Those who like to wear denim while riding know its difficult to find a riding jean that provides adequate protection without adding too much bulk. In this article, we review two pairs of “lighter” riding jeans from Icon and Gravitate Jeans—do they achieve the elusive middle ground? Check out our review, plus a bonus video from WRN Editor Genevieve Schmitt.
PRODUCT REVIEW WITH VIDEO: Women’s Motorcycle Riding Jeans
Brake and clutch levers that are adjustable to the reach of a rider’s fingers are pretty standard on most sport touring motorcycles and sportbikes and on some metric cruisers. But on Harley-Davidson models, the levers from the factory are not adjustable, so women with small hands must struggle to reach the brake and clutch levers when pulling them in.
Adjustable Brake and Clutch Levers for Small Hands
Adventuress is offering WRN readers an exclusive discount! Now through August 31, 2012, there are two deals for WRN readers who purchase Adventuresss awesome skin care products. Order any product from the Adventuress Web site and you’ll receive 5 free wipes. And if your order totals more than $50, you’ll receive free shipping!
PRODUCT REVIEW WITH VIDEO: Skin Care Line for Women Riders
Talk about hitting a nerve! After we posted a story last year about the introduction of Schuberth’s new C3W, the ladies’ version of its C3 flip-up full-face helmet, many WRN readers sent in comments slamming the $699 price tag. Lynn from Illinois wrote, “Like the looks and design, but I cant afford the price. I have to keep buying those lottery tickets!”
PRODUCT REVIEW: Schuberth C3W Helmet, Just for Women!
In the fall of 2010, Cris Sommer Simmons set out with her 1915 Harley-Davidson to cover 3,294 miles on a 16-day ride from North Carolina to California. Her goal was to complete the Cannonball Cross-Country Endurance Run for pre-1916 motorcycles.
BOOK REVIEW: The American Motorcycle Girl’s Cannonball Diary
Wheel Jockey is a new gadget that offers a compact solution to the bothersome task of rotating motorcycle wheels for cleaning, checking tire pressure, and completing drive chain maintenance. Since we first introduced you to the Wheel Jockey in 2009, the folks at Wheel Jockey have been developing a larger version of the companys ball-bearing roller for bigger motorcycles.
New Product for Turning Wheels Without Moving Bike
Women Riders Now (WRN) is kicking off the Winter season with our quarterly gift guide of exclusive deals on motorcycle-inspired products just for WRN readers. You wont find these anywhere else, so if youre reading this page, you can take advantage of these deals. Just follow the instructions for each item when ordering. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or for loved ones, thanks for shopping here!
Gift Guide: Deals and Sales Exclusively for WRN Readers
Looking to accessorize your bike (or yourself) for the summer? The gadgets and motorcycle-themed apparel from these tried-and-trusted companies may be just what you need out on the road this riding season. Read on for the latest accessories and apparel on the market for women riders.
New Products for Summer: Headsets, Phone Mounts and More
I’ve always said the best jacket is the one you don’t realize you have on. Women’s riding jackets have many pitfalls when it comes to fit and function, such as bulky collars, restrictive fit, awkward cut in the chest or arms, lack of protection, and lack of adjustability. Normally I can find at least one of these problems in each of the many jackets I’ve worn, but not so with Speed and Strength’s To The Nines Textile Jacket.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Speed and Strength “To The Nines” Textile Jacket
One of the most frustrating things I’ve found about the market for women’s motorcycle gear is the difficulty of finding a pair of shorty gloves that work. In my 11 years of riding, I can’t tell you how many shorty-style gloves I’ve tried, and most of them either do not fit properly or don’t last.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Speed and Strength “Little Miss Dangerous” Gloves