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Woodsman Beard Oil by The Bearded Bastard

Ben Branch November 20, 2013
  • American
  • Gear

As we descend further into winter in the Northern Hemisphere, more and more of us are growing out something that resembles a beard, much…

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Astronauts in Sunglasses

Ben Branch November 19, 2013
  • Accessories
  • American
  • Gear
  • NASA
  • Retro
  • Style

It’s always surprising to me how many people don’t know that the American Optical sunglasses worn by the Gemini, Mercury and Apollo astronauts are…

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The World’s First Two Wheeled Motorcycle Burnout

Ben Branch November 19, 2013
  • American
  • Engineering
  • Films
  • Motorcycles

We have a deep and abiding love of engineering here at Silodrome, so when Gregor Halenda contacted me and mentioned that he and a…

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1982 United States Grand Prix West – Full Race

Ben Branch November 17, 2013
  • American
  • Films
  • Formula 1
  • Racing
  • Vintage

The 1982 United States Grand Prix West was commonly known as the “Long Beach Grand Prix”, the race was held on the city streets…

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Mackinaw Cruiser Jacket by Filson

Ben Branch November 15, 2013
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Jackets
  • Style

The Mackinaw Cruiser Jacket has been in steady production since it was first introduced in 1914, the initial design was created to protect timber…

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Woodsman Moustache Wax by The Bearded Bastard

Ben Branch November 13, 2013
  • Accessories
  • American

As we’re now in the middle of Movember we thought it’d be a good idea to feature a product that’ll keep your little tribute…

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Why I Ride – Episode 1

Ben Branch November 13, 2013
  • American
  • Films
  • Motorcycles

Why I Ride is a new series that’ll be released in relatively short 4 – 5 minute episodes online, this is the first episode…

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Buell Lightning X1 by Deus Ex Machina

Ben Branch November 12, 2013
  • American
  • Cafe Racers
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro

The decision by Harley-Davidson in 2009 to shut down Buell Motorcycles in order to consolidate their focus on their v-twin cruisers was met with…

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Perfecto Asymmetrical Motorcycle Jacket by Schott

Ben Branch November 12, 2013
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Jackets
  • Retro
  • Style

The Perfecto Motorcycle jacket is almost certainly the single most iconic piece of motorcycle-specific clothing that money can buy, Marlon Brando wore one in…

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Ingenuity In Action – 1959 NHRA Hot Rod Film

Ben Branch November 10, 2013
  • American
  • Cars
  • Drag Racing
  • Films
  • Vintage

Ingenuity In Action is a 1959 film about drag racing that was produced by Hot Rod Magazine – a publication that’s still in print…

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Red Wing Heritage Ice Cutter Boot

Ben Branch November 7, 2013
  • American
  • Boots
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Retro
  • Style

This is the new Red Wing Heritage Ice Cutter Boot, it’s been designed specifically for winter use and has an internal wool liner, full…

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Zippos from Vietnam

Ben Branch November 6, 2013
  • Accessories
  • American
  • Military
  • Rare
  • Vintage

This remarkable collection of 282 Zippo lighters from the Vietnam War were complied by Bradford Edwards during the 1990s – long before the current demand…

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