New spring/summer jacket

Mickcas · 28 May 2021 at 20:53

Evening all.

I'm not sure if I'm just being too picky but there doesnt seem to be much choice. It's either more of a winter jacket , granted with removable liner, or a mesh summer jacket.

I just want something light weight, maybe some zip vents for the odd 20c day. But something I won't freeze in if it drops to 10c.

Any suggestions. Budget below £300

Scort · 30 May 2021 at 18:47

I have this personally does well down to about 2 degrees ambient temp, and OK up to 17 or so. For higher temps I picked one of these up recently.

Tenzo · 1 Jun 2021 at 07:11

Not sure it’s quite right for 10 degrees, but for 20, it’s perfect (at the reduced price):

https://www.infinitymotorcycles.com/product/bering-riko-ce-textile-mens-jacket

Leaves you enough ££ to grab a warmer jacket too

Snaggle · 1 Jun 2021 at 11:54

just bought this https://jsaccessories.co.uk/product...lack-camo-45522?searchId=11230&variant=131636 great quality.. with removable hoodie . very happy with it .. also got some red route jeans and new gloves so i am all set for the summer !!

Drangueos · 2 Jun 2021 at 09:22

I think the best solution is to go to a big shop that has many models/brands and try some.
If you are going for textile ones they are more flexible, if you are going for leathers you should try them for sure.

If you are planning to ride all year along, I would advise to have 2 jackets, one more winter focused and one summer.
But one thing that helps a lot when it is cold, is a thermal base layer.

Mickcas · 2 Jun 2021 at 10:12

Thanks all, heading to JS today to try a few on, but sounds like I'm better keeping my current one for colder weather and picking up maybe a mesh jacket that comes with a liner, that should help stretch my usage out a little

Mickcas · 2 Jun 2021 at 20:43

Ordered this today, https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/351037 hopefully it does what I need