Gear

We’ve been testing Shark’s mid-range helmet for several thousand miles - here’s what we thought

This product presents an effective solution to a near-universal biking problem, but it’s not perfect

  Available with or without an airbag, the Sabre is a stylish jacket offering plenty of protection and comfort

Roadskin is a small UK based family business which intends to make stylish protective wear designed to be worn all day. I tested the company's Bronte riding leggings to see if they're worth buying

These ‘shorty’ gloves are a great winter option that won’t break the bank 

I’ve been out and about testing the flagship Shoei X-SPR Pro road and track motorcycle helmet this summer, and even took the chance to try out Shoei’s PFS bespoke fitting service.  

Blending comfort and style, this is a quality pair of boots that can be worn on and off the bike    

Having worn an airbag vest since I first got my license, I tried the Alpinestars Tech-Air 3 airbag vest to see how it differs from its competitors.

We tried out a new Forcite MK1S Smart Helmet. Is this the helmet of the future?

LOUIS Moto , the German brand behind Rekurv, has been in business since 1938 and is now one of the longest-running and successful

Visordown was lucky enough to be invited to the first Ducati DRE Racetrack Experience held in the UK - here’s how we got on

The Zoey riding jeans from Merlin are a fine example of riding gear that offer style and safety.

We’ve been testing out the Milenco Dunrod alarm and U-Lock as a first-line piece of protection against motorcycle theft

We spent the last few months riding with the Arai Tour-X4 motorcycle helmet, putting the versatile adventure lid through its paces.

THE AGV AX-8 Evo is the most extreme off-road motorcycle helmet from Italian legends AGV.

Toad’s been out and about testing the Arai RX-7V Evo for the last six months, on road and track – here’s his definitive verdict

Toad has been using the AGV Pista GP-RR for a year now and while there is still plenty of life in it yet - he thought it was time for a review

Stylish, comfortable and light, the Schuberth C5 has converted me to flip-up helmets.

A motorcycle cover serves many purposes, most of all being a theft deterrent - but is the Oxford Rainex cover worth a purchase?

Sam’s first pair of single-layer riding jeans that don’t feel like they’re going to come apart. Or don’t actually come apart at the seams. These are the Roadskin Taranis Elite Women’s Riding Jean

After a new intercom unit? We review the Cardo Packtalk Edge - packed with features, you could argue that it’s… cutting edge!

To put the latest race brakes from Galfer to the test, we sent Toad to Parcmotor in Spain for a track ride on the new Floatech discs and G1310 racing pads

More comfortable (and better looking) than my ‘normal’ clothes.

  A pair of riding trousers that make you feel good on and off the bike is a rarity. And these are hen’s teeth.