Decent back protector for ?50

EddyJones · Crazy Courier Joined: 20 Jan 2007 Karma :

The gf has asked if theres anything I would want for my birthday and ive always fancied one, no idea why!

Can you get a decent one for 50 quid? Where should i be looking?

If not I will most likely end up getting a visor

SoND · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Jul 2005 Karma :

If there is another lidl bike stuff week you can pick one up for around £20.
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Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

I wouldn't have said you'd get a decent one for £50, but that's just me and I suspect I'll get jumped on for saying that.

You may be able to pick a decent reduced one up for that sort of money at somwhere like the NEC/ ExCel though. Thumbs Up

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amnesia · Spanner Monkey Joined: 21 Sep 2003 Karma :

I bought one of the Lidl protectors, tried it on at home and it was like being on a spinal board. Confused

Needless to say it went straight back! (There is a pun in there...)
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Jai466 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 31 Aug 2008 Karma :

I got a knox from HG for £80

LeeR · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Dec 2006 Karma :

The Hein Gericke Hiprotec Backshock Air insert, is an economical alternative to a seperate strap-on back protector.
It's EN 1621-2 rated which is better than my current Knox Ricochet level-1 (now replaced by the Aegis which meets level-2).

I recently purchased one for my daughter's jacket, it comes in 3 sizes to fit standard insert pockets. If it doesn't fit it also has press-studs which can be sewn into the jacket lining.
This means that it can be removed if required, for when washing the jacket etc...

£20 and bob's you uncle Thumbs Up

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Keir · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Karma :

ive got the £15 lidl one....swear by it now. yes its stiff at first but you get used to it and actually feel lost without it after a while. ive crashed 3 times with it now, 2 on track 1 on road (including flipping a wheelie and landing on my back) so it could probably do with being replaced but i will be going for the same again.
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LeeR · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Dec 2006 Karma :

I wouldn't know about specific jackets but the sizes are:

Small: L 35cm x W 23cm
Medium: L 40cm x W 25cm
Large: L 45cm x W 29cm

Interestingly they're listed at £20 on the website and £30 in their catalogue. Confused

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steve32 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 17 May 2008 Karma :

you could get a armour set like i did and the back protector removable and i swear by it now, its nice and rigid and it helps my back from hurting while riding

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