Motorcycle Apparel: Reviews
Rider‘s motorcycle apparel reviews include pants, jackets, riding suits, gloves, socks and anything else you put on your body (other than helmets, which have their own specific section). Our rule of the road is, “dress safe and dress for the ride.” That means selecting protective gear that will make your ride more enjoyable.
Aerostich Roadcrafter Light Suit Product Review
Rider Magazine
November 11, 2011
[This Aerostich Roadcrafter Light Suit Product Review was originally published in the November 2011 issue of Rider magazine] Whenever I try “light” versions of products, such as light beer, lo-cal salad dressing and fat-free cookies, I usually find them tasteless and unsatisfying. I’d rather have... Read more »
Tourmaster Jett Series 2 Youth Jacket Product Review
Donya Carlson
October 7, 2011
[This Tourmaster Jett Series 2 Youth Jacket Product Review was originally published in the October 2011 issue of Rider magazine] OK, so your kid wants to ride with you as a passenger. Do you embrace his or her enthusiasm…or discourage it because of the risks involved? The first time I took my son for... Read more »
Olympia Moab Hi-Viz Dual-Sport Jacket Product Review
Rider Contributor
October 7, 2011
[This Olympia Moab Hi-Viz Dual-Sport Jacket Product Review was originally published in the October 2011 issue of Rider magazine] by James Parchman Setting a computer to crawl the web brings a wealth of interesting motorcycle industry tidbits each morning. Unfortunately, some are newspaper articles about... Read more »
Cortech Piuma Jacket Review
Rider Magazine
September 14, 2011
[This Cortech Piuma Jacket gear review was originally published in the July 2011 issue of Rider magazine] Piuma Road, extending a mere 6.5 miles from end to end, from its junction with Malibu Canyon Road until it merges with Rambla Pacifico Street, is one of the most celebrated motorcycling roads in... Read more »
Joe Rocket Survivor Suit Review
Rider Magazine
September 13, 2011
[This Joe Rocket Survivor Suit review was originally published in the June 2011 issue of Rider magazine] Over the last few years, more and more apparel manufacturers have begun offering one-piece textile riding suits. We’ve tested moto-onesies made by Aerostich, Olympia, Spidi, Rev’It and Tour... Read more »
Joe Rocket Meteor Boots Review
Rider Magazine
September 8, 2011
[This Joe Rocket Meteor Boots review was originally published in the May 2011 issue of Rider magazine] Like gold vs. silver, there are brown leather people and black leather people. As with most motorcyclists, I’m definitely a black leather guy. Without fail, on a bike, down the sidewalk or around... Read more »
Roadgear Xcaliber Jacket and Pants Review
Rider Magazine
September 8, 2011
[This Roadgear Xcaliber Jacket and Pants gear review was originally published in the May 2011 issue of Rider] The origin of Roadgear is a tale of the American Dream. Man leads hectic life as a big-city banker. Overworked and frustrated, he embarks on an 8,000-mile solo motorcycle journey to overcome... Read more »
BMW Trailguard Riding Suit and C-Change Textile Inserts Review
Clement Salvadori
September 8, 2011
[This BMW Trailguard Riding Suit and C-Change Textile Inserts gear review was originally published in the May 2011 issue of Rider magazine] So much good riding gear is on the market now that there is bound to be something to please you…or me. I look for protection, comfort and lots of pockets. I’m... Read more »
Sidi Adventure Rain Boots
Rider Magazine
September 6, 2011
[This Sidi Adventure Rain Boots gear review was originally published in the March 2011 issue of Rider magazine] As their name implies, Sidi Adventure Rains are waterproof boots designed for adventure riding. Upon receiving a pair, I took them out of the box, tossed ’em in my gear bag and trundled... Read more »
Held Warm n Dry Gore-Tex Gloves
Rider Contributor
September 6, 2011
[This Held Warm n Dry Gore-Tex Gloves gear review was originally published in the March 2011 issue of Rider magazine] by James Parchman Blame an unpredictable El Niño, an upsurge in solar sunspot activity or Mother Nature’s ingestion of too many trans fats, but weather around here has been anything... Read more »
