365 days a year Motorcycle Boots from Alpinestars

The UK weather is very UNpredictable - which is why you need very predictable gear that you KNOW will cope with everything Mother Nature (and the road!) throws at you.

The two things I find most uncomfortable when motorcycling are feet & hands that get wet and cold. The Alpinestars Web Gore-Tex boots certainly sort out the foot problem, and are more than capable of dealing with the weather - no matter how hot / cold / wet it gets. We've just shaved almost a tenner off the price too! These waterproof and breathable motorcycle boots certainly are a good investment for all-year-round motorcycling. 

Alpinestars Web Gore-Tex motorcycle boots - £180.49 at GetGeared

Our Official Word: 

• Alpinestars all weather motorcycle boots
• Guaranteed waterproof: Gore-Tex internal liner
• Highly breathable: More comfort in any weather

Alpinestars Web Gore-Tex Motorcycle Touring Boots: Performance touring boots, crafted from a full grain leather upper with a breathable & guaranteed waterproof internal Gore-Tex liner. Essential rider kit for 365-days a year. Outside zip closure, mounted on elastic for flex and comfort on and off the bike. A grippy sole.

Protection and comfort: The protective features are hidden behind the leather including injected TPU shifter area and PU protection for shin, ankle, heel & toes. Velcro calf adjustment for individual fit and adjustment. CE-certified.

GetGeared Tip: Customer feedback tells us that you should purchase these boots one size bigger than you would normally or one size bigger than our size guide suggests.

Techy Info:

• Outer side zipper closure system for easy entry & exit
• Plastic moulded shin plate covered by a pressure stamped section of leather
• Internal support is provided by injection-moulded plastic on the ankles
• Internal heel counter
• Internal toe counter is layered under the leather
• Alpinestars exclusive vulcanized compound sole with unique side wrapping design
• Water-resistant full-grain oil leather upper
• Injected PU shifter area
• Waterproof & breathable Gore-Tex lining
• Soft micro fibre instep flex zone
• Removable anatomic perforated foot bed Velcro calf adjustment
• Multi-density EVA padding
• Rear reflective insert for increased visibility

To see these amazing Alpinestars waterproof, windproof and breathable motorcycle boots on our website please click here

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Jacket PERFECT for on or off the bike - now on offer!

The Held 'Ruben' Motorcycle jacket- looks like a 'smart casual' jacket, is a 'smart casual' jacket but is also a waterproof, windproof and breathable motorcycle jacket! This jacket is perfect for when you want to hop on and off the bike, like popping to the shops or commuting. It's also perfect for when the bike's locked away too and you want to look good but still need a jacket that'll protect you from the elements. We've knocked £20 off for a limited time - so get in quick!

Held 'Ruben' waterproof, windproof and breathable motorcycle jacket - now just £189.99

Our Official Word:

• Z liner - waterproof, windproof & breathable motorcycle jacket
• CE armour at shoulders & elbows with pocket for back insert
• Denim outer shell : Abrasion resistance and fashion look

Fit and fabric make this motorcycle jacket from Held. We have tried to show the fabric as realistically as a photo allows, but obviously you cannot touch it to get a real sense of it.

It is the whole package that convinces: This urban motorcycle jacket has a high soft collar that will keep you snugglier D-ring the cold periods. The fit and detailing gives the jacket a more casual look, playing its part to perfection while you do a spot of shopping or while you are on the back of a bike.

This motorcycle jacket has plenty of protection to offer: D3O soft shoulder armour is particularly comfortable and we recommend upgrading the back panel with D3O armour as well for completely comfortable protection.

Held 'Ruben' waterproof, windproof and breathable motorcycle jacket - now just £189.99 - rear view

 Techy Info:

• Denim outer shell construction
• Cotton lining
• Reissa waterproof, windproof & breathable Z-liner
• 6 external pockets
• 2 internal pockets
• CE-approved D3O shoulder & elbow protectors
• Foam padding at back
• Connection zip

To see this waterproof, windproof and breathable motorcycle jacket on our website please click here

For the best range and deals in motorcycle clothing, motorcycle textiles, motorcycle leathers, motorcycle boots, motorcycle gloves, motorcycle base layers, motorcycle underwear and motorcycle accessories checkout GetGeared here: www.getgeared.co.uk 

Warm Winter Underwear from GetGeared

There's a definite nip in the air - but with the right gear on you can enjoy motorcycling when it's cold- with gear that regulates your body temperature to keep you warm, but not TOO WARM!

Functional underwear is a real key to being snug on the bike, I personally tried it for the first time last year and now regret leaving it so long!!

Here's our full range of Winter Motorcycle Underwear: click here

Today we'll feature the RiDE Magazine recommended Alpinestars Thermal Tech Top - and we've knocked a few quid off it as well.

