I’ve spent the last three months testing fitness trackers with heart rate on my own runs, lifts, and sleep cycles. The short answer: optical sensors have gotten dramatically better, but they still lag during strength training and on darker skin tones. If accuracy matters more than a display, the Garmin vívoactive 5 and WHOOP 5.0 … Read more
I remember the first time I tried riding without an intercom: a 600-mile weekend loop with three friends, missed turns, frantic hand signals, and one rider who simply vanished because nobody could reach him. That trip convinced me a quality motorcycle Bluetooth intercom is not a luxury — it is the single biggest safety and … Read more
After 90 days of trail and track testing, our team ranked the best dirt bike helmets you can buy right now. The Fox V1 MIPS, Bell MX-9 MIPS, Alpinestars SM3, Troy Lee SE4, and 6D ATR-3 lead the pack in for safety tech, ventilation, and comfort across every price tier. A dirt bike helmet (also … Read more
I have crashed more dirt bikes than I can count, and I have learned the hard way that the right helmet makes the difference between walking away and a trip to the ER. After testing 12 of the top motocross helmets on Amazon across three months of trail riding, track days, and yes, a few … Read more
I learned the hard way what happens when you skip a motorcycle cover. My first bike — a 2018 Honda CB650F — sat uncovered in a Phoenix parking lot for two summers. By month 18 the tank had chalky paint fade, the front cylinder fins were pitted, and the clear coat on the headlight bucket … Read more
I’ve been riding for fifteen years, and the gear that changed my mind the most was a pair of motorcycle riding jeans with real CE Level 2 armor. After my first low-side in a parking lot wearing regular denim, I learned the hard way that standard cotton jeans burst open in under a second of … Read more
I’ve been riding for over a decade, and hands-down (literally), the best motorcycle gloves are the single piece of gear I tell new riders to invest in first. Hands are statistically the second-most-injured body zone in a motorcycle crash after lower legs, so the right pair of gloves can mean the difference between walking away … Read more
The best motorcycle boots are the ones that match your riding style, climate, and budget while delivering at least CE Level 1 ankle protection. After testing and reviewing hundreds of options across sport, adventure, cruiser, and commuter categories, we picked 10 standouts that balance safety, comfort, and value in . If you ride, even short … Read more
Best mesh motorcycle jackets deliver the airflow you need when the asphalt melts your boots and the protection you need when gravity catches up. I spent the last three months riding through Texas, Arizona, and the humid Southeast in ten different mesh jackets to find out which ones actually keep you cool without sacrificing certified … Read more
I have logged more than 40,000 miles across sport bikes, adventure tourers, and weekend cruisers over the past eight years, and one piece of gear has decided whether a ride ends in smiles or skin grafts every single time: the jacket. After wearing, crashing in, and rebuilding around more than a dozen options, our team … Read more