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  1. JDelage

    Experience in Freewheelers leather sizing?

    This is a great thread. Thank you everyone.
  2. JDelage

    Current Goodwear lead times

    Well, just like that, I just got a reply from John, which is *super exciting*!
  3. JDelage

    Current Goodwear lead times

    I placed my deposit in March 2017 for a B-6. I haven't heard back since then. I've been emailing John every 1-2 weeks for the last few weeks asking where we're standing, and I've received no response. Having done plenty of arts & craft commissions I understand the delays and slow communication...
  4. JDelage

    Tradeoffs - Himel Bros vs. Freewheelers?

    I'm lucky enough to have very average body measurements so I'm sure I can find something that would fit at FW. My issue is that the choice is limited at any given time and also that I don't need a wool lining. Flannel is fine.
  5. JDelage

    Tradeoffs - Himel Bros vs. Freewheelers?

    Thank you everyone! This is great info.
  7. JDelage

    The Dave Sheeley Custom Leather Jacket Thread

    How useable are the hand warmer pockets? They look like they're quite high on the torso...?
  8. JDelage

    Tradeoffs - Himel Bros vs. Freewheelers?

    Hi everyone - obviously, both Freewheelers and Himel Bros. make top of the line leather coats, with some overlap in materials (e.g., shinki horsehide) and design cues. What do you think are the key tradeoffs between the two?
  9. JDelage

    Himel "The Imperial"

    How differently does it fit compared to the Frobisher? Are they the same length?
  10. JDelage

    Rain Hat

    I didn't feel comfortable doing my own bash and the other Akubra I tried had higher crowns. They were the Traveller & Adventurer.
  11. JDelage

    Rain Hat

    Not yet.
  13. JDelage

    Rain Hat

    I ended up getting a Banjo Patterson. I found the slightly lower crown much less intimidating...
  14. JDelage

    Rain Hat

    What about the Filson tin cloth hats?
  15. JDelage

    Rain Hat

    All - what kind of hat would you recommend to wear with this jacket on rainy days: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/new-aero-jacket.91484/
  16. JDelage

    ISO - Midweight raincoat with hood

    All - I'm looking for suggestions for a mid-length, mid-weight coat with an attached hood. This should be able to take ~1hr of rainshower in above freezing temp. A shorter, top quality duffle would do the trick but I'm not set on it and I'm not convinced by Gloverall's quality. I don't like the...
  17. JDelage

    Nine Lives rider's jacket

    What do you guys think? I really like the brown one... In brown: https://rivetandhide.com/shop/brands/ninelives/nine-lives-yak-leather-rider-s-jacket-brown.html In black: https://rivetandhide.com/shop/brands/ninelives/nine-lives-yak-leather-rider-s-jacket-black.html
  19. JDelage

    Who makes the best N-1?

    Got my Freewheeler N-1. So far so good. This is a size 42; I'm 180ish lbs and 5'9".
  20. JDelage

    Broke a button on my Aero

    I was warned to be careful about (un)buttoning my new leather coat, and indeed I just broke one of the corozo buttons. I'm going to see if I can get it replaced but I was wondering whether anyone here has chosen to replace all their buttons with something more solid. Maybe there are bronze...
  21. JDelage

    Lightweight leather for warmer weather?

    What kind of lining do those jackets have?
  22. JDelage

    Who makes the best N-1?

    Thanks all. I'm going to place an order for a Freewheeler one. The measurements seem to be fine for me.
  23. JDelage

    Who makes the best N-1?

    I'm considering the Freewheeler N-1 but I'd like to leverage the accumulated knowledge here. In your opinion, who makes the best N-1? Joe McCoy has one, as well as Iron Heart, MrFreedom, etc. Curious what you all think.

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