Thought I'd write up a bit of a review of the gear I've been using since I restarted riding in late 2017.
Helmets
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Bell Star Pace • I was pretty happy with the Bell I used to have (RS-1, I think), so I gave this one a go. It was pretty comfortable and reasonably light and quiet, and did its job fine when I headbutted the ground. I still have it, and might use it for karting and AutoX.
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Shoei GT-Air • After destroying the above Bell, I initially wanted to get a Shoe RF-1200 with a photochromatic visor. I went to try it out, and found the GT-Air more comfortable, and the drop-down internal sun visor acceptable. It feels more comfortable than the Bell too, and I'd replace it with another in a heartbeat.
Jackets
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AGV Sport Breeze • The jacket has been pretty solid, honestly. The hanger loop tore on one side, but otherwise it's been great. I scuffed it when I crashed, but nothing actually broke, so I still wear it. I replaced the included foam back protector with a
Forcefield Isolator 2 back protector.
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HWK • You really do get what you pay for; don't buy this. Temporary insanity made me do it.
Gloves
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Oxford RP-1 • I guess you get what you pay for? These were fine for a little while, but started fraying and detaching at seams in places after just a few months of use.
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Rev'It Cayenne Pro • Awesome gloves, love them. The short cuff fits nicely under the sleeves of my jacket, making for a great daily combo. I've worn these for far more miles, and expect many more to go.
Pants
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Lean Angle jeans • These were
@DaHitch's recommendation, and they're pretty good. I like that they've got the protective liner everywhere, instead of just the likeliest impact areas. I love the comfort liner, and how warm they are in the winter. The hip and knee armor definitely absorbed some of the impact when I crashed. I don't like how ridiculously hot they are when it's over 68ºF, the fact that they have too few belt loops, and the extremely relaxed fit. The denim ripped a bit in my crash, but I still wear and trust them.
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Bilt overpants • I got these as a temporary solution to this past summer's record heat, and was wearing them over shorts so both the ride and changing would be easier and more comfortable. They're OK, but I'm not such a huge fan. If I decide I want to wear overpants more, I'm likely to get a nicer pair from a better brand.
Boots/shoes
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Sidi Vertigo • I love these boots! They actually fit me well, unlike all previous attempts, and feel great on the bike. Off the bike they're not all that fantastic, but that's to be expected. I've relegated them to rides including very little walking, but am really glad to have them. The left one saved my ankle when I threw my bike onto it.
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TCX Street Ace Air • These shoes are stellar. I wear them the vast majority of the time, as I can spend the whole work day in them without significant annoyance. They feel great for riding and are certainly far more protective than regular sneakers, so I trust them enough not to worry too much.
Miscellaneous
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Cortech Super 2.0 18-Liter Magnetic Tank Bag • This bag has been great! I didn't want to mess with
straps, so I opted for the magnetic version and have no regrets. It expands to be pretty huge and can be worn as a backpack as well. I might not use it with my next bike if I get worried about scratching the tank (cover), but otherwise it's fantastic.
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Sena Prism Tube helmet cam • I quite like the camera. I only use it as a safety/insurance device, so I don't really care if it's a good action cam or not, but it's shape means I never feel it on the helmet, which is great. I always ride with it.
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Sena 30K communicator • I just got this thing a month ago, and it's pretty nice. Having music and directions is handy, and I've used it as a communicator only once with no problems.
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Ram X-Grip phone mount • The mount itself was excellent. My phone stayed in when I crashed, with the charging cable going to my jacket pocket unplugged. It's incredibly reliable. I'm just not a fan of having the phone mounted at all any longer, so I took it off.
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Kryptonite Keeper 5s Yelow disc lock • I used to use the lock a lot more, since my old parking spot was just behind the building, but fully accessible. Nowadays I don't really ever use it, but would if I were leaving the bike somewhere sketchy. I'll get an alarm-equipped replacement for my next bike.