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TCX X Street WP Blue review
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Reviewer: Mikko Nieminen // RRP: £109.99 // Sizes: EU 36-48 // Colour: Blue // Info: www.tcxboots.com I love how these boots look like regular trainers, but still offer plenty of protection. In fact, they look so much like every day footwear that when my wife first saw them she took some convincing that they…
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Caberg Stunt Helmet review
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Tested by: Martin Hare // RRP: £139.99 // Size: XS-XXL // Colours: Black, white, seven graphics options // Info: www.caberg.it My first impression of the helmet was positive, it has a very eye-catching paint scheme incorporating black, grey and fluorescent green. The style of the helmet is very much in the sporty streetfighter style with…
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Spada Aurora boots review
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Tested by: Mikko Nieminen // RRP: £99.95 // Sizes: 37-47 // Colour: Black My old boots were starting to fall apart last autumn, so a new pair was a must, and I’m genuinely impressed with these Spada Aurora boots. They are classed as ‘touring’ boots, but they make perfectly good all-round boots, suitable for…
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Shark S700S helmet review
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Tested by: Mikko Nieminen // RRP: around £159 (dependent on helmet style) // Sizes: XS-XL // Colours: Various colour and graphics options available This Shark S700S helmet doesn’t break the bank, but it comes with plenty of features; a good ventilation system, an integrated flip-down sun visor, and it’s Pinlock-ready (depending on where you buy…
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Spada Curve textile jacket review
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Tested by: Mikko Nieminen // RRP: £129.95 // Sizes: M-3XL // Colours: Black, black/blue, black/red, black/fluorescent This Spada Curve WP jacket is ideal for winter use. It has hi-vis panels and reflective strips, which are great features in a winter jacket. I ride to and from work every day, in winter usually in the dark.…
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VIDEO: BMW smart helmet concept in action
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Here’s a nice video showing how the BMW concept smart helmet with heads-up display will work once it hits production. Earlier this week we reported on the helmet having heads up display, camera, communications and even a mini-computer built in, and now BMW has released a video to show how might feel like to wear…
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New gloves from Knox: Zero 2 OutDry 2016 Evolution
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Knox has updated its Zero gloves. Evolved for winter 2015/2016, Knox Zero 2 OutDry® gloves now feature impact-absorbing silicone gel beneath the floating knuckle protection. Each Zero 2 glove is made from goat leather, with kangaroo leather on the palm, Pittards digital goat on the palm overlay and knuckles and an OutDry® waterproof membrane bonded…
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SCOOP: BMW concepts for motorcycle laser light and helmet with head-up display
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BMW Motorrad has just announced that it will be displaying two innovations at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on 6-9 January 2016. Laser light for motorcycles and a helmet with a head-up display will be presented, setting new standards of motorcycle safety, along with a technical outlook of how they may be…
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Jorge Lorenzo and Shark Helmets confirm partnership in MotoGP
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Spain’s triple MotoGP World Champion, Jorge Lorenzo, and Shark, the French helmet manufacturer, have announced the signature of a three-year partnership in MotoGP. Lorenzo will be wearing the Race-R PRO, SHARK’s flagship product, in all races. According to Shark, this model is acknowledged to be one of the safest on the market. It features unrivalled optical…
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VIDEO: Back protection – Essential facts
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Wearing a back protector might just save you from a nasty injury if you have an accident. There are plenty of options available, but not many riders wear them. In this video Mikko gets the lowdown on back protectors and the need for protection every time you get on your bike. He also gets the…
