Hein-Gericke Gear

Gear, can be enormously expensive! Both wifey and I have a set of leathers each and also a textile suit each. The majority of our gear have been purchased from Hein-Gericke I recently bought the Tricky II jacket and trousers as they where end of line and being replaced by the Tricky III. I have worn this on days when it was absolutely pouring down without getting a drop of rain on my clothes. I tend to where the textiles over my work clothes and just swap shoes when I’m at work.

Boots I went with TCX Competizione S GORE-TEX, I'm not kidding when I say these took absolute ages to break in, I did about 1500 miles before they where remotely comfortable however I can now say I can spend days walking about in them. They still squeak after every step but at least they are comfortable. They also took a little while before I got used to shifting and braking, the sharp fall in the Pound means that they are lost more expensive now, I have seen them for about £40 more than what I paid £180 at the Bike Stop Stevenage.

I also invested in an Oxford 3 Comfy neck warmer.

 The Hein-Gericke Tricky II Jacket, I admit not the best looking. I managed to get this at a very good price and couldn't let it pass my by. This jacket is truly waterproof and breathable. I rode to Scotland in 3 hours constant rain and didn't get a drop of rain on me.

The trousers are the matching Hein-Gericke Tricky II trousers and do exactly what it says on the tin. Well worth a try.

Remember there is absolutely nothing wrong with looking at used bike gear, many bikers buy stuff and find it isn't really what they wanted. I tend to visit eBay and UKGSER for used bits.

I can recommend reading the Ride magazine, they have tonnes of fantastic articles and advice to help you with choosing gear. Also when you go to shops and ou see any Ride Best Buy tickets on items you can be assured that it has been tested by real bikers who actually get out on the roads and test them.

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