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The WS Sport Classic by Walt Siegl

Ben Branch March 29, 2011
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro

From a pure engineering standpoint, Walt Siegl is one of the top bike builders in the world today. Anyone who would argue against that…

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Smoothness by Arlen Ness

Ben Branch March 28, 2011
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro

If Ettore Bugatti had been diverted away from car design and into motorcycles this is almost certainly what he would have built. This remarkable…

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The Dragster Jacket by Alpinestars

Ben Branch March 25, 2011
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Retro

Leather jackets are an essential element to every man’s wardrobe, most people know that it’s important to avoid the sort of leather jacket that…

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Rat Rod Truck – High Gear Hauler

Ben Branch March 24, 2011
  • Cars
  • Rat Rods
  • Retro
  • Vintage

Rat Rods are an occasional guilty pleasure of mine, regular chromed out show-pony hot rods don’t do it for me but with Rat Rods…

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BMW R100/7 Street Tracker by Blitz Motorcycles

Ben Branch March 23, 2011
  • Flat Trackers
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro
  • Vintage

Blitz Motorcycles is an up and coming garage based in France, made up of 3 talented bike builders named Fred (mechanics/electrics), Hugo (mechanics/artistic direction)…

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Limited Edition “On Any Sunday” Helmet by Troy Lee Designs

Ben Branch March 20, 2011
  • Gear
  • Helmets
  • Retro

The 1971 documentary film On Any Sunday is compulsory viewing for any motorcycle enthusiast. In fact if you haven’t seen it I’m going to…

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Nandi by Rajputana Customs

Ben Branch March 19, 2011
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro

You may never have heard of Rajputana Customs but I’m guessing you’ll be hearing a lot more about them over the coming years. Based in…

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Aviator by Randolph Engineering

Ben Branch March 18, 2011
  • Gear
  • Retro

When NASA astronauts are launched into space they wear these sunglasses. That might be all you need to know about them really. Oh and…

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Distressed Helmets by Old School Helmets

Ben Branch March 17, 2011
  • Gear
  • Helmets
  • Retro

Small scale custom workshops are the lifeblood of the underground motorcycle community, and not just bike builders either, specialist workshops like Old School Helmets…

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Grand Prix Gloves by Suixtil

Ben Branch March 16, 2011
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Retro

If you’re going to be behind the wheel for any length of time or if you’re planning an assault on a local race track,…

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