Picked up the Triumph Highgate jacket today from Detroit Triumph.
Fully perforated mesh panels and hitena construction keeps you cool during the hottest days
Easily removable CE certified shoulder and elbow protectors
Side adjustment zippers
Decorative contrast stitch detailing
Waist connection zipper supplied
It was $150. Best looking perforated jacket they had by a long shot. Fits well. Rode it today in nearly 90 degree weather... and would still prefer to be in a short-sleeve shirt. It's not as breathable as I had imagined it would be, considering you can essentially see through it due to the mesh, but it's a jacket so it's bound to be LESS cool than a cotton sleeveless shirt. However, I think the fact I was wearing a backpack weighed down w/ 4 quarts of oil didn't help any.
I'm gonna wear it down to Hocking Hills and I'm glad I have it. I just don't think I'll be the kind of dude who dons a jacket every time he rides as habit. We'll see. Weird, cuz I NEVER ride w/out gloves...
I tried on some kevlar jeans but they didn't have my size. It'd be nice to have some riding jeans but the Triumph ones were a little too generous in cut. I need something more svelte for my popsicle-stick legs. And I don't wanna get into anything like those "adventure" looking pants or whatever. Unless I'm going on an adventure in the jungle, I'll stick w/ denim.
I dig the Corazzo 5.0 jacket I have, but that's more for the fall/winter. Very wind resistant. And water resistant.
• Removable CE Rated Knox® Armor in shoulders, elbows & back
• 1000 denier Cordura® abrasion and water resistant shell
• Reflective 3M Scotchlite™ trim for 360° degree nighttime visibility
• Superior venting for warm days
• Two-inch longer tail & arms designed for upright riding
• YKK® high-grade zippers throughout
• Fleece lined collar and cuffs