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Knox Handroid gloves review
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Tested by: John Milbank RRP: £169.99 More info: www.planet-knox.com or call 01900 825825 In 18 years, these are the most comfortable gloves I’ve worn. Described as ‘creepy’ by my wife, the flexible spines on the tops of the fingers slide in and out as you move your hand. They’re not just a gimmick though – every part…
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Duckswax water repelling leather tonic review
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Tested by: Carli Ann Smith RRP: £9.95 Info: www.duckswax.co.uk “It’s like water off a ducks back”… we all know the saying, but imagine having the same properties on your leathers! After trials riding for 10 years, inventor Martin Chivers decided to come up with his own solution, so he didn’t keep getting wet. Claiming to preserve leather…
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GoPro Hero 3 HD Black review
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Reviewed by: John Milbank RRP: £359 The GoPro Black edition stands out in the range with its ability to shoot at 120fps at a resolution of 720p. This puts super-slow-mo footage in the hands of us all, which looks great with bike footage. Even at full HD (1080p), the GoPro will shoot at up to 60fps.…
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Bullet polish carnuba wax spray kit review
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Tested by: John Milbank, Editor MCM | RRP: £14.99 | www.bulletpolish.co.uk This great value kit contains 500ml of ready-to-use wax spray, and two good quality microfibre cloths. I’ve long used fairly expensive hard waxes on my bikes and cars, so was sceptical of this water-based spray. First impressions are good – it’s very simple to apply,…
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The Essential Buyer’s Guide: Ducati Desmoquattro Twins review
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Tested by: John Milbank, Editor MCM RRP: £12.99 ISBN: 978-1-845844-30-1 Having owned two Ducatis, I thought I knew all I needed when I started looking to buy another Monster. Veloce Publishing’s book by Ian Falloon proved me wrong. A mine of useful information, there’s far more than the usual things to check on any motorcycle (though this…
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R&G heated grips review
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Tested by: Roger Jones RRP: £39.99 Come rain or shine, I would much rather be out on a motorcycle than stuck in a car, but in the winter my hands tend to get cold quickly, so heated grips on my BMW 650 ST were a must. I took a Stanley knife to the original grips to…
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TCX X-Street Waterproof boots
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Tested by: Bruce Wilson, road tester Price: £119.99 I got these boots just in time for my first trip out to the States on a cruiser launch and was pleasantly surprised at just how sturdily they cupped my ankle. Until you actually try them on, you can’t appreciate how well supported these boots are, all the…
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Bike HUD | First review of the Head Up Display
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Motor Cycle Monthly’s John Milbank checks out the latest in helmet technology that could change the way we ride. Dave Vout is a modest man – a civil and structural engineer by trade, it’s hard to believe that nobody’s already thought of the innovative product he’s launching at Motorcycle Live this year. A few…
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Richa Spirit C-Change Jacket & Trousers Reader Review
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Tested by: Keith Bell, 50 Been riding for over 30 years; Covers around 10,000 miles a year by bike; Rides a Honda Blackbird As an Observer for the IAM I ride my bike throughout the year, in all weather conditions. As such it’s vital that the kit I wear not only protects me from the…
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Oxford Aqua 25R rucksack review
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Tested by: Roger Jones RRP: £49.99 More info: www.oxprod.com If you want a 100% waterproof back pack for you! It’s made from tear resistant waterproof PVC tarpaulin with electro-welded seams. I left it outside in an 18-hour downpour for a test: In the morning not a drop of water penetrated ether the main bag or…
