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====Custom leathers for less====

There is a new 'company' on the leathers scene that has aroused interest in the club. Actually, it's one motorcycle enthusiast who designs and sells suits in addition to his full-time job. [http://www.spartanleathers.com/ Spartan Leathers] are low-priced due to the lack of overhead, marketing costs, ~~and stuff like that~~. The quality is very good, but don't just take our word for it. Google for reviews of this company; it's hard to find a bad word. Communication is topnotch, fast and detailed.

There is a new 'company' on the leathers scene that has aroused interest in the club. Actually, it's one motorcycle enthusiast who designs and sells suits in addition to his full-time job. [http://www.spartanleathers.com/ Spartan Leathers] are low-priced due to the lack of overhead, marketing costs, or fancy offices. The quality is very good, but don't just take our word for it. Google for reviews of this company; it's hard to find a bad word. Communication is topnotch, fast, and detailed.

Custom suits are of the most interest to people who are a little differently-sized from the norm, such as our model here. However, most riders could benefit from a suit that's made for them. Spartan helps you do the measuring to ensure a good fit, then they contract out the work to a factory in Pakistan (and if you think there's something wrong with that, take a look at the label in your current gear).

The suit lives up to its reviews; the leather is good quality, the stitching is very well done, and it has good venting. There is CE armor in the knees/shins, elbows/forearms and shoulders, with a fairly standard pad on the back, which you'll most likely want to replace with a [[Back protector|back protector]].

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One thing to be wary of is that some people have reported an issue with the knee/shin armor being too long, making it painful when wearing boots.

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The suits come with a zip-out/removable mesh liner that's designed to protect the leather a little from your sweat and provide ease in doing repairs/alterations:

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The double zips up front are for ease in getting the suit on/off. This is a recommended option.

~~The double zips up front are for ease in getting it on/off~~. ~~This is a recommended option~~.

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The main seam is triple stitched. You only see two exposed because the third is hidden, and glued for strength.

~~The main seam is triple stitched~~. ~~You only see 2 exposed because the 3rd is hidden, and glued for strength~~.

[[image:IMG_1535.JPG|150px]]

[[image:IMG_1532.JPG|150px]]

The leather is supple right out of the box and is very comfortable to wear (unlike many off-the-rack suits) and will clearly provide very good protection. Note the perforations. You can specify as much perforated leather as you want.

~~The leather is supple right out of the box and is very comfortable to wear (unlike many off-the-rack suits) and will clearly provide very good protection~~. ~~Note the perforations~~. ~~You can specify as much perforated leather as you want~~.

[[image:IMG_1539.JPG|150px]]

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Custom does mean patience. Lead time will vary depending on season and business levels. These took a little over three months from ordering to arrival. If you want to deal with a motorcycle enthusiast who's trying to grow a new business, and not some faceless company, you should consider Spartan Leathers.

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 ====Custom leathers for less====
-There is a new 'company' on the leathers scene that has aroused interest in the club. Actually, it's one motorcycle enthusiast who designs and sells suits in addition to his full-time job. [http://www.spartanleathers.com/ Spartan Leathers] are low-priced due to the lack of overhead, marketing costs, and stuff like that. The quality is very good, but don't just take our word for it. Google for reviews of this company; it's hard to find a bad word. Communication is topnotch, fast and detailed.
+There is a new 'company' on the leathers scene that has aroused interest in the club. Actually, it's one motorcycle enthusiast who designs and sells suits in addition to his full-time job. [http://www.spartanleathers.com/ Spartan Leathers] are low-priced due to the lack of overhead, marketing costs, or fancy offices. The quality is very good, but don't just take our word for it. Google for reviews of this company; it's hard to find a bad word. Communication is topnotch, fast, and detailed.
 Custom suits are of the most interest to people who are a little differently-sized from the norm, such as our model here. However, most riders could benefit from a suit that's made for them. Spartan helps you do the measuring to ensure a good fit, then they contract out the work to a factory in Pakistan (and if you think there's something wrong with that, take a look at the label in your current gear).
 The suit lives up to its reviews; the leather is good quality, the stitching is very well done, and it has good venting. There is CE armor in the knees/shins, elbows/forearms and shoulders, with a fairly standard pad on the back, which you'll most likely want to replace with a [[Back protector|back protector]].
+[[image:108_0056.jpg|150px]]
+[[image:108_0058.jpg|150px]]
 One thing to be wary of is that some people have reported an issue with the knee/shin armor being too long, making it painful when wearing boots.
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 The suits come with a zip-out/removable mesh liner that's designed to protect the leather a little from your sweat and provide ease in doing repairs/alterations:
+[[image:IMG_1536.JPG|150px]]
+[[image:IMG_1532.JPG|150px]]
+The double zips up front are for ease in getting the suit on/off. This is a recommended option.
-The double zips up front are for ease in getting it on/off. This is a recommended option.
+[[image:IMG_1529.JPG|150px]]
+[[image:IMG_1528.JPG|150px]]
+[[image:IMG_1537.JPG|150px]]
+[[image:IMG_1538.JPG|150px]]
+The main seam is triple stitched. You only see two exposed because the third is hidden, and glued for strength.
-The main seam is triple stitched. You only see 2 exposed because the 3rd is hidden, and glued for strength.
+[[image:IMG_1535.JPG|150px]]
+[[image:IMG_1532.JPG|150px]]
+The leather is supple right out of the box and is very comfortable to wear (unlike many off-the-rack suits) and will clearly provide very good protection. Note the perforations. You can specify as much perforated leather as you want.
-The leather is supple right out of the box and is very comfortable to wear (unlike many off-the-rack suits) and will clearly provide very good protection. Note the perforations. You can specify as much perforated leather as you want.
+[[image:IMG_1539.JPG|150px]]
+[[image:IMG_1540.JPG|150px]]
+[[image:IMG_1541.JPG|150px]]
-Custom does mean patience. Lead time will vary depending on season and business levels. These took a little over three months from ordering to arrival.  If you want to deal with a motorcycle enthusiast who's trying to grow a new business, and not some faceless company, you should consider Spartan Leathers.
+Custom does mean patience. Lead time will vary depending on season and business levels. These took a little over three months from ordering to arrival. If you want to deal with a motorcycle enthusiast who's trying to grow a new business, and not some faceless company, you should consider Spartan Leathers.