Comments (0) When it comes to helmet brands, the two that quickly come to mind are Shoei and Arai. Hailing from Japan with both industry-leading quality and feature sets, they also represent some of the priciest helmets a rider can buy. But what about riders who can’t (read: don’t want to) plop down $300-$800 for a helmet? Is there a viable option in the $150-$200 range that serves up most of the… Continue reading
I’m sure that most people visiting YPRider have either witnessed or experienced an unfortunate accident while riding. Mine was relatively painless, although very embarrassing; losing my balance and low-siding. Ever since then, I’ve been thinking more about protection and relatively easy ways to incorporate it into one’s existing collection of gear. I recently had the opportunity to evaluate the Alpinestars (www.alpinestars.com) Track Protection Vest and believe it to… Continue reading
I have to admit it: I’m a REV’IT! fan-boy. Much like Apple fans that can’t find fault with the computer company’s products, or Nintendo fans that have to buy the latest Super Mario game, I have a fascination for REV’IT! products that is definitely not helping out my bank account. For those of you new to REV’IT! (www.revit.eu), it’s a Netherlands-based company that arrived on the motorcycle gear… Continue reading
Spring in Seattle is always rather tumultuous, varying from the pleasant (sunny blue skies) to the down-right depressing (heavy wind and rain). With my trusty REV’IT! Sand jacket, I have most of those conditions covered. That is, unless it gets really warm. I find that a textile-based jacket hits its upper comfort range at around the 80 degree Fahrenheit mark – and that’s when I’m moving on my Majesty at… Continue reading
I really want to love Icon (www.rideicon.com). These guys work extra hard to present a brand that acknowledges everyone in the sport bike crowd, and they pump out first-rate gear that keeps you safe while looking good. Their jackets are visually stunning and well-made, and most of my experience with their other products repeats that impression. With all that in mind, I decided to feed my recent boots kick… Continue reading
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