Moto Mom Needs Gear

Zesiger 112 wrote:

I have a men’s 7 Thor blitz boot,

medium fulmer helmet

Adult size Answer chest protector (leatt copy) 

All about 3 rides. 

any use for those? 

karenhaines wrote:

Thank you so much! I’m wearing a size 7 boot right now and my feet move too much so I think I need a 6 for...

Thank you so much! I’m wearing a size 7 boot right now and my feet move too much so I think I need a 6 for sure. The helmet is probably a bit big too. But the chest protector would be awesome! I’ll send you a pm to see if we are close to each other. I really appreciate it! 

Mudd801 wrote:

Hey Karen! I might be able to help your son out.  I’ll let you know in the next couple days. Just gotta find the boxes I...

Hey Karen! I might be able to help your son out.  I’ll let you know in the next couple days. Just gotta find the boxes I put that stuff in. 😁

Paul  

karenhaines wrote:

Thanks Paul! It would mean a lot! 

Zacatack27 wrote:

What sizes are you looking for? Both for you and your son?

karenhaines wrote:

Hi Zac!  Thanks for the message!! It would be awesome if you could help, but no pressure! These are the primary needs. It’s looking like a...

Hi Zac!  Thanks for the message!! It would be awesome if you could help, but no pressure! These are the primary needs. It’s looking like a few people are wanting to help and I am so grateful. 🥹 

My son:
- Size 2 boots  
- Y26 pants   
- Youth small jersey  
- youth S helmet  

Me:
- Size 34 pants  
- Small men’s jersey or women’s medium  
- Boots (men’s 6 / women’s 8)  
- Adult small knee/elbow protection

karenhaines wrote:

Hi there. I grew up in desert clubs and raced from when I was 5–12. Then life happened and I wasn’t able to ride for 3...

Hi there. I grew up in desert clubs and raced from when I was 5–12. Then life happened and I wasn’t able to ride for 3 decades. Long, fun stories for another time. Fast forward past the years of missing bikes all the way to my bones, and I’m finally back. 

I have my 7-year-old son on one too. I’m riding solo with him so it’s been quite the mission. We ride every weekend, and I just got myself into some desert races. I finished both. The last one, 21/60 in my Schedule DNF, so I’m pretty proud that I made it thru.

But… I’m getting hurt pretty bad from what should be minor incidents. Pants melting to my calf, rocks bruising my bones, etc.

I’ve gotten my son and I this far without help, but when I look at safety gear, the cost and options have me at a loss. I’ve pretty much dumped all of our savings into getting our bikes going and buying what is obviously subpar gear.

I was talking to an awesome guy out in the desert and he mentioned all the great people on this site. He said a lot of riders here might have gear they’ve traded out or grown out of, and suggested I make a post. So here I am. Just going with the flow, doing my best and grateful to be riding. 

Please let me know if you happen to have gear that would fit a 40 year old mom haha. Or a 7 year old. 

My son: Y26 pants, YS jersey, kids 2 boots

Me: 34 pants and size 6 men’s boot or women’s 8
 

 

karenhaines wrote:

Hi there. I grew up in desert clubs and raced from when I was 5–12. Then life happened and I wasn’t able to ride for 3...

Hi there. I grew up in desert clubs and raced from when I was 5–12. Then life happened and I wasn’t able to ride for 3 decades. Long, fun stories for another time. Fast forward past the years of missing bikes all the way to my bones, and I’m finally back. 

I have my 7-year-old son on one too. I’m riding solo with him so it’s been quite the mission. We ride every weekend, and I just got myself into some desert races. I finished both. The last one, 21/60 in my Schedule DNF, so I’m pretty proud that I made it thru.

But… I’m getting hurt pretty bad from what should be minor incidents. Pants melting to my calf, rocks bruising my bones, etc.

I’ve gotten my son and I this far without help, but when I look at safety gear, the cost and options have me at a loss. I’ve pretty much dumped all of our savings into getting our bikes going and buying what is obviously subpar gear.

I was talking to an awesome guy out in the desert and he mentioned all the great people on this site. He said a lot of riders here might have gear they’ve traded out or grown out of, and suggested I make a post. So here I am. Just going with the flow, doing my best and grateful to be riding. 

Please let me know if you happen to have gear that would fit a 40 year old mom haha. Or a 7 year old. 

My son: Y26 pants, YS jersey, kids 2 boots

Me: 34 pants and size 6 men’s boot or women’s 8
 

 

joe846 wrote:

@karenhaines my son just decided he’s not interested in riding right as he turned eight so we’ve got some gear sitting in the garage.  What size...

@karenhaines my son just decided he’s not interested in riding right as he turned eight so we’ve got some gear sitting in the garage.  What size helmet does your boy wear?

Gaerne boots size 2 boots never got worn, and the Fly Formula helmet is nearly new and a small.

You cover shipping from Northern California and they’re all yours. 

Have kids jersey and pants and maybe chest protector too I’m happy to throw in. 

Cheers and have fun out there!