CKX Quest RSV: Initial impressions
The CKX Quest RSV is a dual sport helmet that’s also sold for winter snowmobile use. Is it a good deal for the adventurous Canadian rider?
Category Archives: Apparel
First Impressions: Olympia Odyssey
CMG tester Glen Howatt shares his initial findings after getting his hands on an Olympia Odyssey for long-term review.
Adventure Backpack comparo
Carrying stuff in a backpack is a handy option, but on a motorcycle a badly designed backpack will fatigue the rider and potentially dump out its contents. We take a look at three options, one of which is shite.
Review: Alpinestars Toucan Gore-Tex boots
Zac tries out the Alpinestars Toucan boots and finds that, despite the goofy name, the boots work very well.
Gear Test: Arai XD-4 helmet
Arai’s latest XD adventure helmet comes with a new shape, brow vents and adjustable padding.
Review: Rukka Airman Jacket and Airvision Pants
Mr. Seck is back, with a review of some pukka Rukka kit. You don’t see much of it on Canadian roads, maybe because of the price, but it’s top quality.
Gear test: SPOT Gen 3 tracker
The Spot Gen 3 promises to offer you a virtual riding buddy to get help when things go wrong or to let others know that you are ok. We tried them out at last year’s Fundy Adventure Rally.
Gear test: Uclear HBC200 Communicators
Uclear’s HBC200 communicators are boomless. No, they haven’t removed the bass, but they have removed the boom microphone. A neat idea, but does it work? CMG finds out.
Gear: Dainese Teren suit review
Editor ‘Arris spent quite a while with his Dainese Teren suit and used it for just about everything. Here’s what he found.
Gear Review: REV’IT Ladies Sand Jacket and Pants
Women-specific suits promise a better fit to the female form than the regular suits. Alexandra Straub tries out the Rev’it Sand ladies suit to see what a difference this makes, if any.