ThreeWheels
Active member
Have you considered a cooling vest ?
https://www.amazon.com/Ergodyne-Chi...&keywords=cooling+vests&qid=1591021805&sr=8-6
https://www.amazon.com/Ergodyne-Chi...&keywords=cooling+vests&qid=1591021805&sr=8-6
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Coolest, best vented mesh riding jacket?
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I was wondering when someone would mention a cooling vest. We love ours on a hot day.
johnsimion
New member
We live in Las Vegas and agree with the comments about cooling vests - also, cooling cloths around the neck can do the job on short rides when you don't feel like using the vest. As for jackets, I use a Joe Rocket Phoenix mesh jacket in hi-viz with shoulder and elbow armor and I added armor to the back. This works as well as anything, but we did a 200 mile ride a couple of years ago where the temps hit 114 degrees. It was not pleasant but we made it home by repeatedly soaking cooling cloths around our necks and pouring water on ourselves repeatedly. Now when it is predicted to hit 114 degrees, we get a really early start so we're out while it's still comfortable and we make sure we're back home by 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. before the heat really sets in. Otherwise, we just go to the pool or stay inside in the A/C. The Spyder is for fun and enjoyment. There is no point in killing yourself just to ride. If you're miserably hot, you're not enjoying the ride.
EdMat
Well-known member
Inquiring minds want to know, what do you think about them, if you have received them yet?
I ride an RTL. Not sure what your jacket is, my summer jacket is light coloured shown here on eBay. I noticed my black textile pants were getting hot even in winter, and decided the summer jacket needed to be a light colour. It seems to have paid off riding during some of our 47 degrees c days here (116 degrees in your land).
SpyderBears
New member
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but is this draggin' shirt meant to be worn in Summer in place of a jacket and still provide protection? We have decent mesh jackets but still get overly warm on Summer rides and we've been wondering if there are shirts out there as alternatives. Does anyone know of other long sleeved mesh shirts for Summer riding? Thanks
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
A special thanks to Troop. We received the pair of jackets from Viking today.
It turns out that they were just what we were looking for. Large mesh (for cooling), more adjusting straps than I could have wished for, padded, and with a zip in lining.
Out will come the pads and the liner. Very visible. These are a "steal" at the sale price of $49.95 each plus FREE shipping.
It turns out that they were just what we were looking for. Large mesh (for cooling), more adjusting straps than I could have wished for, padded, and with a zip in lining.
Out will come the pads and the liner. Very visible. These are a "steal" at the sale price of $49.95 each plus FREE shipping.
troop
Well-known member
Nice, thank you. I'm liking mine too. Found this after the fact
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MXKSR6J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1
