In my quest to find the perfect riding jacket for Hee-chan, I came across a contender in the Siren jacket from Shift Racing (www.shiftracing.com). Now, I’m not terribly familiar with the Shift brand. The company appears to target itself at the dirt and street racing crowd; their designs usually feature sharp graphics and atypical styling, definitely appealing to a younger (and hipper) demographic. This doesn’t mean that they… Continue reading
The REV’IT! (www.revit.eu) brand is most closely associated with the world of off-road/dual-sport riding. They make gear designed to perform well in a variety of temperatures and to stand up to the rigors of a rugged environment. To me, this is evident in their excellent textile jackets and pants. REV’IT! gear features high-quality protection, great attention to construction, and an abundance of features usually missing in competing products. … Continue reading
I’ve got something to admit: I’m in love with REV’IT! (www.revit.edu) products. The best way for me to explain it is with the Japanese word, “otaku”. In Japan, “otaku” means someone who is infatuated with something else, whether it be video games, anime, comics, or the like. It’s kind of like calling someone a “geek” or “nerd” and while not the most flattering, it does convey the sense… Continue reading
Icon Motosports (www.rideicon.com) seems to love polarizing the motorcycle community with its outlandish commercials and over-the-top gear. Just take one look at their website and you’re sure to find rock music spouting alongside images or videos of stunt riders on mean-looking sportbikes. Another glance at their product line shows bright graphics, metallic embellishments, and tons of attitude. It’s so pervasive that finding a product that would interest this… Continue reading
Heeyeon and I had the opportunity of visiting the Seattle Motorcycle Show last month and it was a total blast. Having just started riding this year, it was a great way to feed my inner geek-dom by checking out new bikes for 2010, seeing some very cool vintage motorcycles, and being in an 100% bike-oriented environment. Absolutely enthralling. The following bikes were my personal favorites of the show:
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