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- First reviewJuly 10, 2012
- Last reviewMay 13, 2013
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Icon D30 Replacement Elbow Pads An advanced, patented polymer, CE-rated D3O impact protectors are the latest advancement in protective armor. D3O impact protectors utilize intelligent molecules that lock together on impact. Because of this, the impact protector can be made thinner and lighter, making a jacket more comfortable and easier to wear. However, this decreased size does not come at the expense of impact protection. Will fit any ICON Jacket that was originally equipped with ICON Field Armor Elbow Pads. Sold as a pair.
Overall rating
Do These Make My Elbows Look Fat?
PostedMay 13, 2013
Bang for the Buck
5
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5
Style
5
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5
Comfort
5
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5
Protection & Durability
5
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5
Air Flow
5
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5
Features
5
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5
Great elbow protection. D30 is the top, in terms of combining protection with the lowest possible profile. I have them in the Roland Sands Ronin and you can't tell they're there.
Also, due to the nature of the D30, they mold very nicely, unlike armor of old.
In short, a no-brainer.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Alpinestars Harlem Air Boots
Constructed using a combination of breathable mesh and full grain leather Mid cut boot, fitted with instep and Achilles flex zones providing freedom of lateral movement and superior comfort Mesh panels on the side of the boot allow for a comfortable, secure fit whilst providing superior ventilation, Double density injected ankle protection molded into the inner structure of the boot
Overall rating
Really just another average boot
PostedDecember 5, 2012
Bang for the Buck
3
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5
Style
2
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5
Comfort
3
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5
Protection & Durability
3
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5
Air Flow
1
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5
Features
2
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5
I bought this boot looking for a cool look off the bike that I could wear to work, and give me good riding protection. Beware, the photos you'll see here and, especially on Alpinestars' website, do not look like what you're actually going to get. The photos show a grainier, weathered sort of look that brings out the style of the boot. The boot is actual very typical all black, muting the style details and giving you, in essence, a very average riding boot. As a pure riding boot, you can do better. As a style option, you can do better. Meh.
Rides: 2012 Triumph Tiger 800
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Roland Sands Design Diesel Gloves RSD gloves merge the best of performance, comfort and style. Tough but supple grade A cowhide combined with protective strategic padding and great fit will make them your favorite pair in your riding closet. Features Short zip/strap close Flex ribbing Reinforced and padded palm Pre-curved ergonomic fit Padded finger knuckles
Overall rating
Cafe Chic
PostedNovember 12, 2012
Bang for the Buck
5
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5
Style
5
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5
Comfort
5
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5
Protection & Durability
2
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5
Air Flow
5
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5
Features
5
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5
I give this glove a five because it does what it sets out to do beautifully. As Anthony says, this is not a high protection/performance glove. I love it for riding around the city, particularly if I'm riding to an event where I need style off the bike. Very well thought out. Love the red panel under the zipper. Great pre-curve which means, along with the supple leather, there's no break-in period. Extremely comfortable and very cool. Makes me want to go buy a Thruxton or a V7 just to match the darn gloves! Probably have to settle for the Ronin jacket. ! Terrific product.
Rides: 2012 Triumph Tiger 800
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Icon 1000 El Bajo Boots El Bajo - literally translated it means The Short One. Short perhaps in overall height, but never in performance or steez. Built on the same Goodyear welt bottom unit as its five-buckle Elsinore brother, El Bajo provides all the OG moto-presence but in a reduced two-buckle silhouette. Metal post fasteners, heavy top-grain leather chassis, and reinforced toe box and heel make for a serious piece of riding footwear. The Icon One Thousand El Bajo - always up to the challenge. Features TOP GRAIN LEATHER UPPER GOODYEAR WELT CONSTRUCTI ON ICON CAST METAL BUCKLES ICON STAMPED METAL HEEL PLATE HEAT PRESSED LEATHER SHIFTER PANEL HEAT PRESSED MOUL DED LE ATHER SHIN PLATE AXIALMETRIC STEEL SHANK MEDIAL YKK ZIPPERS
Overall rating
El Bajo is El Boffo!
