New boots: Alpinestars “Harlem”

January 6, 2012

Just bought a pair of new boots. They are absolutely excellent!

Product Features

  • Constructed using full grain leather
  • Mid-cut boot, fitted with instep and Achilles flex zones providing freedom of lateral movement and superior comfort
  • Double-density injected ankle protection molded into the inner structure of the boot
  • Heel protector molded internally with reinforced visible heel protector fitted externally for ultimate protection
  • Waterproof performance membrane
  • Toe protection provided by an additional strip of leather across bridge of toes for ultimate comfort while changing gears

From a usage perspective, the main features I like:

  • very comfortable (easy to wear all day in the office)
  • not too much of a “boot” look so can wear off the bike
  • rigid sole with good grip make for sure footing
  • beautifully crafted Italian leather (“Made in Italy”)
  • side-zip for easy on and off
  • perfect size and weight balance for gear shifting up and down – sturdy but deft

They’re the most expensive pair of footwear I’ve ever bought but I know they are going to be worth every penny.

Shop: Megabikes, Wexford Street, Dublin 8

Price: €195


New gloves: Alpinestars C-1 Windstopper GL

January 6, 2012

I got these gloves in January 2011 but forgot to post about them.

Having commuted in, out and around the city with them for a year now I can say they are extremely good gloves. Just the right balance between wind protection and movement. Not too bulky, not too thin. They are good all year round. They are, in my opinion, perfect.


The spec:

  • Gore Windstopper shell to reduce wind chill
  • Hard knuckle protection
  • Leather palm for grip
  • Knitted cuff for comfort
  • Excellent urban gloves for wet and chilly conditions

 

Shop: Megabikes, Wexford Street, Dublin 8

Cost: €60


Is Crane Sports an Aldi brand?

March 23, 2009

I wonder, is Crane Sports an Aldi “own brand”?

rtboxer-crane-sports

On the back of the box of shades I bought yesterday, it says:

Crane Sports
Biker Sports Sunglasses

Specially produced for:
Aldi Stores
PO Box 26, Atherstone
Warwickshire CV9 2SH
————————————————
Aldi Stores (Ireland) Ltd
PO Box 726, Naas, Co. Kildare
Visit us at www.aldi.com

There’s a discussion about Crane here and a limited website in German here: http://www.cranesports.de.

It’s not a problem, just wondering.


Aldi motorcycle gear sale

March 22, 2009

Aldi is having a motorcycle gear sale. Starts today.

aldi-logo-sm

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Thinner gloves improve riding

March 21, 2009

The new gloves I bought in Lidl earlier in the week have significantly improved my riding.

They’re thinner making my clutching much smoother. I didn’t realize that the thickness of my current gloves, made by Crane, were having such an adverse effect on my hand movement.

New gloves

New gloves

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New kit from Lidl

March 16, 2009

I went a bit mad today at Lidl this morning. Bought all this kit. A lot of nice stuff for less than EU200…

Lidl - boots

Lidl - boots

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