Product review: Icon DKR gloves 17 May 2017 by Liam Marsden MCN Web Producer, Liam Marsden, tested these Icon DKR gloves (£50.35) over seven months across 500 miles. Here's how he got on... What’s good? Some winter gloves can be fiddly when it comes... Read more ...
Product review: Ammo Aeroglide Super Polish 16 May 2017 by Emma Franklin MCN Consumer Editor Emma Franklin tested this Ammo Aeroglide Super Polish (£9.95) over six months, here's how she got on... What’s good? This is my kind of polish. Simply spray on and then... Read more ...
Product review: Venhill VT32 pressure gauge 0-60psi 14 May 2017 by Simon Relph MCN Senior Designer Simon Relph tested this Venhill VT32 pressure gauge 0-60psi (£17.43) over six months. Here's how he got on... What’s good? "I have only ever used the old school pencil... Read more ...
Product review: Spada Stelvio Adventure suit 13 May 2017 by Jordan Gibbons Time tested: 3500miles/three months What’s good? I was a bit nervous at first – would a jacket that looks like stone washed denim a) still look good after some decent miles, and b) reduce me to an... Read more ...
Freddie Spencer opens up in Feel autobiography 10 May 2017 by Tim Thompson What’s good? Back when there was no internet or live TV coverage to satisfy our thirst for GP racing, Freddie Spencer was an exotic Louisiana enigma who for two stellar summers in the 80s seemed able... Read more ...
Product review: Rokker Urban Racer boots 09 May 2017 by Andy Davidson MCN tested these Rokker Urban Racer boots (£299) over three months and 500 miles. Here's how we got on... What’s good about these motorcycle boots? These handmade Rokker Urban Racer boots are... Read more ...
RiDE review: QBag pannier bags 08 May 2017 by RiDE reviews Connected to a single wide Velcro seat strap with a zip on each side, so they can be released in seconds. The main compartment opens up fully, making loading incredibly easy. Inside, the contents are... Read more ...
Icon Raiden DKR jacket and trousers 07 May 2017 by Liam Marsden Web Producer Liam Marsden has been using the Icon Raiden DKR jacket and trousers for 6 months now, here’s how he’s found them… Time tested Six months/800 miles What’s good? Who said textile suits have... Read more ...
RiDE review: Bagster Cruise panniers 06 May 2017 by RiDE reviews These claim to have a whopping 78 litres of capacity when expanded, but we couldn’t fit quite as much gear in them as we could in Oxford’s supposedly smaller P60R. Nonetheless the Cruise is an... Read more ...
RiDE review: Oxford P60R panniers 04 May 2017 by RiDE reviews The most expensive set of panniers on test at £159.99, but also the most well specified. And the largest: despite a claimed capacity of 60 litres – less than several others here – the P60R is the only... Read more ...
Product review: Triple Wax Waterless wash and shine 25 April 2017 by Matt Wildee MCN Senior Editor Matt Wildee tested this Triple Wax Waterless Wash and Shine (£4.25) over 20 washes. Here's how he got along... What’s good? It’s a waterless product that washes, and erm,... Read more ...
Held Slade made-to-measure leather suit 24 April 2017 by Emma Franklin Fancy a made-to-measure leather suit? Our Consumer Editor, Emma Franklin had a custom suit made by Held for racing in, here's how she found it... Time tested One fitting What’s good These are my first... Read more ...
Product review: Alpinestars Techstar Motocross gloves 23 April 2017 by Michael Guy MCN's Sport Editor, Michael Guy, tested these Alpinestars Techstar Motocross gloves over the course of two years, covering 1200 off-road miles. Here's what he thought... What’s good?... Read more ...
Product review: Shark Spartan Carbon helmet 22 April 2017 by Richard Newland MCN Deputy Editor Richard Newland tested this Shark Spartan Carbon helmet (£389.99) over three months covering 3800 miles. Here are his thoughts... What’s good? This new Spartan Carbon... Read more ...
Product review: Ducati Downtown leather jacket 18 April 2017 by Tim Thompson Time tested Three months What’s good? It’s what jackets were like before they threw thermal linings, zip connectors, Velcro fasteners, humps and air vents into the mix – and I love it. Made by... Read more ...
What's good about the Lomo 301 drybag? 18 April 2017 by Andy Davidson Time tested: Four months/2000 miles What’s good? Watersport and wetsuit firm, Lomo, are quickly becoming my favourite bag company. I tested their 20-litre roll bag in the Himalayas and found it 100%... Read more ...
Earlex heat gun is essential workshop kit 18 April 2017 by Bruce Dunn Time tested: Two years What’s good? I don’t know how I’ve managed without a heat gun in my tool arsenal for so long; it’s essential for loads of jobs in the garage. I bought this one when I was... Read more ...
Product review: Simpson Venom lid 15 April 2017 by Jordan Gibbons MCN Senior Reporter Jordan Gibbons tested Simpson's Venom helmet over 3500 miles, but what did he make of it? What’s good? Let’s get the looks out of the way, then get down to the tech. In... Read more ...
