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Blink: The visor with lights built in
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Blink: The visor with lights built in. What do you think to this idea, called Blink – it’s one of the finalists in the Dyson awards (as in, James Dyson – the vacuum chap). Essentially it’s indicators and a residual light source mounted into the visor on a helmet. Here’s what the project outline says…
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Harrison saved from mega-crash by Spada suit
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This year’s Vauxhall International Northwest 200, based in Northern Ireland was full of surprises but on Saturday 16th May the Superstock race was red flagged after a serious accident involving Dean Harrison, Stephen Thompson and Horst Saiger. The crash occurred at 100mph+ on a stretch of track between the York corner and the Mill road…
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Review: Daytona Smartphone Controller £59.95
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Daytona Smartphone Controller | www.digital-speedos.co.uk | £59.95 | Tested by: Leon Rose What this clever device does is allow you to navigate your smartphone whilst on your motorcycle which is very handy should you be using your phone’s sat nav function whilst riding. Set up on the left handlebar with fitments for 22.2mm, 25.3 and even…
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Feature: Is this the future of helmet design?
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MoreBikes.co.uk chatted to Louie Amphlett, a recent Product Design graduate from the University of Brighton, who could hold the secret to the future of motorcycle helmet design…. “When it came to choosing my final year project, I decided to focus on improving rider comfort and welfare. Through that project I investigated a few avenues which…
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New Tech Aero Backpack launched
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New Tech Aero Backpack from Alpinestars launched. Tech Aero Backpack|| £129.99 || 16 to 26 litres || www.alpinestars.com The Tech Aero Backpack is aerodynamically profiled and comes with a host of comfort and performance features that are specifically designed to keep up comfort whilst riding. Using new touches to the backpack range from the…
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Sam Lowes crashes twice in Furygan/Dainese combination suit
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Sam Lowes crashes twice in Furygan/Dainese combination suit. Just one race after the Mugello GP where the Dainese D-Air Armor, the airbag “open platform”, has been presented to the international press, the Dainese technology was used in a suit by another manufacturer. Sam Lowes, World Championship rider in the Moto 2 class, fell twice during…
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Knox Aegis back protector review
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Knox Aegis back protector | From £59.99 | www.planet-knox.com / 0190 825825 | Tested by Leon Rose In recent years I’ve been investing slowly in better riding gear and I’d kitted myself out completely, or so I thought. The only thing I’ve never considered buying was a back protector, until now. Just look at all the racers,…
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Alpinestars Stella S-MX 6 ladies boots review
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Alpinestars Stella S-MX 6 boots | £169.99 | www.alpinestars.com | Tested by: Carli Ann Smith I love motorcycle boots – short ones, long ones, casual ones, race ones – there are so many on the market in a variety of styles that there is something out there for everyone. The CE certified Stella S-MX…
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Alpinestars Stella GP Plus ladies leather gloves review
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Alpinestars Stella GP Plus ladies leather gloves | £129.99 | www.alpinestars.com | Tested by: Carli Ann Smith There are hundreds of gloves on the market – literally hundreds – cowhide leather, textile, deer skin, goat skin…half the battle is deciding what kind you’re after. If you’re looking for a good quality, well-fitting, stylish, race-styled glove –…
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Alpinestars Stella T-Jaws Waterproof ladies jacket review
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Alpinestars Stella T-Jaws Waterproof jacket| £189.99 | www.alpinestars.com | Tested by: Carli Ann Smith If you’re after the sports look and fit but want the waterproof benefits of a good quality, textile jacket then the Stella T-Jaws Waterproof jacket from Alpinestars is a good shout. It’s designed for a female-specific fit and goes in and out…
