We were fortunate to receive the brand new Helite Turtle 2 on loan from Helite to test. It was too big for me, so I didn’t ride-test it, but I did get to try out detonating (is that the right word?) a cartridge while wearing it. It really does provide nearly instant neck stabilization and […]
Gear Review: Icon Airflite Inky Helmet
For the first time in a long time, I have two brand new lids. One was a planned replacement of my 5 year old Shoei GT Air, and one was a purely spontaneous purchase because, well, tentacles. Introducing the Icon Airflite Inky! General fit I’ve been commuting with this lid for about a week now. […]
Ooooh, tentacles…
It’s not too much of a secret that I really like octopi. I missed out on getting Icon’s Airmada Colossal lid a few years back, and I’ve regretted it often. I don’t think I’ll make the same mistake with their new Airflite Inky Blue. It’s a lot of graphic. More than I usually like. But […]
You know it’s a really exciting Sunday night when you’re rewashing and re-waterproofing your Aerostich Roadcrafter because damnit it’s giving you that Incontinent Biker Chick look after a good ride in the rain…
Obsessing Over Gear I (don’t) Need
I’ve been not-so-quietly obsessing over Aether Apparel’s Arrow Motorcycle Jacket since it launched. It’s expensive (and looks it) but also a pretty ridiculously sexy AND protective motorbike jacket that wouldn’t look out of place going out for a night on the town. Did I say it’s expensive? Like the list price on my helmet isn’t […]
First Impressions: Aether Apparel Horizon Jacket
You know that feeling. You don’t really NEED new gear, but you’ve always wanted a jacket in a certain color and you just kind of keep an eye out for one. Yeah. That feeling. That’s been me, just kind of keeping an eye out for a sorta casual olive green motorbike jacket. There aren’t many […]
Gear Review: Stylmartin Rocket Boots
Once I got my Worse For Wear jeans for Christmas, I knew I needed a pair of not-so-motorcyle-y motorcycle boots. Sure, I love my Vendramini Lady Winna boots for trips and commuting, but they’re a little much for a quick urban ride to grab brunch or go to the art museum or whatever. So I […]
Adventures In Boot Resoling
Adventures in Boot Resoling I love my Vendramini Lady Winna boots. So much so that when I wasn’t sure I could get mine resoled a year ago, I ordered a new pair direct from Italy since there wasn’t a US distributor who could get them for me. But I still held out hope of getting […]
First Look: Vendramini Lady Winna Boots
My new boots are here!!!
First Look: Sena Bluetooth Audio
So I got a Sena bluetooth audio system for my bike today. This awesome icon was on the side of the box. Can’t wait to actually hear my GPS voice prompts again, with my Invisible Beauty!