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Cold Killers Wind Buddy

Simon Brown, 02 November 2011 12:59

Cold Killers Wind Buddy £64.99 Miles covered/time: 500/two months What’s good: Now the cold mornings are here, I’m using this zip-up top more and more – and it’s meant I’ve been able to delay the evil moment when I have to dig out the thermal linings for my winter gear. On the bike it’s very comfortable and warm – I’ve ...

Forcefield Pro L2K back protector

Simon Brown, 27 October 2011 10:35

Forcefield Pro L2K back protector, £104.99 Miles covered/time: 1000/two months What's good: I'm in the fortunate position of not having crashed recently, but if it does happen this back protector ought to prevent soft tissue damage and the like. I'm basing that assumption on its reassuringly sturdy feel and that fact it's passed CE Level 2 testing, which is the ...

Bradex Easy Start

Simon Brown, 14 September 2011 15:48

Bradex Easy Start £4.99 for 300ml Used for: Numerous starts What’s good: My old Honda Dominator used to be something of a reluctant starter. Leave it standing for more than a week or two and you’d be left thumbing the button for ages before there were any signs of life – sometimes this process could take 15 or 20 minutes ...

EDZ Multi-tube Neckwarmer

Simon Brown, 23 May 2011 15:42

EDZ Multi-tube Neckwarmer, £12.50 Miles covered/time: 1000/one month What’s good: At last, a necktube in plain white. Lurid colours and crazy designs are all well and good but the slightly retro look of this EDZ neckwarmer is far more up my street – even better if you are riding a classic and planning a night at the Ace. More importantly, ...

Muc-Off Helmet & Visor Cleaning Kit

Simon Brown, 09 May 2011 16:01

Muc-Off Helmet & Visor Cleaning Kit, £9.99 Miles covered/time: 1000/one month What’s good: This little pack from Muc-Off is dead handy. It’s small enough to slot into a pocket or tank bag – or you can use the little karabiner to attach it to your luggage. Inside is a 35ml bottle of antibacterial visor/glasses cleaner (refills are available) and a ...

Product review: V2 Sponge

Simon Brown, 20 January 2011 17:00

V2 Sponge, £6.64 for two packsUsed for: Six months What’s good: My first experience of a V2 sponge was on an early morning ride in North Yorkshire. Mucky roads and low-angle sunshine were wrecking what should have been a fantastic ride and making me dog slow (well, even slower than usual…). Save £££s on motorcycle products My mate waited to ...

Product review: Muc-Off Visor cleaner and microfibre cloth

Simon Brown, 07 December 2010 16:54

Muc-Off Visor cleaner and microfibre cloth, £9.99Time used: Four months What’s good? Autumn sees me riding into direct sunshine in the morning and back into low-angle sunshine in the evening – my fault for living to the west of the office – so a clean visor is a must. Save £££s on motorcycle products Muc-Off’s spray does a brilliant job ...

Product review: Muc-off Bike Spray

Simon Brown, 21 April 2010 09:40

Muc-off Bike Spray 500ml, £5.99Used for: Six months What’s good? My crash-repaired VFR has had a tough life and has some ropey home-brewed paint (applied by a previous owner) but this spray manages to bring it up to a reasonable shine. Save cash on motorcycle products But the Bike Spray is about more than just an easy-shine – it contains ...

Product review: Oxford Monster lock/chain

Simon Brown, 08 April 2010 12:01

Oxford Monster lock/chain, £85.54 on MCN ShopTime owned: Eight years What’s good? I’ve had this lock for the best part of a decade and it’s deterred thieves on at least two occasions. Save cash on chains and locks First time, teenagers booted down my back gate in the middle of the night, ripped the cover off my bike and left ...

Product review: Hein Gericke rucksack

Simon Brown, 10 March 2010 16:17

Hein Gericke rucksack (superseded by Streetline rucksack, £39.99)Miles covered/time: 10,000/six years What’s good: This rucksack has carried my lunch, spare kit and gym stuff to and from work every day for more than half a decade. Save cash on rucksacks And it’s done it without a single zip breaking or strap fraying. That’s pretty good in my book. It’s shower-resistant, ...