Polar Buff, £23 Miles covered/time: 1000/six months yearsWhat’s good? It’s much warmer than a normal buff, and it will make long winter journeys far more pleasant. It’s not completely wind proof but it will make a big difference on frosty days. What’s not? It’s pretty thick, so if you are wearing it the collar on your jacket might not fit ...
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- 17 December 2009
Unbranded cargo net, stolen off Marc Abbott (£5.99 in the MCN Shop)Miles covered/time: 7000/nine months What’s good? You can stuff it in your pocket for when you need it. You can fit almost anything on the back of your bike provided the net has got something to hook on to. Using this and a couple of bin liners I managed ...
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- 17 December 2009
What’s good? It’s huge; if you fully expand it there is enough room inside to store an Indian takeaway for five. A cunning zip on the bottom detaches the bag from the magnetic part and transforms the main bag into a rucksack. There is a map slot on the top and the side pockets can hold a surprising amount of ...
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- 25 June 2009
What’s good? It’s magnetic, so attaches without fuss. It’s waterproof and quite sturdy. There is a separate cover for storing a map in and a pocket for your phone. If your bike doesn’t have a metal tank you can secure it using some handy straps. It was free with a subscription to Bike magazine. Compare and buy motorcycle luggage What’s ...
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- 05 June 2009
What’s good? Lightweight summer gloves provide that a reasonable amount of protection without cooking your hands in hot weather. I got them to wear while at Simon Pavey’s off-road training school, but they are so comfortable I use them whenever the sun is out. Compare and buy motorcycle gloves What’s not? They have great knuckle guards, but I’m not sure ...
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- 05 June 2009
Best thing about it: Pleasantly armoured knuckles. I’m not sure of the protective value of them but they give the impression you could punch through walls. They are waterproof, quite warm and give a decent level of feel through the fingers. Worst thing about it: The Velcro on the cuffs is falling away now and I’ve never managed to get ...
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- 22 April 2009
Best thing about it: They are completely waterproof, extremely comfortable and well armoured. Even though they aren’t winter boots I wore them all year and combined with a pair of thermal socks they did okay. Not great, but okay. Worst thing about it: The leather or what ever they are made out of has ripped on one of them, on ...
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- 22 April 2009
Product: Spada Force 2 glovesTester: Samuel PinneyCost: £40.49Still available: Yes, http://www.motorcyclenews.comMiles covered: 6000Time owned: One year Best thing about it: Pleasantly armoured knuckles. I’m not sure of the protective value of them but they give the impression you could punch through walls. They are waterproof, quite warm and give a decent level of feel through the fingers.Worst thing about it: ...
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- 15 April 2009
Product: Sidi Vertigo Gortex bootsTester: Samuel PinneyCost: £199.99Still available: No, superseded by Vertigo Gore-tex Mega http://www.motorcyclenews.comMiles covered: 6000Time owned: One year Best thing about it: They are completely waterproof, extremely comfortable and well armoured. Even though they aren’t winter boots I wore them all year and combined with a pair of thermal socks they did okay. Not great, but okay. ...
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- 15 April 2009
