Comments on: MD Product Review: Roland Sands Designs Ronin Jacket (News) (Product Reviews)

By: Gabe

Gabe — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:27:37 +0000

You are right, but I don’t like to wear jeans when I ride! Or 3/4-face helmets. I’ve crashed too many times to scrimp on protection. I’ll leave that look to the Hollywood celebrities and fair-weather riders.

As far as value goes, we pay more for things we like and can’t get anyhwhere else–this is a unique product and $600 isn’t that much for a jacket of this quality.

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By: Gabe

Gabe — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:21:13 +0000

Terrific points you make–thanks for posting.

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By: Gabe

Gabe — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:04:52 +0000

The jacket is made in India! Sorry about the omission of that detail.

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By: Gabe

Gabe — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:03:59 +0000

I mentioned the seams on the sleeves in my story–I agree, but Roger remarked that it’s still pretty strong, and RSD also sells a jacket with solid sleeves.

Those are good features, but remember this is not intended to be a technical jacket–think of it as a fasion jacket you can feel good about riding in.

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By: Ziggy

Ziggy — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:22:23 +0000

Vanson or bust baby

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By: Ratlanta

Ratlanta — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:49:22 +0000

…or non-racer leather pants. Straight leather jeans or leather pants with accordian panels on the knees.

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By: Kjazz

Kjazz — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:10:45 +0000

I checked their website out and noticed (IMO) the Smoke colored version was much more interesting than either the brown or black.

I also was noticing what seems to be far too many seams on the arms of this jacket. At least “too many” if you consider that each seam is a potential failure in the event of a crash and slide.

Some features I would appreciate on a $600 (apprx.) jacket include:

1) bidirectional main zipper (they’re not just for 3/4 length expedition jackets)
2) removable liner (not sure if this has that or not, at least the chest area would be good)
3) fleece lined collar
4) pocket zippers should close in the down direction instead of up. Easier to see the zipper pulls while wearing a full face helmet which obstructs the view of your lower torso AND I just think “closed” is the down position rather than up
5) Ventilation options, at least at the chest area some “zippered scoops” perhaps
6) This jacket looks like it would be hot on hot days and cold on cold days…..?? huh?

that’s my $0.02

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By: Stinky

Stinky — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 19:08:50 +0000

Great looking jacket. Where’s it made? I’ve got a second hand store import jacket that I have to wear for just messing around/night out. These expensive jackets have to be watched like a diamond ring or they seem to disappear, it’d sure stink to have one make it to someone elses closet.

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By: bikerrandy

bikerrandy — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 15:47:04 +0000

I got a perforated RR leather summer Fast Company jacket w/shoulder, elbow padding for $150 5? years ago. It’s comfortable up to 90F. After that temp. I wear my well ventilated padded textile jacket which is comfortable even @ 115F !

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By: Morris Bethoven

Morris Bethoven — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 14:24:51 +0000

That jacket does not go with those leather riding pants. It’s really only meant to be worn with jeans and a 3/4 helmet. Looks really awkward otherwise. Also, not very good value for the money they are asking.

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