Now that I have a decent bike, I need gear

[Shiv]

Don't forget that backwards baseball caps are more effective than forward facing ones.



Earwing I notice you've posted Schott a lot. Are they really that good? I've never heard of them before but they look good and aren't too expensive. I tried to find a store near me but there aren't any.



And yah I'd go with Alpinestars, they seem to be the best bang for the buck.

[Dragonhawk]

Helmets:
http://www.shoei-helmets.com
http://www.kbchelmet.com
http://www.araiamericas.com
http://www.hjchelmets.com

Gear:
http://www.aerostich.com
http://www.alpinestars.com
http://www.dainese.com
http://www.vansonleathers.com
http://www.joerocket.com
http://www.frank-thomas.co.uk
http://www.kushitani.com

[Kal]

I was leaning in the Hein-Gericke direction.

I don't have their Leathers but I have a pair of Hein-Gericke Winter gloves and a pair of their Denim bike jeans with the CE inserts.

Value wise not too bad. Quality cannot complain, I put the bike down in January iirc and I was wearing the gear at the time - stood up to it nicely.

Most gutted that they are not issuing a catalogue this year.

(Some guys have the Victoria Secrets/Ann Summers catalogue in the bathroom, I have the Hein Gericke Catalogue - maybe I need help)

[Jamers!]

+1 +1 its great stuff



JWF

[The Grinch]

I was leaning in the Hein-Gericke direction.

My gear is Hein-Gericke. It's well-made and has plenty of pockets for storing things and good ventilation with the vents open. No crashes, so I can't comment on how well it holds up.

[skinnyjoint]

yes. my gloves and jacket are alpine i love the "poo poo".