Bargain Hunter | Cool deals on casual-look kit that doesn’t skimp on protection

There’s a lot to be said for protective gear that you can wear both on and off the bike without looking like you’ve just ridden in from a European tour or the race track. It’s particularly handy to have low-profile kit in summer, whether you’re riding to the office, hanging out at a bike meet or just stopping off at the local for a cheeky pint of Guiness zero and some pork scratchings. Our weekly deep dive into deals on the web has revealed a bounty of offers on jeans, jackets and boots that you could just as well wear socially as out for ride in the sunshine.

Best deals at a glance:

• Save 15% off TCX Street 3 WP Boots – was £159.99, now £119.99
• Save 25% off Alpinestars Chrome Street Hoodie – was £209.99, now £157.49
• Save 35% off Bull-it Tactical Icon Straight Covec Jeans – was £139.99, now £89.99
• Save 30% off RST Workwear CE Boots – was £199.99, now £79.99
• Save 30% off Oxford Original Approved AA Shirt – was £149.99, now £99.99
• Save 39% off Black Roadster AAA Jeans – was £165, now £100
• Save 53% off Black Guard Oxford Boots – was £134.99, now £62.99
• Save 20% off Tuzo Strika Black Aramid AA Jeans – was £89.99, now £71.99

Last week’s bargains

There are plenty of crims on the lookout nowadays trying to whisk away your ride right from under your nose, especially if you have to leave your bike on the street kerb overnight. It turns out most bikes only get stolen because they’re ripe for the taking – it takes just 30 seconds for someone to stroll away with an unprotected motorcycle, and trade it for a cool cash prize at your expense.

But, you might be surprised how much a simple disc lock or chain can reduce the chance of your bike getting nicked – up to two thirds, according to the security boffins at Datatool. Most bike thieves are opportunists, and even a small deterrent can make a big difference in keeping your bike where it belongs.

That’s why this week we’re taking a look at the best deals on security kit right now, so you can help keep your pride and joy out of harm’s way without breaking the bank. Whatever you ride and wherever you ride it, don’t forget to lock up before letting it out of sight.

Best deals at a glance:

• 39% off Oxford Alpha XA14 Alarm Disc Lock — was £89.99, now £54.99
• 16% off Monimoto 7 Tracker — was £129.00, now £109.00
• 18% off Oxford Monster Chain — was £109.99, now £89.99
• 39% off Warrior Premium Outdoor Motorcycle Cover — was £34.99, now £21.42
• 38% off Mammoth Ground Anchor — was £59.99, now £36.94
• 43% off Oxford HD Chain & Lock — was £49.99, now £28.71
• 15% off Mammoth Renegade Disc Lock — was £49.99, now £28.71
• 46% off Piaggio Disc Lock — was £22.13, now £11.99

---

How MCN tests products

At MCN, our team of expert journalists have decades of experience gained over hundreds of thousands of miles. We don’t test our kit to destruction; we use it exactly how you do, in the real world and in all conditions. That means we can deliver impartial buying advice you can rely on.

Each of our writers has an in-depth understanding of the needs of today’s biker… because they are one.

If you can’t see a review against an item on this page, it’s because we haven’t tested it yet. These items will only be included if we think they’re important and relevant in the market, and rest assured, we will be working on bringing you a review as soon as we’ve done the miles.

To find out more, head to our dedicated page explaining how we test motorcycle products.

- Just so you know, we may receive a commission or other compensation from the links on this website - read why you should trust us.