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Renault Formula One Sidepod

Ben Branch April 5, 2017
  • Engineering
  • Formula 1
  • Gadgets
  • Gear

This is a Formula One sidepod from the 2010 Renault R30 car, driven by Robert Kubica and Vitaly Petrov. Modern F1 sidepods are carefully…

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Matchless Model X

Ben Branch April 4, 2017
  • British
  • Motorcycles
  • Rare

The Matchless Model X was released in 1929 and sold until the Second World War got underway in 1939, with the final examples being…

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The Malle Expedition Roll

Ben Branch April 4, 2017
  • British
  • Camping
  • Off Road

The Malle Expedition Roll is a waterproof sleeping roll with an oiled canvas underside, and a topside of post-box red soft organic cotton twill….

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Mike’s Leggero by Walt Siegl

Ben Branch April 3, 2017
  • Ducati
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles
  • Rare

Walt Siegl is the man many modern custom motorcycle builders pointed to as a primary source of inspiration, he’s been building world class bikes…

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A Brief History of the Honda Gold Wing

Ben Branch April 3, 2017
  • eBay
  • Honda

 Introduction The Honda Gold Wing has been pretty much the archetypal grand touring motorcycle from its debut back in 1974. This is a motorcycle…

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Planetary Gears: How They Work

Ben Branch April 2, 2017
  • American
  • Engineering
  • Films

Planetary Gears – Principles of Operation is a 1953 US Army Training Film, likely created to teach the mechanics who would be working on…

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1968 Jeep Wagoneer

Ben Branch April 1, 2017
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

The Jeep Wagoneer is credited by many with being the first luxury SUV, long before the term SUV was created, and decades before the…

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The Essential Triumph TR6 Buying Guide

Ben Branch March 31, 2017
  • British
  • Buying Guides
  • Cars
  • Triumph

Introduction James May describes the Triumph TR6 as “The blokiest bloke’s car ever built”. Translated into non-British English that means it’s a car that…

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Bell Moto-3 RSD Malibu Helmet

Ben Branch March 31, 2017
  • American
  • Gear
  • Helmets

The Bell Moto-3 RSD Malibu Helmet is a new version of the Bell Moto-3, a helmet based on the original off-road Bell helmet from…

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Caterham Seven 360

Ben Branch March 30, 2017
  • British
  • Cars
  • Engineering

The Origins of the Seven The Caterham Seven is the official continuation of the iconic Lotus Seven, designed by Colin Chapman and built by…

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uglyBROS Motorpool Motorcycle Cargos

Ben Branch March 30, 2017
  • Clothing
  • Gear

uglyBROS started out in 2004 in Seoul, South Korea. Their mission hasn’t changed in the years since and they pride themselves on making uniquely…

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Alta Motors Redshift ST Tracker

Ben Branch March 29, 2017
  • American
  • Design
  • Motorcycles

Alta Motors is a relatively new electric motorcycle manufacturer based in California. Their current product line includes two motorcycles – an on-road supermoto and…

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