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6 Spidi Rider 2 jacket and RR THE FACTS

Pro 2 jeans £384.99 (Jacket),
£359.99 (jeans)
FIT
www.spidiuk.com WORST Construction Cowhide
CE ratings Jkt AA, Jns AAA
Armour S, E, H & K (L1)
As the jeans carry a AAA rating and the jacket
is AA rated, it seems these two garments Back protector? N, L2
£104.99
aren’t necessarily designed specifically as a
two-piece suit but they will work together. Chest protector? N, L1 £52.99
Very tight fitting, the Pro jeans feel like the Sliders S, K
bottom half of a one-piece suit with tight ankle Removable lining? No
and hip fitment, meaning putting them on is a Weight Jkt 2.61kg, Jns 2.45kg
struggle as they are very snug on the legs. Pockets Jkt 2 ex 1 int, Jns 0
In contrast, the Rider jacket is quite loose Vents Jkt 2, Jns 0
fitting with a comfortable lining and Joining zip Long
reasonably easy connecting zip. Pleasingly,
there is a water-resistant coating on the jeans THE SCORES
and you can add a thermal inner or the P Separate garments
will join but feel
waterproof H2OUT (£82.99) layer under the mis-matched FIT
jacket, which are welcome touches.
On a bike, the jeans’ waist cuts slightly into p External TPU p Knee sliders on COMFORT
you (this varies depending on your waist size) shoulder armour Pro jeans were
and the lining is a bit scratchy while your adds protection distinct shape EASE OF USE
movement also feels quite restricted by the
tight thigh leather. Sadly, Spidi doesn’t offer CONFIDENCE
any variation in leg length sizes on the Pro
jeans, so longer-legged riders may want to try FEATURES
before they buy. That said, the jacket is very
pleasant to wear with a lovely feel.
Overall, they feel a bit mis-matched and the Total 36/50
jeans would be improved by more comfort
and room for movement.

5 Held Street 3 jacket and THE FACTS

Rocket 3 jeans £430.61
WORST
(jacket) £370.51 (jeans)
www.held.de CONFIDENCE Construction Cowhide
CE rating Jkt A, Jns A
A sporty-feeling combination but a Armour S, E, K L1
disappointing CE rating of just A on both the Back protector? N, L2 £35
jacket and jeans. Tight fitting, the jeans are Chest protector? N, L1 £42
quite low cut and sporty but once on are Sliders S
comfortable, though another disappointment Removable lining? N
is the lack of knee sliders as standard though Weight Jkt 2.66kg, Jns 2.28kg
the Velcro mounts are there. A great touch Pockets Jkt 1 ex 2 int, Jns 0
when connecting to the jacket is the option of Vents Jkt perforated, Jns 0
a short or long zip with the long zip made of Joining zip Short and long
chunky metal, adding a feeling of security. The
connection feels snug like a one-piece suit as
it pulls the two halves together tightly though.
Not everyone will like the jacket’s cuff, which P A nice fit but a CE THE SCORES
grips your wrists quite tightly with no rating of A hit FIT
adjustment (as do the ankles), but the confidence
neoprene finish makes them comfortable and p Cuffs - like the p Double-flap main COMFORT
it prevents chafing and keep draughts out. ankles - were tight zip allows cooling
Also the double-flap main zip may not appeal but draught-proof air in EASE OF USE
to all, although it acts as an effective front
air-vent, so is hard to fault. An overall feeling CONFIDENCE
of snugness makes the Held feel like a
one-piece to wear, just with a cut that is far FEATURES
easier to walk around in and the only
downside to comfort was the knee armour,
which pressed a bit and felt rough. Total 37/50
It’s a shame the Held has such a low CE
rating, as it is a nice suit to wear.

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