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Old 03-16-2008, 09:42 AM   #81
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OSP- was it you that said, "Sweat wipes off, road rash doesn't"?
I believe it's "Sweat dries faster than blood." There's also "Gear is cooler than asphalt." And there's "If it's too hot to wear gear, it's too hot to ride."

Now matter how ya phrase it, the point is the same.

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Old 03-16-2008, 09:49 AM   #82
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fnfalman knows his gear. Listen to him!

I have a short, 10 min ride to work. If it's hot, I wear some burly Danner boots, jeans, leather gloves, a mesh jacket and (of course) my helmet.

If I'm going on a longer ride, I wear my 2 piece Joe Rocket leathers. It gets over 100º F and humid here as well. I still wear the leather. It's not perforated, and only has a vent in each arm, and two in the back. My whole suit is solid black. I wanted white to help me stay cool. But, good luck finding that. Black is everywhere and is generally the cheapest color to get.

The only time I get hot is when I'm in town, in traffic. As long as I keep moving, it's not too bad. I wear a 100oz. Camelbak on rides to stay hydrated.
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Old 03-16-2008, 09:51 AM   #83
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The only time I get hot is when I'm in town, in traffic. As long as I keep moving, it's not too bad. I wear a 100oz. Camelbak on rides to stay hydrated.
Camelbacks are GREAT for long hot rides.
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Old 03-16-2008, 09:53 AM   #84
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Camelbacks are GREAT for long hot rides.
I bought one yesterday!
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Old 03-16-2008, 02:40 PM   #85
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I bought one yesterday!
Now there's one piece of equipment I've never tried. I always thought it was unnecessary considering that you have to stop every couple hours or so at the most. Heck,I don't ride more than an hour or so without stopping anymore...getting old! Maybe,I'll try it though.
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Old 03-16-2008, 03:07 PM   #86
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I have done a lot of mountain biking in my day. I didn't buy the Camelbak for my motorcycle. I had one from my mountain biking gear. I use mine every day. I take it to work, even. I am constantly drinking water. It's not unheard of for me to empty that 100oz before I'm done with work for the day. Then, I go home and drink more water.

If you're wearing a leather suit on a hot day, you should be constantly sipping water. You dehydrate faster than you think.
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Old 03-16-2008, 06:24 PM   #87
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I have done a lot of mountain biking in my day. I didn't buy the Camelbak for my motorcycle. I had one from my mountain biking gear. I use mine every day. I take it to work, even. I am constantly drinking water. It's not unheard of for me to empty that 100oz before I'm done with work for the day. Then, I go home and drink more water.

If you're wearing a leather suit on a hot day, you should be constantly sipping water. You dehydrate faster than you think.
Yup!!! I got my 1st camelback issued to me by the army 5years ago when I enlisted!! And have loved them ever since! I have em in every size from concealable under my jacket to big back pack!! I love them and go no where without one!!
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Old 03-16-2008, 06:42 PM   #88
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Now there's one piece of equipment I've never tried. I always thought it was unnecessary considering that you have to stop every couple hours or so at the most. Heck,I don't ride more than an hour or so without stopping anymore...getting old! Maybe,I'll try it though.
Down here, it's a lifesaver (literally) on beastly hot days.

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I have done a lot of mountain biking in my day. I didn't buy the Camelbak for my motorcycle. I had one from my mountain biking gear. I use mine every day. I take it to work, even. I am constantly drinking water. It's not unheard of for me to empty that 100oz before I'm done with work for the day. Then, I go home and drink more water.

If you're wearing a leather suit on a hot day, you should be constantly sipping water. You dehydrate faster than you think.


we got them for mountain biking, too, but found they work just as well for a long, hot summer ride.
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