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Buying Guide: Flip-front helmets
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When it comes to kit, it’s not always easy to know where best to splash your hard-earned cash. There’s an absolute abundance of choice out there to suit every kind of budget, and although it’s easiest to stick to what you know, there’s a chance you might be missing out on something properly good. That’s…
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What We Wear: HJC i100 Flip-Up
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£249.99 / www.oxfordproducts.com / Simon Meyer I’ve done a couple of thousand miles in HJC’s i100 flip front in the last 8 months or so. It’s actually my first experience of a ‘flip lid’… and I think I’m a convert. It’s become my go-to choice – despite having a significantly more expensive full face option…
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What We Wear: Schuberth E2 flip-up
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£549.99 / www.bikerheadz.co.uk / Ross Mowbray Schuberth knows what it’s doing when it comes to flip front lids. They’ve carved out an enviable reputation for their well-equipped, intelligently designed and supremely comfortable helmets which are often found on the noggins of big miles bikers who are happy to spend a fair bit of cash for…
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Vanucci releases new VUJ-4 urban motorcycle jacket
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Vanucci’s new VUJ-4 motorcycle jacket offers both fashion and CE level A protection.
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What We Wear: Schuberth C5 flip-up motorcycle helmet
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Bob Pickett tells us how it is… £539.99 / www.bikerheadz.co.uk / Bob Pickett The C5 is new from the ground up, sharing no parts with its predecessor. Homologated to the new ECE 22:06 standard, it is P/J rated (use with the front up or down). The C5 is festooned with smart features. The flip-front can…
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LS2 helmet intercom – powered by Cardo Systems
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Following LS2’s announcement of adopting the new Universal Communications Solution (UCS) standard in selected helmets during EICMA 2022 in Milan, the LS2 INTERCOM – LS24X powered by Cardo – is now available. The LS24X has been designed explicitly for easy installation into the ECE 22.06 compliant VECTOR 2, ADVANT and INFINITY helmets, offering customers a choice of…
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What we wear: ‘Leather Leg Bag’ from Roadskin
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Sometimes, I don’t want to carry a rucksack, but I will always want my specs, wallet, phone and keys with me. Stuffing the pockets of my jacket and jeans on the bike isn’t always ideal, so I was very happy to try out the leather leg bag from the folks at Roadskin. The Roadskin motorcycle…
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What we wear: ‘Easyrider’ short motorcycle gloves from Roadskin
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Initially designed for Special Forces use, the Roadskin Easyrider CE Approved Level 1 Glove has since been fully adapted as a motorcycle glove.So, what’s the marriage of Special Forces Gloves and Motorcycle Gloves actually like? There’s clearly a need for comfort and a huge demand for safety, whether you’re battering down doors or getting some…
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Axxis Helmets Draken Star Limited Edition
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The Axxis Draken Star has just come in 3 new limited-edition colourways! To celebrate Axxis helmets entering the UK market for 2023, distributor Bickers has released 3 limited-edition Draken Star colourways exclusive to the UK. With an industry-leading 5-year warranty and ECE DOT 22.06 verified, the popular Draken Star full-face helmet is now available in…
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Shoei adds Neotec 3 and GT-Air 3 to Sports Touring helmet range
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Shoei is adding two new Sports Touring helmets to its range: the Neotec 3 and GT-Air 3.
