Textiles
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Ladies Who Ride: Reviews! Weise Tundra Motorcycle Jeans
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Review by Zoe Young: When I am riding, I want to focus on just that. Feeling gear cut into me, worrying about a muffin top or fears of channelling the Michelin man are unwanted thoughts and distractions. I would love to comfortably wear a full leather suit and feel front page magazine worthy, but…
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Tucano Urbano Areos 2G / Areas 2G jackets
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The Areos 2G for men, and Areas 2G for ladies, are two classic, CE-approved, short-cut jackets. Constructed with a breathable polyamide, providing both wind resistance and water resistance, and a polyester mesh lining, as well as a soft microfibre collar lining for comfort. Both jackets have an aeration system on the chest, sleeves and back,…
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KIT: Forcefield Pro Shirt XV 2 AIR
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The Forcefield Pro Shirt XV2 AIR offers CE2 back and chest protection, and Isolator 2 limb armour. Brand new seamless loom full mesh technology has resulted in a fabric that not only is lighter, with unbeatable breathability, but also is as strong as a regular fabric, complete with side zip. Related articles: Quickshifters are changing…
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KIT: Forcefield Tornado Advance shirt essential for winter
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As we go into the depths of winter, base layers are just the ticket.
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KIT: Bamboo clothing quarter zip jumper
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Bamboo clothing’s the new thing – its fabric’s similar to the softness of silk, and the fibres are naturally smoother and rounder so don’t irritate the skin like wool or hemp can.
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Product shop window: Textile Jackets
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To help you stay warm, dry and safe throughout the year, no matter the weather, Weise’s Onyx Evo jacket is well worth a look. The four-season jacket is constructed from 600 Denier nylon and comes with a removable quilted thermal liner and a removable breathable, waterproof and windproof liner too.
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TESTEDS: Difi Desert Ride Aerotex Trousers
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RRP: £219.99 / www.difi-mc.co.uk / Tested by: Ciaran Baker Touring on a motorbike means packing light. Panniers will only stretch so far and, without bolting some wheels to it, you can’t really bring your entire wardrobe with you. Having a single pair of adaptable trousers which cover all riding conditions is one way to leave…
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TESTED: Hevik Madsen Jacket
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RRP: £147.59 / www.hevik.com / Tested by: Ross I’ve been wearing Hevik’s Madsen short wax-cotton jacket right through the winter on my short commute into the office – and I’ve got to say, I’ve been very impressed with the comfortable, lightweight and casually styled bit of kit. Of course, it’s by no means a serious…
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TESTEDS: RST Pro Series CE Adventure III Jacket and Trousers
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RRP: (J) £289.99 (T) £269.99 // www.moto-direct.com // Tested by: Ross RST has updated its hugely successful Pro Series Adventure textile motorcycle gear – unveiling its third generation jacket and trousers for 2018. The previous kit was tested to the extreme – from the depths of Scottish Winter to the scorching Australian outback, and as…
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NEW GEAR: Ducati’s NEXT GENERATION adventure kit.
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Ducati has joined forces with a range of top quality clothing specialists to create a range of seriously capable kit for your next adventure. To create its Atacama C1 jacket and trousers, Ducati has partnered up with Spidi. Designed by legendary helmet painter Aldo Drudi, and developed with the support of Ducati test riders, the…
