Product Focus: Held Shaku Boots

I wear these- and they've had a lot of hammer including rain, rain , more rain, sun, rain and snow! I've never got a wet, cold or even sweaty foot yet! £144.95 and worth every penny- built to work. Built to last!

Held Shaku motorcycle boots from GetGeared. Waterproof, Windproof, Warm..

Quick view:


• Mid-height touring motorbike boots
• Full Grain cowhide leather outer 
• Waterproof & breathable membrane liner
• Dual-sided ankle & shin protection
• Easy-on front opening & Velcro calf adjustment

Mid-height and comfortable touring motorcycle boots from HELD. Easy-on front opening with Velcro adjustment at calf level make it an ideal choice for motorcycle riders that struggle with full height touring boots.

Held Shaku motorcycle boots from GetGeared. Could not be any easier to put on

Tech info:

Full grain cowhide leather
Soft textile lining (100% polyamide)
HydroGuard® membrane, waterproof, windproof and breathable (100% polyester with polyurethane coating)
Easy-pull front opening
Adjustable calves with Velcro
Gear-lever patch
Anti-slip sole
Ankle protection on both sides
Shin protector
Reflector inserts

View / order them here

For more great motorcycle clothing and motorcycle accessories please visit www.getgeared.co.uk

GetGeared Leatherhead (Surrey): This Sunday 18th

This Sunday at Leatherhead we are having Free Toastie Sunday !

Free toasties- can we make you one?

Naturally, With some fantastic offers :

• 10% Off All Boots in store Sunday the 18^th Only !!

                                                                                      

• Free Weise neck warmer with every helmet over £150 Worth £7- while stocks last

• Free SDoc100 Technical Fabric & Leather Wash With Ever Sdoc 100 Textile Proofer Purchased

We'll even throw in (not literally) some free tea, coffee and hot chocolate...

Come to GetGeared Leatherhead (Surrey)- click here to locate us. Come and have some nosh, a drink and a browse of our winter collections..
  

Product Focus- Ladies Alpinestars Jacket New Land GTX Stella

We've got a huge selection for ladies- today we're taking a look at the Alpinestars Jacket New Land GTX Stella. Super comfy, super warm, super dry, super styling!

Alpinestars Jacket New Land GTX Stella- £349.99, Int. free available

Quick view: 

• Alpinestars jacket with Gore-Tex lining
• Warmer: Removable full lining designed for better insulation
• Designed for rain: Teflon coated to let water run off
• Cooler in summer: Ventilation system
• The most comfortable new addition to the range

This Alpinestars jacket is designed for all seasons: Gore-Tex inner liner to ensure water stays out for the life of the garment; Ventilation system and the breathability of Gore-Tex to ensure summer riding is comfortable; What is really special is the removable thermal lining that is designed for extra warmth in winter: And it makes a difference! 

Other nice touches include a polar fleece backed inner collar for comfort and fluorescent reflective piping. Embossed logo across the back. Teflon coated Polyester shell with Rip-Stop to ensure rain runs off the surface. Recommended especially for commuting and those of us that wish to extend the touring season endlessly! Matching ladies trousers available. 

Alpinestars Jacket New Land GTX Stella- £349.99, Int. free available (rear)

The Techy Stuff:

• Superior textile construction featuring GORE-TEX membrane for protection against elements and breathability
• Rip-stop textile, tear-resistant TEFLON coated shoulder and elbow areas for additional abrasion dissipation in key impact zones
• Arm air intakes and rear exhaust zippers, offers greater regulation of internal airflow for enhanced riding comfort for short and long-distances
• Removable long-sleeve thermal liner with fleece collar ensures comfort on hot or cold days
• Removable CE-certified Bio-Armour on shoulders and elbows is light, breathable and ergonomic for class-leading impact protection
• Chest and back pad compartments with advanced thermo-formed protective padding (CE certified Bio Armour back protector insert available as accessory)
• Additional reinforced external padding zones on the back
• Reflective zones and coloured piping increase rider visibility in poor or night-time conditions
• Neoprene comfort edges on collar and cuffs
• Internal waterproof pockets
• Elongated rear profiling for comfort and protection in the riding position
• Easy-find red internal lining zip and external pull-tabs for convenience
• Pre-curved, articulated sleeves with gusseted Velcro cuffs enhance fit and comfort in the riding position
• External storage provided by two chest pockets and two cargo pockets on the front of the jacket
• Non-aggressive micro-velcro used throughout the garment
• Premium YKK zippers with twin sliders on front zipper
• Optimized for use with the Stella New Land GORE-TEX® Pant with internal waist connection zipper

