{"id":1494233,"date":"2019-10-16T09:52:43","date_gmt":"2019-10-15T23:52:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bikeme.tv\/?p=1494233"},"modified":"2019-10-16T10:00:55","modified_gmt":"2019-10-16T00:00:55","slug":"alpine-stars-ray-canvas-jacket-review-style-and-substance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikeme.tv\/index.php\/alpine-stars-ray-canvas-jacket-review-style-and-substance\/","title":{"rendered":"ALPINE STARS RAY CANVAS JACKET REVIEW \u2013 STYLE AND SUBSTANCE"},"content":{"rendered":"

IMAGES BY DAN EVERETT<\/strong><\/p>\n

When I was a young motorcycle beast, denim jackets were all the rage for young motorcycle beasts. The wilder beasts would sometimes rip the sleeves off them and sew declarations of allegiance to various organisations on the back. And then go to pubs and demonstrate that allegiance.<\/p>\n

The world has moved on from those heady days, but my beast remains. So I was most pleased when Alpine Stars sent me this lovely black canvas riding jacket to try.<\/p>\n

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The sun is bright. I should not stare at it for too long.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

Of course, it was minus-ten outside at the time, so I could only wear it inside, modelling it for my wife.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s a gorgeous jacket,\u201d she said, as I did my catwalk stuff. \u201cIt might work better with a pair of pants, though. Just sayin\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n

A few weeks later, it warmed up enough for me to actually go for a ride in it.<\/p>\n

I loved it. And here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n

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It’s like one of them shots from a Gucci catalogue.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

On a warm day, there\u2019s nothing like waxed cotton to keep the air flowing around your heated chest-meat. And since denim is cotton, and canvas is cotton, we\u2019re all on the same page here. It\u2019s very comfortable. And comfort is important.<\/p>\n

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How many times can I run over that dead wallaby? Let’s find out…<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

It has all the armour in all the right places \u2013 elbows and shoulders, and you can fit a back-protector.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s very well made \u2013 quality zippers, fasteners, and triple-stitching, and it\u2019s light and water-repellent, which means you\u2019ll eventually get wet. There are seven pockets \u2013 the one on the left-side of the chest being the waterproof one for your phone \u2013 though I\u2019d still stick my iPhone in a Ziplock bag to be sure.<\/p>\n

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Why is Dan climbing into that tree?<\/p><\/div>\n

And most importantly, it fits me perfectly. You\u2019d think I\u2019d had it tailor made. The Italians who design Alpine Stars gear know how to make a flattering garment.<\/p>\n

It comes in one colour \u2013 black, and an odour, which is brown. Yes, that\u2019s right, brown is not a colour, it is a smell. You knew that.<\/p>\n

That aside, be advised I am now rocking black denim again. Ladies, you know I like the panties to be piled neatly.<\/p>\n

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RRP: $399.95<\/strong><\/p>\n

WHERE CAN I GET IT FROM? Check the Monza Imports website HERE<\/a> for your nearest dealer.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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