Ben Branch
December 6, 2011
A love of motor vehicles goes hand in hand with a love of tools. Without our tools we’re at the mercy of someone else’s creative vision and sometimes, that just isn’t good enough. This beautiful short film centres around a man called H.G. “Skip” Brack and his store, The Liberty Tool Company.
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Ben Branch
December 6, 2011
A decent pair of leather gloves are a step below a helmet in their importance to motorcyclists, I’ve had a couple of motorcycle mishaps in my time and it always seems that my hands hit the ground first, followed by every other part of my body, with varying degrees of speed, pain and skin-loss.
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Ben Branch
December 5, 2011
This watch by Autodromo is named after the circuit and has a clear automotive design influence with the front dial resembling an RPM gauge, the overall minimalism in the design appeals to me as does the price, $425 is a lot less than I excepted this to retail for when I first saw it.
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Ben Branch
December 4, 2011
The humble woolen cap is one of those things a man should never leave at home between November and March, this great example by Esemplare looks like ti’d be suitable for an Arctic expedition.
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Ben Branch
December 1, 2011
This retro Speedy Bike Club Tee is 100% made in the USA and cut from super-soft cotton, the price is a wallet friendly $24 and they have a whole selection of different cities to choose from.
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Ben Branch
December 1, 2011
The Pea Coat is a staple item for any self-respecting man’s wardrobe. The timeless appeal hasn’t waned in over a hundred years and there’s still nothing quite like the feeling of buttoning up a double breasted jacket before heading out into inclement weather.
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Ben Branch
November 29, 2011
Lossa Engineering is a one-stop shop for custom motorcycle parts, based in Southern California the shop has become famous in its own right due…
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Ben Branch
November 29, 2011
I felt that it might be a pertinent feature due to the proximity of Christmas and the number of fabricators, welders, engineers and all-round garage-junkies we count amongst our daily readers here at Silodrome. This ultra-light carbon fiber welding mask is…
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Ben Branch
November 25, 2011
Classified Moto is one of my favourite custom bike shops, the garage is run by John Ryland, a friendly guy who has a bucket load of talent.
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Ben Branch
November 24, 2011
Gloves are a motorcyclists best friend, when you inevitably do come off your bike, chances are that your hands will be the first thing to hit the asphalt and with that in mind, it’s a good idea to have a little protection.
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Ben Branch
November 22, 2011
A pair of motorcycle boots capable of handling winter riding are a must if you’re a resident of the Northerm Hemisphere, this pair of light-tan boots by Stylmartin are just about perfect for people who run screaming from the usual dayglo graphic smattered motorcycle boots and they won’t break the bank.
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Ben Branch
November 20, 2011
When it comes to helmet design, no one beats Ruby. This French company produces some of the best looking lids currently in production and before you dismiss them as mere toys, you might be interested to know that they’re certified by both the US DOT and the stringent European ECE 22.05.
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