Griff - thank you, that's very helpful.
Yes - going for 4 outside pockets. I'll give Amanda my arm length and explain I want 1 inch adding. And I think I'll go for the shiny brass and let it age as the rest of the jacket breaks in.
Thanks again!
Ok I think I've got my final spec, big thanks to everyone who's given me feedback, this forum is a great place, only made possible by the great people!
Specs - Aero Cafe Racer
Brown
Heavy FQ Horsehide
Dirt rider style collar
Black Cotton Drill lining
Half length bi-swing back
2 G-1...
Incidentally, I'm in the same place as you - got the leather samples and struggled with the decision. Like you I'm not sure I'm a 'black leather bike jacket' guy, I know the brown is the way to go for me, just wanted opinions of the guys here!
I agreed that black is the classic colour for the style, there is just something different about the brown that I really like...
http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=62
All I need to do now is decide if it's horse or steer hide....!!!
Thank you for the feedback!
The horsehide is superb - I've got an aero barnstormer in horsehide and it is truly exceptional hide.
I've got some samples from Amanda and the steer and horse are very similar.
I agree that I'll probably end up with both!! I'm tempted to go for the...
Hi All,
Right I'll try this post again as I started a thread yesterday twice (by accident) and I think it's been cancelled!
I'm about to order an aero leathers cafe racer. Amanda has kindly sent me some material samples and I'm trying to decide between the heavy horsehide or steerhide...
I've got an Aero Barnstormer with alpaca wool lining. Living in the UK the weather is not too extreme in the winter months, but I can assure you this is a very warm coat indeed!!
Incidentally the barnstormer is a fantastic coat, whichever one you go for - you'll love it!
OW
Here's Liam singing that song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVawULMoLMg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
I'm not sure 'depressing' is the right word, but I do find this a very moving video....
Ow
Hey Matt,
Looks like a great choice of spec to me. I was just about to start a similar thread as I'm planning to order a cafe racer myself, received samples of horse and steerhide yesterday from Amanda at Aero, I'm still trying to make my mind up on which to go with....
OW
All,
I'm new to the forum, I purchased a used barnstormer from Aero Leathers (Scotland) a few weeks ago. The coat itself is staggeringly good - easily the finest I have ever seen (and I consider myself someone who knows quality when I see it!). Equally the customer service was excellent, and...
Incidentally here is a link to my jacket for sale - http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=270932875851&index=12&nav=SEARCH&nid=73862056829
-OW
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