Oakley Mayhem MX goggles, £49.99Miles covered/time: 1000/eight months What's good? They’re very light and as such they’re really comfortable. Even though I wear glasses under the goggles, which has been awkward with other goggles, the Oakleys are light and flexible enough to slip over my glasses without trying to push them out of shape or into my temples. The interchangeable ...
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- 05 October 2012
Revit Tarmac gloves, £134.99Miles covered/time: 3000/five months What's good? These have become my go-to pair of gloves; they took a couple of hundred miles to properly bed in, but since then they’ve been amazingly comfy. The leather is soft and supple and none of the armour digs in anywhere on long rides as it does with some gloves. The hard ...
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- Gloves
- 05 October 2012
Alpinestars Techstar off-road gloves, £29.99Time used: Five months What's good: They’re exceptionally thin, offering a level of feel you can only dream of when wearing road gloves. The venting works extremely well at keeping your hands cool when you’re hanging on for dear life as you career down yet another hill completely out of control. Since they’re so thin they’re ...
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- 25 July 2012
Bering Shelby jacket, £327.99Time owned: Two months What's good? The Knox armour in the shoulders and elbows is very comfy and fits perfectly to my frame (lanky, slight). It’s one of the thickest leather jackets I’ve worn and as such can be worn more often than most, but it still manages to keep me relatively cool when it is hot ...
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- 20 July 2012
Alpinestars Tech 8 Light off-road boots, £339.99Miles covered/time: 350/five months What's good? They’re built like tanks and can take a real battering. I’m pretty sure when we as humans have destroyed ourselves, there’ll be the plenty of these knocking about on earth with nothing but a few scratches. Despite their size and build they’re incredibly comfy, thanks to the soft ...
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- 20 July 2012
Scorpion VX15 Air, £119.99Miles covered/time: 400/five months What's good? This is the first off-road helmet I’ve owned and so far it’s proven to be excellent. The lining wicks moisture away easily – essential for off-road riding – and the large vents keep you cool. I’ve started wearing it on the road on hot days as it does an excellent job ...
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- 06 July 2012
Trials Evolution, 1200 Microsoft Points (about £12)Time used: Three weeks What's good? Pretty much everything. This is the sequel to the hugely popular and brilliant Trials HD, and as such takes everything that was good about that and takes it up to 11. Levels are bigger, more fun/frustrating and the skill games have been taken to another level entirely, with ...
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- 15 June 2012
Knox Cold Killers face and neck mini tube, £16.99Miles covered/time: 1300/three months What's good: At first I was sceptical it wouldn’t be much better than a simple cotton neck warmer, but it is. It’s much warmer than your average and the extra part, which covers the top of your back, front and shoulders, stops any draft getting down your jacket. ...
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- 07 June 2012
Knox Cold Killers mens sport top, £54.99Miles covered/time: 500/two months What's good: It’s lovely and snug and surprisingly, for something so thin, warm. The arms and front are both windproof and keep your torso nice and warm during cold rides. The entire garment is lined with a fleece material that feels soft on the skin and doesn’t irritate like some ...
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- 30 April 2012
Knox Cold Killers sport pants, £44.99Time owned/miles covered: Two months/500 miles What's good? Exactly the same as the sport top, they’re comfy, light and, most importantly, warm. The elasticated waist keeps them in place, stopping them from riding up when you put on your top layer. The all-round fleece lining is nice and soft, with no irritation. It’s thin enough ...
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- 20 April 2012
