Question for those who ride to work

[silentbob]

I see that several people have opted for armor under their clothes.  My question is if anyone has actually crashed wearing it.  I like full leathers or overpants because the armor stays in place.  If you were to crash wearing strap on knee pads or even that Bohn under armor that is held together with lycra, I would imagine that after sliding a short distance that it would tear off or become displaced.

[JEFF_H]

tourmaster cordura or mesh 2-piece over work clothes.
shoes in a tankbag or left at work if you have a place to stash em
also 2nd the idea of something to take the smell off when you get there...
i would recommend febreeze instead of cologne unless you wanna smell like an axe-soaked douchebag ( )
short haircut helps minimize helmet-hair 

had a minor crash once wearing helmet, jacket, gloves, boots, and khakis.
wanna guess the only place i got any injury?
commuting in traffic is at least as risky as a spirited weekend ride...and has way more coffee-swilling, makeup applying (or shaving), texting idiots trying to kill you.
always wear protection.  [moto]

[gh0stie]

I do the "spare pair of shoes at work thing" too.............

I as well am interested in underarmor

[Jaman]

I ride everyday, rain or shine.

I keep 2 pairs of shoes and a couple of pairs of pants/belts (rotated weekly-ish) at work.

[NAKID]

I wear a pair of Icon field armor knee guards under my jeans (sometimes)  but I am seriously considering getting the Dainese knee guards instead because I think they would say up better having a third strap.  The Icons slide down (my chicken legs) and its just annoying to be re-adjusting them constantly.

I have the field armor as well, but mine have 3 straps for the shins and 1 for the knee. How old are yours? I've had mine for about a year and a half...

[KnightofNi]

I tried a number of ways to wear my clothes underneath my gear.  I even have an Aerostich.  It didn't really work.  My pants and shirts would alway end up wrinkled. 

 

wait, it's bad if your clothes are wrinkled when you put them on? 
i knew i've been doing something wrong. 
(as i packed my bag this morn my g/f said "you need to iron that shirt." my reply was  "i'm only going to work.")

I see that several people have opted for armor under their clothes.  My question is if anyone has actually crashed wearing it.  I like full leathers or overpants because the armor stays in place.  If you were to crash wearing strap on knee pads or even that Bohn under armor that is held together with lycra, I would imagine that after sliding a short distance that it would tear off or become displaced.

i have been wearing an EVS Ballistic jersey (yes it's dirt armor) and it help up well and stayed in place when i fell on the street over the winter. i've taken some decent spills in the dirt and it has stayed put as well.

i've never gone down wearing the knee/shin guards so i can't say if they are any good.

[Spidey]

wait, it's bad if your clothes are wrinkled when you put them on? 

I hear ya.  I'm the same way.  But last week a federal judge told my sloompy-looking opposing counsel, "You're in court, not at a bar.  Dress like it."  While that doesn't sound like a big deal, getting dressed-down (no pun intended) by a judge can be downright skeery.     FYI -- A starched & pressed shirt and dress pants and a jacket can get folded into a messenger bag without getting so wrinkled that they can't be worn to court.

[greenohawk69]

Yes - ride just about every day, weather permitting and if it is too "cold" - then I put on a skirt and take the car.  I use a laptop, but rarely take it home during the week.  Unless there is a need, why do you take it home nightly?  I also bring a lunch, work shoes and wear my business casual clothes on the bike.  The lunch and work shoes are placed in a plastic grocery bag and bungee strapped to the passenger area.  I bring my gym clothes on Monday and back home on Friday via a gym bag.  This is also bungeed to the passenger area (lunch and work shoes placed into the gym bag).  Gym bag stays until Friday and then is brought home.  Laptop goes into backpack and off I go...

[Desmostro]

+1 on the leave a few work shoes at work.
Bring the weeks cloths folded and leave at work.
Then ride in with full gear and boots. BECAUSE rush hour is crazy land hour.

Once I had a meeting in the Mayor's office with the heads of a bunch of Gov't departments.
I had a pressed shirt under leathers which I striped and walked in formal business attire.
I carried in helmet.

After the meeting I got a very awkward and patronizing, "That's a really... cute... helmet..." from one person.
Some people are going to find any excuse to climb on you. It's like we're another race or something.  

[redial]

After the meeting I got a very awkward and patronizing, "That's a really... cute... helmet..." from one person.
Some people are going to find any excuse to climb on you. It's like we're another race or something.  

i dont care what they say, you have a 848, ergo... you win.

[psycledelic]

My 4 day a week commute consist of a 24 mile ride from home to school, a 21 mile ride from school to work, and an 18 mile ride from work back home. 
Normal gear - hemlet, gloves jacket -
If you look around, you can find a good pair of boots that have protection and still look like a normal pair of boots. 
I take my chances with jeans or cargo's.
On a personal note, an essential on my commute is my Chrome Messenger Bag.  Very comfortable, one hand adjustable, waterproof, and will hold an elephant (well, a baby one).  It holds my books, work crap, and a rainsuit since the Monsters have no storage. 

[sbrguy]

I hear ya.  I'm the same way.  But last week a federal judge told my sloompy-looking opposing counsel, "You're in court, not at a bar.  Dress like it."  While that doesn't sound like a big deal, getting dressed-down (no pun intended) by a judge can be downright skeery.     FYI -- A starched & pressed shirt and dress pants and a jacket can get folded into a messenger bag without getting so wrinkled that they can't be worn to court.

lol.. typical....a judge having notyhing better to say than how you dress and feeling all superior to you bc you aren't "dressed like i want you to".

[somegirl]

no offense but of course you do! youre a chick who just showed up on a ducati..... id be impressed too

somehow i feel like guys dont have it so easy, but i could be wrong

A few times I have been close enough to show up on my folding bicycle...that actually impresses them more.

[NAKID]

lol.. typical....a judge having notyhing better to say than how you dress and feeling all superior to you bc you aren't "dressed like i want you to".

Dude, what is your deal with Judges?!?!?!

If you're an attorney and you go to court looking like shit, I would be pissed if the judge DIDN'T yell at you...

[grandpa nate]

The complete uniform for proper safe riding

1.  Banana Hammock
2.  Fish net tank top
3.  Large white plastic sunglasses
4.  Flip flops

This is so safe because nobody will want to get anywhere near you

Enjoy the mind scarring visual