Sun, 14 Nov 1999 17:13:32 +0100 - Message No. 6554
From: "Terje Kr. Johansen"

Subject: Re: Did I miss all the fun? (+trousers, boots)


Michael Hatzidakis wrote:
> 
> Hey... guys ... are you there?
> 
> I recently had my copy of ATIC CD delivered (thanks Micha) and I noticed
> that during the past two years there have been a lot more messages than
> there are now. What's wrong? Have we run out of questions/answers? Are
> you tired? Have you unsubscribed the mailing list? Are all the matters
> solved and your bikes have stopped fascinating you?
> 
> --------------D I D   I   M I S S  A L L  T H E  F U N ????--------
> 
> I have been so excited with all those messages I've read and the Photos
> I've seen that I took my @  for a ride and I found myself wandering in
> the mountains, freezing to the bone. I could hardly move when I
> returned, I definitely need proper clothing so... here's a question for
> all of you:
> 
> I have a Bering jacket (of some kind of synthetic material - Scotchlite
> 3M?) with which I am very pleased, but I don't have a pair of trousers
> nor do I have a decent pair of boots. Should I buy leather trousers or
> synthetic according to your experience? And what kind of boots? I went
> to a shop and I tried a pair of boots which they recommended but they
> were so stiff I could hardly walk let alone change gears or use the rear
> brake. I didn't buy them. What would you recommend (note that I make
> almost exclusive onroad use of my bike). I hope to hear from you.
> 
> Regards, Michael



I have both leather- and GoreTex trousers, but the lether trousers is
mostly used on the summer. After late august i use my Rukka Trousers,
witch have space to put in som warm trousers inside. Under the jachet i
use a Gerbing 12V jacket, and I am warm all over, from waist to neck
(and arms too). I also have heated grips om my @. A warm overbody,
transports heated blood to the legs, so you can drive much longer before
you get cold.
At the moment i use an expensive pair of boots, from Kaiman. Made in
Germany i think. Best boots I ever have used.
Warm regards from cold Norway
Terje
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