does anyone owns a jacket with a speed hump? if so are there any advantages/ disadvantages?

 

I don't own one yet but I will by this friday..
Advantages are better back protection, better areodynamics, and better air flow to the back on hot days.. at least that's what teknic claims about their speedstar jackets which have the hump

 

what kind of jacket is that? i want one!!!

 

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I've wanted this jacket for the longest time but I never found it for less than $400 bucks! They actually don't make this particular jacket anymore so it's pretty hard to find...
It's called the Teknic SpeedStar Jacket:
Here are the specs:




Anatomical pre-curved racer cut.
TASC (Teknic Advanced Seam Construction): multiple rows of hidden stitching provide maximum seam strength.
Air Flow Hump aids in back protection, reduces drag and distributes fresh air to the riders back. Patent Pending
Comfort Collar and Cuff System made from neoprene fabric for improved comfort and maneuverability. Patent Pending.
Forearm stretch panels of Schoeller Keprotec from wrist to chest for better fit, comfort and maneuverability.
YKK Baramushi Zipper. The highest grade of zipper life and burst strength.
Teknic/Knox CE PLASTIC Armour protection (shoulders and elbows.)
AIRTEX Snap out quilted inner jacket lining for added insulation is softer, less bulky and non-allergenic.
Advanced Armor system secures elbow armor directly into the jacket outer shell by fitting it between two layers of leather.
Full circumference connection zipper allows jacket to be fitted to Speedstar jean and used as a race legal two piece suit.

Got mine for 220 shipped!

 

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Got mine for 220 shipped! </TD></TR></TABLE>

care to share where u got urs from?

 

My spidi has one and my dainese doesnt. Not a huge difference but it is nice to have.

 

I could've sworn we had this discussion before...


Pros
- racer look (if that's your sort of thing)
- supposedly helps to keep your neck in line with your head if you were to land on your back (as reported by one article...i'll see if i can dig it up for any of you naysayers)

Cons
- racer look (if that's not your sort of thing)

There isn't that much aerodynamic efficiency with the typical speedhumps you find on jackets/suits available to us. It would have to be huge and extend down to just above your tailbone to be effective.

 

I have a Dianese Bora and its got a hump on the back. Well, it gets in the way of my baseball cap when I wear it backwards and put my helmet on.

Also, gets in the way of my back pack a little bit at 1st but you get used to it.

I like the looks of it. Most of my female friends (cause I don't give a **** what my hater guy friends say) comment on it and says it looks kinda cool.

 

huh always wondered the same thing. i think i like only cuz it looks "racer style" tho. but who knows, i have never worn one. i looked in the spidi site but they dont have any. any other places to look for these jackets?

 

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i know the joe rocket speedmaster has a speed hump

 

I ******* HATED THE HUMP ON MY SPEEDMASTER JACKET.

Piece of **** was always rubbing against the back of my helmet. Annoying like ****. I'll never buy another jacket with a speed hump. Suit, maybe. Jacket, hell no.

 

My spidi jacket has the pimp hump on it. I like it..

 

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Piece of **** was always rubbing against the back of my helmet. Annoying like ****. I'll never buy another jacket with a speed hump. Suit, maybe. Jacket, hell no.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I have a speedmaster and have no complaints about it...maybe you weren't wearing it right.

 

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I have a speedmaster and have no complaints about it...maybe you weren't wearing it right.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Nah it's probably cuz he's too short to be riding sport bikes
Jk styles

 

Speed Master

 

im picking up a speedmaster tomorrow from a friend who just sold his bike used 2 times, even smells new for $150

 

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They look fast. Great for the bar discussion on who is the fastest rider. SLight advantage for very fast riders when used as part of an aero package. Lo

 

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Jk styles </TD></TR></TABLE>

 

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aren't you the nut that sends me weird emails? haha. so thats the jacket you were talking about.

 

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lol!
You commin up to leesburg to ride before the skins game?

 

He said he'll be there.... we'll see if he actually show up.