New lockdown gear from Amazon - pls help me choose

[philnewbike]

Jackets:
Hi vis, sensible but not a cool look imho
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004O9Y6C6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A3MTEF186O7VV5&psc=1

Black, looks good, could add a hi viz workman's waistcoat on top i suppose, then when I stop to get off I can walk round the shops without looking like a H&S nutcase in fluoro
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B082T32WLZ/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_1?smid=A8CZJD47G5EH3&psc=1

Trousers... never had them before, alsways used to wear jeans as I didn;t like leather, but these look ok....
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008OYLLOI/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_3?smid=A3MTEF186O7VV5&psc=1

I'd really appreciate any tips . I know I should try on at the shops, but I can't, I will in a month or 2. Picking up the bike from 200 miles away so need to be prepared for the week end.

Cheers!


UPDATE 2/6/20 HAD TO RETURN AS THE SIZES WERE ALL WRONG AND THE QUALITY NOT GOOD. SO DON'T BOTHER, GO TO LOCAL BIKE SHOP

[wr6133]

Seem a bit pricey for no name jeans. If you snipe eBay you can get Draggins for similar or a little more.

The jacket, it'll probably work. Don't expect any decent level of waterproofing.

Similar cost I would do this

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Draggin-Jeans-Classic-Mens-Black-Motorcycle-Trousers-NEW/362701851506?hash=item5472b70b72:m:mPaxj_L_iETFQkHceeIyXOw

and for jackets one of these

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Richa-Falcon-Waterproof-Textile-Motorcycle-Motorbike-Jacket-White-Fluo/133360036722?hash=item1f0ce0ab72:m:mpmnmazzerjqwX_QkuZlpHA

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Richa-Axel-Waterproof-Textile-Motorcycle-Motorbike-Jacket-Grey-Fluo/164222431025?hash=item263c6b6f31:m:mFkGohMgAZFJ3eOxQ_8kNCQ

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Richa-Magnum-Textile-Motorcycle-Motorbike-Jacket-clearence-Size-XL/362527817193?hash=item5468577de9:m:mqbv5P_4YieQTIjM2Ac7o5g

[stinkwheel]

While i generally hate motovloggers, there's a guy called fortnine who has quite a few videos on adventure bike gear and no-nonsense reviews of textile kit. He's in Canada so different brands but it'll give you a good idea what to look for.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSMdQtn1SuFzCZjfK2C7dQ/search?query=jacket
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[wr6133]

If you drop down the sizing menu this one is in large. I used to own the predecessor to that jacket (identical but no hi-vis bits and called summat else). It lasted me 2 years of year round commuting which is pretty good.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Richa-Axel-Waterproof-Textile-Motorcycle-Motorbike-Jacket-Grey-Fluo/164222431025?hash=item263c6b6f31:m:mFkGohMgAZFJ3eOxQ_8kNCQ

[Ayrton]

For about that price you can get a pair of Bullit SP120's which are really good. I doubt if those come with any armour though (mine didn't).
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/408201

I do find that motorbike Jeans have very odd sizing and are stretchy, so go smaller. I usually wear a 32 or 34" normal jeans but my bullit sp120's are 30" and my RST ones are 32" and that could do with being a 30 as well.

It's really worth buying from somewhere like Sportbikeshop and not Amazon too. They are pretty good with returning stuff if it doesn't fit you and they are probably selling better quality branded stuff.

[philnewbike]

Thanks for the info, I will look at the shops when they open, it's just I have to use Amazon prime to get things quick... there may be a couple of bargains on Ebay in about a month if you like cheapo amazon riding gear!

[wr6133]

You know for the cost of this temporary gear you could rent a van, collect the bike and have change left over.

[Ayrton]

[Prawny]

I’ve had a jet hi viz jacket for almost a year, it’s ok for occasional use, I’ve been using it daily for work (until March anyway) and the Velcro is knackered now. I’ll be replacing it with something better for next winter.
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[ThunderGuts]

For jeans I made the mistake of buying cheap ones ("Red Route" from J&S) once, seemed a good move but I found myself unsettled by their naff construction/safety and ended up getting rid and buying decent ones (Roadskin). Happy enough now.
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