My Set-up
After raiding for decades and experiencing a crash or two myself I have come to learn that gear is the essential part of riding which you must consider as top priority. Whether you are heading around the corner or going out for all day ride never be lazy and wear proper gear.
Here`s my trusty set-up:
Gloves:
Icon hypersport short
My daily gloves for everyday use, extremly comfy and affordable and yet with top quality leather and durable.
Price
€49.99
Material
leather
Season
Summer
Brand
ICON
Comfort
5/5
Quality
5/5
Handroid Gloves MK5
Not my everyday gloves, but I do love them. I had a crash wearing these gloves and all I can say is just wow. I was amazed how well these performed in real world senario. And did I mention i still use them for long rides.
Price
€300.00
Material
leather
Season
Summer
Brand
KNOX
Comfort
3/5
Quality
5/5
Trousers:
Street Racer Stretch II
My daily gloves for everyday use, extremly comfy and affordable and yet with top quality materials. And did I mention i still use them for long rides.
Price
€150.00
Material
Kevlar
Season
Summer
Brand
Steet racer
Comfort
5/5
Quality
5/5
Rebelhorn Fighter
I have to say they’re excellent, especially for sportbike riders. They performed really well: no heat buildup, very comfortable, and quite affordable. Plus, they come with knee sliders if you’re the type to put a knee down just try not to follow it with the entire bike, like my son did! And yes, the trousers are still usable
Price
€260.00
Material
Leather
Season
Summer
Brand
Rebelhorn
Comfort
4/5
Quality
5/5
Boots:
SHIMA Edge Vented
My everyday riding boot. well ventilated and comfy. No sweaty feet after a hot day ride. The only thing bothers me is the lacing system do tent to come loose.
Price
€150.00
Material
Part-leather
Season
Summer
Brand
SHIMA
Comfort
4/5
Quality
4/4
Helmets
KYT R2R Concept
An excellent helmet for the price lightweight, comfortable, and most importantly, safe. How do I know? I tested it myself… by crashing at over 100 km/h and landing on my head. The helmet held up impressively even the visor stayed shut. I had no concussion, no head injuries. My only complaint is it’s a bit noisy, but I always wear earplugs, so it didn’t bother me much.
Price
€240.00
Material
polycarbonate
Season
all-season
Brand
KYT
Comfort
4/5
Quality
5/5
Scorpion EXO-R1 EVO
This is the helmet I bought to replace my damaged KYT. I wanted to try something new and so far, I’m happy. It’s lightweight, comfortable, and I really like the inflatable cheek pads for a snug fit. It’s definitely quieter than the KYT, although it’s twice the price, and despite being full carbon, the weight is about the same. Overall, I’m satisfied with the choice.
Price
€499.00
Material
Carbon
Season
all-season
Brand
Scorpion
Comfort
5/5
Quality
5/5
Jackets:
IDCS Oxy Air
Don’t be fooled this jacket is meant strictly for hot summer rides, with mostly mesh panels for maximum ventilation. On cooler days, I usually wear a hoodie over it. I crashed wearing this jacket and didn’t get a single tear neither on me nor the jacket. For the price, it’s a great value and fully rider-tested (by me). Though crashing wasn’t fun, at least I was protected.
Price
€182.00
Material
Textile
Season
Summer
Brand
IDCS
Comfort
5/5
Quality
5/5
Disclaimer: All the gear listed here is based on my personal experience and recommendations. I personally own and have tested each item in real world scenarios. I do not receive any direct or indirect financial benefit from recommending these products. Please choose and purchase your gear based on what suits your needs best you are not obligated to use the links provided on www.aalastride.com.
We do not take any responsibility for injuries, accidents, or other mishaps that may occur while using this gear, as your riding conditions and usage may differ from mine.