cyrnel

Most articles seem to be about who gave the author the best samples.

Lots of good stuff out there. Try on lots, then some more, until you're sick of it. It's all about fit so hit some good bike shops.

I'm partial to Arai helmets and Hein Gericke jackets.

(HG's site looks to be in transition but their catalogs are downloadable <a href="http://www.hein-gericke.com/hg-shop/under_construction/menu.php?content=02">here.</a>)

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