Darren Hendley
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Quick spin electric special – the commuter solution
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By Bob Pickett. Previously, we reviewed the Zero SR/F. The results were impressive, but as always the up-front cost was an issue for many. What if the difference in price was minimal? According to research by eBike vendor Urban eBikes, in 2016 the average journey was just 17 miles, suggesting the kind of commuter run…
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Quick Spin: 2020 Royal Enfield Himalayan
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The Himalayan precedes the Interceptor and Continental models by a few years (in original Indian spec, a year earlier for the UK spec, Euro4 model). What it is, is a clever positioning; an adventure bike not 10 foot tall or weighing tonnes. Smaller, lighter, lower, it fits with Enfield’s target of the “middle market” between…
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Bell Cruiser Eliminator
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When you consider that 60 years of evolution has gone into the creation of a stripped down helmet, we are talking about a legendary reputation when it comes to head protection. The 2020 Eliminator sits right up there with its light weight, fibreglass composite shell construction, anti-bacterial liner, contoured cheek pads, plus provision for an…
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Adventure helmets – head to head
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Helmets with adventure peaks are as popular as bikes with adventure beaks. We tested two top-end options to see what they’re like. AGV AX9, Price: £399, Sizes: XS-XL, Weight: 1500g (tested), Warranty: 2 years, extra year if registered Arai Tour-X 4, Price: £579.99, Sizes: XS-XL, Weight: 1700g (tested), Warranty: 5 years Arai Tour-X 4 Tested…