PostedNovember 6, 2012
Bang for the Buck
5
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5
Style
5
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5
Comfort
5
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5
Protection & Durability
5
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5
Air Flow
4
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5
Features
5
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5
Fit
Small
Large
Awesome. You have to dig the Icon aesthetic, which I do. I, personally, feel these look alot better in the brown. The details pop more and the whole thing looks less "leather bar," which the Icon stuff gets close to in some iterations. As Anthony says, they are really stiff. They do work in, to an extent, and are very comfortable in a "work boot" way. People mention shifting being an issue, but these are mostly less experienced riders. Shifting may take some getting used to, but very quick adaptation and it's not an issue. I get tons of compliments and haven't taken them off since I bought them. They run big. I went down a full size from my usual. Seems like they'll last forever. Fantastic job, Icon!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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The perfect blend of style and function this short, fully perforated leather summer glove incorporates a variety of protective features. Made from supple yet durable goatskin, the MONSTER features PU injected protective panels on the fingers as well as a leather wrapped composite knuckle. Additional Temperfoam padding on the palm provides adequate impact protection while silicon painted Clarino patches on the fingers provide extra grip for the precision feel that every rider demands. Also available in a Women's version. PROTECTION FEATURES Outershell goatskin, Clarino Insulation tri-fleece lining Protection carbon hard shell knuckle, Temperfoam padding at thepalm ERGONOMIC FEATURES Fit pre-shaped ergonomic fit Adjustability draw flap on cuff Features stretch lips at the fingers, short cuff
Overall rating
Monsters are Monsters!
PostedOctober 25, 2012
Bang for the Buck
5
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5
Style
5
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5
Comfort
5
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5
Protection & Durability
5
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5
Air Flow
5
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5
Features
5
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5
Fit
Small
Large
These are my favorite gloves. Oh, and I have alot of gloves. The quality of the leather, the fit, the shaping on the bias, are all superb. The fastening is perfect. The fingertip grips are great. This glove flows more air, ironically, then the also-great Airvolution glove, which I also own. Great "go-to" glove for everything but cold weather. Buy them and enjoy.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Icon Justice Mesh Gloves Street justice must be granted. Nothing else will suffice. Give us liberty or give us mesh! the horde cried out, bare fists in the air. The unified call did not go unheard. Icon answered. Introducing the Justice Mesh glove. A Hi-Flow mesh back hand combined with an injected thermoplastic knuckle armor and finished with a premium grade abrasion resistant Battlehide Goat Skin palm. A masterful combination of leather and synthetics resulting in a high performance warm weather riding glove for the masses. And for our next miracle Abrasion resistant premium grade battlehide goatskin palm Synthetic leather finger gussets Expansion panels in critical areas Pre-curved palm and finger design Injected thermoplastic knuckle Hi-flow backhand mesh
Overall rating
Cool Looking and Cool Flowing...
PostedOctober 25, 2012
Bang for the Buck
5
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5
Style
5
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5
Comfort
5
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5
Protection & Durability
3
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5
Air Flow
5
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5
Features
4
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5
Fit
Small
Large
I really like these gloves...alot. The Icon style is very cool. Really dig their split knuckle idea. Great example of form and function working together. Extremely comfortable gloves. The leather on the underside is very thin and gives a bit of grip on the levers. The main event is the mesh. Flows air extremely well. Fantastic summer gloves. Beware, however. The mesh is very easier pilled/torn by the velcro. Be very careful. As a result of this, I wonder how long the gloves will last. That keeps it from getting 5 stars. Otherwise, terrific and cool.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Icon Justice Touch Screen Gloves Operating a touch screen device while fully gloved used to be in the realm solely of Tom Cruise...no longer. The Justice Touchscreen Glove not only sees the future but can finger the past. Equipped with a revolutionary nanotech leather unique to the Icon glove line, Justice Touchscreen allows complete command over any and all touch sensitive screens. The future is at your fingers - hit play. Touchtec leather palm allows you to use your touchscreen device with your gloves on Leather finger gussets Expansion panels in critical areas Pre-curved palm and finger design Injected thermoplastic knuckle Pittards Microvent Goatskin on fingers, back of hand and thumb
Overall rating
Great Look/Touchscreen Yes/Icon Please Execute Better!
PostedOctober 22, 2012
Bang for the Buck
2
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5
Style
4
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5
Comfort
1
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5
Protection & Durability
3
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5
Air Flow
3
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5
Features
4
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5
Fit
Small
Large
Really like the look of this glove and most everything Icon does. They have a great aesthetic. Also, the touchscreen technology really works, works well and is very useful.
However...
