IF I ONLY EVER BOUGHT ONE SUIT

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Which one would it be ???
Lost a bit of weight again (goes up and down like a hoors drawers) hoping not to look like a tellytubby this season, spent loads £££ in past and never found the perfect suit for the bike.
warm & dry in winter, cool and comfortable in summer , is this too much to ask ???
Appreciate any suggestions , currently I use HG goretex tricky 3 in winter (sweat like a rapist if temp goes over 20deg) and HG Airflow suit in summer (get caught in a shower of rain and soaked before you can get to the rainsuit in the panniers) .
 
Aerostich roadcrafter suit.

It's all i've worn since 2005.
 
KLIM Traverse

Superb suit - it's a Goretex shell suit intended for off-roading so it has lots of ventilation. Just wear more layers under it in winter. Adventurespec

http://www.adventure-spec.com/

are the importers.

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The older style Hein Gericke Tuareg, I've used various ones for 12 years:clap
 
What kind of riding are you doing? Commuting? Touring? Dual sport?
 
Layer cake

Its a cliche but its got to be layers,

I wear a cheap (£130) richa,take the inner out in summer,waterproof over (Draggin jeans) trousers (weiss?) in winter,when it piss's down a alpine stars all in one over the lot,with over boots, put on/take off as required,It works for me,all weathers,all year.

Oh and muffs and wally flaps:thumb2
 
If its for road riding, in all weather and temps then I can highly recommend the BMW Comfortshell jacket and trousers. Its a 3 season jacket really but wear a heated waistcoat /jacket or properly layer up and you'll be good in winter too.

100% waterproof , doesnt 'hold' the water like the cheaper Rukkas do, it beads off the outside like a conventional oversuit. Cool in summer up to 25 degrees , well ventilated but the climate change technology means that as you climb that alpine pass into cooler air the jacket keeps you warm until you come back down.

Sorted :thumb
 
Rev'It Everest.

Best I've ever owned !

Got mine from these guys.

They gave me 10% off even without asking and great quick service
 
Have the BMW rally suit which is good but recently bought the one piece Aerostich that is so far proving to be a good buy.
The one piece suit is great for commuting as you wear it over your work gear and don't have to take a change of clothing with you. Not used it in summer yet so don't know about the comfort level of a one piece in heat.
 
My Rukka Armas suit is utterly brilliant, I'd buy another tomorrow if this one was damaged.

That said, I always keep my eye open for a 2nd hand roadcrafter. I'd want to try one on before purchasing which you can't do over here unless you know someone who's got one. Sadly I never see them in the smaller sizes I'd need.
 
JohnnyBoxer said:
BMW Rallye Suit - ideal for a UK winter:D
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... talking of which, I bought a brand new pair of rallye pro 2 trousers from my local dealer today, reduced from £345 to £90 ! Bargain !!!
 
giles lamb said:
... talking of which, I bought a brand new pair of rallye pro 2 trousers from my local dealer today, reduced from £345 to £90 ! Bargain !!!
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Just because they were cheap doesn't mean to say they were a bargain ;)

:beerjug:
 
Nippy Normans supply Touratech, Wunderlich, Desert Fox and many other makes of accessories.
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