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Riders who suffer from swollen and aching legs after sitting for a long time own their motorcycle should consider getting compression socks. Compression socks are often used in hospitals for bed-bound patients and they are also handy for long-distance air travel t prevent deep-vein thrombosis (DVT). However, they can also be useful for long-distance riders …
The annual Aldi motorcycle gear sale kick starts at 8am on Saturday (August 13, 2016) with a wide range of cheap and good quality gear. When the doors open there is expected to be big line-ups of buyers at all stores waiting to get their hands on good-quality bargain gear from $9.99 for a pair of socks to $169 for a leather jacket. …
Australian motorcycle protection clothing company Draggin has been listed by DuPont Kevlar in its 50th Anniversary to be one of the 50 best products to use Kevlar. It is the only Australian company recognised by in the DuPont Kevlar 50th anniversary list which also includes products such as Goodyear Wangler tyres, Beauer socks, Walls Workwear, and Adidas …
Isn’t it about time sexy was brought back to women’s protective motorcycle clothing rather than baggy, androgynous gear? Australian motorcycle protection clothing company Draggin thinks so and has introduced Stealthz, the first motorcycle “jeggings”, to their women’s collection. Jeggings are a combination of jeans and leggings. Draggin executive assistant Kristy Horne says the the new Stealthz …
The annual Aldi motorcycle gear sale is on this Saturday across all Australian stores with a line-up of buyers expected when the doors open at 8am. An Aldi spokesman says they will not be stocking motorcycle gear permanently but will continue with the annual themed sale. This year products include open and full-face helmets, leather and …
Trendy French motorcycle apparel company Segura will be available in Australia in August 2015. The company which gets its name from a Spanish river, has a big range of motorcycle jackets, pants, boots, gloves and accessories for the fashion-conscious rider. Segura began producing gear in 1967 and continues with retro or vintage styles. The retro jacket …
Are you an ATGATT (all the gear, all the time) rider, or do you believe riders should be allowed to choose their own level of protection? While we can understand the desires of riders to choose their own level of protection and, on occasions, choose style and comfort ahead of safety, new safety gear allows …
Always get the best weather gear you can and the best I’ve ever used is the Harley-Davidson men’s Roadway rainsuit. I first tested it at the Harley Street 500 launch in the pouring rain in Sydney, then again on several occasions in New Zealand and also in torrential Queensland summer storms. At $229.49 it’s not …
Motorcycle riders have been warned to avoid buying cheap motorcycle accessories, consumables and rider gear over the internet as they could be inferior quality or fake. Some of these products have well-known brand names, yet are being offered at a quarter of the price. They look like the genuine product, but they could be fake. …
Harley-Davidson MotorClothes plunders the company’s 110-plus-year archives for classic logos and graphics to adorn its latest men’s heritage collection of casual wear. It’s called the Genuine Collection range and it certainly evokes that nostalgia feeling of which many newer companies can only dream. To fit in with the heritage logos and graphics, the collection has …