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Riding Gear
Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 6:13 pm
by Peter
Has anyone got any suggestions about leathers that they have found to be good quality yet not too expensive ??
Re: Riding Gear
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 7:28 am
by Cath
What price range / budget are you hoping for?
"not too expensive" is pretty relative...
Re: Riding Gear
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 7:32 am
by Naked Twin
Collins - I have are a good set for under $1000, were made with Kangaroo leather. They have been tested twice and came up well considering both were 80km/h+ slides. They are quite heavy in comparison to other brands.
I believe the new version is lighter though, not sure what they are using.
Champion ride days are selling second hand teknic ones for $600, link is here -
http://championsridedays.com.au/portal/ ... ew/27/109/ They look like good value but best to check.
Nick
Re: Riding Gear
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 7:55 am
by Peter
Thanks Naked Twin I have contacted them and am waiting for a reply. Cath, anything up to about $700 or so.
Re: Riding Gear
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:45 pm
by B-Ry
I just bought the Collins set for around 7-800 and so far I am happy with them, albeit I haven't come off in this gear and I am in no hurry to test them. Very comfortable, feel like good quality and best of all made in Australia.
Re: Riding Gear
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:58 pm
by Cath
Several members have crash-tested teh Collins leathers already, so no need to B-Ry!
Peter, I reckon you should definitely give the Collins guys a call (their website is usually shockingly out of date). They are very good quality for the price
Re: Riding Gear
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:59 pm
by smithy5
Different brands, fit differently.......... The ones at the right price may not fit and the ones that fit might not be the right price......... You need to do some leg work and try lots of different brands on..........
My experience is that the taller you are, the greater the available brand choice...... I'm not that tall, so I had a pretty limited choice.
Re: Riding Gear
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:35 pm
by King Nicholas
When it comes to safety gear I think it is ok to go a little more expensive, if the quality is there.
I have one body, have had one off and thanks to quality gear I came away with no severe damage.
Something for you to consider.
Re: Riding Gear
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 6:54 pm
by dilligaf
if you are in Melbourne, Peter Stevens in the city are selling Alpinestars TX-1 two piece suits for $800
Re: Riding Gear
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:30 pm
by bigkevbusa
Peter wrote:Has anyone got any suggestions about leathers that they have found to be good quality yet not too expensive ??
i have just brought a set of leathers that are awsome im posting the link to ebay.the quality of the leather is number 1 have a look and i was impressed
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... K:MEWAX:IT
Re: Riding Gear
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 6:22 pm
by Peter
I ended up getting a set of Teknic chicane two piece leathers, Alpinestar SMX-5 boots and gloves $1108AU the lot. Thanks for all the advice.