Click here for the Jacket or click here for our 

general website

Saturday 27th in Leeds- BIG EVENT!

This Saturday in Leeds GetGeared branch we have some big goings on. Big discounts, food, drink, guests, live band... read on...

Check out this video first- our friends at Ride With Us Tours will be at our Leeds 'do'- they just happen to test a lot of our stuff for us:

So, here's the full event details:

Event 

GetGeared.co.uk
Saturday 27 Oct, 10AM to 6PM
GetGeared Leeds Store
5 Regent Street
Leeds LS2 7QA 

o    End of 2012 main season party
o    Offers, Presentation, Band, Food
o    Introduction of new AW12 clothing to take you through this Winter

Guest stars
 
·    Ride With Us Tours presentations: Touring across Europe and the UK in style! (presentations 11AM and 3PM) come and meet the people that test our gear!
·    Live Band
·    Gore-Tex advisors from Gore: Find out how to stay dry this Winter for 20% less! Held clothing Winter launch! With 2013 sneak previews!
·    SW Motech luggage & racks: Get kitted out for 10% less!
·    Metzler truck: Advice on tyres!
·    Motorcycle Vinyl wrapping
·    Food van

Main offers
 
·    Save 20% on Gore-Tex clothing
·    Save 10% on SW-Motech luggage & racks
·    Half Price SDOC 100
·    Double reward points on every sale
·    Summer clear out prices on summer gloves

WIN a trip for two with Ride With Us Tours (ridewithustours.co.uk)

And if you can't make it we still have loads going on online: www.getgeared.co.uk

Product Focus: Held Aras Retro Leather Jacket

1970s cool with noughties technology and protection!

Look good on the bike or in the pub with this superb retro style jacket from Held.

Held Aras Leather Motorcycle Jacket from www.getgeared.co.uk- £249.99

• Retro styling for on and off the bike
• CE protectors at shoulders and elbows
• ISO 4916 safety seams
• Back armour upgrade option

Seventies retro style from HELD with noughties comfort and protection. A sub-zero look for chrome, naked, chopped or classic. And when you're done ripping up Thunder Alley, park up and relive those moves without changing gear.

 
The Techy Stuff:

Distressed durable cowhide
Black and beige
Breathable 100% polyester net and cotton lining
CE protectors at shoulders and elbows
TEMPERFOAM back pad, upgrade option with ProSafe CE back protector
Comfort leather stretch panels at shoulders
ISO 4916 safety seam construction at impact points
2 external pockets
1 internal pocket 

For more information or to buy click here 


Great choice, great value, great quality- Motorcycle clothing from www.getgeared.co.uk

Product Focus: Alpinestars Jacket New Land GTX motorcycle jacket

All seasons jacket from Alpinestars- toasty warm, ready for the chilly weather that's forecast!

Alpinestars Jacket New Land GTX motorcycle jacket from www.getgeared.co.uk

Alpinestars jacket with Gore-Tex lining

• Warmer: Removable full lining designed for better insulation
• Designed for rain: Teflon coated to let water run off
• Cooler in summer: Ventilation system
• The most comfortable new addition to the range

This Alpinestars jacket is designed for all seasons: Gore-Tex inner liner to ensure water stays out for the life of the garment; Ventilation system and the breathability of Gore-Tex to ensure summer riding is comfortable; What is really special is the removable thermal lining that is designed for extra warmth in winter: And it makes a difference! Other nice touches include a polar fleece backed inner collar for comfort and fluorescent reflective piping. Embossed logo across the back. Teflon coated Polyester shell with Rip-Stop to ensure rain runs off the surface. Recommended especially for commuting and those of us that wish to extend the touring season endlessly! Matching trousers available.

