The Brahan Seer Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 This is a great analysis of helmets and why you don't need to replace them even after 10 years.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtl Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Not sure if this is the right place to post this, but wanted to chime in that I've been very happy with the Icon Slabtown boots: They are very sturdy without being too heavy, flat-bottomed, comfortable, and should offer good abrasion resistance. I bought them after breaking a toe while learning to ride in non-moto high-top sneakers. I don't know if the Slabtowns have a reinforced toe box but they are still much better than the shoes I was coming from. I was worried that they might not work well with spiked pedals since the treads don't have large gaps between them as hiking boots do, but they are gripping just fine on Nylonove pedals. I was lazy one day recently and wore my old sneakers and they just felt floppy and unsupportive, so now I plan to always wear the Slabtowns. It's winter where I live though, so I can't say whether they could get too hot in the summer. I also tried on Forma Terra Evo Low boots but they were very heavy, bulky feeling, and stiff out of the box. In searching it also seemed like trials moto boots could be a good option since they seem to offer greater flexibility and many of them are flat-bottomed, but I couldn't find a "low" variety that wouldn't interfere with the Leatt dual-axis knee/shin guards. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbera Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, mtl said: hat I've been very happy with the Icon Slabtown boots: They look pretty decent and comfortable - only bit I would worry about is if there is enough ankle protection in those, though I suspect Nylonove pedals might be a bit less hostile on the ankles than the biggest metal pedals in a twisting fall... I have also tried some big heavy trials boots (Leatt GPX), which were a disaster in my case. Although they had the best ankle / foot / toe protection I can possibly imagine, they were also ridiculously heavy, instrinsically unstable when walking, and had a big metal bar running through the soles that meant I was utterly isolated from the feel of the pedals, which led to the only fall I have ever had on my most recent wheel. Still trying to sell those ! So on the whole I would not recommend any MX boots for our wheels - we need a lot more flexibility than they can provide... though the specific ones you linked (trials moto boots) look like they could circumnavigate both those problems ! Wish I'd seen those before the GPX's ! Edited February 11, 2023 by Cerbera 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 *CRASH ANALYSIS* Which shoes should EUC riders wear? Do you need ankle support? Random Safety Gear Zen Lee 17K subscribers Jan 17, 2022 Nothing wrong with analyzing a crash that is made public. Crash prevention and safety gear are important topics that don't get enough attention. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbera Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 (edited) Yes I agree with him. I have touring MC boots, which are a nice compromise between 'flexible enough' and very good protection in all the key areas. I like how they come right up to where the knee braces start. Those ones do have some specific ankle padding, and are made of stiff, tough leather, but they don't quite deliver the unerring confidence I had with the GPX boots, although, as mentioned, they were a lot worse in other ways. Edited February 11, 2023 by Cerbera 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tawpie Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 I got Forma Terra Evo Lows, very comfortable, great ankle support and flexible enough. Not as flexible as my Merrill hiking boots (with elastic laces) but what I appreciate on a daily basis is their two buckle fastening. They're like ski boots—step in, buckle and go. They soles aren't quite as grippy as the Merrills, but in some respects that's fine too, given how frequently I need to get off the pedals "right this instant". https://www.formabootsusa.com/products/terra-evo-low-brown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punxatawneyjoe Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Been using these for work and riding and now i just noticed they will be matching my new v13.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 nikola cut out at 49 mph UNICIDE SQUAD Feb 8, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Protective gear seems to help. ________________________ EUC Veteran Sherman Cut out on 42MPH 21 Kopie Sep 29, 2021 64 subscribers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cerbera Posted February 12, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2023 (edited) UK singer Sam Smith there, in what I presume is a new EUC armour set ?! The magnificence of the shoulder protection is beyond question, and a lot of thought has obviously gone into aerodynamics, though possibly at the expense of some 'gap-fitting' ability... personally I think it's a bit light on head protection for the higher speeds, and some risk of vertical take-off. Edited February 12, 2023 by Cerbera 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robse Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, Paul A said: Protective gear seems to help. ________________________ EUC Veteran Sherman Cut out on 42MPH 21 Kopie Sep 29, 2021 64 subscribers Goodnight, there we go again. Don't listen to the beeps, they are just something ment to disturb you Protective gear helps, not to avoid stupidity, but to soften the consequences. Edited February 12, 2023 by Robse 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiMark Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 So far I haven't worried about the shorts with thigh protection, but I've been thinking about it over the last week . . . On an unrelated note, my right side outer thigh: And people say my pasty white skin lacks colour! There's plenty of colour on my skin! Also unrelated: Careful not to clip a pedal when riding 40-50kph, you could take a nasty tumble. