Belstaff Stirling Bend Leather Jacket

The 2010 Belstaff Pure Motorcycle Collection promises to be better than ever. Over the coming weeks we will be posting details of new arrivals. Belstaff motorcycle jackets have revolutionised the market with their combination of high fashion with technical clothing.

The jacket we are going to focus on today is the Belstaff Stirling Bend. It is hand made from a full grain cow leather. The leather has a washed finish to it and is a very comfortable weight. The cut is slim and 'modern' despite the vintage appearance. An innovative internal flap on the chest gives a close fit even at high speed and stops water coming through at the zip.



The armour is removable so like all Belstaff jackets it is well suited to wear as a fashion jacket in its own right. The leather piping is a great finishing touch to the jacket. In terms of seasonality we expect it to be fine for all year round use unless your climate is significantly colder then the UK. There is no removable lining.



One of the guys here uses it daily on a 16 mile commute speeds 30-60mph and it has performed excellently thus far.

For more information or to buy a jacket follow this link:
Belstaff Stirling Bend Leather Jacket

Urban Rider is the largest London retailer of Belstaff Motorcycle Clothing.

Belstaff Trialmaster Tourist Trophy Motorcycle Jacket - Overview

We are often asked to recommend a truly 'all year round' jacket which is good for off the motorcycle or scooter. The jacket we direct people to is a Belstaff motorcycle jacket called the Belstaff Trialmaster. Sometimes known as the Belstaff Tourist Trophy which is in essence the same jacket, Belstaff just aren't allowed to call it the Trialmaster officially for intellectual property reasons. The Trialmaster was the jacket made famous by a certain Mr McQueen.

Firstly, the jacket truly is 'all year round' because the wax cotton outer shell is able to breathe in summer yet at the same time is waterproof. It will of course need to be re-treated every year to remain waterproof but it's a small price to pay. It comes with a removable Valtherm lining for winter use. All the armour is removable and it will do you proud on the bike, in the pub, walking the dog, doing the shopping etc... Whether you have a Monster, Bonnie or Vespa is of no consequence, it's a timeless look

The cut of the Tourist Trophy is superb, it's designed and manufactured in the same location in Italy and will last a considerable amount of time.

Here a couple of videos we made for your viewing pleasure. Come down to our London store to try one or buy the Belstaff Tourist Trophy Trialmaster via our website, you won't be disappointed.

The following versions are available to buy now:
Belstaff Trialmaster Tourist Trophy Wax Black
Belstaff Trialmaster Tourist Trophy Wax Brown
Belstaff Trialmaster Tourist Trophy Wax Antique Beige
Belstaff Trialmaster Tourist Trophy Cordura Black
Belstaff Trialmaster Tourist Trophy Cordura Deluxe Black

Urban Rider are the largest London retailer of Belstaff motorcycle clothing.

Belstaff Motocycle Jackets Preview

Twice a year we are invited to see the new season's Belstaff Motorcycle Jacketscollection. This involves a short hop to Lambs Conduit Street in Holbourn where the trade showroom is located, coffee, croissants and we get to try on all the samples before deciding on our next order.

The highlights included a replica of the XL 500 jacket, a line of limited edition vintage jackets based on the key designs from the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s. One of our favourite pieces was the Scholler Dynatec jeans which are protective and very stylish.

We will be taking pre-orders by the end of the week so sign upto the newsletter on Urban Rider if you want to get your hands on the coolest motorcycle jackets in existence!

The Champagne Lifestyle

GH Mumm, the world's 3rd largest champagne producer came to us to get some kit for a promotional shoot. We gave them a Belstaff Tourist Trophy to use from the Belstaff motorcycle jackets range.

The photographer is Greg Williams, known more recently for his reportage behind the scenes of the latest James Bond films.

We love this shot because it gives a pretty accurate representation of today's motorcycle culture in central London. Retro motorcycles are extremely popular, so the Royal Enfield in the foreground is an excellent choice.

Motorcycling is becoming ever more mainstream in the UK, so it's not unusual to see someone arriving back from the office, clutching their chosen poison, having just stepped off their ride. Black cabs are for wusses!

Belstaff, wear it with pride!

One of the hottest jackets in the shop this year has been the Wax Cotton Belstaff Tourist Trophy, based on the original Belstaff Trialmaster worn by a certain Mr McQueen.

A customer came in recently to have his re-waxed after a year of use in the centre of London. If it were me I'd keep it like it is, some people pay good money to get the 'used' look!

Belstaff Tourist Trophy

Long Way Down - the ultimate riding jacket?

After many months of waiting, our limited edition Belstaff Long Way Down jackets landed in the store.

We plumped for 'Fog Green' for our jackets, it look great in khaki.

This jacket was worn by Ewan MacGregor and Charlie Boorman on their trip from the tip of Scotland to the tail of South Africa. They designed it in conjunction with Belstaff and it is packed full of features. We have created a series of pictures and a video attempting to explain the main design points.

Suffice to say this jacket can cope with any conditions thrown at it, be it a high speed crash, artic weather or desert heat. It has 3 separate layers which can be used in different combinations to cope with varying environments.

The jacket is £599.99 and the matching trousers £229.99. We have one jacket in each size: M, L, XL, XXL so if you are planning a trip this summer, better hurry!

UPDATE: No availability on this jacket at present. March 2010.