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Gringo Blast Shields

Ben Branch November 5, 2013
  • Accessories
  • American
  • Gear
  • Helmets
  • Retro

For those of you who’ve already snapped up a Biltwell Gringo full-face helmet these new Blastshields have just come into stock in both a…

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Chippewa 6” Homestead Boot

Ben Branch November 4, 2013
  • American
  • Boots
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Retro
  • Style

The Chippewa 6″ Homestead Boot is a classically American boot that’s been in production, in one or or another, since 1901. The boots today…

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Salt Dreams – A Documentary by JT Nesbitt

Ben Branch November 3, 2013
  • American
  • Cars
  • Engineering
  • Racing

Salt Dreams is a documentary by J.T. Nesbitt, a former engineer from Confederate Motorcycles and long time resident of New Orleans. Nesbitt lost everything…

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Saturn V Cutaway

Ben Branch November 3, 2013
  • American
  • Art
  • Engineering
  • NASA
  • Space

This fascinating Saturn V cutaway drawing is by far the most detailed I’ve ever come across. It’s an original, official Boeing engineering breakdown by…

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Leather Trunk Duffle Bag by Lotuff

Ben Branch November 2, 2013
  • Accessories
  • American
  • Bags
  • Design
  • Gear
  • Luxury
  • Style

A proper duffle bag is an essential piece of kit for anyone who makes a habit of travelling on a regular basis. This Leather…

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1929 Ford ‘Dick Flint’ Roadster

Ben Branch November 1, 2013
  • American
  • Cars
  • Hot Rods
  • Racing
  • Retro
  • Vintage

The 1929 Ford ‘Dick Flint’ Roadster is widely considered to be one of the most famous hot rods of the era when hot rods…

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The Racer by DP Customs

Ben Branch October 29, 2013
  • American
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Retro

DP Customs have a habit of consistently turning out some of the cleanest American customs you’ll find anywhere. They often have a vintage Formula…

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Syd Mead Wallpaper Series 2

Ben Branch October 28, 2013
  • American
  • Art
  • Design
  • Retro

This post is the continuation of our Syd Mead series, if you’d like to see the previous post you can click here. Syd Mead’s work…

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2014 Erik Buell Racing 1190RX

Ben Branch October 26, 2013
  • American
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

We don’t often feature modern sport bikes here on Silodrome, this is largely because I’m one of those people who suffers from a significant…

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Icon Alliance Dark

Ben Branch October 26, 2013
  • American
  • Engineering
  • Gear
  • Helmets
  • Safety

The Icon Alliance Dark is one of the best value for money propositions in the world of modern, full-face motorcycle helmets – at $150…

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E. Homes Laptop Case by Wheelmen & Co

Ben Branch October 25, 2013
  • Accessories
  • American
  • Bags
  • Gear
  • Retro
  • Style

E. Homes Laptop Case by Wheelmen & Co is the exact sort of thing that T. E. Lawrence would have carried his MacBook Pro…

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Horween Leather NATO Watch Straps by Worn & Wound

Ben Branch October 23, 2013
  • Accessories
  • American
  • Gear
  • Watches

The new run of Horween Leather NATO watch straps by Worn & Wound have been featured before here on Silodrome, I have one myself…

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