Leathers Questions?

FLV · Trackday Trickster Joined: 18 Aug 2010 Karma :

So I've had my licence nearly 5 years now and have mainly ridden in textiles for this whole time, of which I am still using the same set so they've lasted well.
I'm thinking of getting some 2 Piece leathers and have a few questions.

Am I right in thinking that leathers offer more protection than textiles, but less warmth (generally)?

If I try to order off the net and base the size ordered on the size textiles I have and a few measurements from the manufacturers size guide, am I doomed to fail?

Is there any brands to avoid, I know sometimes you get what you pay for but there's a huge difference in prices?

Is it really worth getting leathers?

*I did have a set of 1 piece leathers for a while for doing track days (badly) but I got them off a pal and there was no sizing in them.

Thanks
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Matt B · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 May 2012 Karma :

Can be a bit of a minefield buying without trying.

My Frank Thomas leathers fit perfectly but the same size in Dianese I can't even get my calves into.

I'd go somewhere and try some on then see if you can find them cheaper online.
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kris84 · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 29 May 2014 Karma :

AM Leathers are built to last - good protection - can be pricey though

https://www.amleathers.co.uk/
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DrSnoosnoo · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2012 Karma :

What size do you need? I have some Richa ones that have since been replaced. If you paid postage I'd happily send them to you to try on and if they fit/you want them, you can pay me or send them back.
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Also the size quoted on bike leathers is utterly meaningless other than to compare two sets of leathers of the same make.

So a 38cm jacket of Brand X will be smaller than a 40cm Brand X but I'd suggest that if any part of it actually turns out to be 38cm, that it is purely by accident.
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Pie-Roe · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Feb 2007 Karma :

I have never bought brand new. I get barely worn ebay bargains for sub 120 and spend 20 getting the inside dry cleaned.
Easy to ask for sizing ie, height weight, jean size, shoulders etc.

I've found rst, richa and a* size guides to be accurate, but only for my size obviously.
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DrSnoosnoo · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2012 Karma :

If buying new, remember that you get what you pay for. There are some offers of a 2 piece for like 120 quid... you just know it's gonna be crap.
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grr666 · Super Spammer Joined: 16 Jun 2014 Karma :

I have no idea what's going on with the sizing, Why the fvck can't they all just be sized in inches,
then we would know what we are doing when buying them. There's no uniformity in European sizing either
it's been made difficult for difficultys sake.

I've bought 3 sets of leathers from ebay. 4 if you include the wifes. Hers fit perfect and are as good as new,
her whole set (RST) was £83 bought from two separate sellers

I'm a pretty normal sized bloke. 6ft, 32" waist 43"chest. My RST Razor leathers fit perfect, like a second
skin but are quite restrictive when on the bike. £60

The trousers from my hein Gericke leathers fit great and are better quality than the RST stuff. No stretch nylon bits,
just full leather construction. The jacket that came with them is too big for me though. The previous owner
must have had a physique like a spud on a stick. Looking for the same jacket in my size, but the set
only cost me £20 so even if the jacket goes in the bin the trousers were worth the £20

I also bought Frank Thomas 0ne piece which I got for about £50, it was just a bit too small, I like
leathers tight but there's tight and tight enough to cause a serious injury just slinging a leg over a bike.
Sold them on for £110 plus postage.

If I'm off for a bimble, then i wear textiles, If I know I'm going to end up doing higher speeds then it's
leathers every time.
I gave my Richa mesh jacket a go yesterday and it worked too well, I was cold, but there is a
wind/waterproof zip in bit and a thermal one too, I'll try the thermal liner next time.
Under 60mph it was okay but over that it was pretty chilly. But it's the first time I've ever got off a bike with
dry pits, so that's something.
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