Triumphrat

Rose

I'm looking for a light weight summer jacket that will obviously offer me protection while riding the bike, but be cool with it, maybe even light weight tops with armour.

I know a lot of you guys ride in hot weather in the States, what sort of stuff do you use.

I'm taking the bike to France for 8 weeks in the summer and can't stand the thought of being too restricted in my kit, it will really put me off my riding.

So recommendations would be appreciated, I don't mind if I have to order from the States either.

Look forward to some replies.

saphena

I bought a Hein Gericke Devon jacket last year specially for a trip to Spain and France. Lovely jacket, warm in winter with the lining in, cool in summer without lining.

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Catenaccio

When it's really hot outside during summer months (90-110 F) I ride with a Joe Rocket Phoenix jacket. It's mesh and has an inside rain liner. I also have a Firstgear Kilimanjaro jacket that covers me during the other months. The Kilimanjaro has plenty of vents but it is heavier and sometimes the vents don't open as wide as I'd like. Just my 2 cents.

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Lee

My two jackets colder and summer both Joe Rocket and I love them. Very good quality.

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