Motorcycle Clothing
Product Review: Sealskinz mid-length waterproof socks
21 August 2015 by

Sealskinz mid-length waterproof socks £30 Tester: Ped Baker Time tested: One year/1000 miles What’s good? I’m not a fan of boots with waterproof membranes. In my experience they’re...
Product Review: Alpinestars Thermal Tech
18 August 2015 by

Alpinestars Thermal Tech Top (£59.99) and bottoms (£49.99) Tester: Michael Neeves Time used: Six months/2000 miles What’s good? These thermals were my saviour over the winter months. Constructed from...
Product Review: Held softshell waistcoat
14 August 2015 by

Held softshell waistcoat, £64.99 Tester: Tim Thompson Time tested: Three months What’s good? It’s an extra layer: an over leathers-and-hump layer to ward off the cold on an early morning summer’s...
Product Review: Resurgence Gear Heritage womens’ jeans
07 August 2015 by

Resurgence Gear Heritage womens’ jeans, £175 Tester Emma Franklin What’s good? New for 2015, the Heritage jeans strut down the line between fashion and function really well. Despite featuring an...
Product Review: Hevik Technical T-shirt and pants
07 July 2015 by

Hevik Technical T-shirt and pants, (£22.97 and £19.69) Tester Simon Brown Time used/miles Six months/500 miles What’s good? The mix of high-tech fibres (Polyamide and Dryarn) has the all wicking...
Product Review: Dainese Wave Air back protector
15 June 2015 by

Dainese Wave Air back protector, £129.99 Tester: Tim Thompson Time tested: Eight years/40,000 miles What’s good? You instinctively feel that the thicker and denser a protector’s armour, the wider...
Product Review: Cold Killers Mini Tube neckwarmer
15 May 2015 by

Cold Killers Mini Tube neckwarmer, £19.99 Time tested: Eight months/3000 miles What’s good? A decent neckwarmer is easily overlooked, but can make hell of a difference to the riding experience. And...
Product Review: Maple 1976 Black Kevlar-lined jeans
20 April 2015 by

Maple 1976 Black Kevlar-lined jeans, £198 Tester: Steve Hunt Time tested: Three months/500 miles What’s good? Not all denim is created equally. This is particularly true when looking at riding jeans...
Product Review: Alpinestars Touring winter balaclava
14 April 2015 by

Alpinestars Touring winter balaclava, £69.99 Tester: Andy Davidson Time tested: Two months, 1000 miles What’s good? The Alpinestars balaclava’s fleece lining tucks under your riding jacket to protect...
Product Review: Oxford Chill Out thermal jacket
13 April 2015 by

Oxford Chill Out thermal jacket, £69.99 Tester: Michael Guy Time tested: Seven years/13,000 miles What’s good? This jacket is well tailored and works well under a winter jacket because there is no...
Product Review: Rukka Next to Skin base layers
09 April 2015 by

Rukka Next to Skin base layer top and long johns, £99.99 each Tester: Michael Guy Time tested: Five years/24,000 miles What’s good? Rukka say this base layer is designed to be used on its own or as a...
Product Review: Rukka N2S thermals
30 March 2015 by

Rukka Next to Skin base layer top and long johns, £99.99 each Tester: Michael Guy Time tested: Five years/24,000 miles What’s good? Rukka say this base layer is designed to be used on its own or as a...
Product Review: Knox Cold Killers Sport top
13 March 2015 by

Cold Killers Sport top, £59.99 Time tested: Four months/1500 miles What’s good? This zip-up windproof under-layer is comfortable, effective at keeping me warm and looks good. It’s windproof on the...
Product Review: SubZero Down bodywarmer
28 January 2015 by

SubZero Down bodywarmer £109.99 Tester: Andy Davidson Time tested: Three months/3000 miles What’s good? The SubZero Down bodywarmer and I quickly became best friends this winter and for the last three...
Forcefield Pro L2K back protector
14 January 2015 by

Forcefield Pro L2K back protector, £99.99 (replaced by the Pro L2K Evo) Tester: Alison Silcox Time tested: Two years/4000 miles What's good? I’ve owned a previous incarnation of this Forcefield...
Product Review: Rev’IT Memphis H20 jeans
12 January 2015 by

Rev’IT Memphis H20 jeans: £199.99 Tester: Michael Neeves Time used: 3250 miles What’s good? These aren’t on sale until Spring 2015, but I tried a pre-production pair during a recent 3250-mile...
Product Review: Forcefield Ladies Base Layer shirt/pants
06 January 2015 by

Forcefield Ladies Base Layer shirt/pants £37/£22.49 Tester: Emma Franklin Time tested: Six months What’s good? Base layers are crucial to riding comfort, especially when wearing a leather suit, and...
Product Review: Moto One Carbon Energized Base Layers
30 December 2014 by

Moto One Carbon Energized Base Layers £69.99 (top) £64.99 (bottoms) Tester: Michael Neeves Time used: Six months What’s good? Manufacturers Moto One say these seamless base layers are made from...
Product Review: Draggin Jeans Twista
29 December 2014 by

Draggin Jeans Twista, £209.99 Tester: Andy Davidson Time tested: One year/5000 miles What’s good? Most reinforced bike jeans have horrible looking seams around the knee area that give them away as...
Product Review: Forcefield Blade
25 December 2014 by

Forcefield Blade Tester: Liam Marsden Time tested: Five months/1000 miles What’s good? This is my second Forcefield back protector and it has four layers of NitrexEvo foam, offering protection up to...
Product Review: Blue Castle overalls
18 December 2014 by

Blue Castle overalls £16.95 Tester: Ped Baker Time tested: Six months What’s good: The first pair of overalls I’ve owned that ‘nearly’ fit me. Usually, as sizes of overalls reach XL and XXL (to fit my...
Product Review: Wild Stripes crew top and long johns
05 December 2014 by

Wild Stripes crew top, £35 and long johns, £30 Tester: Alison Silcox Time tested: 18 months/2500 miles What's good? I love the fact that this top can be worn as a casual top when riding and not just...
Product Review: Reed Chill Cheater Transpire Fleece top
02 December 2014 by

Reed Chill Cheater Transpire Fleece top, £39 Time tested: Seven months/8000 miles What’s good? The Transpire fleece is made up of stretchy material and it’s soft to the touch, which makes it extra...
Product Review: Rev’It Seesoft back protector
05 November 2014 by

Rev’It Seesoft back protector, £29.99 Time tested: 13000 miles/one year This is an optional accessory for my Rev’IT suit, which has been in from the very beginning and I’ve never once noticed it was...