 The Techy Stuff: 


• Superior textile construction featuring GORE-TEX membrane for 100% waterproofing and breathability
• Rip-stop, tear-resistant TEFLON coated shoulder and elbow areas for additional abrasion resistance in key impact zones
• Air intakes on arm and rear exhaust zippers offers greater regulation of internal airflow for enhanced riding comfort for short and long-distances
• Removable CE-certified Bio-Armour on shoulders and elbows is light, breathable and ergonomic for class-leading impact protection
• Chest and back pad compartments with advanced thermo-formed protective padding (CE certified Bio Armour back protector insert available as accessory)
• Additional reinforced external padding zones on the back
• Reflective zones and coloured piping increase rider visibility in poor or night-time conditions
• Neoprene comfort edges on collar and cuffs
• Internal waterproof pockets
• Elongated rear profiling for comfort and protection in the riding position
• Easy-find red internal lining zip and external pull-tabs for convenience
• Pre-curved, articulated sleeves with gusseted Velcro cuffs enhance fit and comfort in the riding position
• Water resistant external storage provided by two chest pockets and two cargo pockets on the front of the jacket
• Non-aggressive micro-velcro used throughout the garment
• Premium YKK zippers with twin sliders on front zipper
• Optimized for use with the New Land GORE-TEX Pant with internal waist connection zipper
• Removable long-sleeve thermal liner with fleece collar ensures comfort on hot or cold days 

Warm, breathable, waterproof, stylish- just £349.99 or £29.17 on our 12 month interest free deal!

See it online here 

RiDE best buy rain suit

Yes, rain. Unfortunately something we have to deal with!

Here's a great all in one rain suit that's won a 'Best Buy' award from RiDE magazine. We've got it at £37.99- a small price to pay for keeping dry!

BLH BERING Eco Light Motorcycle Rain Suit

First class motorbike rain suit
• Totally waterproof
• Easy to get into
• RiDE Magazine Best Buy recommendation

"Well-priced and effective: The features of a top-end rain suit at a rock bottom price!" RiDE Magazine's verdict: Best Buy! If staying dry should not cost a bucket, the BLH / Bering suit is the answer!

BLH and Bering are brands of the French motorcycle clothing manufacturer BERING. The BLH Light and the BERING Eco suit are identical; Supply tends to be tight and depending on availability the suit may bear either logo on delivery to you.

Note: Buy one size larger than your regular motorcycle clothing size.

The Techy Stuff:

Waterproof 100% polyamide nylon
Reflective panels
Quick change opening
Elasticated waist
Adjustments on cuffs and ankles

Have a look here: Waterproof motorcycle suit 

For the best range, prices and quality for motorcycle clothing and motorcycle accessories please visit www.getgeared.co.uk

Shops in Leeds and Leatherhead, Surrey, too! 

Product Focus: Held Arctic Winter Gloves

As the weather's turning a little chilly thoughts turn to winter gloves. Having warm hands is essential for maintaining optimum control of the bike. 

Today we're looking at Held Arctic Winter Gloves- maximum warmth & protection for just £99.95!

Held Arctic Winter Gloves

Techy Stuff: 

Palm: Goat leather
Upper hand: Taslan Polyester
3M Thinsulate 180gms upper hand for maximum windchill protection, 70gms palm for dexterity
Gore-Tex membrane for wind and waterproof performance that lasts the lifetime of the glove
Highly breathable
Velcro cuff closure
Integral visor wiper
Knuckle armour panel, leather covered
Temperfoam knuckle and finger joint protective panels
Zipped cuff
Leather panels on upper hand, thumb and fingers
Superfabric protective panels on palm and side of hand
3M Scotchlite reflective panels 

