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Light and easy to maneuver in. Keeps the casual style. I wear it all year round.
Only has rear vents so can get a bit warm!
I like casual style jackets which is why I bought this one.
Purchased this jacket for a 100 quid and change, and at that price I would say this jacket is a steal.
I'm 188 cm tall and have long arms so I had to size up to 3XL to get my arms to fit, so it is a bit roomier in the chest than I would like.
As the jacket doesn't come with a back protector(can't really complain considering the price) I bought the 'Held D3O Back Protector' in a Medium which fits perfectly.
Not a fan of the velcro arm cuffs as they don't always stay fastened and if they aren't done up properly they just flap around which is annoying.
TLDR:
Pros: Price and style.
Cons: Sizing & arm cuff velcro.
Service from SBS was perfect as usual, would highly recommend.
Tried on a few jackets, wanted something sturdy safe and comfortable and this ticks all the boxes. Been well thought out in terms of fit and cut and just felt perfect as soon as I put it on and zipped it up.
Great jacket for all weathers
Great fitment and quality. I'm looking forward to using it on and off the bike!
You know that time when you take off uncomfortable clothes and throw on a chill-out hoodie? Well that's what this jacket is like! Heavy textile or leather jackets just don't work on some days, so the RST Frontline is perfect for those days! Comfortable, keeps the wind out and looks good on and off the bike. Not wet weather or crash tested (hopefully going to stay that way) but it has its place and I'd highly recommend it.
Nice warm jacket. Although technically a bike jacket I bought this as a casual jacket. Nice and warm and water repellent. It does have basic armour and is kevlar lining. I can't comment on the effectiveness of this, but I am pleased so far with the jacket. As always the service from SBS was second to none.
Maybe a tad on the short side, but a great fit, wonderfully warm on a chilly night and somewhat showerproof. Crash testing highlighted an issue with abrasion (it wore through at some points) but, ultimately, it protected well and doesn't look too bad afterwards. So good, I bought another one as a replacement.
Great jacket, super comfy and great fitting even for use as a casual jacket. Usual great RST quality and value for money.
I really like the sizing and comfort this jacket offers but the inserts are really thin, and personally I would recommend you buy some decent inserts so bear that extra cost in mind. As for the jacket the colour is great the reflective strips nicely disguised the front is extremely short but the back is well covered and the hoody is fixed I am going to cut it off and have a seamstress just machine the little flap together or insert a zip so the hoodie becomes optional,,the fabric is not you d400 type textile but softer and more comfortable for short rides an town riding, there's no liner but for summer thers 2 front intakes just bellow the shoulder and a back air exhaust, there's a front waterproof pocket and a rear ? Waterproof pocket included so all in all a good jacket. Sportsbikeshop customer service are excellent and organized my exchange promptly, they never fail to deliver and I will continue to use them as I have the past 6 years
Not the warmest, but great fit. Looks fantastic, really worth the money!
Great fitting jacket and still provided warmth on October morning. Would recommend fitting back protector. Great service as always from SBS
Really fantastic Jacket, feels really good quality. Could argue armour could be better, however all armour is removable so can just Chuck some CE2 in if you want anyway. Fits really nice, very warm, nice and flexible on bike, good quality waterproof zippers and looks quality too. Usual great SBS service!
Nice and comfy , slightly on the tight side at the bottom. Comes with some half decent elbow and shoulder protection !! Great value love the reflective parts
Really good, decently made jacket. I bought it for fine weather use and it's a bit thicker and warmer than I had hoped for. Suppose it will work well when the chilly winter mornings come!
Nice fit and you can even use it walking the dog
The jacket I ordered was out of stock initially and I paid and waited for one to be sent, once arrived I was happy with the quality of the jacket but even after following the size guide I needed one aize bigger for a better fit. Unfortunately there was none in stock and I was told i would have to wait till October to exchange. Obviously I was disappointed as that is a long wait time especially when I'm wanting the jacket to use my bike now. I decided to make do with the jacket but if I'd have known beforehand I would probably have not bothered. Not the best experience as a first time purchase.
The jacket is made from a softshell fabric and features both a fixed mesh lining and SinAqua waterproof lining to keep you fresh and dry. This is further supported with an aramid fibre lining in core impact areas - the shoulder and elbow. Additionally, the zipped intake and exhaust vents on the front and rear of the jacket which enables air to flow in, through and out of the jacket easily. The jacket features a concealed zip at the front, zipped pockets throughout and is supported by hook & loop sleeve adjusters and a toggle and drawcord waist adjusters which offer a tailored fit. The jacket comes with a pocket for a back protector and CE Level 1 shoulder and elbow armour along with reflective styling details for added visibility and protection.
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK CHEST | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 |
| EURO SIZE | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 62 | 64 |