1tonne jacket?

[tristania]

I agree with Katiepie, I ordered one, found it too bulky, and the sizing ran a bit bigger than I expected. It's a decent length though, goes over the hips. Has all the protection so probably not a bad first jacket

[Lozza2442]

I bought a Revit jacket which is short and stylish - at the time had done absolutely no riding so had no idea what worked and what didn't. Not sure I would buy it now but not because I get a cold back with it. I notice the wind whistling around my neck and wrists before I notice it around the kidneys. Point being, there are a few areas that you need to check, not just the length of the jacket.

Agree with the comment about jeans vs bike pants. Jeans are not warm even with a couple of pairs of long-johns underneath. Does depend on speed though. If you are only going low speed around town to get to work, you will be fine with jeans but if you are doing speed on the open road then you will get cold. Money enough to buy both?

Get some winter gloves. Best thing that I did to stay warm. Try them on first as gloves are often blokey in design and the fingers can be too short for women. Try them on and test them by reaching for the brake, clutch etc. I found that the first pair of gloves I bought (yep, as a novice) were too short in the fingers and they became extremely uncomfortable as they pulled on my fingers after a period of riding

Thanks Joan! I actually wrote up a huge long response last night on my phone and then it decided to crash on me and delete it
You have given me a lot of things to think about! I didn't even think about the gap around the neck and sleeves etc.
I'm lucky in the fact that I'm getting given some gloves so I can try them out and see how they feel, what I like, what I don't etc. But then I will be able to know exactly what I want for when I buy them!

I think I'll buy some jeans first for riding round town and then I'll be able to get some proper pants in a couple weeks or months. I SHOULD be ok for a little while to and from work, but defo a good point to consider!

I brought the same jacket when I first started riding. It was actually a lot bulkier than I imagined, and it is a long jacket in length. Certainly compared to all the sports jackets out there for ladies. Decent length and pretty warm actually. You will find there is extra room under it to wear another layer if need be. Pretty comfy and ok in the wind. Not so flash in the rain of course but few jackets are. A great jacket to start with - just expect it to be bulkier than it looks - not at fitted as the picture shows.

Oh isn't it? Drat. I had been looking at one on trademe that someone is selling second hand but it's a size too big. I thought that cause it looks fitted in the picture it would be fine but I guess it's back to the drawing board

I had a quick look in the mens section on cycle treads and they seem to have mens jackets and pants for cheaper than womens! WHY? Surely we can wear the mens anyway!? I'll just dress completely in drag in mens clothing haha.

[1tonne]

Hey ladies,

Does anyone have this jacket? http://www.1tonne.co.nz/index.php?pa...=&categoryid=2
I'm wondering how far down it goes. Will it ride up when you lean forward and make you freezing?
I know that some ladies jackets are cropped/shorter for style.

Don't want to end up freezing my arse off!

Loz

You will find it goes down to about the middle of the Butt area. They normally do not let cold air up your back. Cheers

[sil3nt]

Like others have said the 1tonne textile jackets do fit larger than you think. My textile jacket has lasted for years.

If you can get down to Hamilton then you really should check out the Boyd Motorcycle sale http://www.boydmotorcycles.co.nz/Store/?c=71193&t=1

They have gear so stupidly cheap right now you really wouldn't want to miss out. The only reason I haven't purchased a big brand jacket cheap from the sale is because my 1 tonne is still holding up.

[Lozza2442]

Like others have said the 1tonne textile jackets do fit larger than you think. My textile jacket has lasted for years.

If you can get down to Hamilton then you really should check out the Boyd Motorcycle sale http://www.boydmotorcycles.co.nz/Store/?c=71193&t=1

They have gear so stupidly cheap right now you really wouldn't want to miss out. The only reason I haven't purchased a big brand jacket cheap from the sale is because my 1 tonne is still holding up.

Oooooo.

Cheaper than on the website???

[sil3nt]

Oooooo.

Cheaper than on the website???

I wouldn't trust the website actually. The items with the yellow 3 day sale star seem about right but they might have more in store that aren't on the website. They had boxes of jackets and pants labelled $40. Saw quite a few jackets under $200. It's not really the boyds range that is on sale its the wholesalers setting up in store getting rid of their stock. If you have the time it is well worth checking out. No guarantee on sizes though you gotta be quick!

[Lozza2442]

I wouldn't trust the website actually. The items with the yellow 3 day sale star seem about right but they might have more in store that aren't on the website. They had boxes of jackets and pants labelled $40. Saw quite a few jackets under $200. It's not really the boyds range that is on sale its the wholesalers setting up in store getting rid of their stock. If you have the time it is well worth checking out. No guarantee on sizes though you gotta be quick!

Hmmm they're only open till 2pm on Saturdays and 5.30 on weeknights. Don't think I'll be able to make it in time
That SUUUUUUUCKS!!

Someone in Waikato want to go for me???

Hmmm. Might be able to make the fellah change his appointment from 1pm to the 8am time haha.

[Maha]

Hmmm they're only open till 2pm on Saturdays and 5.30 on weeknights. Don't think I'll be able to make it in time
That SUUUUUUUCKS!!

Someone in Waikato want to go for me???

Hmmm. Might be able to make the fellah change his appointment from 1pm to the 8am time haha.

Carver has the body of a female..he would be your best bet....

[1tonne]

Some of the jackets are bigger than others when it comes to the fit. So to get the right size you need to meausre your chest and then compare your meausrment to the jacket that you want. All measurement on the website have been adjusted for each style of jacket.

[Ender EnZed]

If you can get down to Hamilton then you really should check out the Boyd Motorcycle sale http://www.boydmotorcycles.co.nz/Store/?c=71193&t=1

There are some pretty awesome prices there. I'd buy a Spool or Teknic 2 piece for $5-600 today if they weren't only in fat giant size.

[Lozza2442]

There are some pretty awesome prices there. I'd buy a spool or technic 2 piece for $5-600 today if they weren't only in fat giant size.

You could gain a bunch of weight to fit them? Worth it? haha

[GrayWolf]

There are some pretty awesome prices there. I'd buy a spool or technic 2 piece for $5-600 today if they weren't only in fat giant size.

come to the fat side, we have pies......... http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/group.php?groupid=163

[Lozza2442]

come to the fat side, we have pies......... http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/group.php?groupid=163

Mmm pies....