Aerostich roadcrafter suit owners

stemrad221

Greetings all,

I am thinking about getting an Aerostich Roadcrafter 1 piece suit. I live in Souther AZ and ride year round. Here is my delema. I already own a mesh jacket for summer riding (currently using it without the liner cuz it is still in the upper 80's) I have a heated jacket and a very nice rain suit. I am currently looking for some riding pants, so I started thinking about a 1 piece and ended up at the Aerostich site.
I worry that the Aerostich will see very limited use living where I do. I also get called into work pretty frequently for half hour stints (I do CT scans) and think that the suit will be a pain (too hot to leave on too much hassel to take on and off for just a few min worth of work, not that the mesh jacket is super convenient either.

So here is my questions...........

1. How hot can it be outside and your reasonably comfortable in the suit?

2. How easy is it to get into and out of?

3. Do you ever just wear underwear under it or do you have to wear street clothes? ( if just underwear, can you do extended time in the suit?

I know this is a very nice piece of safety equipment, BUT I still need to outfit for the summer months and I am wondering if almost $1k is worth it for just 5 or so months I can use it. (I know. I know, my life is subjective to what I want to spend!!!) Just looking for owners thoughts.

TIA

Greg
 
I have the roadcrafter jacket. I should have bought the 1pc but since I have a JR overpant and also a phoenix mesh pant, i didn't spend 747. the jacket is on the cooler side. not much warm on cold weather. I guess you will be okay on hot weather as long as you open up the vents and have some airflow to you.
 
I use a one-piece road crafter and it is actually very quick to don and doff. I don't live in a hot climate but I've made plenty of crossings in 100 to 120F weather and it was manageable, particularly if you can keep moving. I'm on my second suit after the first one saved my skin from two separate get offs! It's the only way to go IMNSHO.
 
I've got a Roadcrafter and love it. On and off in 15 seconds, I always wear clothes under mine. With layers under ridden in snow and as high as 105.
 
Nothing is as easy as just jumping into the car, period. I don't have a one piece suit, but thought I would add my 2 cents worth.

1. How hot can it be outside and your reasonably comfortable in the suit?
Once it is above 80 degrees I switch to my mesh jacket for driving to and from work. I also will wear my mesh pants.

2. How easy is it to get into and out of?
Since I opted for the 2 peice, it is very easy. Plus, if I want to wear the aero jacket and the mesh pants, I can, or vice versa.

3. Do you ever just wear underwear under it or do you have to wear street clothes? ( if just underwear, can you do extended time in the suit?
Not when I go to work (I work in the OR). On any other ride, yes, I will wear just 'underwear', or rather cycling shorts.
 
I have the one piece Roadcrafter and I live in North Carolina. I do find the suit to be too hot to be comfortable above 90 degrees, even when moving with the vents open. However, if I ride in that temp., I'll just pour water over myself before I put the suit on, or put ice in the pockets, and then it's OK.

The suit is easy to get on and off, not a real problem.
 
I have a two piece and have never separated them since I opened the box and put the two together. It is comfortable from 40 to 85. It is bearable above 85, but since I have my Olympia outfits I don't worry about what I will wear if the temp goes above 85. In the winter (yes I do ride in the winter) I wear an Olympia AST, Carhart arctic coveralls and GERBING's.
 
Take a look at the Motoport/Cycleport Kevlar mesh. I have those pants & wore them commuting for a couple of years. Very easy to put on & take off plus very breathable in hot weather.

The ADVrider forum has a couple of VERY long threads on their gear. More than a few on that forum have switched from Aerostich to Motoport. Their stuff is a bit pricey but you can't beat it for wear & he has a killer guarantee. If you crash wearing his stuff & he can't fix it, he will give you a new one FREE. Try that with Aerostich....
 
I have the same experience as above - I have the 2 piece Roadcrafter and I am comfortable to about 85 - 90 degrees. From 90 - 95 I can tolerate the heat, but above 95 I need to soak down or put ice in the pockets. I have been out all day in this suit in 110 - 115 degrees, but had to stop every 40 - 50 minutes to soak down and stay hydrated.
 
Ah Ha!!!!!!!! Another Southern Bike rider who does CT scan!!! And I thought I was the only one.. I live in South Florida and it gets hot AND humid. I don't have a Roadcrafter, I use a darien.. Im good up to about 90/95 dgs and then Im wet toast. For the heat I cant beat my Vanson breeze jacket and dragon jeans.. I wear a wicking tee shirt under the breeze jacket. The breeze is all leather and is perforated. Back Front sleeves, everywere. The shirt wicks the sweat away and the breeze sends it out to the atmosphere. The jacket is a lite gray so it reflects the heat. NOT BLACK.. When I stop for water, half goes IN me and half goes ON me.. I actually get cold at 90 dgs!!!
Then again Im a florida wimp.. Freeze my *** off at 70 dgs!!
 
I wore the 1 piece RC on numerous cross country and other rides, about 100k worth. I liked the suit but prefer the 2 piece for its versatility. My current 2 piece has clocked over 100k in all climes.

My summer tours usually find me in the Phx area in June. Temps were 115 when I came through and spent the night last summer. I find the RC warm but not hot, but then again I've been in Alabama a long time, train all summer in hot and humid condtions and well acclaimated to heat and humidity. I'm so thin blooded I don't ever recall being in a place where I was too hot, so when I say I find the RC not to be too hot, you have to look at the source.

I wear bicycle shorts and poly t shirts under the Roadcrafter most of the time. I do layer when its cold.

I do extended rides in the suit all the time on cross country rides and forget I have it on most of the time.

I like being able to remove the jacket and walk in the cafe with just pants.

Why is it important to how quick you can get in and out of the suit? Big hurry? Both suits are easy to get in and out off, like puttin on jeans and shirt.

Both styles are good, just in what ya like.
 
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Thanks for the replys everybody, I am thinking that I am going to go with the Kevlar mesh.

Mitch, Not only am I a Southern Bike Rider who does CT Scans, but I am a GOVERNMENT Southern Bike Rider who does CT SCANS!
 
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