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Rad Power Bikes Chat => General Chat => Topic started by: BluegrassPicker on June 22, 2022, 08:23:27 AM

Title: Fell off my bike - looking for lightweight armored shirt
Post by: BluegrassPicker on June 22, 2022, 08:23:27 AM
Hey - I fell off my radcity  4 last week (victim of an edge trap in the cement) My helmet and gloves saved my head and hands! I had a 3 inch crack in my helmet and did not feel a thing on my head.

However, I broke 2 ribs and have some road rash on my shoulder. When I ride my motorcycle, I ride with full gear. I'm now looking at beefing up my bicycle gear.

I am looking for a lightweight breathable long sleeve shirt with elbow and shoulder armor. Any ideas? I mostly ride paved bike paths and streets and a little gravel.

Title: Re: Fell off my bike - looking for lightweight armored shirt
Post by: Eric7 on June 22, 2022, 10:10:01 AM
Search the web for downhill bicycle race.  Lots of photos of the type of clothing that could be suitable.

https://www.google.com/search?q=downhill+bicycle+race&rlz=1C1CHBD_enUS924US924&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj1ut-SxsH4AhU9kokEHYY0A3kQ_AUoAnoECAEQBA&biw=1640&bih=860&dpr=1.25#imgrc=Lu76sc03eJhg8M
Title: Re: Fell off my bike - looking for lightweight armored shirt
Post by: Altema on June 23, 2022, 05:31:36 PM
A Google search for "lightweight cycling protective clothing" brings up some nice choices, including options on Amazon. Might pick some up myself since I'm still recovering from my last crash, lol.