The cut of these gloves are bizarre, unless you have unusually long thumbs! Very puzzling. Also, the inside of these gloves feel cheap, uncomfortable and faulty. There is a scratchy material lining the inside of the glove that has not worn in. Also, there are two fingers with some sort of ball at the end that hits your fingers and is, also, very uncomfortable.
Unfortunately, Icon's production quality is not up to par with its design talent.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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ICON One Thousand Rimfire Gloves The Icon 1000 Rimfire is old-world styling, top-shelf materials and cutting edge technology. The Gunn cut pattern imbues the Rimfire with a sophisticated rancher silhouette of years gone by. Constructed of select drum-dyed French cowhide, the Rimfire embodies the meaning of functional elegance. Pre-tensioned elastic in the palm reduces bunching. Integrated D3O knuckle armor and a cadre of metal palm rivets provide a roadworthy pedigree. The Rimfire is a riding glove that captures the fortitude and grace of a more civilized era. Features D3O ARMOR IN KNUCKLE ABRASION RESISTANT PREMIUM GRADE FRENCH COWHIDE CHASSIS FLOATING KNUCKLE CONSTRUCTION FOR FLEXIBILITY SECURE WRIST CLOSURE KEEPS GLOVE IN PLACE PRE-CURVED PALM AND FINGER DESIGN RIVETED PALM HAS NOMEX HEAT-RESISTANT BACKING
Overall rating
Great Idea/Shaky Execution
PostedOctober 22, 2012
Bang for the Buck
3
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5
Style
4
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5
Comfort
2
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5
Protection & Durability
4
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5
Air Flow
3
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5
Features
2
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5
Fit
Small
Large
I'm one of those who has to have style with my functional gear. I really like Icon's aesthetic point of view, and am very interested in the D30 armor.
On the good side, I really like the style idea here, although it's a bit borderline "Christopher Street." The execution of the idea, however, is just not good enough.
The fit of these, and other Icon gloves, is puzzling. I had to go way down to a small to get the glove to not be oversized in the the width of the fingers, but the small is a tad too small. If you buy, be very clear about sizing.
The stitching is sloppy.
I went for the grey, but beware. The actual color is not well represented in the photo. There is alot more blue in the gray which leaves you with an odd color that doesn't really match...anything.
My two cents, Icon should take another shot at this one. Great idea, though.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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REV'IT! Airvolution Gloves
REV'IT! Airvolution Gloves The AIRVOLUTION is a revolutionary new leather sports glove for the summer, offering a balance of protection and ventilation. This short, sporty glove is almost fully ventilated for comfortable riding in the summer, but it is also completely equipped with all required protection. Knuckles, fingers, thumbs, and palms are all specially reinforced to offer ultimate protection where you need it. PROTECTION FEATURES Outer Shell cowhide, goatskin Lining tri-fleece liner Composition outer shell 100 leather lining 100 polyester Protection carbon hard-shell finger knuckles and knuckle, EVA foam at little finger, thumb and palm, Kevlar stitching ERGONOMIC FEATURES Fit race fit Adjustability adjustment tab at cuff Ventilation ventilation panels at fingers, backhand and thumb Features stretch lips at fingers and wrist, goat window grip patches, elastic at wrist, short cuff length
Overall rating
The Go-To Glove!
PostedJuly 18, 2012
Bang for the Buck
5
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5
Style
5
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5
Comfort
5
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5
Protection & Durability
5
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5
Air Flow
2
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5
Features
5
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5
Fit
Small
Large
This glove is, pretty much, perfect. For me, in the northeast, this glove works fall, early winter, spring and early summer. Not a hot summer glove. I even rode these through the whole winter this year...mild as it was and aided by handguards and heated grips. If they are sized right, they will probably feel tight when you get them. My experience was that they loosened up and molded to my hand. They now feel custom-made. Fantastic feel. The best thing I can say is that I forget I'm wearing them. Buy, Ride, Love, Rinse...Repeat.
