Contest: #KriegaSideUp
We love bikes for many reasons. We use them to get around town, to go on epic adventures or just to get out of the house. Regardless of the application, we usually have some kind of storage need while on … Continued
Gear: Racer Sicuro Gloves
A new brand from Austria, Racer promises to rival more established brands on quality, fit and price. We dug the unique look of these Sicuro gauntlets and have worn them every single day for the last month. Good enough for … Continued
Gear: Icon Squad 3 Backpack
The new ICON Squad 3 backpack was designed with the every day rider’s needs and wants in mind and is packed with features that show an attention to the details that could set this backpack apart from the competition. Not … Continued
Gear: Bell RS-1
The new Bell RS-1 was created to find a middle ground in the Bell full face helmet lineup and is being called the new direct competition to the similarly-priced Shoei RF-1100, which happens to be my main full face helmet, … Continued
The Art of Shopping for motorcycle gear
A few weeks ago, in the article about Alpinestars’ 2013 Spring Collection, “karlInSanDiego” left a comment about how difficult it was to determine the appropriate model and size for gear he was interested in purchasing. This little “how-to” will hopefully … Continued
Boots you can wear on and off the bike
Back to that eternal conundrum: how do we look good while we ride bikes? The vast majority of real riding gear is pretty good at keeping you safe, but was designed for Teletubbies, not 18-34 year old people that live … Continued
The evolution of motorcycle gear infographic
Created by the UK’s Bennett’s Insurance (they of the babes), this infographic walks through the evolution of protective clothing for motorcyclists, starting all the way back in the 19th century with work boots and into Cordura-fueled adventure craze of the … Continued