Helmet - AGV K3 SV
I picked the AGV K3 SV as for the budget it is really the best "do it all" helmet. It has sleak aerodynamics and a sporty look, however it also has a drop down sun visor and great venting which makes it an ideal everyday practical choice for any person. The helmet also comes in a wide variety of sizes, instead of just medium, AGV offer medium small and medium large as in between sizes, this opens the helmet up to a wider range of people and leaves you with a perfect fitting helmet.
Specifications
- Material - Thermoplastic Resin
- Weight - 1470 (+/-50g)
- Lining - Fully Removable
- Type - Full Face
- Features - Sun visor system, Pin lock ready
Jacket - RST Blade Sport II Textile Waterproof Jacket
RST will be a theme in this under £600 pick, with good reason! The Blade Sport 2 jacket offers all the basic features a rider would need while keeping a reasonably low price. The jacket features shoulder protection (I like my collar bones intact), a back protector, which is a must for any sort of riding, and a removable thermal lining so that you can enjoy your riding whatever the conditions.
Specifications
- Material - Maxtex
- Protection - Back, Elbows, Shoulders
- Lining - Fully Removable
- Features - Back protector, fully waterproof material
Trousers - RST Blade Sport II Textile Waterproof Trousers
The RST Blade Sport 2 trousers are basically the matching trousers to go with the blade jacket. Like with most RST jackets and trousers these will fit together with the Blade jacket through a zip attachment system. This provides extra weather protection and stops the jacket from exposing skin in the event of an accident. The Blade trousers have the same construction and features as the Blade jacket.
Specifications
- Material - Maxtex
- Protection - Knees
- Lining - Fully Removable
- Features - Fully waterproof material, zip attachment system
Boots - Spada Hurricane 2 Leather Waterproof Boots
If you are just looking for a basic water proof boot without all the bells and whistles the Spada Hurricane is a boot you should be considering. It looks quite basic, but the boot has a waterproof lining, protection on the shin, ankle, heel and toe, what more would you want from a boot at this price point?
Specifications
- Material - Leather
- Protection - Shin, ankle, reinforced heel and toe
- Features - Fully waterproof and breathable lining
Gloves - Richa Racing WP Waterproof Gloves
The Richa Racing WP glove has been around for a while now, why change something that works? Despite the name Racing, i believe the glove is more suited to everyday riding rather than seeing any sort of track work. It is waterproof and has leather construction with a reinforced knuckle. However it doesn't has much protection on the palm or on the cuff, so i would stay away from the track, but as an everyday comfortable glove its perfect.
Specifications
- Material - Leather
- Protection - knuckle, reinforced palm
- Lining - Fully waterproof
Please contact us for any help
Although I have picked my favourite kit for the price, there is so much more choice out there, especially for different styles of riding. Please contact one of the experts at Bike Stop on 01438 317038 if you would like any suggestions tailored to what would best suit your riding style. We are always happy to help! I will be doing some follow up blogs for more high end kit at around the £1000 mark, the £1500 mark and women's kit too, so stay tuned.
