Tupperwolf
Well-known member
Sup all,
Just felt like putting some thoughts down. Might be a boring thread but I just felt like documenting the order process. I've been planning for my move to the Bay Area where I'll be moto commuting to/from SFO. I've lived in a bunch of different places, and most of the time I've been a fair weather rider. This time I want to ride rain or shine, cold or hot. Of course this means it's time for an Aerostitch.
I got to wear a 'stitch a few times back in February, and that pretty much solidified my decision. I've been browsing the site since; I submitted a sizing request with my measurements and received an email from Matt the next day sizing me as a 42R. This seems in line with various other garments I wear, but I'm going to double-check my chest measurement before placing my final order. I've worn a 40L that felt fine, but it was for just a few short rides.
Just a couple of days ago I checked back in to the Aerostitch site and was surprised to see that the classic Roadcrafter has been superceded by a new suit called the R-3. This new suit does not have a liner, all the seams are internally taped, and it uses a new zipper that supposedly makes the whole suit fully waterproof - rather than water-resistant. There are a few other nice new features, such as magnets that hold the collar open when not zipped up to the throat, snaps that can hold the collar rolled down, a chest pocket carabiner, etc. The new suit uses slightly different materials than the classic.
I was concerned about the lack of a liner in cold weather, but after calling Aerostitch a couple of times and sending them an email I got response that put my doubts to rest. With the liner the classic suits can not be seam-sealed fully. The lack of a liner in the R-3 provides slightly more room for layering underneath while still fitting the same as a classic suit without getting sweaty in hot weather, and the armor is adjustable where the classic suit armor is essentially fixed in place by fitting into a pocket. I was told that wearing a heated vest - which I plan on doing whether I ordered a classic or R-3 - there would be no difference in warmth on cold days.
So I've decided to order an R-3, I'll be giving them a call to drop a mad load of dough tomorrow.
I have been told that there are no 'off-the-shelf' models and all orders will be custom made with a projected timeline of 5-6 weeks - however I have read of others ordering the R-3 and getting it in less than 2 weeks.
I plan on ordering grey with hi-viz panels, because it's a good compromise between being seen and not being a total power ranger.
Just felt like putting some thoughts down. Might be a boring thread but I just felt like documenting the order process. I've been planning for my move to the Bay Area where I'll be moto commuting to/from SFO. I've lived in a bunch of different places, and most of the time I've been a fair weather rider. This time I want to ride rain or shine, cold or hot. Of course this means it's time for an Aerostitch.
I got to wear a 'stitch a few times back in February, and that pretty much solidified my decision. I've been browsing the site since; I submitted a sizing request with my measurements and received an email from Matt the next day sizing me as a 42R. This seems in line with various other garments I wear, but I'm going to double-check my chest measurement before placing my final order. I've worn a 40L that felt fine, but it was for just a few short rides.
Just a couple of days ago I checked back in to the Aerostitch site and was surprised to see that the classic Roadcrafter has been superceded by a new suit called the R-3. This new suit does not have a liner, all the seams are internally taped, and it uses a new zipper that supposedly makes the whole suit fully waterproof - rather than water-resistant. There are a few other nice new features, such as magnets that hold the collar open when not zipped up to the throat, snaps that can hold the collar rolled down, a chest pocket carabiner, etc. The new suit uses slightly different materials than the classic.
I was concerned about the lack of a liner in cold weather, but after calling Aerostitch a couple of times and sending them an email I got response that put my doubts to rest. With the liner the classic suits can not be seam-sealed fully. The lack of a liner in the R-3 provides slightly more room for layering underneath while still fitting the same as a classic suit without getting sweaty in hot weather, and the armor is adjustable where the classic suit armor is essentially fixed in place by fitting into a pocket. I was told that wearing a heated vest - which I plan on doing whether I ordered a classic or R-3 - there would be no difference in warmth on cold days.
So I've decided to order an R-3, I'll be giving them a call to drop a mad load of dough tomorrow.
I have been told that there are no 'off-the-shelf' models and all orders will be custom made with a projected timeline of 5-6 weeks - however I have read of others ordering the R-3 and getting it in less than 2 weeks.
I plan on ordering grey with hi-viz panels, because it's a good compromise between being seen and not being a total power ranger.
