Quote from: VersOnePersonally, I only ride with a leather jacket....but that's an all other topic.

If I'm riding in freezing rain (or even mildly chilly rain), leather just doesn't cut it.  I figure the tradeoff for a little less abrasion protection is offset by the increased attention made possible by not being dripping wet and freezing, which allows me a greater ability to avoid accidents in the first place.
On the other end of the spectrum, when it's 100+, having the ventilation of mesh keeps me from crapping out due to heat.

But inbetween the extremes, I wear leather.  Matching the right gear to the conditions is the way to go, IMO.

QuoteIf I'm riding in freezing rain (or even mildly chilly rain), leather just doesn't cut it. I figure the tradeoff for a little less abrasion protection is offset by the increased attention made possible by not being dripping wet and freezing, which allows me a greater ability to avoid accidents in the first place.
On the other end of the spectrum, when it's 100+, having the ventilation of mesh keeps me from crapping out due to heat.

But in between the extremes, I wear leather. Matching the right gear to the conditions is the way to go, IMO.

I'll bow down to that comment, so many things to consider that I hadn't thought about.  

As a noob though I need all the protection I can get, since I'm at a higher risk of eating tarmac. My friend in college use to call me Mad Max..but hey...at least I'm safe(er).  


Jonah,