I’m in the market for a ‘budget Bellstaff’ and your vid came up in the googling - I was wondering how your Spada jacket was standing up to wear and tear after a few seasons? Thanks ps Is the belt sewn in, ie does it not simply slide round?
Hey, yes the jacket stands up really well. I used it through quite a mix of weathers and eventually in some major downpours and it didn't let me down at all. Yes, I didn't make that clear in the vids the belt does move round if needed but where I'd put in that little catch clip on the end to take up slack i liked the buckle to be centred. NOt really an issue just me being picky! I have since sold the jacket when I was trying to scrape in some pennies, but I'd definitely get that one again if I got the chance.
I just made purchase of the Berliner, the website I ordered from suggested an XL for my 46 inch chest, your a medium here, I am now concerned I'll be swimming in it. Thanks for the review !
It's so hard to know with these things though isn't it? I was nervous about my choice of medium here but luckily it worked out. I'm a 40" chest and the jacket is comfortable; I'd say there's room for a decent jumper underneath without the thermal liner in. Good luck! Thank you very much for watching and please let me know how you get on!
@@deepspace_motorcycle Yes, on one cycle attire website it suggested to add 4 to 8 inches to your chest size ! I'm one for extra room for adding a layer.... But. I hope you have a great riding season! Greetings from Maine USA.
I've been out on some rainy days in it, but nothing torrential yet. You can feel the waterproof element of the liner and zips seem well covered so I can't imagine it would leak... but as you say the acid test is that absolute downpour when out and about!
It's a really comfy jacket and I think the shape is excellent. It's on the warm side even without the liner but is still excellent value in my opinion. My wife always tells me my comment on the belt length is daft as it does move round in the straps of course to reposition, but I just like the buckle right at the front and needed to make the extra hole to accommodate. Other than that, very happy indeed!
I’m in the market for a ‘budget Bellstaff’ and your vid came up in the googling - I was wondering how your Spada jacket was standing up to wear and tear after a few seasons? Thanks
ps Is the belt sewn in, ie does it not simply slide round?
Hey, yes the jacket stands up really well. I used it through quite a mix of weathers and eventually in some major downpours and it didn't let me down at all.
Yes, I didn't make that clear in the vids the belt does move round if needed but where I'd put in that little catch clip on the end to take up slack i liked the buckle to be centred. NOt really an issue just me being picky!
I have since sold the jacket when I was trying to scrape in some pennies, but I'd definitely get that one again if I got the chance.
I just made purchase of the Berliner, the website I ordered from suggested an XL for my 46 inch chest, your a medium here, I am now concerned I'll be swimming in it. Thanks for the review !
It's so hard to know with these things though isn't it? I was nervous about my choice of medium here but luckily it worked out.
I'm a 40" chest and the jacket is comfortable; I'd say there's room for a decent jumper underneath without the thermal liner in.
Good luck! Thank you very much for watching and please let me know how you get on!
@@deepspace_motorcycle Yes, on one cycle attire website it suggested to add 4 to 8 inches to your chest size ! I'm one for extra room for adding a layer.... But. I hope you have a great riding season! Greetings from Maine USA.
And to you, too! May sunny roads lay ahead
Smashing looking jacket ….love the retro look in biking gear ..
Thank you! Yes, me too. Despite a few fixable flaws it's a cracking jacket.
Excellent review.About to order one but I need to know if you've tested it in heavy rain yet?
I've been out on some rainy days in it, but nothing torrential yet. You can feel the waterproof element of the liner and zips seem well covered so I can't imagine it would leak... but as you say the acid test is that absolute downpour when out and about!
Thanks, I'll get one as it's a tad cheaper than a belstaff but looks as good.
It's a really comfy jacket and I think the shape is excellent. It's on the warm side even without the liner but is still excellent value in my opinion.
My wife always tells me my comment on the belt length is daft as it does move round in the straps of course to reposition, but I just like the buckle right at the front and needed to make the extra hole to accommodate. Other than that, very happy indeed!