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W2 Adria-SR Road Boots £174.99
Tested by Simon Brown
Time tested Two
months/750 miles
What’s good? Italian brand
W2 might not be that well known in
the UK but they’ve been around since
1985 with their origins in quality off-
road gear. These road boots are pretty
good, too. There’s nothing too flash – no
squeaky hinges or high-tech fasteners.
Instead, what you get is sturdy leather
construction, hard plastic armour
at the heel, ankle and shin and a
replaceable magnesium toeslider.
They fasten securely with an old-style
Velcro and zip combo. They were a bit
stiff at first but broke in within a few
rides to provide reasonable feel. The
multi-colour sole offers decent grip on
the pegs, too, and the W2s are fine for
walking around when off the bike.
What’s not? There aren’t any vents.
Also, if you wear them under denim/
Kevlar jeans you may find the top of the
boot rubs your inner calf/shin slightly.
Contact www.bikeittrade.com
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Draggin Rebel Kevlar Jeans £229.99
Tester Liam Marsden
Time used Four
months/1000 miles
What’s good? These
are the best riding jeans I’ve worn to
date. They’re made from a super-soft
stretch denim, which means they don’t
ride up or bunch up on the bike. There’s
no irritation anywhere from these
jeans and they’re great to wear all day.
They don’t follow the current trend for
slim-fitting jeans, so I’ve had no trouble
fitting them over boots.
What’s not? Knee and hip armour is
optional, and although I have a set of
the kneepads, they don’t fit very well
in their pockets. The pockets are also
too tight – limiting
movement and they’re
halfway down my
shins once in. As with
most riding jeans
that offer a decent
level of protection,
things can get a
little sweaty when
the temperature
rises, especially in
the areas covered
by the protective
Kevlar lining. The
price is steep.
Contact www.
dragginjeans.net
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WD-40 Specialist Motorcycle Set £57
Tester Jordan Gibbons
Time used Four months
What’s good? The WD-40
range is designed to cover
all elements of cleaning and bike care.
You can buy them individually but I
tested the full set consisting of: Total
Wash, Brake Cleaner, Chain Cleaner,
Chain Lube, Chain Wax, Wax & Polish
and Silicone Shine. Most did what
they said on the tin but the stand out
items were the Total Wash (£4.99) and
Chain Lube (£6.49). I share a workshop
with friends and it didn’t take long for
everyone to work out the effectiveness
of both of those items and empty them
on my behalf.
What’s not? There were a couple
of items that weren’t as good as the
others. The straw on the WD-40 broke
and I found the Chain Wax left an
uneven coating, which is disappointing
as it’s the most expensive item in the
kit at £10.49.
Contact: www.
wd40specialistmotorcycle.com
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#MCNwednesday
49 September 20 2017
W2 Adria-SR Road Boots W2 Adria-SR Road Boots
TWO
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in their pockets. The pockets are also
too tight – limiting
movement and they’re
halfway down my
shins once in. As with
most riding jeans
that offer a decent
level of protection,
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items were the Total Wash (£4.99) and
Chain Lube (£6.49). I share a workshop
everyone to work out the effectiveness
of both of those items and empty them
others. The straw on the WD-40 broke
uneven coating, which is disappointing
Spada Performance Skins 2 Base LayerThis machine-washable,
one-piece base layer
comes with contrast
stitching and the ability
to trap a thin layer of air
for added comfort. It’s
wicking and snug but not
restrictive.
RST Tech X as it’s the most expensive item in the
thumb and ankle straps,
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This men’s undersuit is a
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