Alpinestars Thermal Tech Top - now £56.99 at GetGeared

 Our Official Word: 

• Moisture wicking thermal fabric
• Nano treated fabric to increase circulation
• Compression fit for muscle support

Alpinestars Thermal Tech motorcycle underwear: Both top & bottoms are part of the Alpinestars range of thermal base layers. By wicking moisture away from your body and helping to retain your body heat, these are invaluable to ensure your body stays comfortable. The compression fit helps reduce muscle fatigue.


GetGeared Tip: Customer feedback has told us that you should buy this base layer one size smaller than our size guide suggests/ than you would usually buy.

Base layers work really, really well. The compression fit really feels like it's supporting your muscles and the garment overall helps keep your temperature 'just right'. If you feel right on the bike you'll make a safer rider!

For the best range and deals in motorcycle clothing, motorcycle textiles, motorcycle leathers, motorcycle boots, motorcycle gloves, motorcycle base layers, motorcycle underwear and motorcycle accessories checkout GetGeared here: www.getgeared.co.uk

Tip-Top Four-season motorcycle jacket from Dainese

The Stradon Gore-Tex motorcycle jacket from Dainese - it's not cheap but represents a superb investment for your all-year-round motorcycling. You know that it's not only going to do the job, but last and last... You get what you pay for as they say!

Dainese Stradon Jacket GTX - Black - £719.99, available on interest free from GetGeared

Our Official Word:

• Excellent motorcycle jacket from top brand Dainese
• Composite protectors, double chest protector & back protector
• Breathable Gore-Tex membrane with removable thermal liner

Ultimate touring motorcycle jacket: This jacket means business. It has no intention of letting you down should you be unfortunate enough to crash, nor does it have any intention of letting the rain or the cold get to you. The amount of features on this technical jacket is staggering and with a price tag like that, it's well worth the investment.

Protected: Composite protectors, certified to the EN 1621.1 Standard sit on the elbows, along with co-injected shoulders with aluminium inserts. A double chest protector and a Wave G2 back protector is included that's certified to CE Cat. II - EN 1621.2. All of this comes together for exemplary impact protection. The Cordura Comfort fabric and S1 bielastic fabric enhances the motorcycle jacket's abrasion resistance, helping to protect you in the event of a slide.

Comfortable: The Gore-Tex membrane is completely waterproof yet breathable, with the external fabric also been put through a water resistance treatment. A removable thermal liner keeps the cold out and the heat with, reinforced with a Storm Guard collar and inner collar that are also removable. A fixed Sanitised liner with 3D-Bubble inserts provides an insulating layer that helps regulate your temperature, working with the D-air Street airbag system liner. Elasticated inserts work with an adjustable waist, jacket bottom and sleeve for a perfect fit. Plus an anti-sleeve floating adjustment stops any billowing when going at speed.

Convenient: The Stradon motorcycle jacket comes with six pockets. One on the thermal liner, two waterproof pockets, two pockets on the back and one waterproof pocket on the back.

Dainese Stradon Jacket GTX - Black - rear view

Techy Info:

General Features:
• 1 pocket on thermal liner
• 2 waterproof pockets
• 2 pockets on the back
• Reflective inserts
• 1 waterproof pocket on the back

Ergonomic:
• Inserts in elasticated fabric
• Waist adjustment
• Adjustable jacket bottom
• Anti-floating sleeve adjustment
• Sleeves adjustment
• Jacket-trousers fastening system
• Gaiter on sleeve bottom

Main Materials:
• Cordura Comfort fabric
• S1 bielastic fabric
• Cowhide leather inserts

Performance Shock:
• composite protectors certified to EN 1621.1 standard on the elbows
• Co-injected shoulder with aluminium insert
• Double chest protector included
• Back protector Wave G2 certified to CE -Cat. II - EN 1621.2 included

Temperature:
• Air vents on chest & back
• Breathable waterproof GORE-TEX membrane
• External fabric with water-resistance treatment
• Removable Storm Guard collar
• Removable thermal liner
• Removable inner collar
• Fixed Sanitized liner with inserts in 3D-Bubble air spaces fabric
• D-air Street airbag system liner in 3D Bubble

To see this Gore-Tex Motorcycle jacket 

on our website please click here

For the best range and deals in motorcycle clothing, motorcycle textiles, motorcycle leathers, motorcycle boots, motorcycle gloves and motorcycle accessories checkout GetGeared here: www.getgeared.co.uk

What We Wear: Held Rain Jacket Fluorescent

Confession time - got this not just for the bike but also for dog walking! Murky, Foggy weather and the nights drawing in and all that. Not to mention, of course, it's main reason for existing- keeping me dry! The Held Rain Jacket Fluorescent

Held Rain Jacket Fluorescent £74.99

Why choose motorcycle specific rainwear rather than gear from the likes of Millets? Simple- it's designed for bikers. Storm cuffs, extra strong velcro fasteners over the zips to keep out driving rain, better and more adjustable 'fit' to stop it 'billowing' on the bike, higher neckline to fit under the helmet better, and so on. 

