Edward
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Goldtop are now producing their Brown Bobber and black Cafe Racer 72 models with armour, with the promise that they hope to roll this out across the whole line in due course.
Goldtop are now producing their Brown Bobber and black Cafe Racer 72 models with armour, with the promise that they hope to roll this out across the whole line in due course.
I need another motorcycle jacket like I need a hole in the head, but I am diggin' the BSA jumper.
Since last posting to this thread, I see Goldtop have rolledout CE cetified armour to all their leather jackets. (Only their shearling Irvinalike - which istempting at £500 even with the handwarmer pockets - is now without.)
They've also now had several of their models of gloves CE-certified, which is nice. Be coolif they didsomething similar on the bottom half as well, though it's much easier to fidna clssiclook for thatgenerally now.
The big development in the last couple of years has been the greatly increased range of affordable, retro-style full dace helmets available on the market. I'm particularly taken with the Viper F656 Vintage:
Biltwell have also in recent years put an ECE approved version of their Gringo and Gringo S on the UK market too, nicely done. The visor-less Gringo is tmepting with the idea of adding a pair of prescription goggles.
Recently acquired a Simpson Venom, really nice helmet with an earlier vibe...that was big in the UK in the 80’s.
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My SimpsonRecently acquired a Simpson Venom, really nice helmet with an earlier vibe...that was big in the UK in the 80’s.
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Biltwell have also in recent years put an ECE approved version of their Gringo and Gringo S on the UK market too, nicely done.
In my experience with the Gringo, one best ride with a windshield or just around town (no highways). Buffeting is insane and it sometimes felt like it was about to pop off. And forget listening to music or answering calls, a must for me. Full face all the way.
By coincidence, just last week I picked up a Gringo on a whim, as Urban Rider had it reduced from £149 to £54. I've been quite surprised by the perceived quality of the construction actually, as I expected something cheaper-feeling.
I haven't ridden with it yet, but I'm hopeful it'll be fine for biffing down to the shops or a lazy sunny Sunday ride to the cake shop.
I also need to show you my new Speedwear Pulford jacket when I get chance, which is perfect for this thread
@Edward Looks like the Gresford might be a redesigned, streamlined update. My Pulford was bought on clearance (like so many of my things!) so was only £70 and is their discontinued Sand colour - which is lovely.
From a quick look, my Pulford seems to differ in having a removable quilted liner instead of a pile liner. Waterproof fixed membrane. Quilted shoulders and elbows, and more rounded pocket shapes (with one on the slant to emulate the International/Trialmaster style)
I'll do some pictures later and tell you more about it.
Recently acquired a Simpson Venom, really nice helmet with an earlier vibe...that was big in the UK in the 80’s.
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I got a Simpson Bandit for car track use, because, I am... The Stig. I really wanted the a Simpson helmet for bike riding too, but wound up with a Shoei.