Hein Gericke leathers - any good?
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Anyone got any experiences? I'm hunting for new leathers at the moment and can't afford a bespoke fitting service. Budget is absolute max of £500, but I'd rather be paying less.
I'm looking for a jacket + trousers, rather than a 2 piece.
So far:
A* Dyno - gack quality leather imo and too 'now' if you catch my drift.
Dainese - nice fit but pricey. £320 for the jacket but that's existing stock - will go up to £380 as they have run out of all black in the jacket I like and new stock is subject to a price hike.
Arlen Ness - not keen on the looks.
Rev'It (Fowlers) - please, I couldn't wear leathers with 'Rev It' on them.
So I went in to HG and actually was impressed with the fit and quality of a few different jackets and trousers, as well as the price being excellent.
At the mo they are favourite - anyone got some? How have they held up?
I'm looking for a jacket + trousers, rather than a 2 piece.
So far:
A* Dyno - gack quality leather imo and too 'now' if you catch my drift.
Dainese - nice fit but pricey. £320 for the jacket but that's existing stock - will go up to £380 as they have run out of all black in the jacket I like and new stock is subject to a price hike.
Arlen Ness - not keen on the looks.
Rev'It (Fowlers) - please, I couldn't wear leathers with 'Rev It' on them.
So I went in to HG and actually was impressed with the fit and quality of a few different jackets and trousers, as well as the price being excellent.
At the mo they are favourite - anyone got some? How have they held up?
I've got HG leather jeans. Not sure which ones (I'll check and post link if they still do them) but they're great.
I had a 30mph lowside on a KTM supermotard day and went over the over bars in the city and they held out with no more than minor scuffs. The stitching is fine still, so I'll definately get another set when I get too fat for these
I had a 30mph lowside on a KTM supermotard day and went over the over bars in the city and they held out with no more than minor scuffs. The stitching is fine still, so I'll definately get another set when I get too fat for these
I've got an HG PSXII leather jacket, Bought s/h but nearly new on Ebay for £28, but in really good condition, and feels very well made and comfortable. Definitely worth a look.
Their stuff seems a bit more, how do you say, "mature" in styling, which suited my shrinking violet tendencies. I couldn't imagine wearing something with Rev It on either...
Their stuff seems a bit more, how do you say, "mature" in styling, which suited my shrinking violet tendencies. I couldn't imagine wearing something with Rev It on either...
Mate of mine bought a <£300 HG 2 piece a several years back after a Ride test rated it better than my >£500 Belstaff Cybersuit. HG kit in general seems to be pretty well made. If you can wait a while you'll often get some good deals on leathers at bike shows, but best to go for reputable brands if you do that as there is some cheap rubbish about.
N Dentressangle said:
Their stuff seems a bit more, how do you say, "mature" in styling, which suited my shrinking violet tendencies. I couldn't imagine wearing something with Rev It on either...
Yeah I'm not into the power ranger look at all... they do have some nice subtle designs which I think look pretty good.Cheers for feedback peeps.
m3psm said:
I've got HG leather jeans. Not sure which ones (I'll check and post link if they still do them) but they're great.
I had a 30mph lowside on a KTM supermotard day and went over the over bars in the city and they held out with no more than minor scuffs. The stitching is fine still, so I'll definately get another set when I get too fat for these
+1I had a 30mph lowside on a KTM supermotard day and went over the over bars in the city and they held out with no more than minor scuffs. The stitching is fine still, so I'll definately get another set when I get too fat for these
for HG leathers...very good and comfy...aftersales service is good too imho
Check out the results here:
http://www.ridetriangles.com/pdf/581/211873.pdf
A little out of date but still worth a read.
http://www.ridetriangles.com/pdf/581/211873.pdf
A little out of date but still worth a read.
gareth h said:
What size are you? I've got an almost new alpinestars TX1 (black)jacket, which is too big for me it's 54 which is 44" chest.
Cheers but I think thats a bit too big for me as well, I've been trying on 42s which while snug - I've never been bigger thanks to the 
and will be shedding weight for my wedding in Sept!Howitzer said:
I have REV IT trousers and after having a spill they have stood up incredibly well, not even bruised my legs.
Dave!
Must admit they do look ok - there's a nice ventilated type 2-piece in Fowlers:Dave!
Just can't get past the name!
Am thinking of one of these:
Its got a removable waterproof lining so useful for those Lemans jaunts
Spada leathers are very cheap....£300ish. No idea if they are any good or not...gotta be better than jeans and T-shirt at any rate
Dainese do something around the £550 mark...can't remember if its a 1 or 2 piece...have a look on the website.
....or wait for the next bike show and get a full set of leathers for 20p.
Dainese do something around the £550 mark...can't remember if its a 1 or 2 piece...have a look on the website.
....or wait for the next bike show and get a full set of leathers for 20p.
hornetrider said:
black-k1 said:
outlaw biker said:
....or wait for the next bike show and get a full set of leathers for 20p.
BMF Show at Peterborough - 9 days time. Lots on offer there!hornetrider said:
black-k1 said:
outlaw biker said:
....or wait for the next bike show and get a full set of leathers for 20p.
BMF Show at Peterborough - 9 days time. Lots on offer there!3 years ago I picked up a set of BMW boots for £40. RRP was £275 and they had been in the dealers the week before the show for £180 as "end of line". At the same show my brother bought a set of leathers that were "last years design". They were £550 the year before and he got them for £125. Both the boots and the leathers were simply plain black so it’s not as if we’re riding around with a 5 year old band tour T-shirt on!
Got my Dianese Leathers from the NEC a few years ago (about £200 off RRP), they do me well for track days and hard riding , but for everyday commute have a set of RST leathers which rock and have held up well after a visit from Mr Taxi (bast*d) and a slight slide on the road. My textiles are HG though and I seriously rate my Cruise jacket for last winter (with a set of Halvarsson trousers and a set of Rev'it fareinheit gloves).
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