Given the bargain price of 99€ I'd say the KLAN vest comes along as a pretty sweet deal. Lightweight, durable material, with an accessory pocket in the back. Note for ladies with Rubeneque features (like myself): Don't be shy ordering XL or even XXL. It's an Italian product, hence sizes come along rather smallish. I wear EU44 and XL provides a rather snug fit over a sweat shirt.
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Erst war es kalt, dann nicht mehr...
Samstag morgen habe ich mir meine Sporty geschnappt und bin bei 2°C los, um meine neue Heizweste und den Stromanschluss zu testen. Zuerst war mir verdammt kalt, aber als ich dann den An-Knopf betätigt hatte, kam ich mir vor, wie in eine Decke gekuschelt. Sofort verteilte sich die Wärme gleichmäßig um den Oberkörper und den Hals. Warum habe ich nur nicht eher daran gedacht. Trotzdem war ich froh, als ich nach zwei Stunden wieder zuhause war.
Wenn man den Preis von nur 99€ bedenkt, scheint die KLAN Weste eine gute Investition zu sein. Für Mädels mit Rubensfigur (so wie ich): Scheut Euch nicht und kauft ruhig XL oder sogar XXL. Da es sich um ein italienisches Produkt handelt, fallen die Größen eher klein aus. Ich trage Kleidergröße EU44 und habe mich für XL entschieden, welche über einem T-Shirt getragen schon eher eng ausfällt.
Wenn man den Preis von nur 99€ bedenkt, scheint die KLAN Weste eine gute Investition zu sein. Für Mädels mit Rubensfigur (so wie ich): Scheut Euch nicht und kauft ruhig XL oder sogar XXL. Da es sich um ein italienisches Produkt handelt, fallen die Größen eher klein aus. Ich trage Kleidergröße EU44 und habe mich für XL entschieden, welche über einem T-Shirt getragen schon eher eng ausfällt.
ChrisL talked me into heated gear using a similar analogy. Putting on a sweatshirt right out of the dryer.
ReplyDeleteThat's a good one too, Richard. I would be sold on this.
DeleteYeah, a sweat shirt or a blanket right out of the dryer. And heated grips like wrapping your hands around a hot cup of coffee. All good things for cold weather rides.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit, Kari that the heated grips will likely be installed during next winter break.
DeleteWell one more endorsement for heated gear.....I best get on the stick and get with this cold riding program. Who doesn't like "shirt out of the dryer" comfort?? Thanks for one more nudge Sonja!
ReplyDeleteCoop, glad I could be of service ;-)
DeleteYep, it is just like having a heated blanket wrapped around you when riding. Not that you need one, but it sure is nice to take that chill off.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you finally bought one. We've even used ours on really chilly mornings in early summer.
Good point, Brandy. I surely will bring it along when on day rides. Also in the mountains it can get quite chilly even in summer.
DeleteI guess I didn't know there was a cigarette lighter...weird.
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't come with the bike, Martha... I had one installed recently ;-)
DeleteRiding in 2 degrees C !!! It doesn't get that cold down here in the southern hemisphere, at least not where I live. I would imagine you would need that, as well as heated grips. Nice looking bike, I assume you are going to re-spray? Interesting reading through your blog.
ReplyDeleteYou live in a mighty blessed place down there. But given that there are some very dedicated in-the-snow riders out there, I am just a bloody amateur.
DeleteThanks for visiting!
great that the heated vest provided comfy warmth.....
ReplyDeleteIt sure does, Dom and makes me feel more comfortable riding in such temps as well.
DeleteHeated gear is the way to go. I hate being cold on the bike because it truly is bone chilling and I always find it hard to warm up. Thankfully we have had a good winter this year and only about 3 weeks of real cold here and there. Not sure I really like this very warm spring, may not bode well for a good summer. Next year I think I am going to invest in some heated gear. Glad you were toasty!
ReplyDeleteDar, I am now asking myself why it took me so long to decide to buy. You are a year rounder... go for it!
DeleteJetzt müsste die Heizweste nur noch signalfarbend sein :-)
ReplyDeleteAlso wirklich, ich bin doch kein BMW Fahrer... signal farbend, pah!
DeleteSonja - isn't it nice to be able to turn on the heat! The only two mods I made on the VStar were heated grips and a 12 volt plug for the heated gear (and the electronics when the temperatures is fine!) - somewhat like the 4 wheels, only two requirements: heated seats and AWD. Glad you've got out for a ride, it's still a bit away for me.
ReplyDeleteKaren, you were smarter than me ;-) I look at the weather forecast in your area, and it doesn't show much of spring... hope it's getting better soon.
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