SPOT Satellite Personal Tracker Review
Greg Drevenstedt
December 31, 2010
Paul was the Ennis Del Mar to my Jack Twist as we rode our trusty steeds up to Brokeback (Sawmill) Mountain. His BMW, my KTM and our unbridled bromance on the trail. We stopped occasionally to send “all OK” messages via satellite, to take happy snaps and to take in the grand ridgeline views under... Read more »
iMC Motorcom HS-500 iPhone Compatible Motorcycle Headset
Rider Magazine
February 10, 2010
DON’T LOSE THAT NUMBER. If you have an iPhone, then iMC Motorcom has the motorcycle headset for you. The HS-500 allows motorcycle riders to utilize the phone and music functions of their Apple iPhone and other 3.5mm jack (standard stereo headset) equipped cell phones, including the Palm Pre and Blackberry... Read more »
TireGard Motorcycle Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Rider Magazine
October 9, 2009
[This TireGard Motorcycle Tire Pressure Monitoring System Review was originally published in the November 2009 issue of Rider magazine] When I received the press release for this product I thought it was too good to be true, especially for $210. A couple late-model motorcycles come with factory tire... Read more »
Glpro With ATRE Aftermarket Gear Indicator Review
Rider Contributor
February 4, 2009
By James Parchman [This Glpro With ATRE Aftermarket Gear Indicator Review was originally published in the March 2009 issue of Rider] The Glpro With ATRE aftermarket gear indicator installed In honor of GearLab’s first Hungarian product, let’s start by mentioning several famous exports from this beautiful... Read more »
Chatterbox XBi Bluetooth Communicators Review
Rider Magazine
January 14, 2009
Riding two-up is a great way to share the experience of motorcycling. It is often done by couples, from first dates to spouses who have been married for decades. Riding together on the same motorcycle, feeling it accelerate and lean at the same time, can be a wonderful bonding experience. But typically... Read more »
Techmount Motorcycle Accessory Mounting Tool Review
Rider Magazine
December 8, 2008
[This Techmount Motorcycle Accessory Mounting Tool Review was originally published in the January 2009 issue of Rider magazine] Cell phones, PDAs, GPS units, iPods, satellite radios, radar detectors, FRS radios…so much technology, so many ways to mount it on your motorcycle. From humble beginnings... Read more »
Cardo Scala Rider Q2 Bluetooth Headset Review
Rider Magazine
December 8, 2008
[This Cardo Scala Rider Q2 Bluetooth Headset Review was originally published in the January 2009 issue of Rider] When you’re shopping for a Bluetooth wireless helmet headset, it helps to think of features in terms of rungs on a ladder. First rung, speakers, mic and comm unit, with the capability to... Read more »
Garmin Zumo 550 Motorcycle GPS Review
Rider Magazine
July 10, 2008
[This Garmin Zumo 550 Motorcycle GPS Review was originally published in the April 2008 issue of Rider magazine] Many of today’s GPS units with route planning software, large color touchscreens and 3D navigational views make finding your way so easy, the makers felt the need to stuff them full of additional... Read more »
Cardo Systems Scala Rider Teamset Review
Mark Tuttle
July 10, 2008
[This Cardo Systems Scala Rider Teamset Review was originally published in the April 2008 issue of Rider magazine] Cardo Systems recently added another model to its motorcycle Bluetooth Scala headset lineup, the first of which was tested in Rider, May 2006. The new Scala Teamset works similarly and adds... Read more »
Scala TeamSet Motorcycle Headsets Review
Rider Contributor
April 1, 2008
Review by Ken Freund [This Scala TeamSet Motorcycle Headsets Review was originally published in American Rider magazine] I’m not a gadget freak, but I do find it annoying to have to slow down or stop and yell to my passenger whenever I want to say something. And sometimes I want to go for a ride,... Read more »
