roadcrafter or roadcrafter lite

[reebok]

In mlb australia.

Ride my monster for all transport, commuting, touring, milk runs and of course fun.

Weather is from 5 degrees c to 45 degrees c
Looking for a better waterproof option that doesnt make me look like i am tackling the himalayas.

Opinions on aerostich roadcrafter vs roadcrafter lite?
when i go touring, it is usually 5000 to 8000 klm blasts over a week. Less packing appeals to me.
The quick in/out also appeals to me, as does the versatility and longevity.

Would be wearing over kevlar jeans or street clothes
Roadcrafter lite seems the go, but ?

Thanks.

[Triple J]

I'd probably go with the light, as you can add a heated vest/jacket to deal with the colder temps and it will be nicer in the warmer temps.

Also maybe consider the Darien jacket and pant combo (what I have). The pants are great for your temps, and the jacket is just a shell (as are the pants), so very versatile (don't get their fleece...get your own, or a heated jacket). Another bonus is if you ride in the rain the Roadcrafter (and really all one pieces) are known to give you a wet crotch because the water pools there. Won't happen with the 2-piece Darien set-up.

[reebok]

Pulled the trigger on a rc lite today.
Prompted by a change in employment conditions, and I no longer have a place to change into bike gear at work.

Lets see if they are any good

[showerfan]

bump for the update? i am thinking about going that direction myself, for commuting

[bdub]

Bump.   Still looking for update to

[reebok]

After a few months of owning a roadcrafter lite, here is the update
Pros
You stay dry
Easy to get in and out of
Sooo convenient

Cons
You look daggy
Takes more room than you think to pack away

Would i buy it again.?

Yes. So very convenient

[bdub]

Thanks for the update. I have wanted one for years

[reebok]

And now it has been raining for 3 days -I am still dry!

Yeah
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[jsanford]

And now it has been raining for 3 days -I am still dry!

Yeah
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I have a standard Roadcrafter on order, how is yours in warmer temps?

[reebok]

Wasnt stifling hot when I have worn it so far.
Tend to wear std draggins and leather jacket otherwise, or full leathers if raising hell.

Mainly bought for may to oct riding, when i could be caught out if it rains. Used for commuting duty and the once a year 5000 to 8000 klm weekly ride if I can get away.

[showerfan]

a little p.s. about something you probably already know.

i just got hit, hospitalized, and now sidelined for three months while on my normal, daily commute. and because i was wearing all of my gear -- leathers with all the armor, full-faced helmet (thank you schuberth!) -- the doctors say i avoided 1. becoming a peg-leg 2. collapsed lungs (chest protector) 3. massive amounts of plastic surgery (i broke his windshield with the chinbar of my helmet).

wear all the gear all the time. had i worn jeans in this typical, sub-40mph collision -- draggin or not -- i would no longer have a leg. well...i would have one leg. but no longer two. you get the point. (can't wait to get back on a bike in six weeks!)

[reebok]

Have been a victim in the past, always wear gear.
I dont walk right, left hand doesnt always work.
, and balance is a bit sus.

Always wear gear, just sometimes a bit less.

[10/10ths]

I own the full-on Roadcrafter one piece and love it.  I have all the armor and back protector installed. In 100 degree weather as long as you are moving it's fine.  Air goes up the sleeves, into the arm pit vents, around your body, and out the back exit vent.  Works great.

Absolutely waterproof, on and off in thirty seconds.

And great protection if you go down.

I bought a second one a little bit bigger to wear Gerbings heated gear inside of for winter riding.

[SpikeC]

 30 seconds? Boy are you slow! Just kidding! I have a 2 piece Roadcrafter that saw many years of commuting and touring. The suit can leak a little at the crotch, but a lap apron stops that and a tank bag slows it way down.
I can not recommend them enough. When my K1200RS BMW landed on me I got a bruised kidney, and ruined a helmet, butt no rash anywhere.
And they give you a discount when replacing a crashed out suit!

[jsanford]

Update on mine--it arrived in late July and I've been wearing nothing else all winter.

It's completely waterproof, but I have two (minor) disappointments.  If I'm not careful how I step in the hip armor will fold, since it's just hung at the top via a strip of velcro.  One of the velcro closures on a front leg pocket came unstiched, almost immediately.  Once it dries out a little around here I'll get it repaired.