Riding apparel geared towards dual sport?

[EddieDRZ]

It seems most gear is either for strictly on-road or strictly off-road riding. As we all know, gear for on-road riding isn't very good for off-road riding and vice versa. This kinda sucks for DS and SM riders.

I have seen "50/50" boots, but that's pretty much where it ends for DS and SM style gear. Does anyone know of any manufactures making 50/50 style gear for us in addition to boots? Or have you guys and gals found certain gear that adapts well for DS and SM riding?

[SMGranny]

It seems most gear is either for strictly on-road or strictly off-road riding. As we all know, gear for on-road riding isn't very good for off-road riding and vice versa. This kinda sucks for DS and SM riders.

I have seen "50/50" boots, but that's pretty much where it ends for DS and SM style gear. Does anyone know of any manufactures making 50/50 style gear for us in addition to boots? Or have you guys and gals found certain gear that adapts well for DS and SM riding?

I have found that TLD (troyleedesigns) works great for both......I believe there are some more dualsport oriented gear out there through Klime but very expensive...but worth it...


there are these pants by Shift for about $250.00



But also for protection .....Alpinestars and 661 have really good pressure suit to wear under your jersy and really work well when you go down...also good knee guards or knee braces will be good as well....and they work great for both as well

Just my opinions on these

[PBMW]

I use a combination of street and dirt stuff
I wear a two piece A* set of leathers and Fox MX boots. Works well for me...

[The Maso]

Look towards Enduro style jacket and boots that will be the best compramise
Dri Rider have a good selection here in OZ

[EddieDRZ]

How do MX style boots work out on the street? I like the idea of the protection then provide over a 50/50 style boot, but wonder how they are for longer street rides.

[SMGranny]

How do MX style boots work out on the street? I like the idea of the protection then provide over a 50/50 style boot, but wonder how they are for longer street rides.

Rode with mine all day and good to go.... I will however on my next purchase get more of a Sumo boot with the sliders next time


Oh and we were in some damn mud today too......

[EddieDRZ]

Good to hear MX boots work OK on the street. No issues with comfort?

Trying to get all geared up by spring...

[SMGranny]

Good to hear MX boots work OK on the street. No issues with comfort?

Trying to get all geared up by spring...

Not on my side.....mine feel great.....I would say I would not wear them on like say a Gixxer or something but my Sumo...NP.....all day long...


Oh...Alpinestar tech 3's........going to the tech 7 sumo next

[EddieDRZ]

Cool, thanks for the input!

[SMGranny]

cool, thanks for the input!

yw :d

[C~Style]

I think for urban warfare and shorty MX boot is probably the best bet. I found a company out of Auburn I believe that imports Falco boots from italy. They have a pretty sweet Sumo boot. The rep told me they will custom make boots. I am hoping I can get them to put the sm soles on their shorty mx boot. For pants I have just been wearing my Dianese under armour and my first gear waterproof winter pants. Leather jacket with full armour and my AFX enduro helmet

[miracle bubbles]

You doods and doodettes that are wearing Fox and TLD pants, are they motocross pants? Any armor? Any protection in a fall? Thinking street, not dirt?

[SMGranny]

I wear 661 knee guards, 661 pressure suit under and yes...moto pants . I am looking at those shift pants though

[JoshV]

In the summer I like to ride with just these

http://www.speedousa.com/product/ind...124359.3608461

[SMGranny]

In the summer I like to ride with just these

http://www.speedousa.com/product/ind...124359.3608461

no pic Josh.









I told you not to post the speedo and cape pics

[C~Style]

I wear Dianese under armor, under what ever pants I am wearing, unless I have on my leathers.

[SMGranny]

I wear Dianese under armor, under what ever pants I am wearing, unless I have on my leathers.

Where did you find the Dianese under armor for under pants at ????? I so need some

[C~Style]

Where did you find the Dianese under armor for under pants at ????? I so need some

Wow your age is showing, already going senile?

we had this convo.....I had to order them from Cycle gear, you checked on them but didn't want to wait .....


captain underpants

[SMGranny]

Wow your age is showing, already going senile?

we had this convo.....I had to order them from Cycle gear, you checked on them but didn't want to wait .....


captain underpants

thought those were something eles.......Shhhhhhhh

[I have bad Gas Gas]

The problem is gear that works on the street sucks off road and vice versa. On the street the best gear is thick leather. Off road it blows. And dirt gear on the street just won't protect like leather. That said, commuting I wear leather, and since I don't really ride the road for fun (other than to get me to the trails) I wear dirt gear just about everywhere else.