The Flex line is my idea of the perfect riding suit.
I'm riding with the Flex Black pants and the silver Flex 3 jacket. The pants aren't really hot because they are almost like fully perforated pants with the panels out and are really cool. In fact when I buy a new jacket this spring(mines had many hard miles of riding) I will buy a black jacket rather than the silver because I seem to have a talent for getting the silver dirty. I'm just waiting to see what they replace the Flex 3 jacket with before buying since the jacket is now listed as discontinued.
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Any word on sizing? I also don't want the inseam too short in the riding position, which I'm afraid could be the case even with the M. I'm 31" inseam, but need at least 32" on riding pants
Just pulled the trigger on the Flex 3 jacket. $120 shipped. Hopefully it gets here before Thursday when I pick my bike up.
Pants have been the most difficult thing to find because the fit is never rightSame story with me, and the reason I don't have any summer riding pants. My problem is I want PANTS, not overpants. And basically all such pants are overpants. So absolutely HUGE with my chicken legs . And don't like pants flapping all over the place when riding. If I don't find a slim pair of such pants, will continue using riding jeans. Good luck with yours, and please keep us posted.
I also pulled the trigger yesterday with the same Flex3 jacket for $120 shipped. Couldn't buy it off eBay for some reason, but were also listed on Amazon, so bought it there. It arrives tomorrow. For that kind of money, can't go wrong IMO. I'm between sizes, but since the main purpose of buying that jacket is for the mesh version, I probably will only be able to use it with the exterior 'shell', but not the liner. It also might be a bit short on both sleeves and torso, but not a big deal for a mesh summer jacket anyway. I still have a very effective Vanson vest that can supplement the shell if needed (won't use this jacket for colder rides. Have a 2-piece suit for that). Will post my comments when I get it. Never bought anything XS in my life, but these seem to run large. That's what Revzilla recommended, but they don't have my size or color anymore. We'll see how it fits.
Same story with me, and the reason I don't have any summer riding pants. My problem is I want PANTS, not overpants. And basically all such pants are overpants. So absolutely HUGE with my chicken legs . And don't like pants flapping all over the place when riding. If I don't find a slim pair of such pants, will continue using riding jeans. Good luck with yours, and please keep us posted.
I have a Rev'It Cayenne Pro jacket and pants - they are a little pricey at around $600 for jacket and $400 for pants but they are true 4 - season. I ride year round in NYC area which means winter ambient temps in low single digits to low 100s in summer. 3 possible layers. Top with armor, second rain-proof layer and 3rd insulation layer. Highway riding with all 3 - layers in low teens is fine with no heated gear for up a little more than an hour. Summer with just the top layer with all vents open is good with temps in 90s when moving with good air flow.
check it out brother!I will. Just want to hear your final testimonial after you ride a couple of times with them. I'm curious about the liner, especially if it goes on the inside. Need to know how much it affects fit, to know how tight (or loose) to make the pants. Will use your input and suggestions to make the final decision. Thanks a lot my friend. Appreciate all your help.
Juan, these "Motoport" guys I'm referring to will create
I have to say, they have some compelling stuff, like these overpants: http://www.motoport.com/product/ultra-ii-cordura-pant/ Unfortunately, not much in color selection (yep, I would prefer grey for matching and visibility) and nowhere near enough photos to figure out how they actually work. So many options and features, they really need a video to describe it all. And yeeesh... the measuring is complex... http://www.motoport.com/sizing-guides/sizing-guide-for-mens-pants/ !
Mike, thanks for bringing this up..
I have a little bit older TourMaster Sonora Air jacket. For me, living in Texas where it gets really hot, it worked great. I've worn it from 25 to 115 degrees. Nobody makes a jacket that will be perfect at both ends of that range, but this one worked really well. I think the Sonora Air is a 3/4 length version of the Intake Air, or close to it. It has the internal, removable rain liner and a full-sleeve quilted liner. Put them both in and it's pretty warm. Without them, I doubt you can get any better airflow in another jacket.
You can get the TourMaster Sonora Air at:
http://www.revzilla.com/product/tour-master-sonora-air-jacket. Be sure to watch the video if you have questions. They're showing them at $240. The Intake Air is like $220, but I haven't seen one in person.
If it gets REALLY cold, I just throw my rain jacket over the top.