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Steve
Just got my first Roadcrafter today. Like it a lot but one concern is whether the neck seals tight enough to keep out rain. Anyone have experience pro or con?
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Just got my first Roadcrafter today. Like it a lot but one concern is whether the neck seals tight enough to keep out rain. Anyone have experience pro or con?
Just got my first Roadcrafter today. Like it a lot but one concern is whether the neck seals tight enough to keep out rain. Anyone have experience pro or con?
Just got my first Roadcrafter today. Like it a lot but one concern is whether the neck seals tight enough to keep out rain. Anyone have experience pro or con?
Did you get a 1-piece or 2-piece? I just got my 1-piece yesterday and the neck feels like it seals very tightly.
One piece. And I have a large neck. What's the loop on the collar for?
Ok so here's a quick update after riding about 80 miles today for the first time in the Roadcrafter. First, the neck issue is not an issue since the Velcro strap allows for a generous amount of adjustment. I'm confident that it will be able to adequately keep out water. Also, like B1 pointed out, it is easy to leave the neck strap open and roll the collar over to allow for some air flow. I take back my request for a means of securing the collar open... it stayed rolled over and open the whole time without a problem.
Some other initial observations:
-It was about 70-75 degrees here today. I was completely comfortable wearing jeans and a T-shirt under the suit. I left all the vents closed so I'm curious to see how it vents as the temps rise.
-Shoulder area is already loosening up a bit, but the knees are stiff. I noticed some discomfort behind my knees after about 20 miles. I think that it is from having to force the stiff knee pads into the bent shape my legs take on the bike. I also haven't ridden in 3 months because of the snow, more snow, ice and flooding that we've had here in the Northeast so it's also possible that some knee discomfort is just my "motorcycle muscles" getting use to riding again.
-It was pretty windy here today (25-30 mph gusts) and this thing is seriously windproof. No drafts anywhere except up the sleeves a little bit with my summer gloves on.
-I wasn't sure how I would like the 1-piece suit, but it is very easy to get on and off and certainly feels like it could take a serious beating. I also like that it forces me to wear protective pants instead of regular cotton jeans.
Overall I really think this is a great product and am quickly realizing why so many serious riders swear by Aerostich gear. Just my $.02
The stiffness hasn't bothered me.
Craig,
One question. You said that it forces you to wear protective pants instead of cotton jeans. Do you mean under the suit? Or, meaning that you put the whole thing on instead of grabbing a jacket with your jeans? I'm slow this morning...
Craig,
One question. You said that it forces you to wear protective pants instead of cotton jeans. Do you mean under the suit? Or, meaning that you put the whole thing on instead of grabbing a jacket with your jeans? I'm slow this morning...