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbera Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, KiwiMark said: And people say my pasty white skin lacks colour! There's plenty of colour on my skin! Ooh - nasty :/ I'm rather more skeletal than you, and I too have been thinking about the padded shorts - fairly sure my whole hip / thigh area is going to do very badly if I land on it. What stops me so far is that I am trying to do protections without needing a whole new wardrobe, and I know for a fact that those padded shorts definitely won't fit under skinny fit black jeans, and might look vaguely preposterous if worn over the top, not that I will mind too much about that if it works in the protection department. And yet, deep down I really know the jeans have to go at some point - they are of zero assistance when a dog is trying to hang off your calf (Leatts be damned), and they have no resistance at all to road rash or impact. Edited February 12, 2023 by Cerbera 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellkitten Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 @Cerbera I guess this means the Sam Smith outfit is a no then……….? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbera Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, Hellkitten said: @Cerbera I guess this means the Sam Smith outfit is a no then……….? It's certainly a no for me Thighs not big enough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadpower Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 23 minutes ago, KiwiMark said: So far I haven't worried about the shorts with thigh protection, but I've been thinking about it over the last week . . . On an unrelated note, my right side outer thigh: And people say my pasty white skin lacks colour! There's plenty of colour on my skin! Also unrelated: Careful not to clip a pedal when riding 40-50kph, you could take a nasty tumble. That Left a Mark! merit badge award achieved! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brahan Seer Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 4 hours ago, Cerbera said: And yet, deep down I really know the jeans have to go at some point I use padded shorts when wearing shorts in the summer. The rest of the time I wear m/c trousers/jeans [Knox-Urban Pro] I like motorcycle jeans/trousers because they are quick and easy to put on (rather than needing to put on padded shorts and knee pads) and has more abrasion resistance over the whole surface of your leg. When getting gear make sure it fits tight. The padded shorts I have [Dainese E1 Armoured] are a medium but when they arrived I thought they were far too small but once you squeezed into them they are very comfortable and no fear of anything moving out of place either. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 Pepper spray might be protective gear.... ______________________________ NYC @ 2am … I just happened to be riding on my EUC down on Broadway David Yanson Feb 13, 2023 This is the first fight I’ve seen that I felt concerned for the other guy 😬 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Gear is not a panacea. ________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Paul A said: Gear is not a panacea. ________________________ I don't get it.. What happened? Why did he try to put down feet while moving? Did he lose balance? One should know if you place feet on ground while euc have enough speed. Other feet will keep following the EUC, if you don't lift it off the moment the feet touches the ground.. Duh. I learned that the first day at riding. As i did the one legged "bunny hops" while euc stopped. I was putting my feet on the ground 2 fast.. Before stopping. Edited February 14, 2023 by Funky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 9 hours ago, Funky said: What happened? Think he swerved right to try and avoid debris on the ground. He became unbalanced, the right foot stepped off onto the ground, the left foot kept traveling forward with the wheel. The feet became separated by a lot, the legs spread out, he fell onto the ground very awkwardly. He also tried to grab the wheel with his left hand as he was falling. Click the 'wheel cog' icon at the bottom right of the YouTube screen, and set the playback speed to be a slow 0.25 of normal speed. The fall starts from about time mark 1.08 minutes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbera Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 (edited) What do we think about these, which I am considering ? I'm guessing I don't 'kneed' the knee protectors if I have Leatts so would be mainly getting them for rip resistance / road-rash avoidance, hip padding and reflectives. Edited February 15, 2023 by Cerbera 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josiah Posted February 15, 2023 Author Share Posted February 15, 2023 (edited) Yep they look nice. And the reflectors look good too. I took a spill today where my left hip met with the tarmac in an uncomfortable way. I was thinking next ride I might where my mc pants. Edited February 15, 2023 by Josiah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbera Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 9 minutes ago, Josiah said: Yep they look nice. And the reflectors look good too. I took a spill today where my left hip met with the tarmac in an uncomfortable way. I was thinking next ride I might where my mc pants. I agree - I have ordered them. Now just gotta avoid the 'sods law' fall that fate probably has in store for me before they arrive ! Talking of which, you falling off again already ?! What's causing that ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, Paul A said: Think he swerved right to try and avoid debris on the ground. He became unbalanced, the right foot stepped off onto the ground, the left foot kept traveling forward with the wheel. The feet became separated by a lot, the legs spread out, he fell onto the ground very awkwardly. He also tried to grab the wheel with his left hand as he was falling. Click the 'wheel cog' icon at the bottom right of the YouTube screen, and set the playback speed to be a slow 0.25 of normal speed. The fall starts from about time mark 1.08 minutes. I didn't notice any debris.. That's why i was like WTF. (At least in my mind those where not debris.. I call debris only things that you can't literally ride over.) Rest of it i saw myself. Happened like you said.. Thanks narrator. Edited February 15, 2023 by Funky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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