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Textile Review: Aerostich Roadcrafter suit

Andy Downes, 13 May 2013 08:35

Aerostich Roadcrafter suit: £600 approx (plus import duty and shipping of about £300) Tester: Andy Downes Time/miles: 50,000-plus/eight years What’s good? If you ride every day the Aerostich Roadcrafter suit is the answer to the hassle of getting in and out of riding kit – you step in fully-clothed, close two zips and then it’s on. All I need to ...

Alpinestars El Nino waterproofs

Andy Downes, 26 September 2011 17:19

Alpinestars El Nino waterproofs, £89.99 Miles covered/time: 1500miles/three years What’s good: They are completely waterproof which is handy as that is their only aim. I always find it incredibly disappointing when a one-use motorcycle garment fails to perform but there is no such worry with this one-piece waterproof oversuit. Some of the rides I have worn these Alpinestars El Nino ...

Spyke Wire Div two-piece suit

Andy Downes, 04 May 2011 12:16

Spyke Wire Div two-piece suit, £599 Miles covered/time: 11,000/one year What’s good: I love the subtle styling of these all black motorcycle leathers that manage to combine stealthy looks with great practicality. There are loads of pockets in the jacket and the trousers and enough sporting features like the kneesliders to match almost any trip or bike. Some won’t like ...

Alpinestars El Nino waterproof oversuit

Andy Downes, 26 November 2010 14:42

Alpinestars El Nino waterproof oversuit, £89Miles covered/time: 1500/one year What’s good? As an emergency set of waterproofs for summer use these have been great at keeping me dry. First and foremost they don’t leak and they don’t flap about too much. There are reflective panels with heat resistant sections on the legs and it rolls up into a bum bag. ...

Undersuit review: Sub Zero thermal suit

Andy Downes, 03 June 2010 16:17

Sub Zero thermal undersuit (superseded by Factor2 suit), £89.99Miles covered/time: Many, many thousands in 10 years.What’s good? The fact that this suit is around 10 years old but is still just as good as it was when new at keeping me warm during the coldest of winter rides. This really is essential winter clothing which combined with good quality Hein ...

Jacket review: RevIt Zodiac

Andy Downes, 16 March 2010 14:05

RevIt Zodiac leather jacket, £299Miles covered: 4500/six months What’s good? This is the jacket I rode to work in most days last summer and with some careful cleaning and the odd massive dousing with rain, it still looks fresh. Save cash on motorcycle jackets It will cope with a range of temperatures thanks to a removable thermal lining which is ...

Trouser review: Ixon Evil jeans

Andy Downes, 01 October 2009 14:00

Ixon Evil jeans, £139.99 (£125.99 on MCN shop)Miles covered/time: 2500/six months What’s good? I wear these on my commute to work and for short trips on the basis that they offer more protection than a non-Kevlar set. Not everyone will agree but they are my (already busted up) legs. Save money on motorcycle trousers Comfort is great once the knee ...

Suit review: Spyke Speed Toy

Andy Downes, 10 July 2009 17:13

What’s good? This is the same suit MotoGP rider Andrea Dovizioso wears – and it’s a new experience for me because it’s made of 100 per cent kangaroo skin. The difference over leather is amazing – it’s so much more supple and a little bit lighter too. Protection levels are high with hard shoulder armour plates and the ventilation system ...

Jacket review: Lewis Gear Vintage Jacket

Andy Downes, 05 June 2009 15:04

What’s good? I love the subtle look of this jacket which I use for daily commuting on a bike and on my scooter around town. It’s comfortable and with the lining in place it’s warm and practical with three external pockets and an internal one too. It’s even got CE armour in the shoulder and elbows and it’s a bit ...

Suit review: Rev-It GP Replica suit

Andy Downes, 07 May 2009 10:18

Best bit? The way they stood up to a 60mph highside (resulting in a toasty fireball) at Brands Hatch last year, leaving just a tiny hole in the elbow which, for the money was a very impressive performance. Worst bit? The knee armour can get a bit uncomfortable after a while. Stars (out of five) *****Product: Rev-It GP Replica suitCost: ...