Held Arctic Winter Gloves

 Waterproofness, protection and winter rating:

Gore-Tex winter gloves to beat wind-chill & rain

• Waterproof guarantee for the life of the gloves
• Highly breathable for warmer hands
• Extra Thinsulate layers to protect from wind-chill
• Superfabric palm panels & leather covered knuckle armour
• In-built rain wiper

For years HELD have produced the last word in winter gloves and won comparative test after comparative test. The HELD Arctic gloves are designed to stay on top of Mr. Frost: You get superior 180gms Thinsulate on the back of the hand to fight wind-chill, and remarkably the gloves retain the dexterity of far less warm gloves due to their construction. Safety is not at the margins either with Superfabric highly abrasion resistant palm panels and leather covered knuckle armour. If you get cold hands, these are simply: superb!

Winter Rating:
Warmth: 60 mins+ at 0C degrees/50mph
Protection: 5 out of 5 stars
Durability: 5 out of 5 stars
Below zero degrees C, you are likely to need undergloves, muffs or heated grips as well.

Check out our video for more information on Winter Gloves: 

For more information, help or advice on motorcycle clothing and accessories please visit www.getgeared.co.uk

Speed cameras- back with a vengeance?

Been on a 'speed awareness' course? - here's where the course revenues (£140 million since 2010) are going..

Sophisticated digital devices, funded by motorists attending speed awareness courses, are replacing ageing film cameras which are coming to the end of their useful life.
More than half the safety partnerships are now installing new digital cameras, with the number set to increase by nearly 50 per cent in the next 12 months alone, The Daily Telegraph has disclosed.

The surge comes within months of the Government, which pledged to end the “war on the motorist” announcing that it was pushing up speeding fines from £60 to £90, a rise of 50 per cent.

On taking office the Coalition sought to mollify drivers by stopping Whitehall funding for speed cameras. In addition spending cuts led to others being switched off because partnerships could not to operate them.

But reports of the death of the camera have proved premature. Of the 33 partnerships who responded to inquiries from The Daily Telegraph, 21 confirmed that they were embarking on a comprehensive renewal programme over the next two to five years, while another six are still considering their next move. 

Watch out! There's a camera about...

 The impact of the new digital cameras could be dramatic. Unlike the older machines, they never run out of film and can take pictures indefinitely.

Their running costs are lower, as police officers are not needed to collect and develop the film.

Instead the information from the camera is sent automatically to a control centre which, once the car has been identified from its number plate, can send out a notice of intended prosecution – the first stage towards fining motorists and putting points on their licence.
Four partnerships – Cheshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, Northants and Nottinghamshire – said they expected the number of prosecutions to increase.

Many cameras were switched off when the Coalition choked off funding after the election, others fell victim to the spending cuts which hit local government hard.

However the camera programme appears to have been rescued by the spread of speed awareness tests, which have been attended by 1.8 million motorists since January 2010.
While speeding fines, which were paid just under by 1 million drivers in England and Wales in 2010 go to the Treasury, fees for speed awareness courses are retained by police forces and safety partnerships.

It is this cash which is paying for the cameras.

The courses, currently made available by 41 forces across the country, cost from £70 to £97 – slightly more than the existing £60 fine.

But motorists who volunteer to take a course avoid three points on their licence.
They are currently offered to drivers who have not gone more than 10 per cent plus 9mph over the speed limit.

Exactly how many motorists are prosecuted will depend on the nature of the cameras being installed.

Fewer motorists tend to be prosecuted in areas with average speed cameras than those where traditional devices, which measure how fast motorists are going in one place.
This is because a higher proportion of drivers stick to the limit where average speed cameras are in place.

The return of the cameras was condemned by Keith Peat, spokesman for the Association of British Drivers and a former traffic police officer.

Keith Peat, Assn. of British Drivers. Not a happy man.

 “This is entirely predictable. The fact of the matter is the road safety industry, which includes the manufacturers of the devices and the partnerships, have a vested interest.
“These cameras can’t see how an accident happened, they can’t see whether you were drunk or if you were careless.

