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26th September 2012

Kit: Perfect Tents for Classic Motorcyclists

Let's go camping! No? Oh well, your loss. We might be in the middle of a series of rain storms of biblical proportions, but that's not going to stop Kevin Dean and Martin Gelder recommending their favourite canvas hotels... More...

29th August 2012

Kit: Nolan N43 Air Helmet

The quest for the perfect crash hat continues. One which doesn't look out of place on an old or a modern motorcycle. Rowena Hoseason tries not to wreck this one within six weeks of buying it... More...

30th January 2012

Kit: Riding Gear, Back In The Day

When John Kerridge started riding bikes, protective motorcycling kit didn't exist. It was all make do and mend...
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2nd January 2012

Kit: Schuberth J1 - Motorcycle Helmet Review

Brian Oakley recalls classic crash hats of the past and reveals his current motorbike riding headgear... More...

23rd November 2011

Kit: Waxed Cotton Riding Trousers

If you yearn for something less garish and more traditional than the typical Gore-Tex techno kit, these old-fashioned but modern wax cotton trousers might do the trick. Rowena Hoseason tries them for size... More...

24th October 2011

Kit: A Tale Of Five Jackets

Steve MacGregor just wants to buy a waterproof, comfortable riding jacket which fits him. Easy, surely?
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27th July 2011

Kit: Oxford Stormex, Motrax and Argos Bike Covers

The RealClassic Crew test three different all-weather covers designed to keep their classic bikes safe and dry. One is great, one is good, and the other is best kept under wraps... More...

13th June 2011

Kit: Tour Master Riding Jackets

This hard-wearing, weather-proof riding kit provides traditional style for the modern rider, says Nolan Woodbury, who put the Tour Master togs to the test in America's varied riding conditions... More...

17th December 2008

Riding Kit: Hood Jeans

As his Africa-by-Ariel trip approaches, Steve Wilson’s bike isn’t quite ready... but at least he’s got the right trousers... More...

15th September 2008

Riding Kit: Altberg Motorcycle Boots

Feet and ankles are commonly at risk when riding any kind of motorcycle and we normally protect them with stout footwear. These boots were made for biking, says Rowena Hoseason... More...

9th September 2008

Riding Kit: Draggin Jeans Oilskins

Comfortable, protective and now water-resistant too. We'd like to introduce you to Frank's flying trousers...
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12th June 2008

Riding Kit: Arai RX-7RR IV and Shoei XR-1000 Helmet Review

Are poncy helmets worth the extra money? Martin Gelder compares a top of the range Aria RX7RR with a quite posh Shoei XR1000. Is snug better than plush? Is quiet better than cool? More...

12th November

Riding Kit: Two-Piece Cordura Waterproofs Comparison

Blimey it's cold out there. Martin Gelder compares mid-price Hein Gericke "Journey" winter waterproofs with the lower cost "Aqua-Pore" equivalent from Frank Thomas... More...

12th January 2006

Riding Kit: German Paratrooper Boots

Got winter riding kit that keeps the cold and wet at bay? Let us know and we'll tell the world. NVNL kickstarts the footwear reviews with help of some microcellular rubber... More...

8th June 2005

Riding Kit: Nolan Open Face - Spada Vulcan Gloves

BrosRider is back, armed only with a Nolan open face helmet and a pair of Vulcan (live long and prosper) gloves. "They don't smell..." More...

26th May 2005

Riding Kit: Nolan N100 - Caberg J1 - AGV - Schuberth Concept Flip Fronts

You want Flip Front Helmets, we got 'em. BrosRider tests and rates a Nolan N100, a Caberg J1, an AGV and a Schuberth Concept. Flippin' fantastic... More...

19th May 2005

Riding Kit: Shoei Shoei Syncrotec Flip Front Helmet

The first of what is likely to be many kit reviews comes from PaulG80, a man happy with his Shoei Syncrotec flip front helmet... More...

5th February 2004

News: Davida Jet Helmet

A helmet is a helmet is a helmet, right? Davida decided that if they wanted it doing right they had to do it themselves, and Martin Gelder tried the results for size... More...

23rd September 2003

News: Hot Pants

Suits you, madam. The girls run riot with ladies' riding legwear, the details about which are fortunately pertinent to fellows of the other gender, too. Emm and Rowena get their kit off, then... More...

24th June 2003

News: Top Hats

Cromwell is an old established name in the crash hat business, but since becoming a part of Helmet Integrated Systems they've gone all up-to-date...
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