Monday, 24 November 2014

All year round jacket that won't break the bank

The Held 4-Touring jacket, mens and ladies 'cuts'- in sizes DXS to D3XL (Ladies) and S to 10XL for men! With prices from just £209.99 it won't break the bank. This jacket doesn't skimp out though on quality and features- including KNOX armour!

Held make the best quality motorcycle jackets
Held 4-Touring jacket in black / fluoro
Outer shell
• AIRGUARD 500D (100% polyamide)

Lining
• mesh lining (100% polyester)
• detachable thermal liner (100% polyester)

Membrane
• REISSA Z-liner (100% polyester with 100% polyurethane coating):
waterproof, windproof & breathable

Fit/features
• 4 external pockets
• 2 inner pockets
• internal cellphone pocket
• air-vent zippers front & back
• schoeller KEVLAR stretch panels under arms
• arm adjustment
• waist belt
• soft collar

• Connecting zip


Held make the best winter motorcycle jackets
Held 4-Touring motorcycle jacket selection of colours available

Protection
• EN 1621-1 CE-certified KNOX protectors at shoulders & elbows
• special foam padding at back
• optional EN 1621-2 back protector
• reflective sections


To see more about Held in the UK, a list of stockists and our online catalogue please visit www.held-uk.co.uk

Thursday, 20 November 2014

COMPETITION TIME! Four pairs of Held gloves up for grabs

We've decided it's about time we organised some giveaways!  So, first of all let's introduce you to the prizes:

Two pairs of Held Arctic Winter Motorcycle Gloves

Held make the best winter motorcycle gloves
Held Arctic Winter motorcycle gloves to give away -
warm, waterproof, breathable Gore-Tex! RRP £109.99
• Gore-Tex winter gloves to beat wind-chill & rain
• Waterproof guarantee for the life of the gloves
• Highly breathable for warmer hands
• Extra Thinsulate layers to protect from wind-chill
• Superfabric palm panels & leather-covered knuckle armour
• Built-in rain wiper


Two pairs of Held 'Twin' 2-in-1 system 
Gore-Tex Winter Motorcycle Gloves

Held 'Twin' 2 in 1 Winter motorcycle gloves to give away -
warm, waterproof, breathable Gore-Tex! RRP £174.99
• Unique 2-in-1 System Gore-Tex Winter gloves
• Gore & Held innovation: Twin chamber gloves with Gore-Tex
• Winter Chamber: Full-on warmth for Winter conditions
• Wind-chill Chamber: Maximum wind-chill protection on upper hand
• Changed in seconds to suit morning frost & midday chill

Warm and dry: In collaboration, Held and Gore-Tex have innovated motorcycle Winter gloves that are both: Mega warm Winter gloves that are 100% waterproof and breathable thanks to Gore-Tex; and cold season gloves that give excellent wind-chill protection with top notch insulation on the back of the hand and the solid grip of a mid-season glove on the palm.

The competition:

It's simple.  Going to the NEC Motorcycle Show (www.motorcyclelive.co.uk)?  Held retailer Bikers World are exhibiting on stand 3F40 Hall 3A. They will have a great selection of Held gear as well as our very own Loz in attendance!  All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning a pair of the four pairs of gloves we have to give away is...

Held at the NEC
Come and see us on the Bikers World stand :)


  • Visit the Bikers World Stand
  • Snap a 'Selfie' with the Held gear
  • Post it on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/heldriderequipment)
  • And / Or Tweet it to us (@heldbikegear)Over the duration of the show we'll choose winners at random from the pics that are posted on our page / tweeted to us!  Let's light up Facebook / Twitter with your lovely Bikers World Held Selfies!
The gloves will be available to check out on the Bikers World stand along with a decent selection of Held.  Held's Loz Staples will be chuffed to show you around the gear.  :)

Don't let the comp put you off buying the gloves on the day!  If you're a lucky Bikers World Held Selfie winner keep your receipt and we'll refund you!

NOT GOING TO THE SHOW?  Fear not!  We'll be arranging more competitions after the show for those who don't get to go along.  So there's a chance for everyone to win coming right up.  :) 

So, if you are going to the show, make sure you get along to the Bikers World Stand, grab a selfie with the Held gear and pop it up on our Facebook or Tweet it to us.  Entering is as simple as a few clicks of the thumb.  ;)

Tuesday, 18 November 2014

3-layer Gore-Tex jacket for all year round motorcycling

If you're looking for a jacket that can cut the mustard all year round- keep you warm and dry when it's horrible weather yet cool and comfy when it's hot then the Held Carese II is worth the investment!


Held make the best winter motorcycle jackets
Held Carese II GTX Gore-Tex motorcycle jacket RRP £569.99
• Gore-Tex 3 layer technology - waterproof for life!
• Breathable: Coolmax mesh lining, 3D air mesh panels
• CE-approved Held SAS-TEC shoulder & elbow protectors

A Gore-Tex enduro style motorcycle jacket constructed with advanced materials to offer you the best in performance and comfort for those long expeditions across Continents. The Gore-Tex liner is 100% waterproof and windproof providing perfect insulation, whilst maintaining its highly breathable properties.

Stay safe: CE-approved soft shoulder and elbow protectors from SAS-TEC come with the jacket, with the option to upgrade to a Quatrotempi back protector too. The outer also offers abrasion resistance in the event of a slide.

The internal laminated jacket is now useable You can take it out of the jacket and use it as a lone waterproof rain mac/jacket for those journeys off the bike - essentially it is buy one jacket, get a waterproof over jacket free!


Held make the best winter motorcycle jackets
Held Carese II GTX colour variations
 
Technical info:

• DU PONT Cordura 500 D outer
• Detachable Gore-Tex Performance shell LTD liner
• Waterproof, windproof & breathable
• 8 Air-Vent zippers front, back & in the arms
• CE 1621-1 SAS-Tec soft shoulder & elbow protectors
• Temperfoam at back, upgradeable to Quattrotempi CE armour
• Coolmax inner lining
• Longer cut for touring
• 4 outside pockets, 2 of which are waterproof
• Front fold-away chest pockets which act as air vents
• Rear pocket to store Gore-Tex LTD liner
• 3 inside pockets
• Internal mobile phone pocket
• Waist belt
• Hip adjustment
• Arm adjustment
• Soft Collar
• Connector zip
• Reflector inserts
• Front air vent panel


For more information on Held in the UK and an online catalogue & dealer list please visit www.held-uk.co.uk