What’s up people? There was a new AGV helmet on Valentino Rossi’s head at the Sepang MotoGP test.
Rossi has been loyal to the Italian brand for years and has worked closely with the research, development and design team and there’s no doubt that Rossi has had some input into this sleek looking new shell shape.
There was no official word from AGV about the carbon fiber lid, but, since it was free of paint and most of his trademark graphics, you can see the attention to aerodynamic sleek-ness that has been paid to the shape. No doubt at super-humid Sepang the anti-fogging and ventilation elements were given a proper work out.
Interestingly, Rossi alternated between this prototype and his regular AGV.
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Hey what’s going on guys? During the International Motorcycle Show we met up with the importers of the UCLEAR HBC-100 Helmet communicator without boom microphones. They were cool enough to let us test a unit.
What’s cool about these is that no matter where you are, the patented DSP technology continues to suppress ambient noise and provides clean and clear conversation like talking face to face. They claim that even at speeds up to 238KM/h, the UCLEAR HBC-100 allows riders to communicate with unsurpassed quality. Check it out.
As you saw, the unique speaker design delivers HiFi grade music entertainment like your home audio equipment. Riding a motorcycle has never been more enjoyable.
The UCLEAR-HBC100 is also designed to be splash, rain, dust and snow resistant. It continues to perform in different environments.
Come back next time as we give the unit a thorough test!
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Hey guys, Jon here again. Ducati, the world’s most attractive motorcycles, and iSkin, a global leader in premium tech lifestyle accessories, have combined forces to produce a masterful symphony of performance, style and craftsmanship. The iSkin + Ducati product line was borne from the desires of performance-inspired techies the world over.
The Lifestyle collection provides protection for your portable computer, iPad, tablet, iPhone 4/4S and like devices of the same dimensions. Most of the products bear the Ducati colors of red, black and white.
Some notable products include the Sling, an innovative messenger body for your iPad, iPad 2 or for tablet and like netbook of the same dimensions; Jimmy, with spacious sections to contain your tablet and other devices; the Summit, gives an urban style to your iPad and iPad 2 and allowing transport all inside of the padded and light nylon; the Lil Keeper, the version more Small, that it adds a touch of “fashion” to the cares for cameras compacts and iPhone 4/4S. Besides it will be soon available a new line of elegant extremist cares-thin for the last models of iPhone and BlackBerry.
The whole Collection is already available on the site iSkin.com/Dukedoms and a selection is available also on the site shop.ducatis.com. In the next months to come, they will be available in the better shops around the world.
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Aye, what’s good y’all? I finally decided to buy a racing suit and I have to admit this was something I was dreading. I’ve had temptations of buying a racing suit before, but to be perfectly honest they were all a bit too expensive for me at the time. It has been a great fortune that I’ve found a two piece leather suit priced at $199.00 that is race legal.
This two piece racing suit comes equipped with the standard dual density armor which makes it race legal. It has dual stitched main seams for tear resistance and YKK zippers throughout the suit. The Top Gear Racing suit has perforated sleeves as well as the sides of the jacket to keep the rider comfortable and cool if they ride in hot weather. I have not been able to test this aspect of the suit out because it is now turning cold in the city of San Francisco. But I can honestly say that it does its job well in keeping the rider warm with its 1.4-1.5mm of thick drum dyed, top- grain cowhide leather.
The dual density armor is removable just in case you decide to wear the suit without its armor for regular street riding and this is my favorite part of the suit as it proves its versatility. The suit also comes with velcro patches so that a person can take this suit to the track and drag knee. Overall, there is nothing special about this suit except for the fact it has an inside pocket in the jacket to carry a few items that you might have with you. But when you think about it, you won’t be needing many items if you plan to do some serious riding. The suit comes in several different colors and sizes that provide adequate protection as well as nice flexibility, along with the unique styling of your choice.
Another thing that I like about this suit is that the jacket is detachable from the pant so that you can combined them to any other leathers you have, or you can just wear the two separate for different occasions. The suit does not come with a spine protector, but you can definitely buy one and easily install it in the jacket. I also forgot to mention that this racing suit is unisex! I’m sure this is music to a lot of people’s ears as they find it hard enough to find clothes that fit their body type; be it man, woman, or child. To put it simply, the suit comes in various sizes that will accommodate your body type.
I have worn this suit only a few times, but I can honestly say that it bolsters my confidence. It is very basic but for a person on a budget, this is exactly what you are looking for. You want a suit that you feel will take care of you and will fit you just right. Not only do I feel confident in this two-piece leather suit, but it provides me with a good classic look. I turn heads while wearing this suit, and there is nothing like a race suit that is affordable and makes you look awesome.
Aight folks, this is Studdly signing off but be sure to stay tuned for more updates on more Essential Stuff.
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Hey what’s going on guys? For today’s session of Essential Stuff, we have a pair of riding gloves sponsored by Lee Parks Design. We had the pleasure of meeting Lee at the Progressive International Motorcycle Show last week. Very cool guy! Here’s a quick overview of the DeerSport model.
The first thing I thought when I felt these gloves, was that they were super-supple. And as I put them on, I got this “creamy” feeling from the deer skin. That’s the only way I know how to describe it in words. You definitely do not get the same feeling from typical cowhide or even kangaroo leather.
Another gripe I have with typical race gloves is that you have to break them in. Rough stitching underneath all of my fingernails is not comfortable. With the Lee Parks Design DeerSport model, there is no need for that hassle.
As I mentioned in the video, all of Lee’s products are proudly handcrafted in the United States. They are all trimmed and ironed to provide unrivaled fit, comfort and dexterity. Of course, the seamless palms are the reason for the ultimate in feel without pressure points.
The dual-duty thread provides the strongest seams and won’t cut through leather like Kevlar thread. There is a double-stitched ErgoTech palm patch on each glove that doesn’t bunch up, and provides strong abrasion-resistance. The double layer elkskin backing on knuckles also provides for additional abrasion protection.
That’s it for now. Check back in a few for a follow up review after I have worn these badboys for a while.
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