Quote Originally Posted by RK-REX View Post
Go on their website and subscribe to their printed catalog, it's full of really cool stuff and some great photos. I too dream of a 2 piece roadcrafter cut and sewn to fit my fire hydrant shaped body. I also hear their Combat Touring boots are second to none. www.aerostich.com
Yup, I'm already signed up for the catalog, and I *still* haunt the website-go figure. I'd consider the CT boots, but I've been so happy with my 5 year old Sidi OnRoads that I can't bring myself to retire them (if it ain't broke...).

Quote Originally Posted by RK-REX View Post
For a full leather, keep an eye on Ebay, or set up an auto search. I run vintage roadracers in the AHRMA circuit and I got a set of two piece Vanson's that were a few years old, but not even broke in yet for $234 and I drove two hours to pick them up. I checked with vanson for a cleaning and she told me they were about $1500-$1800 when new depending on the options. The guy was just a tad lighter then me in the waist, so I have to keep an eye on my Guinness intake before race season. Other then that it was made for me.
I don't think its a question of affording leathers (well, not entirely, anyways), but just that they're so bloody hot in the summer, even perf'ed leathers. And I don't find leather (even non-perf'ed) to be as warm as Cordura come winter, so I'll probably just continue my plan to enrich the folk in Duluth this year.

Bryan I wish I was light enough/fast enough/young enough/single enough to race...