Ride review: Biketek Front head stand 11 April 2017 by Ride reviews This stand locates into the headstock, which will allow more jobs to be done, like removing forks for example. It’s easy to assemble, well-finished and comes with several pins to fit a range of bikes. Read more ...
Product review: EBC replacement brake discs 10 April 2017 by Bruce Dunn Time tested: four months What’s good? These are pattern replacement discs (£174.19) for my SDR200 project. The Little Yamaha was never officially imported to the UK, meaning that some of the parts are... Read more ...
Ride review: 1Jac bike lift 10 April 2017 by Ride reviews This is a really clever lift. You buy it with the dedicated kit for your bike (extra kits cost from £39) and then just offer the lift up to the bike… and lift. It’s that easy. Your bike can then be... Read more ...
Ride review: Oxford Premium front stand 09 April 2017 by Ride reviews This is a good front stand that fits most bikes. It’s easy to assemble and the materials are fairly sturdy but when lifting there is some twisting where the stand is bolted together. It’s easily... Read more ...
Give us a lift! DRC MX bike lift review 09 April 2017 by Rupert Paul Time tested: Six months What’s good? At £36 this appears to be a cheap, highly portable way to get both wheels of a bike off the ground at the same time. However, it only works if your bike has a... Read more ...
BikeTek top box swallows it all 08 April 2017 by Alison Silcox Time tested: 700 miles/four months What’s good? I love my top box! There I’ve said it and I feel much better that it’s out in the open. This 48-litre box looks vast perched on the rear of my Honda... Read more ...
Ride review: Abba Superbike kit 2 08 April 2017 by Ride reviews Go into your local MoT centre and you’re likely to see an Abba stand. It is one of the very few stands that allows you to test for wheel and steering-head bearings as it holds the bike on the swingarm... Read more ...
Ride reviews: Oxford Premium rear stand 07 April 2017 by Ride reviews This is a sturdy stand that will fit almost any bike and comes with both cups and forks. The forks are a good shape for different bobbin diameters, though the cups can turn when engaging if you’re not... Read more ...
Ride review: Harris stainless steel stand 06 April 2017 by Ride reviews A simple but effective stand, beautifully welded and finished. Allen bolts hold the bobbin forks in place, while the ratio of length and lifting height means it feels safe and secure when lifting. Read more ...
Ride review: Renntec Moovamoto 05 April 2017 by Ride reviews This superbly finished stand is really handy. It has four lockable castors that allow you to manoeuvre the bike around easily, even if the rear wheel is removed. It also lets you move the bike to fit... Read more ...
Crane motorcycle socks do the job 04 April 2017 by Emma Franklin Time tested: one month/400 miles What’s good: Pure bliss for long, chilly hours in the saddle – a pair of long, motorcycling socks are essential for keeping lower legs and feet comfortable inside your... Read more ...
How good are £20 Aldi gloves? 03 April 2017 by Adam Child Time tested: 100 miles What’s good? How good can a £20 glove (£19.99 to be exact) from Aldi be? As it turns out, not as bad as I was expecting. The Aldi gloves are made from real leather, have some... Read more ...
Product review: Crane motorcycle socks 02 April 2017 by Emma Franklin MCN ShopMCN Consumer Editor, Emma Franklin, tested out these Crane Motorcycle socks (£2.99) over 400 miles and here's what she thought... What’s good? Pure bliss for long, chilly hours in the saddle – a pair... Read more ...
Product review: Aldi textile jacket and trousers 30 March 2017 by Jordan Gibbons MCN ShopYes if you can't believe it either Aldi. Do. Motorcycle. Gear. And MCN Senior Reporter Jordan Gibbons tested this Aldi textile jacket and trousers over 300 miles to find what all the fuss was... Read more ...
Product review: Muc-Off Ultimate valet kit 26 March 2017 by Ped Baker Plenty of products to get your bike spick and span, but is the kit any good? Time tested Three months Price £89.00 What’s good? The kit contains six aerosols, brushes, a microfibre cloth, sponge... Read more ...
Product review: Held Arctic Evo 25 March 2017 by Bruce Dunn We tested these Held Arctic Evo gloves (£157.99) over three months, but what did we make of them? What’s good? I wanted a pair of seriously warm and waterproof winter gloves, and in the Arctic... Read more ...
Product review: EDZ Yeti Fleece 24 March 2017 by Alison Silcox "It’s great quality and looks as good off the bike as it does on" Time tested 4 months/500 miles Price £59.99 What’s good? This is the second EDZ Yeti fleece I’ve owned and I love it. It can be thrown... Read more ...
Product Review: Richa Cyclone gear 23 March 2017 by Richard Newland MCN's Deputy Editor Richard Newland tested Richa's Cyclone jacket and trousers (£399.99/£299.99) for 3 months and covered 3000 miles, but what did he make of the gear? What’s good? This Cyclone suit... Read more ...