02-08-13, 09:31 PM
As with tyre brands, you will probably hear many conflicting opinions on bike gear. All makes will have the odd few failures, but out of quantities actually sold, the better known names are probably the ones to be trusted most. I also would endorse Richa. Alpinestars if you have an extra few quid to spare. Spada in my experience if cash flow is a little stickier (although I wouldn't touch their boots at the moment - they haven't been in that field for long, and the last ones I saw were very poor). I've just been ok'd to do some kit testing for Oxford Products in the coming months, and will try to keep this forum posted on what I find works, and what doesn't. I will try to be objective! I'm currently using a cheap end Oxford jacket, which in an hour of heavy rain kept me dry ok, but it's yet to have a real test. Also, I had to go 2 sizes up on this to get a fit over a med. weight pullover, but is way too big now for summer use with liner removed - another thing to bear in mind when you try clothing on.