(RBR) - A nice little trundle.

Lovely. Keep it coming.

 

No, it's no big deal. But the heat just saps your strength.

 

I have a nice reminder on my left hand that required 14 stitches to
patch. I always wear gloves now.

 

I'd stay away from the HG kit. I had nothing but trouble with the stuff
I bought. The jacket liner had a sleeve sewn wrong so you couldn't get
your arm in, no zipper from the jacket to trousers and tiny zippers that
always get jammed.

I have a set of full mesh from Joe Rocket that doesn't have the above
problems. Of course I've not crashed in it so I don't know how well it
will protect.

 

I have a set of full mesh kit I wear in summer. It has double density
armor and back protector. No idea how it would hold up in a crash though.

 

You have a sig Ow I see.

 

HG build quality is ropey nowadays - used to be better.

I've come across the same problems as you mention, and also things
like incorrect sizing lables, missing inside pockets etc. I own HG zip-
together leathers and a pair of armoured waterproof trousers, and
they're all fine (purchased about 5-6 years ago), but my experience
more recently means I probably won't buy anything else from them.

I've not seen Joe Rocket stuff on sale in the UK (a quick google
reveals that they are, but I've still not actually been in a bike shop
where they've had any)

 

Smart Riders in Christchurch do Joe Rocket, or at least they did last
Saturday.

 

great - Christchurch is so incredibly convenient for me, too!

 

that was Champ, you fool!

 

Ok, get him to go for you.

 

having seen your taste in clothes, I'm not sorry.

 

My local shop quit dealing with them because they are difficult to deal
with.

 

It's going to get worse. A lot worse.

D.