RideApart 6: Flat Track racing for beginners

Jamie Robinson and Wes take bananas to a gunfight, entering 9hp Honda CRF100F and XR100 trail bikes in The Hooligan Derby’s “Run Whatcha’ Brung” flat track race at Ventura Raceway. It’s their first time on a dirt oval.

The 3 changes they made to the AGV AX-8 Dual

We’ve expounded the virtues of the AGV AX-8 Dual at length, but here’s the short version: weight, price, vision, ventilation, looks, safety. Those factors together make it probably the most appealing helmet on the market right now. Want one? The … Continued

AGV updates AX-8, Dual

Already one of the most distinctive, lightest, versatile and highest value helmets available, AGV has refined its AX-8 dirt helmet and AGV AX-8 Dual for 2012. Changes are relatively minor, if worthwhile. Padding is refined in pursuit of comfort while, … Continued

This is the dirt gear that saved my life

Making bad decisions on motorcycles (or Russian sidecars) has consequences. I’m able to ameliorate the consequences of frequently awful decisions by wearing the best safety gear available. This is what I was wearing when I crashed last weekend, it, in … Continued

AGV AX-8 Dual x Hammarhead Jack Pine

On Friday, I shot these pictures of Sean riding a Hammarhead Jack Pine in my riding gear. That’s a little confusing, but it’s about to get worse. The plan was to have Sean write up his impressions in relation to … Continued

Gear: AGV AX-8 Dual helmet

I’ve only had the chance to wear this new AGV AX-8 Dual helmet for a quick ride to Sean’s house and back, but I’m so excited about it that I wanted to go ahead and share. Even after just a … Continued

AGV AX-8 Dual: bella avventura

Have you ever seen a more futuristic-looking helmet? The AGV AX-8 Dual brings AGV GP-Tech specs and quality to the adventure touring world. Probably the neatest thing about the AX-8 Dual is that you can wear the exceptionally light helmet … Continued