RideWithStyles Posted January 24, 2024 Posted January 24, 2024 (edited) As or Edited May 15, 2024 by RideWithStyles a 1 Quote
Fiddlesticks Posted January 24, 2024 Posted January 24, 2024 I have a centre stand that seems to want to occupy the space where my left heel should be. Other than that, can't complain. 1 Quote
husoi Posted January 24, 2024 Posted January 24, 2024 Regarding gloves... Why manufacturers make expensive gloves but don't give a oot about the seems? You spend a fortune in a decent pair of gloves and the damn seems keep rubbing and pressing against your fingers. Not ideal when you plan to do 8 hours riding Quote
Bender Posted January 24, 2024 Posted January 24, 2024 3 minutes ago, husoi said: Regarding gloves... Why manufacturers make expensive gloves but don't give a oot about the seems? You spend a fortune in a decent pair of gloves and the damn seems keep rubbing and pressing against your fingers. Not ideal when you plan to do 8 hours riding Mine don't Quote
Simon Davey Posted January 24, 2024 Posted January 24, 2024 Those external seams are probably to make them way more comfy on the inside. Don't know why they don't just trim them though. Quote
RideWithStyles Posted January 24, 2024 Author Posted January 24, 2024 (edited) a Edited May 15, 2024 by RideWithStyles Quote
RideWithStyles Posted January 24, 2024 Author Posted January 24, 2024 (edited) The Edited May 15, 2024 by RideWithStyles 1 Quote
Capt Sisko Posted January 24, 2024 Posted January 24, 2024 My pet hate with gloves. Ones where the lining pulls out if your fingers are just the tiniest amount of sweaty. 3 Quote
Simon Davey Posted January 24, 2024 Posted January 24, 2024 Design function I love.... My all season (I think) textile trousers have adjustments at the hip, as well as the front and thigh. I appreciate this may be common, but what a difference being able to actually customise the fit, especially if like me, things can get a bit tight. 1 Quote
mealexme Posted January 24, 2024 Posted January 24, 2024 Sticking with gloves, I had a pair of gloves years ago with tiny plastic sliders on the palms. The reason being, your palms can grip on the tarmac when you come off and bend the arm into positions it shouldn't be in, but the sliders help you glide, and reduce risk of a broken arm. I thought it was a good idea when I bought them, but haven't really noticed them since I bought my previous pair all those years ago. The second thing, and something that I think should be on all gloves, is the bit of material connecting the little finger to the finger next to it, because your little finger is most likely to get caught and broken if you go down. Weirdly, when I was looking at new gloves the cheap pair priced at £20 had this feature, but none of the others did until you start looking at far more costly pairs. 2 Quote
rob m Posted January 24, 2024 Posted January 24, 2024 (edited) I have two pairs of Alpinestars gloves, a pair of race gloves and a waterproof pair for touring. I've never really thought about it more than if they fit. In fact that goes for all of my gear to be honest. If it fits then I'm a happy chappy. A thing I love is the quickshifter on my bike. It's fun and brings a smile to my face when I use it. Nice pops and bangs from the Akrapovic exhaust too. I'm easily pleased Edited January 24, 2024 by rob m Fannying about 2 Quote
S-Westerly Posted January 24, 2024 Posted January 24, 2024 2 hours ago, Bender said: Mine don't I've got at least 6 pairs of gloves and they are all comfortable and mostly with external seams so they don't chafe my fingers. Quote
S-Westerly Posted January 24, 2024 Posted January 24, 2024 As for things I don't like - buttons and switches on bikes which are close together and when wearing gloves are too liable to be inadvertently operated. EG on the Guzzi the cruise control is right next to the full beam light switch. There's been a few folks thinking I'm flashing lights at them when all I'm doing is trying to set the cruise control. 2 1 Quote
Gerontious Posted January 24, 2024 Posted January 24, 2024 Just now, S-Westerly said: As for things I don't like - buttons and switches on bikes which are close together and when wearing gloves are too liable to be inadvertently operated. EG on the Guzzi the cruise control is right next to the full beam light switch. There's been a few folks thinking I'm flashing lights at them when all I'm doing is trying to set the cruise control. I agree. my bike isn't busy by modern standards. the buttons and paddles are mostly naturally placed. aside from the horn. but as I never use the horn this doesn't really matter. But the newer version. when I first saw the cluster on the left side I laughed. I laughed. And where they put the headlamp control. The most unnatural position known to man. on top and set back. Obviously because being able to answer the phone is far more important. Obviously. Quote
geofferz Posted January 24, 2024 Posted January 24, 2024 I love that my bike does 100mph in first gear. I hate the 186 mph limiter. 2 4 Quote
Bender Posted January 24, 2024 Posted January 24, 2024 31 minutes ago, geofferz said: I love that my bike does 100mph in first gear. I hate the 186 mph limiter. Bike for sale only ever used in 1st and 2nd gear tootling round 4 Quote
Interference Fit Posted January 24, 2024 Posted January 24, 2024 Love quick shifters Love adjustable reach brake / clutch levers Love secure feeling of DD rings on the helmet strap Love helmet chin curtains Love that my jacket zips to my jeans Dislike the inability to fasten DD rings whilst wearing gloves Dislike mirror positioned to give you a great view of your arms and elbows Dislike that almost all gloves have fingers too short for my excessively long fingers causing them to go tight when I grip anything 2 Quote
RideWithStyles Posted January 25, 2024 Author Posted January 25, 2024 (edited) Is the Edited May 15, 2024 by RideWithStyles Quote
RideWithStyles Posted January 25, 2024 Author Posted January 25, 2024 (edited) of Edited May 15, 2024 by RideWithStyles Quote
S-Westerly Posted January 25, 2024 Posted January 25, 2024 Not really to do with design etc but something I really don't like - has anyone else noticed that brand specific forums (my recent experience limited to Ducati and Moto Guzzi) treat any perceived criticism as heresy? Ask a question that maybe interpreted as being critical of the brand and you invite a pile of abuse. Particularly noted this with the Guzzi to a ridiculous extent and that's a subscription site. Needless to say I won't be renewing! 1 Quote
geofferz Posted January 25, 2024 Posted January 25, 2024 47 minutes ago, RideWithStyles said: Had that with the Daytona....loved it this is fun and a good very fast road bike but had to rain it in sooo much as to tap into its potential as this is going to shred my license/prison time if im not really careful. so it was quite frustrating really and in this day/age of cameras. I know it's a ballache. I'm gonna do some more trackdays this year. 1 Quote
RideWithStyles Posted January 25, 2024 Author Posted January 25, 2024 (edited) Yes i Edited May 15, 2024 by RideWithStyles Checker 2 Quote
RideWithStyles Posted January 25, 2024 Author Posted January 25, 2024 (edited) Yeah Edited May 15, 2024 by RideWithStyles Quote
Pie man Posted January 25, 2024 Posted January 25, 2024 I love and hate the Can bus system, all at the same time 2 Quote
Joe85 Posted January 26, 2024 Posted January 26, 2024 Why bike manufacturers insist on sculpting beautiful bikes and then piss on everyone's chips by fitting fugly stock mirrors. 2 Quote
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