Episode 12: How to Evaluate a Piece of Motorcycle Gear

Alpinestars Andes Pro Tech Air

Revit Arc Air

I’m simultaneously recording a Facebook Live event that I did back in May.

If you don’t know anything about motorcycle gear, how are you supposed to look at a product? What are some things to consider while you’re evaluating a piece of gear besides the most obvious safety and protection features.

How do you know if a piece of gear might be right for you? What do the vents mean? what can some of the features this jacket offers imply for me and my style of riding?

Here are a few pieces of gear that I go through and my break down.

• Alpinestars Andes Stella Pro Drystar for Tech Air (women)

• Alpinestars Andes Pro Drystar for Tech Air does this offer as much ventilation as a true summer jacket?

• Rukka Elas Jacket (women’s version of the Elas)

• Rukka Elas Jacket (men’s) how do you know if this will work in warmer weather?

• Alpinestars SMX-1 v2 Air Gloves (men’s)

• Alpinestars SMX-1 V2 Air Gloves (women’s) what kind of protection can a glove like this offer?

• Dainese Torque 3 Boots (women’s) what does the stretch point mean?

• TCX Drifter Boots (men’s, but unisex sizing down to US 6.5 Womens) Why 2 buckles and not 5?

• TCX Street Ace Shoes (men’s)

• TCX Street Ace Shoes (women’s) what do these offer that your casual sneakers don’t?

• Revit Arc Air Jacket (women’s) how do we know this is a great summer jacket?

• Revit Arc Air Jacket (men’s)

• Shoei RF-1200 Helmet

Artwork by: Boggytown

Music: "Life Is Good" by Joystock

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Episode 3: What Motorcycle Gear Do I Need?

My first real riding suit, back in 2004?

11/29: Podcast Uploaded. Looks like it never uploaded the first time :(

In this episode, I’m going to break down everything you need to buy for your first set of gear and why. I’ve also made the presumption you are buying a full face helmet. Let’s be honest, you know it’s the safest option so why bother going through this debate?

Head to toe, what you need to know and some things to think about when shopping for gear. We will do a deep, detailed dive of each piece in future episodes, but this is a broad overview of what gear you need and why; helmet, jacket, boots, gloves and pants.

Random mentions (none of these are sponsors, just helpful links):

• Olympia Motosports

• Icon Airflite Helmet

• Snell Memorial Foundation

• ECE, DOT Certification

• Helmet Shapes

As the podcast develops, I’d love to hear your requests for topics or guests. Please post a comment below. Thank you!

Artwork by: Boggytown

Music: "Life Is Good" by Joystock

Episode 1: A Conversation with TCX Boots USA

It's here!!

My first interview / conversation with my friend Michael "Tex" Mawby, Director of Sales & Marketing for TCX Boots USA. We cover their infamous riding sneaker, CE Certifications and not boot related but why do I have old leather jackets in my closet?  

Take a listen to Episode 1 right here, or you can subscribe to this page for automatic RSS Feed updates. 

You should also find me in the iTunes Store as soon as this episode is uploaded. 

(Apologies for the first 10 minutes of audio, and Tex's audio since I called him on his cell phone. I also had to cut out some of my feedback to his remarks in the first 10 minutes because my audio was just so low. I hope you enjoy our convo!)

This episode was NOT sponsored or paid for by TCX Boots or anyone else for that matter. All podcasts (past and present) are totally and fully funded by my own spare time.

Artwork: Boggytown

Music: "Life is Good", Joystock

WELCOME TO THE GEARCHIC PODCAST

I'm so excited to announce my all new podcast, featuring discussions and interviews from friends, colleagues, strangers, basically anyone who will chat with me about you guessed it, motorcycle gear. 

Join me as I learn more about different brands, technologies and people that make up the motorcycle gear universe. 

Of course, I also aim to give you as much information as I can about the world of gear and I won't be limiting it to women's gear either. Finding protective apparel dealers / shops / manufacturers that you can trust your safety and protection is challenging and I am to make that a bit easier with this podcast. 

I also hope to decode technical terms and brands that you may hear in your everyday riding life: Cordura, SuperFabric, Dynatec, UHWMPE, Coolmax and more.

a Product Sponsor of the Women's Sportbike Rally

I can't wait for you to join me weekly? biweekly? I honestly don't know, I'll record as often as I can depending on who will talk to me. Sometimes it might just even be me.

Stay tuned to this page for Episode 1, a jolly discussion about motorcycle boots with my friend and the Director of Sales & Marketing of TCX Boots USA. We're going to talk about CE Certification of motorcycle footwear, how synthetics are taking over and more. I will upload episodes to this page in a different blog post each week. I'll also be adding it to iTunes so stay tuned!

If you want to be a guest on my show, please keep in mind that there are NO paid endorsements.

PS Don't worry, I didn't break up with my girl Cristi, you will still find me with Cristi on Moterrific.