Years ago, the field of modular helmets seemed like a distant cousin of the world of full-face lids. Modular lids...
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Nevin Power's first foray into the world of motorcycling saw him repaint a Honda Cub 50 in gloss black and then pedal it with his feet down a hill because the engine wasn't running. He was only 12 at the time. Some short spins on his Dad's range of Honda Cubs meant the two-wheeled gene was in the blood and while in university Nevin bought his first big bike, a Suzuki Bandit 600. This was followed by a venerable VFR 750 which is now coming up on 100,000 miles, and a Honda Deauville on which he commutes through rain or shine (usually rain). Nevin now has over 10 years of experience on motorbikes, ranging from short city rides, to long motorway cruises, and the odd trip to around mainland Europe two-up in the sun. Living in Cork, Ireland, Nevin's gear is put to the test in a variety of testing conditions on a daily basis making his reviews and opinions grounded in the reality that many riders face on a daily basis. A technical writer by profession, a historian by study, you can be sure he's done his homework on the gear he reviews.
There’s a turn of phrase in Ireland which is used as a withering put-down for people who are struggling to...
In some ways, motorcycling is all about appealing to your inner dream. Think about it – adventure-style bikes now dominate the sales charts with the promise (made largely to an aging motorcyclist population in Europe and the US) that these bikes can cross the Sahara, plow paths through thick jungle,...
It’s easy enough to make a cheap motorbike glove. There are plenty of them already on the market. Take some...
Introduction Sometimes wearing motorbike boots feels a little rebellious. I remember, as a student, working at a university graduation ceremony...
The TCX S-R1 boots are a “hypersport” street version of the TCX racing boots. A Gore-Tex membrane is included to make the boots waterproof and the S-R1 boots are also CE certified to EN13634. Paired with the built-in safety features and reasonable price, these boots are a winner. My apologies,...
This is an introduction to “Durable Water Repellency” (DWR) and a review of Nikwax Tech Wash and Nikwax TX Direct....
If you’re looking for winter motorcycle gloves that won’t break the bank but will do everything a more expensive pair...