So, how has it been? It looks smart and not like an industrial hi-viz, so box ticked for appearance. It's kept me bone dry in several downpours on and off the bike. Most importantly however it's actually made my ride more relaxing and enjoyable by giving me more confidence that I've got a lot more chance of being seen.  I bought a size larger so it slips nicely over my leathers too. Next step: Get the matching trousers! 

Our Official Word

Held Rain Jacket Fluorescent

 
• Rain jacket with built in hood
• Wind and waterproof
• Scotchlite reflective strips

Held rain jacket: a great bright option rain jacket for staying visible on murky Autumn days. The jacket comes with a built-in hood so when you leave your lid behind, you still have rain protection. The perfect winter option from the makers of RiDE Magazine's Best Buy rainwear. Perfect for the daily commute.

Held Rain Jacket Fluorescent (rear view)

Note: This garment will enhance your visibility at night and in day-time. It does not conform to standard EN471 and where safety clothing has to be worn that complies with standard EN471 this garment will not meet that regulation.



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Ingenious! Two pairs of Winter Gloves in one!

I've got the Held 'Air n' Dry' dual chamber gloves- the Spring / Summer version of the gloves we're featuring today, the Held 'Twin' Gore-Tex gloves. Everyone I show the dual chamber gloves from Held to wants a pair, they're so clever!

Held 'Twin' Dual Chambered Gore-Tex Winter motorcycle gloves

  Here's MY 5 things I love about the Held 'Twin' gloves:

1. Two gloves in one - For when you don't need absolute full-on Winter warmth but it's still nippy- and for when you do!
2. Only need to carry one pair of gloves with you - never get that 'Should have used the other gloves' feeling..
3. Gloves that will last and last - had my Helds two years now and still going strong. Worth the investment!
4. Big on protection including Superfabric (superb abrasion resistant material), supple goatskin palm giving great 'feel', ball of thumb and edge of hand reinforcement, hard knuckle protection.
5. Big on peace of mind- 2-year warranty from Held and of course the Gore-Tex waterproof for the life of the gloves guarantee
   
   Our Official Word: • Unique 2-in-1 System Gore-Tex Winter gloves
   • Gore & Held innovation: Twin chamber gloves with Gore-Tex
   • Winter Chamber: Full-on warmth for Winter conditions
   • Wind-chill Chamber: Maximum wind-chill protection on upper hand
   • Changed in seconds to suit morning frost & midday chill
   
   Warm and dry: in collaboration, Held and Gore-Tex have innovated motorcycle Winter gloves that are both. Superbly warm Winter gloves that are totally waterproof and breathable thanks to Gore-Tex and cold season gloves that give excellent wind-chill protection with full spec insulation on the back of the hand and the unhindered grip of a mid-season gloves on the palm.
   
   The secret lies in the two internal chambers: both are wind and waterproof as well as breathable. But only one has insulation on the palm of the hand while both chambers provide you with Winter level wind-chill protection. It should not be possible!
   
   So how does it work? The gloves utilise two internal layers. Put your hands into the first layer and you get the benefit of the Gore-Tex waterproof lining and top level Winter insulation back of hand and palm Winter Chamber. Put your hand into the other layer and you still have the benefits of Gore-Tex guaranteed waterproof performance, but the palm has that direct grip and feel of the bars a mid-season glove gives you while only the back of the hand benefits from the full-on insulation Wind-chill Chamber. This should not work, having two gloves in one where you simply slip your hand out of one pocket and into the other pocket to make a totally different glove? You are right: It shouldn't; But it does!
   
   A proven success: And this is the 3rd variant Held have developed and is truly versatile. Think of it as a Held Warm & Dry glove combined with a Held Winter glove, all in one perfect package. In terms of warmth only the Held Cold Champ is potentially even more snug than the Winter Chamber.
   
   
   
   
   
   Techy Info:Outer shell: goatskin palm, DuPont CORDURA (100% polyamide), leather detailed back
   
   Lining:
   Warm compartment with Pique-Push-Pull lining & Primaloft insulation
   Perfect grip compartment with Pique-Push-Pull lining & the benefits of Primaloft back of hand wind-chill protection
   
   Membrane: GORE-TEX membrane (100% polyester with 100% polyurethane coating): waterproof, windproof & breathable
   
   Fit/features:
   Velcro adjustment at wrists & cuffs
   visor wiper
   Stretch fabric panels (100% polyamide) on back
   GORE-TEX 2in1 technology
   
   Protection:
   Double leather at palm
   SUPERFABRIC reinforcement on edge of hand
   3M SCOTCHLITE reflective piping
   Foam protection on side of hand
   
   
   To see these gloves on our website please click here
   
   To browse all our Winter motorcycle gloves 
   please click here
   
   For the best range and deals in motorcycle clothing, motorcycle textiles, motorcycle leathers, motorcycle boots, motorcycle gloves and motorcycle accessories checkout GetGeared here: www.getgeared.co.uk