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I've got a couple pairs of old Z. Deerskin. They didn't have the hard knuckle protection, but were made locally and to order. Didn't even know they were still around.
padded gloves are so bulky, there must be a way to carry them when not in use,
Why not just cut-proof mittens/ gloves for kitchen or fishing
I love these!
These are nice, slightly different to your standard 'Roping' gloves
A lot of old style bikers tend to look back and want the look of the old times also. There is not much in the way of retro clothing without being a bit chunky in the protection areas, some semi hard padding is better than nothing especially at elbows and knees. I have to say I may be guilty of this also as I have an Eastman Luftwaffe jacket but wear an armoured vest underneath. Not sure about Barbour and Belstaff modern riding gear but I doubt anything like Lewis Leathers retro stuff would make the grade in the CE1 ratings.Yes. We're holidaying in Paris in August; hoping to check out a few Helstons bits in person if I don't get into a UK stockist before then. Really nice looking range of gloves, and the CE1 rating is a real plus. JUst surprised the clothing / protective gear side of thnigs has lagged so far behind the classic-style revival ith bikes themselves....??
A lot of old style bikers tend to look back and want the look of the old times also. There is not much in the way of retro clothing without being a bit chunky in the protection areas, some semi hard padding is better than nothing especially at elbows and knees. I have to say I may be guilty of this also as I have an Eastman Luftwaffe jacket but wear an armoured vest underneath. Not sure about Barbour and Belstaff modern riding gear but I doubt anything like Lewis Leathers retro stuff would make the grade in the CE1 ratings.
Never ridden through the centre of Paris on a bike. Would love to though and get a photo in front of the Tower.
As per the title, what gloves would you guys recommend for riding and where would you get them from?
I would like to get a nice warm pair that could last me as long as my jacket
@SkyTurtle, great reviews, I am still looking for your vanson gloves review.
I just took delivery of a new speed triple R on Wednesday ..all I need is the roads to clear of saltA lot of old style bikers tend to look back and want the look of the old times also. There is not much in the way of retro clothing without being a bit chunky in the protection areas, some semi hard padding is better than nothing especially at elbows and knees. I have to say I may be guilty of this also as I have an Eastman Luftwaffe jacket but wear an armoured vest underneath. Not sure about Barbour and Belstaff modern riding gear but I doubt anything like Lewis Leathers retro stuff would make the grade in the CE1 ratings.
I wear the Eastman riding my Triumph Street Triple though that is more a modern street fighter look than the modern Bonneville based bikes.
Never ridden through the centre of Paris on a bike. Would love to though and get a photo in front of the Tower.