Tucano Urbano Nano Shoe Covers, £33.99 Tester: Steve Farrell Time/miles: 2000 miles/18 months What’s good? These really do make old boots waterproof again. They fold up into a zip bag not much bigger than a fat wallet, which is why they have ‘Nano’ in the name. They’re no less waterproof for it. I’ve never known them to let in a ...
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- Parts & accessories
- 13 May 2013
Arai Tour-X3, £354.99 (£299 on MCN Shop; superseded by Arai Tour-X4) Miles covered/time: 3500/one year What’s good: It’s an off- and on-road lid in one. Detach the peak and you have a normal helmet for the road. Put it back on and it’s an off-road/adventure lid with a visor. The Arai name gives you a certain confidence in the level ...
- Motorcycle Products
- Helmets
- 02 February 2012
HJC RPHA-10 helmet, £249.99 (£229.99 on MCN shop) Steve Farrell Miles covered/time: 3000/three months What's good: For me, the best thing is the fit. I’m sure I’m not alone in having an oval-shaped head. Many helmets which initially seem to fit cause an agonising pressure point on my forehead after an hour of wearing. The HJC RPHA-10, though, fits perfectly. ...
- Motorcycle Products
- Helmets
- 17 May 2011
Skidmarx black flip-up screen, £32.95 Miles covered/time: 3000/two years What’s good: After getting my 24-year-old Kawasaki AR125 re-sprayed (don’t ask why – I don’t know the answer), the scratched dirty-brown screen was spoiling the party.I was pleasantly surprised, then, to find Skidmarx still offers standard and flip-up screens for this and a wide range of other bikes dating from the ...
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- Parts & accessories
- 07 February 2011
Tucano Urbano Guscio Rain Jacket, £128.90Time used: Three months What’s good? It’s lightweight, waterproof and breathable, with mesh lining and lots of inner and outer pockets, including a handy one on the sleeve with a waterproof zip. But the best thing about it is that, like most Tucano Urbano kit, it’s stylish. Save cash on motorcycle jackets What’s not? I ...
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- Leathers, jackets & suits
- 21 December 2010
Tucano Urbano Chelsea boot, £87.90 Miles covered/time: 4000/two months What’s good? They’re just like normal boots except they’re made for motorcycling. It means I can ride to work (80 miles), walk around all day without being mistaken for a courier, and then ride home again, all without changing my footwear. Save £££s on motorcycle boots They’re comfortable, waterproof, thermal-lined, easy ...
- Motorcycle Products
- Boots
- 10 August 2010
Motrax Deluxe Bike Cover, £39.99 (£35.99 on MCN shop)Time owned: Three years What’s good? Plenty of bike covers aren’t up to the job and become threadbare and prone to tears after just months in the rain and sun. Save £££s on motorcycle products But this one still seems as tough as ever after protecting my bike through two of the ...
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- Parts & accessories
- 08 April 2010
AGV GP-Tech helmet, £449.99 Miles covered/time: 3000/six months What’s good? Awesome styling. I love those black flashes on the side which look like extensions of the visor, especially when a black visor is fitted. Save £££s on motorcycle helmets I’ve got an oval-shaped head and often find apparently well-fitting helmets cause painful pressure points at the front and back after ...
- Motorcycle Products
- Helmets
- 02 February 2010
