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A better name for it would be the "Ready For Action Jackson back"
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A better name for it would be the "Ready For Action Jackson back"
I think many Aero bi-swing owners would be surprised that thier jackets does indeed have elastics inside.
I sent in my CafeRacer to change from the biswing to a plain back. When they sent the jacket back, they included the original back, and to my huge surprise it has 2 elastic bands, and I had no idea at all that they were there. I never felt it or suspected it.
Offcourse there could be different designs, and the CafeRacer could be the only one with the elastics, but I doubt it.
I did feel somehow good that I dont have them anymore since all elasticity does crumble at some point. Now that being said, Aero took $80 for the mod and it included other things so it should not really a big deal for them to change it after 15-20 years right? I mean, at that point the lining need a remake anyway.
To me, wearing a "perfect sized" cafe reacer (wich is like wearing a too small normal jacket), the bi-swing mader the jacket more comfortable. Especially when zipped up, or when unzipped and driving. Personally I never came over the fact that I didnt like how it looked (also due to the jacket being kinda snug) so yes its harder to move in it, but overall Im more happy without the biswing.
With bi-swing:
Without:
I went with bi-swing backs even on my non-riding jackets as I prefer both the look and the functionality of the bi-swing design.
I think many Aero bi-swing owners would be surprised that thier jackets does indeed have elastics inside.
FarWalker, hi. I've (had) a few Aero jackets with shoulder gussets and I can't say I've noticed that much of a difference in comparison to plain back. Of course, the only Aero that I have with normal back is Highwayman and that jacket is quite roomy over the back to begin with, so I can't really comment on the extent of comfort gussets would provide on a really tight fitting jacket, like the Cafe Racer, in example. From my experience, vertical shoulder gussets type that can be seen on Schott jackets - and I'm not talking about a full action back - offer much more freedom of movement and are generally more functional, as opposed to the curved shoulder gussets Aero is using, so yeah, vertical type definitely is sort of a middle path. That is not to say that shoulder gussets on Aero jackets are of no use, though, just that if you're say buying a riding jacket, I'd rather go with action back - which without any doubt are the most comfortable solution.
Daninho,So i understand that there is a plain back but for example Simmonsbilt offer a "shoulder gusset" OR "by swing back" (cafe racer model), i think aero offers the bi swing back only, i dont saw any other options. I plan to fly to scotland since the flight prices are so cheap (16 Euro) from germany because no shop in germany has cafe racers in my small sizes in stock. Normally i wear size S which is 38 but my meassurements are actually chest:41, 5"7,172 pounds, waist:34. For that price i cant order blindly. I have a tiny waist and narrow shoulders but i work out since 2 years so the shoulders are maybe a a little bit out of proportion to the waist but not much. Which back type is better in my case because i want a pretty slim and tight fight, maybe somebody can say if a medium hide leather or a thicker leather is better for a smaller guy with narrower shoulder size? I dont like it when there is to much material hanging around the sleeves and the back, it should fit tighter. I also dont ride, i just wanted a leather jacket for casual use because i dont have one and before i spend 500 Euro for a Blauer USA or Hugo Boss in lamb leather i would rather pay a bit more for a Aero or simmonsbilt. I like the cafe racer design with its "higher arms" or maybe a highwayman.