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Oakley Front Line MX Goggles
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Tested: Oakley Front Line Goggle
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The Good
Very comfortable, high level of protection, Prizm lens is nice, and wide field of view.
The Bad
Scratches relatively easily, still super expensive if you want the good lenses.
Overall Review
Since the Airbrake launch five or so years ago, Oakley has been pretty low-key in terms of new product. They made a big deal of their Prizm lens and was much less vocal about what we have here, the Front Line Goggle. It is the latest in their line of high-impact goggles that have a rigid, pre-curved lens, following the Airbrake and Mayhem Pro, yet it has its own system of lens retention that is different than both of those models. Oakley Front Line Features: MSRP: $180 Large to medium fit
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Klinger
2/5/2019 3:42pm
2019 KTM 350 XC-F
First Impression: 2019 KTM 350 XC-F
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As the phrase goes, there is no replacement for displacement. And for the most part that is true. Very few riders would voluntarily give up cc’s in a racing situation. But Tony Cairoli has shown in the past that with 100cc less than the rest of the field he could still dominate on a KTM 350. An even more compelling case might be Kailub Russell, winning six GNCC championships on a KTM 350 XC-F, and plenty of other riders in XC1 Open Class running a 350 when they could ride a 450. For 2019, KTM’s
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1/15/2019 6:39pm
2019 Honda CRF250RX
First Impression: 2019 Honda CRF250RX
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For 2019 Honda has been on a roll with launching new models. Including the CRF450RWE, CRF450X, and CRF450L, the CRF250RX is the fourth, all new model from Big Red. The “X” at the end denotes this machine as “cross country” focused motorcycle. This is everything from GNCCs to WORCS to GPs to Sprint Enduros. In Honda’s CRF line, they have kept the CRF250X, which is a green sticker trail bike with lights, and not many updates in the last few decades. The RX has been developed to bridge the gap from
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Klinger
12/14/2018 9:02am
2019 Honda CRF250R
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First Impressions: 2019 Honda CRF250R
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After unveiling an all-new CRF250R in 2018, the result was acceptable but not perfect. A new engine went to a completely different power characteristic than what Honda had before and albeit it was the right step for the 250 class, it wasn't well rounded enough to capture praise. However, what did capture that praise was the newest generation chassis and suspension. With just a bit more power we were curious if the 2018 model could've done better come shootout time and for 2019 Honda went to work
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ML512
11/29/2018 7:26am
2019 TM Racing MX 250 Fi KS
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First Impressions: 2019 TM Racing MX 250 Fi
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As a cycling nut, I can easily see the allure of a boutique brand. In so many forms of motorsports, things with wheels and other hobby sports...there are brands that are unique and cause you to turn your head a second time. In motocross we don't have very many of these brands but in this case, the TM MX 250 Fi fits the bill. Honestly, this test was my first time ever even throwing a leg over one of their bikes so I tried to come in with an open mind but a lot of questions were in my head on what
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11/23/2018 4:20pm
Moose Racing TY-ER Irons
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Tested: Moose Racing Tire Irons
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The Good
The handles give you more control and strength, the extra-large iron's curved end makes the hard part easier.
The Bad
Too big for trail pack.
Overall Review
A review of tire irons, give me a break, right? They are all the same and most us moto guys don’t even change our own tires… Or maybe we do. It depends on what thread you read in the forum. Either way, I personally change my own tires and recently I had to put some mousses in for another product test coming up soon. Rather than my old skinny trail-pack tire irons, I figured I could use as much help as I could get since putting in a mousse by hand isn’t the smartest idea out there. Moose Racing
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Klinger
11/21/2018 7:25am
Fly Racing FR5 Boots 2018
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Tested: Fly FR5 Boots
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The Good
Great control feel, sizing is spot on and snug like high-end boots, offers plenty of dexterity and comfort, and sole is both grippy and long lasting
The Bad
Sole rigidity is lacking, ankle support is so-so, and bio-mechanical hinge can use a little help.
Overall Review
Boots can be some the most expensive pieces of a rider’s kit and to be honest, at over $500 a pair, you should expect stellar performance from all of the premium motocross and off-road boot models. Where things get interesting is trying to find mid-priced or entry-level boots that offer a good bang for the buck. Fly Racing in the last couple years has really stepped up their program across the board and now has a mid-priced boot, the FR5. Fly Racing FR5 Features: 3D molded plastic shift panel
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Klinger
11/16/2018 12:18pm
Alpinestars Fluid Pro Knee Braces
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Tested: Alpinestars Fluid Pro Knee Brace
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The Good
Simple and durable hinges, all-day comfort, not much heavier than Fluid Tech Carbon version.
The Bad
Not as stiff as carbon braces, bike/brace interface takes some getting used to.
Overall Review
Along with boots and helmets, the modern motocross knee brace has become a big-ticket item that we, as riders, expect a lot of performance out of. And with good reason, since knee injuries are some of the most common, devastating, and prevalent in our sport. No piece of protection can ever prevent all types of injury but knee braces certainly offer more overall protection than knee guards. There are some people out there that claim knee braces cause leg fractures that wouldn’t happen otherwise
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11/12/2018 4:43pm
FXR Factory Ride Boots
First Look: FXR Factory Ride Boot
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Motocross boots are hard to make. You’d think they are fairly simple because there are a bazillions of shoe companies in the world, but performance off-road foot protection? Not so much. FXR wants to throw its hat in the moto boot world with the Factory Ride Boot. Its price is quite a bit higher than the truly entry level boots offered by other motocross gear brands, but not nearly as wallet-draining as the top-tier boots on the market. We wanted to know a little more about these boots so we
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Klinger
11/9/2018 3:01pm