Just a shout out to SportsBikeShop.co.uk

[agnes]

I bought a summer jacket and jeans on Monday.

Jacket fits good, so keeping that. The jeans are too short (32 leg, no 34 leg option) and the thighs are too tight.

So not possible to wear on a bike.

I called up, spoke to a person INSTANTLY, no stupid menu's. Explained my issue with my jeans and asked for an alternative. She told me to look at 2 pairs online whilst on the phone, explaining why she chose them, RST's to be exact and said "in short, black or blue?".

She explained RST's are known to be slightly baggier in the thighs, 34 waist is true to size and 34 leg might be a bit longer than normal, but will be fine when sat on the bike.

Epic, someone who not only is happy to help, but also knows what she is talking about. So, she arranged on my account to order the new RST jeans as pending delivery until my current ones are received (ARMR jeans).

I created a return on my account as instructed by this lady and I've receied a free, next day delivery label with DPD, I just need to drop it off at one of their collection points (most corner shops).

I'm just so happy I shop with these guys, I've always bought 90% of my gear through them, sometimes they have been 3rd or even 4th from the cheapest, but with such an amazing service (free DPD next day delivery) and support. I can't think of why I would shop elsewhere online.

So yea, just a praise to sportsbikeshop.co.uk, thank you for your service

 

[agnes]

Which jacket, and would you recommend it?

http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/76321

Yes, I would STRONGLY recommend, pockets are a little small. I'm used to long length jackets, not the short motorbike ones so I'm alien to that but it fit's brilliantly and when you remove the lining. Air just flows through it. SOOOO nice.

You can see through the mesh if that helps give a picture. But places that need cover are indeed covered, and armour is as good as any other textile I've owned.

Worth every penny.

I'm 6'2" with long limbs.

I went for the medium, the chest could be a little snugger as it's an inch or 2 too big. But nothing extreme and doesn't 'fold' when I sit down. The arm length is perfect.

 

[agnes]

You dodged a bullet with the ARMR Jeans. I had a pair of the Moto Hara ones and they lasted less than a week. Calf and thigh seams split, They weren't even tight. I doubt they would've been much use in a crash.

Those are the ones I had... Hara... Bugger, defo dodged a bullet there! Hopefully RST will be better, more of a named brand as well.

I'm 5'10" with a 42" chest and long arms. You think the medium is the one to go for? What's your chest size (ooh er!)?

Yea, I went for the same. I'm a 40" chest. I went slightly bigger as said in the reviews. I'm still not entirely sure if I should risk going down a size... I'm worried it will be really short on my waist (above belt line)... But it would be that little bit more snug.

I'm going to motorway it home tonight with the jacket on as normal and no backpack... See how it feels.

 

[agnes]

Delivery isnt free.

Huh, could have sworn it was? Maybe on a certain amount?

I didn't pay any on my recent order which came to £199...

EDIT: Returning the jacket, it's just a tad too loose for my liking. I want a snug fit so I don't have to wear my backpack without it rolling up or moving around. My order was changed, another shipping label sent. No issues. Will send it all off shortly.

 

[agnes]

Ah, that makes sense.

Well, that aside, I still rate them an excellent company for bike gear and my 1st choice to go to. Excellent customer service.