Reviews Merlin Akashi Pro Laminated D3O jacket review
From Irish storms to long motorway hauls, the Merlin Akashi Pro shows what laminated jackets can do - without the premium price tag
3 Nov 2025
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Merlin Taos Air Mesh Stretch Trousers - Black I was after a pair of perforated trousers for the hot weather as my jeans can get hot in the really hot days so I went over to Norwich and tried on several pairs from expensive to cheap some were to baggy and just didn't fit my body shape so after a good try on found these a brand I've never worn before but they fitted perfectly and made really well the knè armour was correctly fitted in the right place when seated on bike and D30 at this price point that was real bonus only thing missing was the hip armour so bought some for £25 D30 i still feel the trousers were great value if that's the standard of merlin I will have no hesitation of considering buying other products from them if needed highly recommend good value and very comfortable
Merlin Ether II D3O WP Leather Boots - Brown Great fit, nice to walk in off the bike. Not had them long but appear to be very comfortable.
Merlin Mahala D3O Raid Explorer Textile Jacket - Sand Bought this for a tour in Spain and Portugal. It’s a nice looking jacket, sizing was right for me. The jacket felt very comfortable with plenty of protection, but great airflow for the hot weather. Great jacket at a good price and did a great job on our tour
Merlin Taos Air Mesh Stretch Jacket - Ice This is perfect for late Spring to early Autumnal rides. It allows flexibility in layering below for insulation and outer with a waterproof when needed, Great fit, lovely cool breeze and is supplied with D30 protection. Met the designer at the Bike Shed Show. Happy to recommend this one.
Merlin Kaplan Air Mesh Explorer Gloves - Black It's quite difficult to find a pair of gloves that fit well and don't press into your knuckles or struggle to get the cuffs inside your jacket sleeve but these summer gloves achieve both of these aims
Merlin Remy 2 D3O Cargo Jeans - Black Comfy & casual without compromising protection
Merlin Hydroshield Waterproof Over Jacket - Black Jacket worked well at both giving protection from rain and also from wind chill, when wearing a mesh jacket below. It fits well over a mesh jacket, which had additional back armour fitted, and allowed me to use the mesh jacket - along with the Merlin Jacket - at temperatures where the mesh jacket alone would have become uncomfortably cold.