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

[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...

[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.