For those of you lucky enough to be in the northern hemisphere, spring has arrived. The snow may have receded, but there’s an avalanche of cool new gear hitting the shelves.We’ve picked out a few items worthy of your consideration, from big brands to unknown upstarts. This time we’re taking a top-to-toe approach, from helmets to boots. If there’s anything you think we’ve missed, let us know in the comments. DMD Racer Most modern motocross helmets just don’t have the allure of the vintage designs. So the Italian maker DMD has recreated the classic 70s-style lid using modern technology—with a carbon/Kevlar shell that meets the European ECE 22.05 safety standard.The £299 Racer comes in five sizes and includes a removable, washable liner, plus a padded chinstrap with a double D-ring closure. The spec might be basic, but it’s a solid and stylish option to open face lids. Choose from white or black finishes, or drop another £100 for a hand-painted ‘Line’ option. Simpson Street Bandit The Bandit is one of those iconic helmet designs that everyone recognizes: It’s the two-wheeled equivalent of the Simpson Diamondback worn by The Stig in Top Gear.

Safety has never been the Bandit’s strong point though—until now. The helmet has been revamped and re-released, and now meets the Snell M2010 standard as well as DOT.It’s still probably not as safe as a Schuberth lid, but you do get a bigger eyeport area for a better field of vision. And you can upgrade the standard clear shield for a smoke, amber, iridium or mirrored visor. motorcycle dealers in waukesha wisconsinThe Street Bandit is available in gloss and matte black, but really, the only color to select is white. harley davidson for sale springfield ilSpidi Fandango The Italians are cottoning on to the revival of classic motorcycle style. atv for sale delhi

We’ve seen Dainese dip a toe in the waters with the 36060 range, and Alpinestars has just announced its Oscar collection. Now it’s the turn of Spidi: the $699 Fandango jacket is a collaboration with our friends at the famous French magazine Cafe Racer.We’re told that it’s crafted from “the finest cowhide available in the Italian tanning district of Vicenza, Italy,” but it’s the design details that attract the eye. motorcycle shops cabooltureThere’s a pocket on the back for storing gloves, and ‘blind’ patches on the chest and sides to provide space for nametags and club insignia. greeves motorcycles for sale usaYou also get shoulder and elbow protectors, and an insert suitable for a back protector. motorcycle tyres conversion chart

Saint 100% Kevlar Drills Saint is a new arrival on the apparel scene that shows huge promise. Their core product is a $450, 100% Kevlar drill pant with 360° tensile strength and great looks. These are pants you can wear all day, but they also have significant burst and slide abrasion resistance.They’ve been tested at CE approved facilities in both the UK and Italy, recording times of 3.62 seconds—just shy of the ultimate Level 1 rating of four seconds. fastest motorcycle in gta 5 list(To put that into perspective, a standard pair of denims will burst on impact and disintegrate in less than half a second.) You also get triple-stitched seams, quality YKK zips, and 3M reflective material on the cuffs for extra visibility at night. The perfect alternative to jeans. ICON 1000 Prep Boots Icon’s tough, retro-styled Elsinore boots have been a smash hit for the Portland, Oregon based company.

The sequel has now arrived, in the form of the more subdued but equally high performance Prep boot. Icon describes the $270 boots as “Historically significant silhouettes re-imagined with modern materials and construction techniques. And then given a personal twist of moto-apocalyptic 80s fever dreams.” And we can’t do better than that.The boots are waterproof and heavily armored, with steel shanks, reinforced toe boxes and heels, and a 12-inch top grain leather upper section for a true three-quarter leg fit. Take your pick from Stealth Black or Brown. Simpson Street Bandit Helmet AmericanHelmetsRetroSafetyThe Simpson Street Bandit Helmet is one of those instantly recognisable designs that’s been worn by drivers in almost every form of motor racing you can think of, from professional drag racing to amateur rallycross and everything in between. The version of the Street Bandit Helmet you see here has been developed for motorcyclists and it… Fly Racing Trekker Helmet GearHelmetsOff RoadThe Fly Racing Trekker Helmet is one of the new generation of dual sport helmets designed to offer a hybrid between road and off-road lids, combining benefits from each style.

The sun visor is detachable to make highway and other high-speed riding more comfortable, and the front opening is designed to allow the rider to… Pimp My Bell Collection ArtDesignHelmetsPimp My Bell is a new custom motorcycle helmet show dedicated to raising money for the IRME Association, an institute dedicated to researching spinal cord related injuries. Each of the helmets is a one-off design by some of the biggest names in the custom motorcycle space and they’re each being auctioned off to the highest bidder….Read More Barry Sheene’s Bell Helmet BritishHelmetsRacingRetroBarry Sheene is a legendary British-born motorcycle racer with almost inhuman levels of talent and a larger-than-life personality that won him fans both on and off the track. He was close personal friends with Formula 1 world champion James Hunt, and the escapades of the two men would make for a Hollywood script only suitable… Simpson M30 Bandit Motorcycle Helmet AmericanGearHelmetsSafetyThe Simpson M30 Bandit is the most intimidating helmet you’ll find this side of a Darth Vader costume – and unlike the Darth Vader helmet, the Simpson has DOT approval.

The M30 Bandit is currently being offered with identical interiors and either a glass fibre or carbon fibre shell, weighing in at 3lbs or 2.5lbs… GearHelmetsRetroThe DMD Racer Helmet is a remake of an iconic ’70s era motocross helmet that’s been built to modern (ECE 22.05) safety standards, it has a shell made from a carbon/Kevlar blend, a removable/washable liner and a padded chin strap with a double-D ring closure. We’re seeing more and more helmets made with classic styling… Shoei Hornet DS Helmet HelmetsOff RoadSafetyThe Shoei Hornet DS is one of the industry’s leading dual sport helmets, it’s designed to be used both on and off-road so its visor and shield are removable and it has ample ventilation ports for the warmer months of the year. Those of you who prefer the Snell 2010 certification will be pleased to… Bell x Barn Fresh Bullitt Helmet DesignGearHelmetsRetroThe Bell x Barn Fresh Bullitt Helmet is the work of the Lennard Schuurmans, the man behind the famous Bubble Visor blog and founder of Barn Fresh – an apparel company inspired by vintage motorcycles and the lifestyle that surrounds them.

We’ve featured the retro-looking, but thoroughly modern, Bullitt helmet from Bell a few times… Biltwell Gringo S Helmet AmericanGearHelmetsRetroSafetyThe Biltwell Gringo S Helmet is a new addition to the Gringo line of DOT standard retro full face helmets offered by the American motorcycle parts and gear manufacturer. Within the new Gringo S model line is a series of hand-painted helmets (pictured above and below) called the Spectrum Limited Edition, all of the helmets… Bell Bullitt RSD Viva Helmet AmericanDesignGearHelmetsRetroThe new Bell Bullitt RSD Viva Helmet is a limited edition version of Bell’s new retro full face lid with custom graphics by the team at Roland Sands Design. We’ve covered the Bell Bullitt helmet before on Silodrome and I have one sitting in the garage next to my tool box, it’s quickly becoming the… The HEDON x 4H10 1971 Kevlar® Helmet GearHelmetsLuxuryRetroSafetyThe HEDON x 4H10 1971 Helmet is a 3/4 face motorcycle helmet with a shell made from Kevlar® fibre and an ECE 22.05 safety rating.