After the initial ride in the Sidi Atojos when they first came out, I was a fan of most features, but a major hinderance to my full commitment to the boot was that the sizing was much bigger than the Crossfire 3s and 2s that preceded the Atojos. Both Sidi Crossfire boots were often praised or cri...
Posted by ML512 on 6/16/2022 3:20 PM
The range of motocross knee protection runs from the absolute budget-minded $20 generic pads to over a grand for custom knee braces. At the lower end of the spectrum is the O'Neal Pumpgun MX Guards. These have been out for years and were recently updated. Click play to see if $50 knee guards are ...
Posted by Klinger on 5/13/2022 8:24 AM
All the pros sponsored by Gaerne are in the top level boot that they offer, the SG-12. It has been updated throughout the years and is currently one of the top three boots we see in professional motocross and supercross racing. But Gaerne also offers a few other models that might suit your needs ...
Posted by Klinger on 4/7/2022 5:48 PM
We test the Fox Titan Pro D3O Knee Guards that have dual hinges, full leg protection and a layer D3O material. These are not braces by any means, but offer a high degree of leg coverage. But they are also pretty bulky compared to other knee guards. As with any piece of motocross protection gear t...
Posted by Klinger on 3/29/2022 7:36 AM
First Ride | ProTaper ACF Handlebars ACF stands for aluminum, carbon fiber. ProTaper's latest bar replaces some of the aluminum towards the end of the bar with carbon fiber to make it roughly 50 grams, or 20 percent, lighter than the Evo bar.
Posted by Klinger on 2/18/2022 6:24 PM
It wasn't long ago that motocross and off-road bikes were kickstart only. Then, when the magic button started showing up, there was a time where bikes had both, e-start button and kickstarter, in case of a dead battery or other electrical issues. Fast forward to today's modern dirt bikes and pret...
Posted by Klinger on 2/8/2022 6:33 PM
ne of the ergo complaints on the Yamaha YZ250F (and 450) is that the peg-to-seat distance is a little tight. Now you could get a taller seat, which is cheaper, but it raises your whole center of gravity. We wanted to try a different option to open up the cockpit. Raptor Titanium is well known for...
Posted by Klinger on 12/22/2021 9:02 AM
Ride Engineering Inc. gave us the opportunity to test their Showa 24mm steering dampener and new steering head stabilizer bracket kit. Our good pal Willy Simons Jr. just completed his personal build with a 2020 Husqvarna FC350 so we decided to bring him out for a day of testing at Fox Raceway. Cl...
Posted by B_Rez991 on 7/7/2021 2:52 PM
We spent the day with Adrian from Ride Engineering, Inc testing the Husqvarna/GASGAS/KTM Linkage on our 2021 Husqvarna FC 450 Rockstar Edition. We brought in Steve Boniface to feel out the new hardware and put some laps in at StateFair MX. Click play for all the details and a full review on the R...
Posted by B_Rez991 on 3/10/2021 5:22 PM
Posted by Klinger on 2/26/2021 3:58 PM
We spent the day with Adrian from Ride Engineering, Inc testing the new Split Triple Clamp set on our 2021 Husqvarna FC 450 Rockstar Edition. We brought in Steve Boniface to feel out the new hardware and put some laps in at StateFair MX. Click play for all the details and a full review on the Rid...
Posted by B_Rez991 on 2/18/2021 5:31 PM
As of right now, the AMA does not alow helmet communication in racing, only pit boards. But at the 2019 Monster Energy Cup, it was allowed and some teams took advantage of the different rules using Cardo Systems helmet communication devices. Since there is a debate whether mid-ride helmet communi...
Posted by B_Rez991 on 12/21/2020 4:50 PM
Posted by Klinger on 9/25/2020 1:53 PM
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