Best time to buy bike gear (leathers)

[Deranged Granny]

Obviously it's best to buy summer stuff in winter, but I ask as I am looking for a set of leathers and quite a few places already have decent ~20% sales on. Are post Christmas sales likely to offer higher discounts, or do most bike outfitters not offer much in the way of January sales?

I admit that it's may well be a common sense answer, but just asking as I am not sure exactly how the bike clothing market fluctuates and when is the best time to buy. I could wait to find out for myself, but want to make sure I dont miss out on a good deal

Looking at the RST Tractech Evo 2pc, if anybody has any experience of them.

Many thanks

[Jazoli]

There are some really cheap Alpinestars AS7 suits (triumph branded mind) in the bargain crazy thread, £350 for a one piece, rrp £1k, no good if you are a fat bd though

http://www.triumphfactoryoutlet.com/product.php/19...

[Far Cough]

Usually the bike show at Alexandra Palace each year has some cracking deals to be had

[SAS Tom]

Best time is when the next years kit starts being stocked between December to February depending on manufacturer.

[Deranged Granny]

Thanks Tom, that's what I was after. Wasn't sure exactly when the "seasons" actually started.

Good idea about the Ally Pally, but apparently that has been and gone!

Jazoli said:

There are some really cheap Alpinestars AS7 suits (triumph branded mind) in the bargain crazy thread, £350 for a one piece, rrp £1k, no good if you are a fat bd though

http://www.triumphfactoryoutlet.com/product.php/19...

I missed that, it looks a fantastic deal. My next bike was going to be a Daytona 675, so it sort of makes sense...

[epom]

Apologies for thread hi-jacking but I'm also in the market for some leathers so any good offers please post em up. Cheers.

[skahigh]

Deranged Granny said:

Obviously it's best to buy summer stuff in winter, but I ask as I am looking for a set of leathers and quite a few places already have decent ~20% sales on. Are post Christmas sales likely to offer higher discounts, or do most bike outfitters not offer much in the way of January sales?

I admit that it's may well be a common sense answer, but just asking as I am not sure exactly how the bike clothing market fluctuates and when is the best time to buy. I could wait to find out for myself, but want to make sure I dont miss out on a good deal

Looking at the RST Tractech Evo 2pc, if anybody has any experience of them.

Many thanks

I have the tractech evo 2 piece (leather jeans, textile jacket).

I'm on my third pair of jeans having to send the first two pairs back because of a faulty zip. Touch wood the third pair seem fine, there is a noticeable difference in the way the zip is sewn in!

I'd guess RST don't have the best quality control.

[mga32]

I recently purchased some RST Blade leathers,, seem good quality. Got mine on ebay, but purchased separately, I think any RST jacket will zip into any trouser. £75 for the trousers and £80 for the jacket!

[SAS Tom]

The other thing from what I've seen so far is that there has been nothing massively different for next year. The majority of next seasons stuff I have seen is Colour changes/the same so I don't think there will be massive discounts on a lot of stuff.

Alpinestars kit won't be changing until spring either. They have released next years range but that only covers up until spring then next years proper range comes out.

[moanthebairns]

IM GETTING fkED OFF, here I am running a black Friday biker banter thread everyday and no can be arsed to look at it.



two piece jacket and trousers for £250 new in sales
one piece £210 new
other one piece £210 new
textiles £100 new

Astar gp pro gloves £60 x2
astars 365 £50
Astars gp pro £100

astar boots £85

fking use Google!!! And then post up in the bargain crazy bit like I do but hardly no one bothers to

[Deranged Granny]

skahigh said:

I have the tractech evo 2 piece (leather jeans, textile jacket).

I'm on my third pair of jeans having to send the first two pairs back because of a faulty zip. Touch wood the third pair seem fine, there is a noticeable difference in the way the zip is sewn in!

I'd guess RST don't have the best quality control.

That's pretty shoddy. I was going to go for them as they have excellent reviews in terms of quality and value; hopefully that's the exception that proves the rule.

moanthebairns said:

IM GETTING fkED OFF, here I am running a black Friday biker banter thread everyday and no can be arsed to look at it.

fking use Google!!! And then post up in the bargain crazy bit like I do but hardly no one bothers to

Calm down dear. I'm not asking for individual deals, just a general overview of the market.

[peteO]

Jazoli said:

There are some really cheap Alpinestars AS7 suits (triumph branded mind) in the bargain crazy thread, £350 for a one piece, rrp £1k, no good if you are a fat bd though

http://www.triumphfactoryoutlet.com/product.php/19...

nice that. id feel a bit of a tit wearing it if i wasnt riding a triumph tho!

[Jazoli]

moanthebairns said:

IM GETTING fkED OFF, here I am running a black Friday biker banter thread everyday and no can be arsed to look at it.

fking use Google!!! And then post up in the bargain crazy bit like I do but hardly no one bothers to

Maybe because nobody really cares......

[skahigh]

Deranged Granny said:

skahigh said:

I have the tractech evo 2 piece (leather jeans, textile jacket).

I'm on my third pair of jeans having to send the first two pairs back because of a faulty zip. Touch wood the third pair seem fine, there is a noticeable difference in the way the zip is sewn in!

I'd guess RST don't have the best quality control.

That's pretty shoddy. I was going to go for them as they have excellent reviews in terms of quality and value; hopefully that's the exception that proves the rule.

Not sure, I'm very impressed with the service I received from sportsbikeshop though, immediate dispatch on replacements, courier service to collect the return items and no quibble on the return at all.

[upsidedownmark]

Also very discounted on sportsbikeshop at the moment..

[moanthebairns]

Jazoli said:

moanthebairns said:

IM GETTING fkED OFF, here I am running a black Friday biker banter thread everyday and no can be arsed to look at it.

fking use Google!!! And then post up in the bargain crazy bit like I do but hardly no one bothers to

Maybe because nobody really cares......

yet, when bell helmets at £80 are posted or alpinestars gp pros for £50 are posted dozens of people buy them from here.

I wasn't being angry in my post, I just swear a lot.

but fk you jazoli

[RemyMartin]

Deals to be had at the bike show. Just remember to add on getting there costs amd £20 entry fee...

[moanthebairns]

anonymous said:

[redacted]

bargain crazy thread

[350zStee]

A/stars 365 for £50? Link please...;)

Edited by 350zStee on Thursday 27th November 12:28

[Jazoli]

moanthebairns said:

but fk you jazoli

Feckin heathen, if you'd given the thread a name like 'Black Friday Bargains' people might have paid attention, I like most see another aged thread of yours and don't open it because no-one wants to read you whinging on, again....