We can never agree on gear here at Bike EXIF. Chris won’t leave the house in anything less than a full-face helmet and head-to-toe armor, but I’ve been known to rock an open face and t-shirt on occasion. But we agree on one thing: if you’re going to buy gear, buy good gear.
So, rather than our usual ‘New & Noted’ round up, we’ve decided to bring you pukka, real-world gear reviews. Here’s a look at some of the stuff we use, love, and would recommend to our nearest and dearest.
Hand your credit card to your significant other, and read on.

Bell Moto III helmet A friend recently asked me why I insist on wearing an open face helmet. ?I just like the vibe,? was the best (admittedly lame) retort I could muster. If you also like ‘the vibe’?but want a helmet with modern materials and decent protection?you should seriously consider the Bell Moto III. This thing is straight outta the 70s, and a dead ringer for the original?complete with the iconic mouth vents and a five-snap peak. Except it now sports a tri-composite shell that’s not only incredibly light (a hair over 3lbs for my XL), but is also DOT and ECE-approved. (That chin bar is not just for show.)
The Moto III comes with two different liners, depending on which colorway you pick. Opt for a solid color and it’s a proper throwback terry cloth affair; pick one of the graphics, and you get a gorgeous leather and micro-suede finish. I don’t usually dig...