“This Government is continuing the war on the motorist and it is counterproductive.”
However Stephen Hammond, the newly appointed transport minister, distanced the Government from the return of the speed cameras around the country.
“It is for local authorities and police to decide whether or not to use speed cameras and how they wish to operate them.

“However, we do not believe that cameras should be used as the default solution in reducing accidents, nor as a way of raising revenue.”

The updating of the cameras was defended by the country’s top traffic police officer, Dept. Chief Const. Suzette Davenport.

Davenport: top traffic cop

 “Speed cameras are put in place to deter drivers from speeding and catch those who do. Drivers who are found breaking the law could be prosecuted and incur a criminal record,” she said.

“Using technology to make the roads safer for all drivers is an excellent example of police moving with the times.”

Using some of the money to get rid of pot holes would be nice, we say!

www.getgeared.co.uk

Olympic Cycling comes to town!

Plan for next weekend for our Leatherhead area customers:

Visit us & browse our superb stock, grab a drink, have a pootle along to our local "The Bear" Pub in Oxshott for a (non alcoholic) drink and a bite to eat- and watch the Olympic cyclists race around!

This also means some road closures- here's the deal:

The Road Race Cycling events pass through Leatherhead next weekend (28th & 29th) and that means road closures and accessibility issues for our store. 

Here is a map – the race passes through Leatherhead from around 14.40pm reaching the top of the hill north of the M25 at around 3pm – at the bear shortly after 3pm, or earlier if they break records this Olympics(!):

Olympic cycling route

Details:

-    Store is open as normal both days over the weekend
-    It can only be accessed from the north i.e. from the M25/A243
-    The race itself passes through Leatherhead between 2.40pm and 3pm both days

Why not make use of our late opening on Thursdays (to 8PM) if you want to avoid the Road Closures over the weekend?

As we mentioned earlier our local pub “The Bear” is on the cycle route and has a special event to enjoy the race – perhaps worth a visit to us and them!
http://www.thebearoxshott.co.uk/events.php

Here's a link to the course map:

http://www.london2012.com/cycling-road/event/men-road-race/coursemap/

We hope his gives you the heads up! So, come and enjoy the cycling with Bradley Wiggins and co, and please pop in and see us!

Oniline we're here: www.getgeared.co.uk

Ride With Us Tours- real ife test- Croatia!

Our friends at Ride With Us Tours www.ridewithustours.co.uk are really giving some of our gear a tough test- in all temperatures, in all parts of the world.


They have recently been to Croatia with a tour, exploring the beautiful country on their bikes.. (!). 


With them were our fabulous Probiker Pr-12 Summer Motorbike Jackets:

What a job these guys have!

• Motorcycle air mesh summer jacket
• Breathable, wind & waterproof removable inner jacket
• Super Shield removable CE protectors shoulders & elbows
• Reflective panels
• All-round & short connection zippers

No, not a border search, a demo of how the jacket fits over or under the airflow jacket

Probiker PR-12: Mens motorcycle air mesh jacket with waterproof removable inner jacket: Enjoy the Summer heat in a lightweight, breathable sportsbike jacket that can be wind and waterproof when you need it to be! Mesh inserts on the front and sleeves guarantee cooling ventilation. And when it rains, simply zip in the waterproof inner jacket to protect you from rain or simply from early morning wind-chill!


Here's what they say about them:


'Ride With Us Tours' Real Life Test in Croatia: "The jacket is light weight and well designed with the purpose of providing a comfortable ride in hot weather. The mash in front and the back offers a good level of ventilation while not compromising on protection. All protective padding (back, shoulders, elbows) is well placed so it fits comfortably and does not create any uncomfortable pressure points. The jacket contains two side pockets that are big enough to store the bike keys, alarm fob, ear plugs or any other small riding accessories. It also has a large mob phone compartment that is large enough for a smart phone, one inner and one passport pocket. However, despite being a light weight summer jacket it is still an effective wind / waterproof garment. It has a unique feature in a form of inner liner which can be detached from the jacket and worn as a separate item. The inner liner can be worn under or over the main jacket providing an extra aspect of usage. In an instance of wet weather riding if the inner jacket is worn over it prevents the main jacket getting wet and saves inconvenience of drying it. As it contains a pocket with a zip and is easy to store or carry the inner liner can also be used as a light casual garment for off the bike activities such as visits to tourist attractions."


