Summer Riding.

[Damien BonoraMember]

Hi All,
I really struggle riding in the heat but i have recently found these “cool vests”. http://www.quantumchill.com.au/index.html
Has anyone else tried them or another brand?
I will be getting one once I’m back from holidays.

[scott bockingMember]

Hey Trailraider,

I picked one of these up at the OBT Coffs auction a few years back. Did not really plan to use it but saw the oppourtunity to contribute and it was the only item Nickj did not bid on :laugh:
They definitely work but it does restrict what else you can wear. If you wear pressure suit style armour they won’t go together but will with a roost guard. i did well over 100k’s yesterday on one of the hottest days of the year and felt fine all day so I doubt I will ever use it. You are welcome to have mine for the cost of postage if it will fit you.

Cheers

STM

[Nick JacksonMember]

singletrackmind wrote:

Hey Trailraider,

I picked one of these up at the OBT Coffs auction a few years back. Did not really plan to use it but saw the oppourtunity to contribute and it was the only item Nickj did not bid on :laugh:
They definitely work but it does restrict what else you can wear. If you wear pressure suit style armour they won’t go together but will with a roost guard. i did well over 100k’s yesterday on one of the hottest days of the year and felt fine all day so I doubt I will ever use it. You are welcome to have mine for the cost of postage if it will fit you.

Cheers

STM

Take into account that STM is a 3XL when accepting Trailrider

Nickj

[AlexMember]

The thought of riding in this heat makes me feel ill. I’d like a light weight aircon suit please. Solar powered.

[alanMember]

its great living in dubbo hay axel but its prably not as hot in there corner of the woods can keep riding.just crack another stuby and leave the bike in the shed hay.or water sports are good( note we have not had a proper summer here for a few years but i think we got one this year its great behind a ski boat or in the ac but not beng a blue clour worker))

[GregMember]

I have worn my cool vest under my pressure suit armour and it works great maybe even a little to well when starting out STM :huh: Have you tried it? It feels weird but works
I didn’t take it with me today :blush: , did 660kms and it was the hottest conditions I have ever in my 44 years ridden a bike. Out at Woodstock and Wyangla it was too hot to ride. Hosed myself down at the pub in my gear, was good for 15mins, drank 9litres of water (filled and emptied my camelback 3 times), 3 powerades, 1 V and two lemon lime and bitters today

TB

[alanMember]

:side:

[Damien BonoraMember]

Thanks for the feedback guys, i will definitely give one a go.
Will let you know how I find it for anyone else thinking about one.

[Damien BonoraMember]

Thanks for the offer STM, what size is it??

[Dwayne OMember]

I did 180k this morning,,,
Left home 5.30 before the sun was up & home before 9

Just started to warm up the last 10 k

I can see how a cool vest would be good on longer days though :whistle:

[scott bockingMember]

Trailraider wrote:

Thanks for the offer STM, what size is it??

It is a large. I wear size 34 pants if that helps.

STM

[Eric SmithMember]

axel wrote:

The thought of riding in this heat makes me feel ill. I’d like a light weight aircon suit please. Solar powered.

Put in about 20km on the mountain bike this morning, could have used a cool vest or your solar powered light weight air on suit! Not at all interested in riding in these daytime temps, bad scene!

[Damien BonoraMember]

singletrackmind wrote:

Trailraider wrote:

Thanks for the offer STM, what size is it??

It is a large. I wear size 34 pants if that helps.

STM

I normally wear size L or XL tee shirt, size 36 pants.
If you think its worth a try then let me know how you want to go about it, if not maybe one of the other guys would like it??

[Damien BonoraMember]

Hi Guys,
As promised I said I wuold let you know how I went with the vest.
First ride last weekend, quite hot and humid on the south coast NSW.

I rode the same tracks as last time, about the same temp, maybe a fraction hotter.

The vest seemed to work ok, not like riding in an air conditioned room but a definate improvment.
I kepped topping it up by taking it off and pouring cold water on it every time we stopped, 3 times in 8 hours, and i could notice the difference when I put it back on straight away.

I still got hot on some nasty singles when I was struggling (short legs, no talent) but it was definately better than last time and I cooled off alot quicker once I got going again.

I would recommend one for anyone who suffers in the heat like I do, it only cost $80 and I cant see it wearing out in a hurry.

[GregMember]

Trailraider wrote:

Hi Guys,
As promised I said I wuold let you know how I went with the vest.
First ride last weekend, quite hot and humid on the south coast NSW.

I rode the same tracks as last time, about the same temp, maybe a fraction hotter.

The vest seemed to work ok, not like riding in an air conditioned room but a definate improvment.
I kepped topping it up by taking it off and pouring cold water on it every time we stopped, 3 times in 8 hours, and i could notice the difference when I put it back on straight away.

I still got hot on some nasty singles when I was struggling (short legs, no talent) but it was definately better than last time and I cooled off alot quicker once I got going again.

I would recommend one for anyone who suffers in the heat like I do, it only cost $80 and I cant see it wearing out in a hurry.

Hey TR love your review above there mate. I really like an honest punters view, if you get a minute you maybe able to do a little cutting and pasting come up with a picture and do a quick post in the product review forum.

‘Thanks again for making the effort

TB

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