Fly Racing 2015 Evolution 2.0 Spike
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Fly seems to be growing more popular with each passing year, becoming a major player in the gear market. The Idaho-based company has a flair for creating products that cater to a broad range of consumers, appealing to both the younger crowd and the ever-growing vet segment. My first contact with Fly gear was about six years ago, and I’m glad to report that their products have improved significantly over that time period. I was presented with the opportunity to test Fly Racing's Evolution 2.0
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Alpinestars Tech 7 Boots
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Tested: Alpinestars Tech 7 Boots
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Besides a helmet, boots are considered the most important piece of safety equipment that a rider should invest in. For both of these items, there are numerous choices ranging from very cheap (less than $100 on clearance) to very expensive ($600 or more for the best-of-the-best). For many of us, such a large purchase is a dance between price, protection, and style. In an effort to provide the price-conscious shopper a quality boot that offers good protection with similar styling as its high-end
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Motool Slacker Digital Sag Scale
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Update: The original Motool Slacker review was from our evaluation in early 2015. Since then, Motool has updated the product and released a version two of the Slacker, so we've evaluated the V2 and updated our review accordingly. Below you'll find our original review and in each section there will be an update on the features and our experience, each preceded with a bold "Review Update" followed by our comments in italicizedlettering, such as this part you're reading right now. Before my time at
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Troy Lee Designs Air Helmet
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Tested: Troy Lee Designs Air Helmet
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Review by Joe Carlino // Photos by Joe Carlino and Michael Lindsay In the moto world, Troy Lee Designs is synonymous with style, whether it's their top-of-the-line gear or their smallest little products. At the top of this list is their helmet line, which is known for the SE3. However, this is not their only helmet, as they also offer a lower-priced model, the Air. I've recently been looking for a good mid-range helmet to test out, so I decided to give the Air a few months of attention to see if
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100% Racecraft (2014) Goggles
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Tested: 100% Racecraft Goggles
Overall Review
Review and Photos by Michael Lindsay Since I started riding as a child (about 18 years ago), it doesn't seem like goggles have changed a whole lot. However as you've probably noticed, the overall size of the goggles and their lenses have been increasing the past few years. 100%, in particular, took advantage of this change when launching as a brand. In the few years they've been around, 100%'s popularity has grown quickly. So this year, I finally grabbed a pair of their outrigger-style goggle
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Nuetech Tubliss System
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Review and Photos by Michael Lindsay The majority of my younger life was spent on a motocross track, and part of my pre-ride check list was ensuring my tire pressure was correct. At a younger age, 12 1/2 PSI seemed to suit me just fine and I never found a reason to try anything else (probably wouldn't have noticed much back then as I didn't care about much, such as my dirty, scratched up goggles for instance). As I progressed and eventually ended up on 250Fs, I found that a tad bit lower
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ODI Emig V2 Lock-On MX (2014) Grip
The Good
The diameter of the grips feel the same on both sides which I really like. The half waffle pattern works great. No glue, no wire, easy to change out grips if crash at the track.
The Bad
While they are easy to install, add an additional 15-20 minutes the first time to sand down the knurling on the left side of your handle bars as they will not slide over this on most bars. The small bolt on the left grip has to be VERY VERY tight to keep the grip from rotating. Tighten it down to the point were you think if you go any more it will break off, then go a little more. It will still rotate slightly.
Overall Review
Overall I like these grips. I wish there was a better clamp design on the left side grip, I fear you have to go way past the torque spec on that tiny bolt to keep it tight. It would be ideal also if you didn't have to sand the knurling down on the left side of the bars.
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ODI Emig V2 Lock-On MX (2014) Grip
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Tested: ODI Emig V2 Lock-On Grips
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Review and Photos by Michael Lindsay Grips used to be a simple purchase on my part. I'd just grab a pair of half-waffle grips off the shelf and I was good to go. Personally, I would snag the hardest compound, just so I didn't have to change them as often. But in more recent times, I've grown fairly picky and prefer the softest compounds I can wrap my fingers around. Sadly, this often means I'm changing grips at a rapid rate, and even the smallest tip over can ruin a set. ODI's lock-on grips are
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Hammerhead Designs CNC Shift Lever
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Review by Thiess Lindsay // Photos by Michael Lindsay One of the most feared mistakes in motocross is hitting a false neutral while approaching the face of a jump or a whoop section. Having a larger than average boot (size 12), I seem to constantly struggle with missing shifts on long straights, where multiple shifts are required. Almost every time I've had this problem, it's boiled down to me not lowering my toe enough to allow the shifter to reengage for the next shift. Occasionally, I also
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Nihilo Concepts Factory Frame Grip Tape
The Good
Easy to apply and looks great on the bike, especially KTM's.
The Bad
Wears out way too quickly. Thought it would last longer but you can literally wear right through it in just a matter of a few rides. Needs something better to protect the frame paint while also serving a purpose by improving grip on the bike.
Overall Review
Great concept, just need to make it more durable.
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