Motorcycle clothing ?

[MotoKai]

If no one objects, I'll ask Carl if it's possible to move these last few posts (starting with my helmet question) to a new thread: Helmets in China

[bikerdoc]

Here's a few links to make the obvious more obvious and the confusion, less confused... on motorcycle protective clothing & gear.

Understanding motorcycle clothing standards
Helpful information about modern motorcycle protective gear
The complete skin care range for motorcyclists
Save your hide - what to look for in protective gear

[felix]

Here's an interesting take on the motorcycle glove, reduced to pure functionality:



I think it actually looks very nice. Modern gloves are starting to go too far, does anyone really need tiny carbon fiber shells covering each articulation of each finger?



Ugly as hell...

[IsiahPerris]

I had a go with armor protected type fabric trousers and jacket you wear on your work. Full face helmet too! Read some magazines bike on the shelves of your local newspapers for a detailed presentation of the bike in the United Kingdom market clothing.

[filipu]

Buying online from TaoBao could be an option, though usually one has to have a good grasp of Mandarin as few sellers use English. Also one should be cautious about quality and be aware that there are many copied/fake products sold on TaoBao, though with some careful investigation can find some decent products at fairly competitive pricing. Again, having Mandarin language ability is key to not being disappointed. Here's a couple of teaser links, but there are others... and in no way am I say that these links are selling 100% authentic products but by the same token am I suggesting they are copied or fake products either. Just be mindful it is BUYER beAware. I have bought loads of items both motorcycle related and not, but I always buy after careful investigation and trying to confirm any of the seller's claims etc
http://shop33006457.taobao.com/
http://shop33206531.taobao.com/
http://shop34946943.taobao.com/

really nice find! thanks, most of the shops sell crap

[filipu]

I'm thinking to buy those:
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=8...B8264036425%7D

They have good reviews, but the price here is much lower. The seller says its because they re made for and in China. Thats what he says about quality: 原单尾货只是出到国外后多出来的货，有些会有点小瑕疵，有些肉眼看不出的，我不知道你原来买的是什么货，因 为中国有很多仿货的
Do you think they re worth buying?
cheers