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Showcase: Base layers
By Robin Goodwin on 11/04/2012 09:10:36
Base layers not only keep you warm and dry, they also make it easy slipping in and out of your gear. Here are six two piece base layers to get you going
Wearing base layers can have a huge impact in improving your comfort whilst riding, no matter the weather conditions.There are two good reasons for adding a base layer underneath your regular riding gear. During cold climates, thermal properties
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Weise release Knox armoured gloves
By Nathan Clark on 23/05/2011 16:31:33
Two new gloves with integrated Knox scaphoid protection system for road and track use
Press release from WeiseTwo new gloves from WEISE®, the track-specification Vortex and the short cuff Daytona, both featuring full grain leather construction and the Knox Scaphoid Protection System®.With a kangaroo leather palm, twin layered
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Bridgestone BT016 launch - Jerez
By Visordown News on 12/03/2008 17:41:10
Visordown tests Bridgestone's latest hypersports tyre at Jerez GP circuit.
BT016 is made up from what Bridgestone calls 3LC (three layer compound) which means the centre compound's harder than the outside to help prolong tyre life, while giving good feedback when the bike's cranked over. The rear BT016 is made up of a 5
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Ron Haslam Race School to use Bridgestone BT016
By Visordown News on 27/06/2008 15:02:37
The UK's leading track school gears up with new Bridgestone sportsbike tyre
it will replace.The tyre will be used on all Honda CBR 1000 RR and Honda CBR 600 RR bikes - a total of 62 out of the 96 bikes ridden at the school, which offers expert tuition to riders of all levels and is based at Donington Park Grand Prix Circuit. The other 34
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New Arai Quantum: we want one
By Visordown News on 17/09/2009 15:13:18
£399.99 for plain colours and £469.99 for graphics - available December
Arai in the range.The new Quantum steals safety technology from the GP and uses the same triple layer shell construction with a ‘Hyper Ridge’, which is basically a wider base, for added safety and ease of getting the helmet on and off. The vents have
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New: Ixon Pro Glitter HP Gloves
By Visordown on 01/03/2009 09:37:29
New product showcase from Visordown
This hardy winter glove, moulded with a soft shell and concealed knuckle guards, makes for an elegant winter glove.They’re as warm as toast and the chunkiness doesn’t impare flexibility due to the soft shell outer layer, but I find it hard to ride
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Muffs!
By Andy Stevens on 08/11/2010 14:55:40
The latest winter hand protection from Oxford
My winter biking wardrobe consists of not very waterproof waterproof boots & gloves, Textile thermal lines trousers, a Knox long sleeved base layer, Gerbins heated vest, Textile jacket, a thermal neck tube and of course my trusty helmet.To be honest
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Used: Cold Killers top
By Ben Cope on 14/01/2013 14:24:00
Nearly as old as Ben, holding up a lot better
I got this Cold Killers top in 2004, it’s seen plenty of winter action but isn’t showing many signs of what it’s been through.It’s a great base layer for this time of year; where the clear sun masks the fact that it’s actually feckin’ freezin
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New Stuff: Held Cardona jacket
By Andy Stevens on 30/11/2011 14:27:16
We check out the the range-topping GORE-TEX all-season jacket and trousers combo from Held
base layers required, Very breathable,, no clammy sweatiness, Nicely designed with some neat finishing touches.Not sure about...Ultra tiny and intricate water resistant zips are sticky, may well loosen up, only time will tell. Main zip pull tab
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Don't become another crime statistic
By Acumen on 13/06/2011 13:33:33
Some helpful advice from Acumen
motorcyclists.Experts of motorcycle security, Acumen advise on how to protect your bike:How to reduce the chance of theftProtection is like layers of an onion – the more the layers; the longer it takes. Look at it like this; leave your keys in your bike
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