Here they are on our site: 



http://www.getgeared.co.uk/probiker-pr-12-summer-motorbike-jacket-grey
http://www.getgeared.co.uk/probiker-pr-12-summer-motorbike-jacket-black

For more great motorcycle clothing and accessories please visit award winning GetGeared on www.getgeared.co.uk

Getting away from it all- on your bike

Already enjoy touring abroad on your bike or fancy giving it a go?

There is a talk by Ride With Us Tours on July 5th (Thursday) at our Leeds store at 6.45 pm for a 7pm start.

See the world from the comfort of your saddle. Holiday with a bike- perfect!

 
Ride With Us Tours are designed to make it work for the pillion as well with 4-5* hotels carefully chosen to work for those that fancy a bit of luxury at the end of the day and need to chill after a day steering the steel horse.

Here's why you should come along to learn more:

1. Meet Petar and Slavica, the team heading up tours across Southern Europe, the Alps and Central Europe and hear about their wonderful experiences

2./ Hear them demonstrate about how you cover the miles in style, staying at selected biker friendly hotels along the way

3./ Win a Gore-Tex pair of touring gloves from HELD on the evening! But you got to turn up to play!

4./ Sign up over the next 6 weeks to the Ride With Us Tour to the Swiss and Austrian Alps in September (1-9 Sept 2012) and receive £35 cash back on a set of Metzeler tyres

Tyres available in this promotion:
Sportec M5 Interact
Roadtec Z8 Interact
Tourance EXP
ME880 Marathon

Some Held gloves up for grabs on the night!

 And whilst you're with us for the evening, have a browse of our HUGE stock (biggest clothing dealer in Yorkshire!), have a look at our bargains, have a chat to our guys about any gear questions you have and enjoy some free tea / coffee!

Here's where we are in Leeds: 

http://www.getgeared.co.uk/GetGeared_Shop_Leeds_LS27QA

New helmet additions to GetGeared range

We've added the fantastic Nexx and Momo helmets to our range! 

Plenty of choice here- both full and open face helmets. Very well made, very stylish. These brands have attracted a lot of attention in particular from Scooter owners, a sector in massive growth according to industry journal British Dealer News.

Please read the information and have a browse at the links- there are some awesome designs- right through from Hard-core race helmets to beautiful scooter lids.

Nexx:

These guys make the Hugo Boss range! Portuguese manufactured open and full faced helmets, starting from just £99. They are getting amazing reviews in the biking press- here's the thoughts of MCN's Dan Aspel, the Motorcycle News test rider and journalist on the ACU Gold approved Nexx XR1R Carbon Helmet (Pictured below) "Light in weight, ventilation that is effective, quiet inside even at motorway speeds and a good broad field of vision. With that, this style made its name. Exceptionally good value and exceptionally good lid!"

Nexx XR1R Carbon Helmet- MCN's Dan Aspel loved it!- It's less than £300 as well.

Browse the Nexx range here:  
NEXX HELMETS AT GETGEARED

Momo:

Remember the Italian brand Momo- famous for Steering wheels and alloy wheels? Yes, it's them. They've pulled no punches either with their helmets, which are heaving with detail and quality-  The ingredients are the best available such as the aircraft-grade carbon visor frame or the leather covering that is using the same quality leather as Ferrari steering wheels.

The 'fighter pilot' look is getting hugely popular- just have a browse at the range. They really do take helmet design to the next level.

The Momo Fighter in Matt Black- Italian styling for just £179.99

 

Browse the Momo range here:  

MOMO HELMETS AT GETGEARED