and ironing? Are the garments to dry-clean only? Do you have to fish out the armor? Apologies in advance for the earthy ignorance. And I don't *promise* to wash my clothes if I buy any, I just want to know how it's done. Thank you. Most you can just wash in the machine on cold or warm. Yes, it's a good idea to remove the armor because laundry detergent would degrade its longevity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post svenomous Posted August 27, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 27, 2019 Hello everyone! It's been weeks since I temporarily withdrew from these forums, but I was feeling a little down from the injury, and with nothing to say/contribute until I knew what exactly my diagnosis/prognosis was. I could tell you a long and boring story about the 5 weeks (!) I spent trying to get the orthopedist outfit to give me a definitive (instead of preliminary) diagnosis, but suffice it to say that I ended up having to get upset and arrange for a different PA to see me at a different office of the same chain (Proliance, a sports medicine outfit that has offices in multiple locations around here). 5 weeks, 3 x-ray series, 1 CT scan, and a quick physical manipulation of the arm to find out that: there's no bone damage other than the small 1.5mm sliver that fractured off the head of the radius (chipped off when the radius impacted the humerus and the joint was momentarily dislocated); the bone sliver rotated away and into a position in the crook of the elbow's soft tissue where it seems to be stable and in no danger of interfering with joint movement (so no need to try to pin it or remove it surgically); soft-tissue-wise, the ligaments were definitely strained during the joint dislocation at the time of the fall, but there are no major tears that would require surgery. The ligaments have been slowly "re-tensioning" and joint stability is good. Mobility is still not perfect (can't fully bend or extend the elbow), and there's still some pain when I rotate the forearm or lift anything that weighs more than about 20lbs, but everything basically works (so all the muscles and tendons are still there, and still attached), and there's an improving trend. The PA told me not to load the joint (don't lift any weights for example), and she forbade me to ride a bike. I ignored that, went by "let pain be your guide," and a) tried a couple of work commutes on my bike last week, to see if that would hurt, and b) participated in a long-planned group bike ride from Seattle to Vancouver (about 188 miles) this last weekend. The arm was fine, no excess pain. I also started going to the gym again last week, doing mostly lower body exercises and some single-arm stuff with the right arm (bench press, pull-downs). So, the arm is getting better, and although it's not fully functional yet, I feel ready to resume normal activities. Weeks ago I bought new safety gear, as per the discussion earlier in this thread. This week sports nice weather where I live, which opens up the question of when to try an EUC work commute again. I'll be honest: I'm apprehensive, afraid even. The last time I was on an EUC I ended up in a lot of pain and with a lot of inconvenience and unable to enjoy for several weeks the activities I had planned for the short summer we have around here. I believe in getting back on the horse, and I will get on the EUC this week, but I'm putting it off. I can tell you that when it finally does happen, the next commute will be leisurely and careful. That big downhill where I took my fall will be taken at not much more than walking pace, and the slightest speed wobble will have me dismounting and considering my life choices (while looking for an Uber ride). The tentative plan is to charge the wheel tonight and check tire pressure, and tomorrow after work I'll take it out around the neighborhood, as well as to a commercial loading dock area I know of, where I can re-acquaint myself with the thing. I can also get to know my new gear, and if I do feel any wobble I can try the "straighten your legs" advice I got on this thread. Later this week I'll swallow my fear, give myself extra commute time, and head for work. Wish me luck! Will report back. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelr Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 @svenomous Welcome back! Very brave of you to confront your fears. Here is wishing you many safe rides to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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