PIKE BROTHERS

[Giles]

Why not go for the Iron Heart version?

[trail and arrow]

the PB version is quite flimsy, imo.

[harley dave]

didnt know there was an iron heart version ,is it a faithfull repro ?

[harley dave]

and yes the pb is not as robust as the buzz rickson ill agree with you there

[Giles]

Nothing we do is a faithful repro, we interpret and make more relevant for today (and biker) use….

http://www.ironheart.co.uk/jackets/ihm-04.html

http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=5775.msg363167#msg363167

http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=5775.msg360202#msg360202

[Cutlasshound]

@harley:

@Cutlasshound:

Does anyone have any experience of the fit/quality of the pike brothers deck jacket?

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i looked at one of these at the trip out last week ,the quality seemed pretty good ,and the price was good £260 ,where as the buzz rickson range from £400-£600 depending on where you buy them .

i am looking for a buzz rickson but may go for the pike bros n1

Cheers old chap.  In the end I had the chance to compare the Buzz and Pike Brothers ones side by side at American Classics.  I found the lining on the Pike Brothers to be a bit too coarse and the fit on both the Buzz/Pike didn't quite work on me.

Thankfully I went for the IH one which was far superior in every way, particularly with regards to the lining and cut.  The only thing that I will say is that the IH one has quite long arms (for bike riding purposes I know).

Also, totally forgot to post before but I did ask my mate regarding Pointer brand clothing and sadly they don't stock it

[harley dave]

well now i have three choices to choose from that will take me about a year to decide then

[Anesthetist]

I'm sure the IH version is every bit as nice, but I have the BR N1 and it is great. It all depends on how traditional you want to stay to the classic N1. Either way you win.

[Max Power]

Real Mc Coys are a fourth Option. I like the US Navy stencil prints on those. Just to add a few more options. That said, I love my IH and think it's worth every penny.

[harley dave]

oh god dont give me any more choices i will never be able to decide

[denimeric]

Huge fan of this brand. I own the Pike Brothers 1942 Zip Deck Jacket (blue) which I´m looking forward to wear in the colder months. It´s a classic.  Excelent quality and nice details on this jacket.

[zissou]

I'm a proud owner of two roamer shirts and will probably add at least a couple more at some point.

[DrBabyhorse]

I have a pair of 1958 roamer pants (15oz raw selvage) 34x36 up for sale or trade, as well as the elephant skin vest in L… just in case anybody is interested.

[juodek]

Cool new items :

1943 C2 Sweaters (Green or Navy)

1942 C2 Vest

[Anesthetist]

Nice vest, what kind of lining?

[Cutlasshound]

@Anesthetist:

Nice vest, what kind of lining?

Wool. If its anything like their deck jacket though, i found that lining to be really bloody itchy/uncomfortable around the neck.

Looks decent though. Saw something similar in the rmc store the other day which was tempting

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[Finkster]

Agreed … the lining is very cheap / itchy wool - same like the deck jackets.

I bought their first deck jacket many years ago ... and now the IH-09.
What a difference! ... double in price - but 5 times better in comfort, look, etc.

[juodek]

@Finkster:

Agreed … the lining is very cheap / itchy wool - same like the deck jackets.

I bought their first deck jacket many years ago ... and now the IH-09.
What a difference! ... double in price - but 5 times better in comfort, look, etc.

Good to know. Didn't know about the lining either.

[juodek]

Here is a picture of my 23oz 1958 roamer pant, worn for a little less than a year and washed once.
really happy with the result.

[Dion]

Great job on this beast, juodek!

BTW how is Pike's 11 oz during summer? Recommendable for the warm days? (Eyeing the 1963 Roamer Pants now)