Best leather jacket?

[Hugo Stiglitz]

Not for trackdays or sportsbike head down rides but all seasons, AAA rated?

Does it exist?

[Hugo Stiglitz]

Good call - alittle weird their latest review on trustpilot. I'm guessing it's a biker employee who is a bit of a solo loose cannon.

I'll give them a call on sizing- I'm a Dainese 58 on the shoulders and 56 on waist and on my Richa leather jacket again baggy on the waist.

[Hugo Stiglitz]

Why did you post two topics seeking product advice in the past month instead of using Google?

[Hugo Stiglitz]

CHLEMCBC said:

Sportsbikeshop currently list 88 AAA rated leather jackets
Google is a wonderful thing.

Plus you wouldn't use a single retailer website as the basis of spending £400 without knowing the breadth and depth of the market.

Some of the reviews are bizarre that I've seen on their site as well. Waterproof jacket 4/5 - not worn it out yet so don't know/can't comment on it's waterproof. Why not wait? Ffs.

[Hugo Stiglitz]

GSA_fattie said:

Hugo Stiglitz said:

Why did you post two topics seeking product advice in the past month instead of using Google?

is that rhetorical

It was aimed back at the poster above who said use Google but then posted requests himself..

[Hugo Stiglitz]

Thank you.


So I considered a Goldtop but, for me it's just too retro for my bike.

If I rode a Triumph, yes.

So I've ordered a Merlin Gable leather jacket. AAA and I struggled to find any info on the model, if it isn't right I'll send back.


https://www.merlinbikegear.com/product/gable-water...

[Hugo Stiglitz]

Bob_Defly said:

I asked something similar a while back, very happy with my Merlin purchase.

And it's AAA, there's no circumventing quality.

[Hugo Stiglitz]

Salted_Peanut said:

Indeed. This explains the significance for motorway or higher speed riding: AAA gives 80% less protection than EN13595.

I can see why many police forces won’t accept AAA, as it only provides 1.4 seconds of abrasion resistance in the areas of highest abrasion risk (knees, elbows, buttocks, etc.). In contrast, 7 seconds is the bare minimum to pass EN13595 Level 2.

On a motorway I'd be far more worried about being run over by a number of cars and a truck or dicing oneself on the central reservation.

Don't overthink it too much..

[Hugo Stiglitz]

airsafari87 said:

Hugo Stiglitz said:

On a motorway I'd be far more worried about being run over by a number of cars and a truck or dicing oneself on the central reservation.

Don't overthink it too much..

Why do you want the ‘best’ leather jacket then?

From my original post I guess I mean all round, not head down high speed etc. A professional bike standard jacket where professionals may pursue or ride at 100+ that's not me. I'm very sedate on a bike.





So, its here! Will it 'give ' over time - slightly tight on shoulders and back of arms. I own one leather jacket but I'd bought it fairly well used when I first passed my bike test and it's very relaxed now (same size Richa bought for £50).

[Hugo Stiglitz]

OK it's going back.

Why?

I'm very funny about my primary contact points - hands and feet what I wear. I'd sacrifice some safety for feel at these points.


To a degree I'm funny about the rest. I need to feel comfortable. True about anyone?

It's way too stiff. In every aspect.

Whereas (yes) my 2nd hand Richa leather feels thicker and more lived in (yes, maybe live with the new jacket till it breaks in but on first impressions I don't think it ever would).

So. I'm sticking with the £50 (that I paid 2 yrs ago) Richa and upgrading its armour.

[Hugo Stiglitz]

black-k1 said:

Your definition of "best leather jacket" definitely differs significantly from mine!

Maybe in part it comes down to funds/budget to a degree too.