Rides: 2008 Triumph Tiger
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Dainese Technical Sneaker Buzzing down narrow city streets, passing cars stopped in traffic jams theres nothing like two wheels when time is short. This shoe is dedicated to those in search of the latest fashions causal look, but who also need to feel safe in the saddle as well. Provided with nylon inserts on the ankle and a polyurethane heel, this sneaker with cowhide upper is the fruit of extensive research in materials and details that has permitted the creation of an innovative style with strong personality. Protection Nylon ankle guard Polyurethane heel Ergonomics and Comfort Fabric Upper Split leather insert with rubber finishing Speed lacing system Temperature adjustment Double jersey airgap liner Other Rubber sole Reflective inserts
Overall rating
Exactly as Advertised
PostedJuly 16, 2012
Bang for the Buck
4
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5
Style
5
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5
Comfort
5
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5
Protection & Durability
5
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5
Air Flow
4
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5
Features
4
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5
Footbed
Narrow
Wide
I haven't taken these off since I bought them. I give them 5 stars because they don't pretend to be highly protective. They do exactly what they say, which is to offer a bit more protection then a sneaker through ankle protection, and reinforcement in the heel and toe box. Dainese uses the same material in the toe box that they use for shift protection on the awesome Cafe Boot, which I also own. This provides great feel and some structure. The material is great and seems like it will last a very long time. The sole works well, providing excellent grip. The lacing solution is smart, easy to use and just works. As Anthony says in the video, these are a great alternative to plain sneakers. I'm a clothes horse and like my moto gear to look good off the bike. This one is a home run.
Rides: 2008 Triumph Tiger
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Icon 1000 El Bajo Boots El Bajo - literally translated it means The Short One. Short perhaps in overall height, but never in performance or steez. Built on the same Goodyear welt bottom unit as its five-buckle Elsinore brother, El Bajo provides all the OG moto-presence but in a reduced two-buckle silhouette. Metal post fasteners, heavy top-grain leather chassis, and reinforced toe box and heel make for a serious piece of riding footwear. The Icon One Thousand El Bajo - always up to the challenge. Features TOP GRAIN LEATHER UPPER GOODYEAR WELT CONSTRUCTI ON ICON CAST METAL BUCKLES ICON STAMPED METAL HEEL PLATE HEAT PRESSED LEATHER SHIFTER PANEL HEAT PRESSED MOUL DED LE ATHER SHIN PLATE AXIALMETRIC STEEL SHANK MEDIAL YKK ZIPPERS
Generally ICON boots have run 1/2 size small; is that the same for this boot?
Honestly, I'm not sure what my fella "Revzillerators" are seeing. Icon stuff always runs on the large side and its the same with these boots. I went down to an 8.5 on these boots, when I am, customarily, a 9 to 9.5 in others. I've found this slightly larger "American" sizing holds across Icon's line.
6 months ago
Dainese Technical Sneaker Buzzing down narrow city streets, passing cars stopped in traffic jams theres nothing like two wheels when time is short. This shoe is dedicated to those in search of the latest fashions causal look, but who also need to feel safe in the saddle as well. Provided with nylon inserts on the ankle and a polyurethane heel, this sneaker with cowhide upper is the fruit of extensive research in materials and details that has permitted the creation of an innovative style with strong personality. Protection Nylon ankle guard Polyurethane heel Ergonomics and Comfort Fabric Upper Split leather insert with rubber finishing Speed lacing system Temperature adjustment Double jersey airgap liner Other Rubber sole Reflective inserts
Technical differences between Black and Anthracite photos
In the photos the black version has a triangular pull attachment at the end of the laces, but in the photos for the Anthracite it has a snap at the end that fastens to the shoe. Which end do these actually have? I prefer the snap as in the Anthracite version.
Dainese Technical Sneaker Buzzing down narrow city streets, passing cars stopped in traffic jams theres nothing like two wheels when time is short. This shoe is dedicated to those in search of the latest fashions causal look, but who also need to feel safe in the saddle as well. Provided with nylon inserts on the ankle and a polyurethane heel, this sneaker with cowhide upper is the fruit of extensive research in materials and details that has permitted the creation of an innovative style with strong personality. Protection Nylon ankle guard Polyurethane heel Ergonomics and Comfort Fabric Upper Split leather insert with rubber finishing Speed lacing system Temperature adjustment Double jersey airgap liner Other Rubber sole Reflective inserts
how sturdy is the toe box?
Is it just one thin leather layer, or thick and reinforced? I'm concerned that I'll just be crushing my big toe all day while riding and shifting my 1975 honda.
The toe box is covered in a material that Dainese uses in on the Cafe boot. It will provide some structure, definitely pad your feet from shifting but is not highly protective. This material, whatever it is, is very strong and high quality.
10 months ago