Saturday, 17 September 2011

Weise Daytona glove review on Ultimate Motorcycling

Weise Daytona gloves have been reviewed by Ultimate Motorcycling in America. This is how they started;

"Upon first glance at the SPS, I assumed the pieces of plastic would interfere with the motorcycle's controls. But these hardened bumps are placed in a position that doesn't affect the gripping of the throttle or clutch grips. I tested the Weise Daytona gloves on various bikes, and the SPS didn't inter, whether tucking on a sportbike, riding more upright on a sport tourer, or reaching for the sky on a cruiser with 15-inch ape hangers".

And this is their verdict; "The UltimateMotorCycling.com verdict: if you're searching for a short-cuff, comfortable glove that features the all-out protection of a full-gauntlet racing glove, check out Weise Daytona motorcycle glove. Just remember that if the temps are anywhere above 80 degrees, expect some sweaty palms".

Click here to read the full review on UltimateMotorcycling.com.

Tuesday, 6 September 2011

Womenswear - Making the Weise Choice - London Bikers review

After the best part of 2 years off a bike to bake, deliver and raise daughter Lucy, Lou has recently taken delivery of a CBR250R and had the thankless task (as we all do periodically) of trying on clothes from a few years ago with the inevitable disappointment [reports LondonBiker.com]. I heard about Weise some years ago because BSB racer Dave Johnson wore a Weise one-piece leather suit for a couple of seasons, and as Editor I've had several releases sent through and most have tweaked my interest in this quietly impressive British company. Now we have had a chance to see their products close up and in action, so let's see what Lou made of them. Looking for a great quality jacket without breaking the bank? Then the £110 Gemma jacket from British manufacturer Weise is a great buy. The £90 Weise Papillion Trouser is what you would expect from a ladies motorcycle trouser. I like the fact that Weise has a range from 8 to 22 and I’m very supportive of manufacturers that cater for the size 14+. Weise has hit the nail on the head in terms of styling for this [Tatu] boot. I love them. They don’t look like typical bike boots; as a consequence they look great under jeans and over jeans. The Tatu has a cheeky raised heel so you don’t feel like a storm trooper in them and the fully textured sole looks more like something off a hiking boot. I love the way that Weise have added a really subtle detail on the outer ankle area, again very feminine but not in a Barbie-doll way.
Read the full review on Londonbikers.com.