Product Reviews
Blood, Sweat, and 2nd Gear
Being on the road, seeing new places, and doing new things is not only enlightening, it's fun. But travel, especially by motorcycle, does put a strain on the body. And, like any other activity, accidents can happen. If, as the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, then Blood, Sweat, and 2nd Gear by flash gordon, m.d., is...
Spidi JK Ladies Textile Jacket
When it comes to women's jackets, they have to look stylish, but at the same time they have to offer good protection. Worn on or off the bike, the Spidi JK Ladies Textile Jacket, made of soft but strong Tactel®, has more than enough Italian flair to fit in almost anywhere. The high-tenacity 6.6 nylon and breathable Flex Tenax material underarm enhances...
Joe Rocket Alter Ego Jacket and Pants
My first motorcycle jacket was a Joe Rocket Ballistic purchased in 1998. Bright yellow Rock Tex™, it felt sturdier than anything that I had previously owned and got me through my first season of wobbling.Much has changed since then – I wobble less – but Joe Rocket still strives to make stylish, value-priced gear. The aptly-named Alter...
Olympia Voyager Sport Touring Jacket
Olympia's Voyager Sport Touring Jacket has a unique waist-length design, perfect for riding enduro motorcycles. The Voyager also outperforms most other jackets in versatility. The outer shell is constructed with coated 500- and 2000-denier Dupont™ Cordura®, a breathable membrane that also adds double-waterproof protection. The inner layer...
LDComfort Undergarments
With long distances to be covered, riding in the right underwear is as crucial a consideration as the motorcycle ridden. And LDComfort is trying its best, with advanced fabric engineering, to ensure that their customers can stay seated comfortably for a whole day's ride. Offering a nice alternative for those long hauls, their lightweight, high-performance...
Dowco Guardian WeatherAll Plus Motorcycle Cover Guardian Motorcycle Cover Alarm
About the only way to improve upon Dowco's Guardian Weatherall Plus motorcycle cover would be to add an automated "bike detail" function that could wash, wax, and polish the ride while you rest easy on your couch watching The Long Way Round. The heavy-duty polyester cover is treated with tape-sealed seams, ClimaShield® Plus waterproof fabric protection...
Vanson Traveler Pants
In protective riding garments, leather may always be the material of choice. But while ex-cows may be tops in abrasion resistance, their hides leave a lot to be desired when it comes to breathable characteristics. And when you live in the South or find yourself at the sun's mercy in any other area, that can be a real issue. Enter Vanson's Traveler Pants,...
Garmin Zumo 550 GPS
Built specifically for motorcyclists, the new Garmin Zumo 550 has many useful features for navigating in town or across North America. Text- and voice-guided instructions provide riders with turn-by-turn directions to their destinations, and the touch screen is bright and clearly readable in daylight and easily manipulated with gloves on. With the Zumo...
Gaerne G-RT Aquatech Touring Boots
It's only when you're thoroughly waterlogged that you truly appreciate the notion of being waterproof. On a recent, quite memorable trip from RoadRUNNER's world headquarters in North Carolina to Lake George for Americade, it rained in every way imaginable from my driveway until I finally called it quits in Pennsylvania. Through it all, the only pieces...
Nolan N102 N-Com Helmet
The list of features on Nolan's new state-of-the-art helmet is impressive, including a pivoting chin bar with a stainless-steel, one hand operable latching mechanism; a retractable sun shield; a quick-release chin strap with velour padding; chin curtain and neck roll to reduce wind noise; a built-in spoiler for increased stability; innovative, top and...
