Not an NT specific topic but I think many NT riders appreciate Aerostich riding gear. And many of you have noticed the Aerostich announcement that they are bringing back the Transit two piece leather riding suit. Now called the Transit 3, Aerostich says it has all the features of the previous Transit but with a few improvements. They are taking advance orders for delivery in October.
What struck me is that the Aerostich announcement and their website do not specify that the new Transit uses Gore-tex bonded to leather. Instead, they just use generic language for a breathable waterproof membrane in the "new material." They do include a photo on their site of a Transit jacket that shows a "Gor-Tex" tag on the inner label. But I wonder if this is a stock photo from the Transit 2 period. I would think if the Transit 3 actually used Gore-tex, Aerostich would state this more clearly in their product description.
I liked the feel and the wide temperature range for the Transit gear I have had, but I need more pockets when I am touring than the Transit offered. So I sold a number of peices on Ebay and got close to what I paid for them. I still have a Transit 2 jacket and for rides when I don't need pockets, its great. And perhaps it will turn out that I have a rare, genuine Gore-Tex version.
What struck me is that the Aerostich announcement and their website do not specify that the new Transit uses Gore-tex bonded to leather. Instead, they just use generic language for a breathable waterproof membrane in the "new material." They do include a photo on their site of a Transit jacket that shows a "Gor-Tex" tag on the inner label. But I wonder if this is a stock photo from the Transit 2 period. I would think if the Transit 3 actually used Gore-tex, Aerostich would state this more clearly in their product description.
I liked the feel and the wide temperature range for the Transit gear I have had, but I need more pockets when I am touring than the Transit offered. So I sold a number of peices on Ebay and got close to what I paid for them. I still have a Transit 2 jacket and for rides when I don't need pockets, its great. And perhaps it will turn out that I have a rare, genuine Gore-Tex version.
