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Fifteen15
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PostPosted: 14:59 - 15 Dec 2012    Post subject: Recommend me a warm leather jacket Reply with quote

I ride throughout the winter but I don't commute on the bike so I only ride for fun, when it's 4C+ and if it's not raining. I wear a 2 piece all year round, they're nice and tight so I can only fit 2 layers underneath, a compression thermal base layer and a merino wool long sleeved t-shirt which is fine as I only start getting cold at 4-5C.

Here's the problem, I bought a Furygan Mangusta leather jacket which I love, it's so warm. The problem is it's a little bit too short, and as much as I love it and only owned it for a few weeks, I'm going to have to let it go.

So, I'm after a leather jacket with a thermal lining that is obviously not perforated and is very warm. A snug race fit would be nice but with no hump. And black.

Any thoughts? Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 16:31 - 15 Dec 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

You might be able to strech it if it's only a little bit too short. All the motorcycle jackets I buy or look at come up a little short for some reason. Unless I buy an XXL or something, but then it's the right length but too big in other areas. I make do but I'm going to have a go at stretching one of my leather jackets soon.
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PostPosted: 18:45 - 15 Dec 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just read somewhere that bike jackets are purposely slightly shorter at the front so they don't bunch up and puff out the jacket.
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PostPosted: 20:30 - 15 Dec 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rain jacket over that? Stop the wind coming up? or a hoody? :o
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PostPosted: 21:16 - 15 Dec 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fifteen15 wrote:
I just read somewhere that bike jackets are purposely slightly shorter at the front so they don't bunch up and puff out the jacket.


Touring fit jackets are usually longer at the front, but they are not generally suitable for e.g. track use. And I do find they bunch up a bit at the front.
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