Aerostich Lightweight Roadcrafter, £427Miles covered/time: 1900/two months What’s good: The very first weekend I got this suit, I had organised to stay with friends for the weekend some 150 miles away. It must have rained continuously for the whole journey, and I mean serious rain, so heavy that I had to knock 20mph off my normal speed due to such ...
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- 12 October 2011
Men’s Barbour Rexton waxed jacket, £429.95 Miles covered/time: 1500/two months What’s good: This jacket is a recreation of the one worn by Steve McQueen in the 1964 East German ISDT, based around the Barbour International A7. It comes with a distinctive stars and stripes cotton lining and American flag on the chest. Made from heavyweight 8oz waxed cotton it’s great ...
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- 05 October 2011
Bering Alias jacket and trousers, £378.99 and £257.99 Miles covered/time: 1500/10 months What's good: This suit really excels in winter, with the lining in place it is like putting on a duvet, it is not only warm, but is also very comfortable whilst at the same time not too bulky (one of my pet hates is putting a set of ...
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- 09 August 2011
Hein Gericke Tripmaster TFL Cool jacket (£279.99) and trousers (£229.99)Miles covered/time: 1500/four months What’s good: The moment I put these two-piece motorcycle leathers on they felt good, not too much armour so you feel completely trussed up, but enough to make you feel safe, all CE-certified SaS-Tec protectors inserted in all the right places (shoulders, elbows, back and knees), with built-in pockets for ...
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- 08 April 2011
Spada Textile 2010 Quartz jacket and Textile Rangers Trousers, £174.95 and £219.95Miles covered/time: 1500/11 months What’s good: This combination has the look of high-end gear but with a low-end price tag. The jacket comes with plenty of adjustment so you can almost tailor the sleeves and waist to fit perfectly. Save £££s on motorcycle clothing The air vents work well, ...
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- 20 January 2011
Hein Gericke Tripmaster TFL Cool jacket £279.99 and trousers £229.99Simon RelphMiles covered/time: 1500/four months Save £££ on jackets & trousers in the MCN Shop What’s good? The moment I put this two-piece suit on it felt good, not too much armour so you feel completely trussed up, but enough to make you feel safe, all CE-certified SaS-Tec protectors in all the ...
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- 28 December 2010
Aerostich Ultralight rain pants, $77 (£67)Miles covered/time: 7000 miles/nine months Save £££s on motorcycle products What’s good? The ultimate in lightweight, waterproof nylon over-trousers. I spent much of the summer riding in Kevlar jeans so the fact that these waterproofs pack into such a small palm-sized package, making it easy to stash away, make them a must for any journey. ...
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- 28 October 2010
Aerostich Darien fleece liner, $187 (£118)Miles covered/time: 3500/15 monthsWhat’s good? Most jacket linings are exactly that – linings, not something you could wear on its own. The (deep breath) Darien TKLTec Wind Blocker Fleece Liner is cleverly designed and well thought out. If the weather is too warm to wear it during the day, it folds very neatly into a ...
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- 21 October 2010
Held Verano Jacket £299.99Miles covered/time: 3500/four months What’s good? There are so many leather jackets on the market, most of which are quite short. I personally prefer a jacket that covers my lower back for long journeys. Save cash on motorcycle jackets This one comes with a detachable lining, ideal for the winter. The soft cowhide leather is very supple, ...
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- 06 August 2010
Barbour International Trials jacket, £229.95Miles covered/time: 3500/ten monthsWhat’s good? This is an absolute classic jacket, originally developed in 1936 for the International Six Day Trial (ISDT). It has been the popular choice for both trials and road riding, a total icon of the sixties. It’s one of those jackets that the more you wear it, the older it gets, the ...
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- 01 July 2010
