We simply asked: \”Tell us about your dad\”. Here\’s what you said. We get the most incredible stories by asking simple questions on our Facebook page. And this past weekend, on Father\’s Day, we were not disappointed. You told us everyday stories of ordinary dads. Working, raising families, and passing along their love of riding […]
The Motorcycle Riders Who Inspired Us To Ride: DADS (Father's Day) Read More »
We love the cool breezes and lazy days of summer, but sometime riding on 90 degree days can feel like you\’re being blasted by a hair dryer! Here\’s a round-up of rider suggestions for keeping cool when riding in extreme heat. Why Motorcycle Gear in the Summer? When riding this summer, don\’t be tempted to
Keep Cool: Tips for Motorcycle Riders, Summer Motorcycle Gloves & More Read More »
Labor costs, leather and other raw material costs, freight, costs associated with consumer safety testing … If the prospect of higher costs and lower margins keeps you up at night you are not alone. In a recent USFIA survey of fashion executives, 81% ranked rising sourcing costs as their greatest business challenge. Here\’s an approach
Glove Manufacturers: Re-engineering Design to Offset Rising Costs Read More »
We’re always interested in the newest and coolest motorcycle gadgets. It’a funny how something as simple a new handle grips or a cupholder can make a huge difference in your comfort on the road. Some gadgets aren’t worth the money, but several are well worth their price for the comfort, safety or convenience they add..
6 Cool Motorcycle Gadgets Under $50 for the perfect Christmas Gift Read More »
Motorcycle riders sometimes experience hand numbness, forearm fatigue, and other hand/wrist/arm discomfort — especially early in the riding season. This occurrence is surprisingly prevalent among riders. Recently in the Motorcycle Enthusiasts group forum on Linkedin, there were over 100 comments regarding this problem — which shows how very common it is. Often, the best suggestions
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The founders of Talon Athletics were working at a local day camp when the idea of protecting players\’ hands for the game of GaGa stung them like a bee. Young players were getting hand injuries — the thin baseball batting and other fingerless gloves being worn in the GaGa pit were not protective enough. A
Sports Gloves Innovation: The Making of the GaGa Glove Read More »
Let\’s start with a true story: One June, my brother and I wanted to get our dad fresh bagels, for a special Father\’s Day breakfast. Without asking, we took the keys to his new red Firebird, and drove to the bagel store. Unfortunately, we totaled it on the way home. We hope our gift guide
Gift Guide for Motorcycle Riders — Celebrating Dads on Father's Day Read More »
A recent conversation with a glove buyer reminded us that sometimes, the easiest question can be the hardest to answer. At the start of a new glove project, she asked for the overall measurements for 3 different types of gloves, to begin her initial design work. Easy, right? Even if the requirements of a glove
Glove Company Q & A: How To Optimize Glove Fit Read More »
There’s nothing quite like a brand spanking new pair of leather motorcycle gloves. While leather gloves should be comfortable from day one, they may still need some breaking in. And while everyone seems to have their own favorite method to do this, there is no one “tried and true” method. Many people will break a
Crowdsourced Tips (and Myths) for Breaking-In New Leather Motorcycle Gloves Read More »
For lots of riders, summer weekends mean long rides on the bike. For some riders, that\’s a nice weekend cruise … for others, it\’s a road trip with a specific destination and length in mind. Whether you belong to a long distance club with its own challenge like the Hoka Hey Challenge, prefer twisting the
Long Distance Motorcycle Riding: Resources To Plan Your Trip Read More »
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