So the D-store in SF is having their sale for the month of August. I decided I wanted to go check it out as I could use another set of gear. At first I was thinking leathers but they didn't have any more in my size. Apparently they do very well in the bay area in my size due to the Asian community with interests in two-wheels.
I settled on a textile with gore-tex jacket and a textile with gore-tex riding pants.
Dainese vs Corazzo
It is definitely a lot sturdier and heavier than my Corrazo 5.0. I did some freeway riding and can barely feel the wind. My Dainese jacket will probably be my cold weather jacket as the Corazzo is pretty light and doesn't hold up well in cold weathers and wind- nearly froze riding in Philly once each in Feb, March, and April this year. I'll keep my 5.0 as my warmer weather jacket as it is lighter and allows more air in and easier to stuff in the pet carrier.
Riding Pants
This is my first set of riding pants. I really like it as I really can't feel the wind on my legs when I'm riding. Downside is that it gets really hot in warm weathers. I got it more for cold weather riding, long rides, and technical rides. I can't wait to see Corazzo's pants when they come out- should be lighter I hope.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Point Montara
Since I was up in HMB (Half Moon Bay) to snag a tag, I decided to go north a bit further to check out Point Montara. There is this lighthouse there that ended up being a lighthouse from the east coast that was thought to be destroyed. Anyways, the ride up was pretty nice, although cold once I got into the coastal area. Hwy 1 is pretty windy too. Point Montara was nice, though smaller than I imagined. The ride back home was wonderful- took skyline down to hwy 9. Very nice in warm weather.
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