Merlin Barton 2 Waxed Cotton Jacket

If you’re looking for a classically styled motorcycle jacket but don’t want the bulk or weight associated with leather, waxed cotton is the answer. Developed sometime around the 1920s waxed cotton was developed as waterproof wear for the sailing industry. In later years, when motorcycling came into vogue, the waxing process was applied to motorcyclist riding gear as a way…

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Rev’it! Flare 2 Waterproof Jacket Review

Down here in the southern hemisphere things are heating up! Temperatures in Western Australia during the Christmas break can average around 30°C (86°F). So to be reviewing a waterproof motorcycle jacket right now feels a bit strange. But when new gear lands on my desk I find it very difficult to resist the urge to try it out straight away.…

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