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Motorcycle apparel is typically a trade-off
between performance and style.
You want to look good, but you also
want to make sure you're safe as well as comfortable, especially
as the fall season begins ushering
in cooler temperatures.
Now, the gear that I typically wear
when I'm around town or out with friends
is not the same gear I wear when going back and forth
to the office, because I need to make
sure I can maintain professional attire
once I've reached the workplace.
A layered textile jacket works really well this time of year.
I like the new REV'IT! Sand Urban.
It's the perfect example of the style of jacket
you should be considering.
It's got a thermal layer to help regulate warmth
as well as a waterproof liner, both of which
are going be removable, so on warmer days
I can pull them out, and I can get better airflow.
And because they can be used independently of one another,
I can then add them back in as the weather dictates.
Now, I also paired this jacket up
with some overpants, which can be worn right over the top
of my office attire.
Colder temperatures are going to typically prevent
most people from riding.
But if you're like me, you want to make the effort
to ride all winter long.
And that's where base layers are going to come into play.
They can be available for a variety of different climates.
And they really work to regulate temperatures to cool
you down or warm you up.
It all depends on what you're looking for.
Now, I think Klim does a great job with their layers.
They're going to use a numbering system.
And it makes it super simple to understand the level of warmth
that you're going to be getting with each piece.
Gloves are also going to be a consideration for you.
And there's two ways you can go about this.
On the one hand, you can go with two separate pairs of gloves.
You can bring a waterproof thermal glove
to help keep you warm and dry.
You can carry a separate glove, which maximizes ventilation.
Or you can do what I've done and get
a pair of dual chamber gloves.
Something like the Held Air N Dry
have two chambers actually built into the glove.
One of the chambers is going to maximize
air flow when it's warmer out.
And there's a secondary chamber, which adds a waterproof
membrane that will help keep you dry
as well as warm if the temperatures begin to cool off.
Extra storage comes in handy when you're commuting.
And in this case, a top box is my favorite piece
of commuting luggage.
And I say that because it's the perfect size for a helmet,
a laptop, or simply a place to keep a few extra layers
as the day warms up.
Plus, it's going to be easier to use
in traffic, as it doesn't add width to my bike the way
that side cases do.
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If I'm being honest, style's going to take a front seat
to performance when I'm not commuting
back and forth to the office.
And that's because normally, I'm just riding
around town at slower speeds.
I'm not hopping on the highway.
And I'm willing to sacrifice a bit of protection
to get myself gear that matches more of my personal aesthetic.
I like stuff that's more of a casual look,
like my everyday clothing.
For instance, this Spidi Textile Limited Jacket
looks like something I would wear just
hanging out in my garage or hitting
up the bar with my friends.
It's going to sacrifice a bit of high-speed abrasion resistance,
but it still provides impact protection and the armor
that Spidi uses in this jacket is actually
extremely thin and comfortable.
It has no insulation, but when the temperature drops,
I just throw a hoodie underneath of it, and I go.
Riding Jeans were not my cup of tea
when they were first introduced.
I felt like they looked forced and cheesy,
nothing like the Levis I wear every day.
However, that's changed over the past few years.
And there's now plenty of options
to choose from with varying levels of protection and style.
And brands like Saint make jeans that could easily
pass for my good old 511's.
I don't have armor like I do in my commuting pants,
but I do have six seconds of abrasion resistance.
I don't like wearing waterproof boots in the summertime,
because I find them to run too hot.
However, they're a great option for the fall.
And there's a lot of different work boot styles
out there, like these TCX Hero Boots
that really give you CE-rated protection
but with a classic style.
So depending on the kind of bike you're on,
you might not have a lot of options for storage.
Riding backpacks are different than that old Jansport I used
to haul around in high school.
They typically offer features specific to riders,
like better weight distribution and comfort.
Some will focus on utility with waterproof compartments,
while other brands place a premium on style.
Bags like the 28 Liter option from Velomacchi
offer the best of both worlds.
This is going to be a waterproof bag,
but it's also comfortable to wear all day on the bike,
and it's got a unique and stylish look.
Fall is arguably the best time of year to ride.
There is no shortage of gear for you to wear this season.
Regardless of what balance of protection and style
you're looking for as the temperature begins to drop,
make sure you check out our expert curated collections
at RevZilla.
Our experts ride year-round, and they
work really hard to highlight the best options for you
to wear this fall season.
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