Aero Trail Rider

[Bender]

Gentlemen... does anyone here own a Trail Rider or have pictures of one being worn? I have been unable to find any images. Particularly interested in a pic of it being worn open. I understand it is a shorter cut than most Aero jackets. Many thanks

 

[zebedee]

All I found was this.

http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=35

 

[Bender]

Yeah, that’s all I’ve seen as well. Looking for a shot of someone actually wearing it... a pic of someone wearing it open would be exceedingly helpful...

 

[Corky Corcovado]

From what I understand it is virtually a Grizzly without the fur. So check grizzly photos for fit.

 

[torfjord]

There’s currently a size 40 on the sales page : http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=3866

It’s not what you asked for but the stated measurements should give an idea on the fit.


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[Mich486]

The grizzly/trail rider is similar to the Highwayman in the top block but it tapers massively at the waist.

My suggestion is to size down 2 from your “normal” size and ask to add some inches at the waist to taper it out a bit.

Also careful with lengthening the jacket as the taper keeps going and given that this jacket is meant to hit at the waist you might end up easily with a too narrow waist opening.


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[Carlos840]

Here is a review of my grizzly:

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/aero-leather-grizzly.95411/

Here are the measurements:

Pit to pit: 25.5”
Back length: 25.5”
Front length: 21.5”
Bottom hem: 19.5”
Shoulders: 20"
Arms length:26”

As has been said above, they have a massive drop from chest to waist. Mine is a size 40 and it is the largest pit to pit of all my jackets. It is also the tightest bottom hem of all my jackets. It is clearely designed for the waistband to rest on the hips and the body to blouse a little.
If anything i almsot feel that you should size it using the bottom hem measurement rather than the chest measurement. I would have thought 25.5" pit to pit on a size 40 was madness, but when worn it works and makes sens...
I don't think sizing down and tapering out the jacket would look the same.

 

[Mich486]

Agreed with all of the above Carlos said.

I should have said that my suggestion to drop chest size and taper out was intended for those that want to get a more fitted jacket but of course some might like the blousy fit if so then go by tag size I guess.

My 34 sized grizzly has a 21.5” p2p. I can’t imagine wearing my regular size 38”.


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[Edward]

As has been said above, they have a massive drop from chest to waist. Mine is a size 40 and it is the largest pit to pit of all my jackets. It is also the tightest bottom hem of all my jackets. It is clearely designed for the waistband to rest on the hips and the body to blouse a little.
If anything i almsot feel that you should size it using the bottom hem measurement rather than the chest measurement. I would have thought 25.5" pit to pit on a size 40 was madness, but when worn it works and makes sens...
I don't think sizing down and tapering out the jacket would look the same.

I would second asking for the waist measurement on any of Aero's 50s era bike jackets, as they are very definitely much snugger at the waist; I bought an MC used a fewyears ago that I'm gonig to have to sell because while the top half was fine, the waistband was smaller by several inches than on a same-size 30s halfbelt. This is true to the originals of the period - look at the Durable that Brando wore in The Wild One, for instance:

Note that the shoulders are sitting a little proud of his natural shoulders, yet the waistband of the jacket is well snug. I do believe part of this is aesthetic: it gives the wearer a flattering 'v' shape. It's also practical: plenty room for more than just Brando's t-shirt under there for riding in colder weather (remember, in those days most folks only had one jacket...).

I should have said that my suggestion to drop chest size and taper out was intended for those that want to get a more fitted jacket but of course some might like the blousy fit if so then go by tag size I guess.

I tend to wear a 44/6 in an Aero in prewar patterns, and a 42/4 in post-war. Different era, different cuts; my wardrobe has jackets and coats from a 42 up to a 48 depending on the cut. All fit me as intended, but I sometimes need a different size to acieve that, even within the same maker's range). That said, would always recommend against down-sizing in an attempt to make a boxy jacket fit snug. All that happens is you inevitably end up wearing what loks likea boxy jacket a size or two too small. It's like those cheaper Perfecto styles you see on today's fashion market with a 29" back. Sure, they're trying to bring them down to suit a lower trouser-waist, but when you look at it, the jacket just looksall wrong, all out of proportion. Throws off the original design. I would stress that if you want a jacket something like this but don't care for the fit, tell aero wat you're after and they will be able to recommend another model from the (100 or so now?) on their books that has the features you want with the fit you want. There's a reason we pay artisanal makers the big money for these jackets, and that's because they know wat they're doing - we're not the leather tailors, they are!

 

[Mich486]

Not a fan of that Brando fit, it kind of looks too big and too small at the same time. I also think it makes short guys like me look even shorter.

I agree though that tweaking patterns can turn out pretty bad and following the maker guidance is the best bet.


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