The 100% brand dates back to the early 1980s world of motocross – the now timeless logo became synonymous with going fast and getting filthy, though not necessarily in that order. The team at 100% have been busy recently developing The Barstow, a newly designed pair of googles for a new age of motorsport, where technology is king.
Significant emphasis was placed on giving The Barstow the widest field of vision possible, this is essential for all motorcyclists, where your peripheral vision can quite literally save your life. 100% are offering The Barstow in a variety of colours and all of them come with a triple-layer-foamed, thick-strapped, anti-scratch, anti-fog-lens that’s been developed to be comfortable on the face, even if you need to wear them for 12+ hours a day when on the road.
Ben Branch has had his work featured on CNN, Popular Mechanics, the official Smithsonian Magazine, Road & Track Magazine, the official Pinterest blog, the official eBay Motors blog, BuzzFeed, and many more.
Silodrome was founded by Ben back in 2010, in the years since the site has grown to become a world leader in the alternative and vintage motoring sector, with millions of readers around the world and many hundreds of thousands of followers on social media.
The new Pagnol P1 Moto Boots were developed by the team at the renowned motorcycle (and automotive) gear manufacturer to be the ideal pair of motorcycle boots that you can wear both on and off the bike. The designer behind the P1 Moto Boots is Paulo Rosas, he formerly worked at one of the largest…
The Meyers Manx was the original fiberglass beach buggy, designed by Bruce Meyers in the early 1960s. This film tells the story of both Bruce Manx and his Meyers Manx, it’s a fascinating watch and it includes some great footage of Bruce as well as the early (and very successful) racing efforts in the Manx. The…
The promise of the open road appeals to us all. Having a vehicle and enough money in your wallet to buy gas, coffee, and beef jerky snacks is about as close as many of us come in the modern age to the nomadic, continent crossing adventures of our forbears. Some people like to take it…
Prisma Skateboard Guitars are each handmade in the USA from reclaimed skateboard decks. Far from being novelty-use only, these guitars are built to an exceedingly high standard and are suitable for professional stage and studio use. The Prisma model you see here is the Accardo, it’s made from 50 laminated skateboard decks, with a one…
Peter Maier At the age of 20, Maier was one of the youngest designers ever hired by General Motors Corporation. After seeing Maier’s work at the 1964 New York World’s Fair, renowned automotive designer and VP of GM, Bill Mitchell, offered Maier a position for their 3-month Summer Program. Halfway through the program Maier was offered…
Steve McQueen was a noted collector of both motorcycles and cars, his untimely death in 1980 left behind a trove of remarkable machines including the beautiful 1914 Pope Model K you see here. A Brief History of the Pope Manufacturing Company Although they’re now best remembered for their advanced (for the era) motorcycle designs, the…
