12-27-2022, 06:32 PM
Aerostich user here. Almost religiously, in fact, as I commute on my bikes and a 'stich is THE commuter suit.
A bit about Klim in a preface -- Klim Hardanger used to use a single main zipper like the Aerostich one-pieces but switched it recently to a more traditional zippering system. This supposedly is less prone to soaking the crotch but also far longer to get in/out of. I'd get a used 1st gen Hardanger, maybe, and looked at them seriously before I bought my R3 but that one big zipper that goes from your neck to ankle *is* the reason to get an Aerostich. I can have it completely off/on and sealed up in under 20 seconds and that's why I wear it nearly every single ride.
I rode to Duluth and was fitted for my first Roadcrafter. Still have it with about 40K miles on it. Zippers and velcro are all wore to shit but if I can get it zipped up, it works just fine. At that time if you got fitted at the factory there was a (small) discount on custom sizing. They still sell this as the "classic" Roadcrafter.
Last year I found an R3 on the BMWMOA forum marketplace, that someone had used for only a few rides, and in my custom size, for $1K off. Didn't have to think twice and have put around 9K miles on it from snow and freezing temps in Wisconsin to 100F+ Arizona desert. Physically lighter and easier to move in, with several nice little comfort features like magnetic collar stays. But built more cheaply IMO. Already have frayed parts, top of zipper pull separated from the backing fabric, the hanging hook tore off within two weeks, etc. Sending it in for repairs over winter.
Also, Aerostich is great but they tend to nickel and dime on accessories that IMO should have been included. I shouldn't have to drop another $100+ for hip pads and a back protector on a $1500 suit.
A bit about Klim in a preface -- Klim Hardanger used to use a single main zipper like the Aerostich one-pieces but switched it recently to a more traditional zippering system. This supposedly is less prone to soaking the crotch but also far longer to get in/out of. I'd get a used 1st gen Hardanger, maybe, and looked at them seriously before I bought my R3 but that one big zipper that goes from your neck to ankle *is* the reason to get an Aerostich. I can have it completely off/on and sealed up in under 20 seconds and that's why I wear it nearly every single ride.
I rode to Duluth and was fitted for my first Roadcrafter. Still have it with about 40K miles on it. Zippers and velcro are all wore to shit but if I can get it zipped up, it works just fine. At that time if you got fitted at the factory there was a (small) discount on custom sizing. They still sell this as the "classic" Roadcrafter.
Last year I found an R3 on the BMWMOA forum marketplace, that someone had used for only a few rides, and in my custom size, for $1K off. Didn't have to think twice and have put around 9K miles on it from snow and freezing temps in Wisconsin to 100F+ Arizona desert. Physically lighter and easier to move in, with several nice little comfort features like magnetic collar stays. But built more cheaply IMO. Already have frayed parts, top of zipper pull separated from the backing fabric, the hanging hook tore off within two weeks, etc. Sending it in for repairs over winter.
Also, Aerostich is great but they tend to nickel and dime on accessories that IMO should have been included. I shouldn't have to drop another $100+ for hip pads and a back protector on a $1500 suit.
Craig
'20 R1250RS
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'20 R1250RS
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