Reviews
Reviews
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Review: R&G Elevation paddock stand
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Reviewed by: Mikko Nieminen // RRP: Paddock stands £74.99 each / M8 cotton reels £19.90 a pair // Info: www.rg-racing.com I love riding bikes, all year, in pretty much any weather conditions. Unfortunately that means a lot of cleaning and tinkering with them, which I’m not so keen on. So, I try to make it…
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Richa Typhoon waterproof one-piece suit review
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Reviewed by: Mikko Nieminen // RRP: £39 // Sizes: XS–5XL // Colours: Black, black/fluo yellow It won’t win any fashion prizes, but if your riding jacket and trousers aren’t waterproof this rain suit from Richa will keep you dry on two wheels. This is a one-piece suit (think waterproof overalls) that is designed to go…
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Spada Duo helmet review
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Reviewer: Mikko Nieminen // RRP: £99.95 // Sizes: XS-XL // Colours: Gloss black, matt black, pearl white // Info: www.spadaclothing.co.uk This is a very special helmet indeed. In a matter of seconds, it transforms from a full-face helmet to an open-face one. And in a couple of minutes (with a help of a £2 coin…
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Yamaha XSR900 world launch review
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For Mikko’s video review of the Yamaha XSR900, click here. Price: Matt grey and rock slate £7,849 / 60th Anniversary colour scheme £ 7,999 Engine: 847cc, three-cylinder, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, DOHC, four-valve Power: 113bhp at 10,000rpm Torque: 87.5Nm at 8,500rpm Tested by: Mikko Nieminen Whether you’re a fan or not, there’s no escaping the fact that…
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Spidi Carbo Winter H2OUT leather gloves review
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Tested by: Mikko Nieminen // RRP: £149.99 // Sizes S-3XL // Colours: Black/silver, black/yellow I know it’s not been that cold yet, but I’m not a fan of being cold on the bike so I like to get kitted out with warm clothes, and I do like nice warm winter gloves. These gloves from Spidi…
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Knox base layer and mid layer review
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Reviewer: Mikko Nieminen // RRP: Base layer £54.99, mid layer £59.99 // Sizes: Base layer S-3XL, mid layer S-2XL // Colours: Black/grey // Info: www.planet-knox.com With all the winter jackets and trousers filling the shelves at the bike shops it’s easy to forget the base and mid layers. The Dry Inside base layer from…
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Spada Compass textile trousers review
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Tested by: Mikko Nieminen // RRP: £129.95 // Sizes: M-XXL // Colour: Black I have really enjoyed these Spada Compass trousers. They offer a good level of protection and they can be easily transformed to take on the continually changing weather conditions of the great British winter. The main thing I want from my gear…
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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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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…
