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New Tour: Edelweiss Bike Travel ACT Pyrenees Unpaved Tour

Edelweiss Bike Travel ACT Pyrenees Unpaved Tour

With more than 40 years of experience, Edelweiss Bike Travel is now offering the ACT Pyrenees Unpaved tour for off-road aficionados looking to experience France and Spain on two wheels.

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The nine-day tour features remote trails that lead you deep into the backcountry where the land and scenery seem untouched. This tour incorporates the original Adventure Country Tracks as much as possible without sacrificing the typical comfort you can expect on an Edelweiss tour. You will spend more than half of your riding time on unpaved surfaces, anything from forestry roads to rough mountain trails. They may be steep in places, wet and muddy after rains, and even water crossings are possible.

You don’t have to be an enduro pro to join this tour, but you should be a confident rider with some positive off-road experience. This off-the-radar tour allows riders to experience challenging trails with all the comfort and safety of a guided tour. Choose from 14 ADV models from brands like BMW, Suzuki, Honda, Ducati, KTM, Triumph, and Harley-Davidson. Prices start at $4,940.

For more information visit the Edelweiss Bike Travel ACT Pyrenees Unpaved webpage.

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New Gear: Hard Drive Big Bore Cylinder Kits for Harley-Davidson

Hard Drive Big Bore Cylinder Kits

HardDrive’s Big Bore Cylinder Kits are an easy way to upgrade your V-Twin. All components are cast from premium materials, and the cylinders come powder-coated with machined finishes and match perfectly to Harley-Davidson motors.

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All kits feature Cometic head and base gaskets and provide easily installed bolt-on horsepower. The Milwaukee-Eight 128ci kit ($1,298.95) brings stock M-8 114ci and 117ci motors to 128ci, with a 4.5-inch stroke and 11:1 compression. The M-8 124ci kit ($1,298.95) brings stock 107ci motors up to 124ci, with a 4.375-inch stroke and 11:1 compression. And the Twin Cam 110ci kit ($1,244.95) brings 2007-2016 stock 96ci and 103ci motors to 110ci, with a 4.375-inch stroke and 10.5:1 compression.

For more information, including charts with cam and component suggestions, check out the Hard Drive online catalog.

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New Gear: Baxley SBX09 Fold Up Motorcycle Trailer

Baxley SBX09 Fold Up Single Bike Motorcycle Trailer

The Baxley Trailer Company SBX09 Fold Up Single Bike motorcycle trailer is easy to load and smooth to pull.

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The SBX09 features sturdy steel construction and a durable black crinkle finish. The trailer comes with chrome wheels, an adjustable height coupler, a full diamond plate floorboard, and stone guard.

The winch tilts and levels the trailer for easy loading – even with heavy motorcycles. The LA Chock keeps the motorcycle upright, so the rider only needs to strap down the rear of the motorcycle to secure it.

Baxley SBX09 Fold Up Single Bike Motorcycle Trailer

Baxley’s patented suspension system operates as an independent suspension on each wheel and provides a very smooth ride with excellent tracking characteristics.

The trailer is available for $5,400 and ships fully assembled and ready for use. For more information, visit the Baxley Trailer Company website.

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New Gear: Dunlop Sportmax Q5 and Q5S Tires

Dunlop Sportmax Q5 and Q5S motorcycle tires
Dunlop Sportmax Q5 (left) and Q5S (right) front motorcycle tires

While developing the Sportmax Q5 and Q5S tires, Dunlop focused on front tire performance since many rider aids available today already accentuate rear tire performance.

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The Q5’s front tire is now 2mm taller and 2mm narrower for a more compliant tire with an improved turn-in rate, and the Q5S’s front tire is 7mm shorter for a lighter and more responsive feel. The compound has also been improved to enhance dry grip by changing the polymer to make the tires softer and adding a traction resin.

The Q5 tire starts at $250.22, and the Q5S starts at $219.45.

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New Gear: KTM Electric Balance Bikes

KTM Electric Balance Bikes

KTM and STACYC have joined forces to create two electric balance bikes for entry-level youngsters.

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The 12eDrive ($829.99) is ideal for kids 3-5 years old with little to no riding experience. It weighs 17 lb and has 12-inch wheels and a 13-inch seat height. The 16eDrive ($1,069.99) is the next step up, for kids 4-8 years old, and features more power, larger 16-inch wheels, a 17-inch seat height, and a weight of 20 lb. Both models have three ride modes for adjusting power output. Both models also charge to 100% in 60 minutes and offer 30-60 minutes of run time. 

KTM also has an 18 eDrive and 20 eDrive for older kids up to 12 years old and 115 lb.

Find more information at the KTM E-Ride webpage.

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New Gear: Gryphon Renegade Canvas Motorcycle Jacket

Gryphon Renegade Canvas Motorcycle Jacket

The Renegade Canvas Motorcycle Jacket from Gryphon features a lightweight (8.5 oz) 100% cotton canvas outer shell fully lined with abrasion-resistant mesh for overall rugged construction designed for everyday wear.

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Plenty of storage is available with the Renegade jacket, including two front external side pockets, hand-warmer pockets, and two front chest pockets. Safety features include removable CE Level 2 elbow, shoulder, and back protection and 3M Scotchlite reflective safety elements.

The collared neck comes with hidden snaps to hold the collar in place, and two connecting belt loops keep the jacket securely in position.

Available in men’s and women’s sizes starting at $229.95 at the Gryphon website.

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New Gear: East Coast Koverz Standard Smart Commuter Kover

East Coast Koverz Standard Smart Commuter Kover motorcycle cover

The Standard Smart Commuter Kover by East Coast Koverz will keep your motorcycle protected from the elements no matter where you park it.

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The Standard Smart Commuter Kover is made of oxford nylon and comes with an attached backpack for quick and easy storage. The toggle lock-and-cord system around the bottom of the cover ensures that it remains securely in place and is easy to remove when you’re ready to hit the road.

The cover is available in Black, Electric Blue, Red, Gray, Khaki, and Purple for $189.99, with an optional license plate window for an additional $25.

Find the Standard Smart Commuter Kover at the East Coast Koverz website.

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New Gear: Amsoil V-Twin Oil Change Kit

Amsoil-V-Twin-Oil-Change-Kit

Amsoil’s V-Twin Oil Change Kit includes everything you need to perform an oil change on most 1999-up Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

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Included in the kit are four quarts of Amsoil 20W-50 Synthetic V-Twin Motorcycle Oil, one Amsoil Motorcycle Oil Filter, and one drain plug O-ring. The kit is available for 1999-2016 Harley-Davidsons with a chrome oil filter for $92.40 or a black filter for $87.70. For 2016-present models, the kit is available with a chrome filter for $109 or a black filter for $104.75. Visit the Amsoil V-Twin Oil Change Kit webpage for a complete list of kits and fitments.

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New Gear: Joe Rocket Ladies Wicked Jacket

Joe Rocket Ladies Wicked Jacket

The Ladies Wicked Jacket from Joe Rocket is made of 1.0-1.1mm vintage distressed cowhide with a tailored feminine fit.

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There are shoulder, elbow, and back pockets for optional armor, and the Variable Flow ventilation system keeps riders cool in warm weather. The removable Sherpa vest liner adds comfort, and the four-point custom adjustment system allows for the ideal fit.

The Wicked jacket also features heavy-duty metal YKK zippers throughout, four outside pockets, four internal pockets, and two belt loops for jacket-to-pant attachment.

Joe Rocket Ladies Wicked Jacket

The Joe Rocket Ladies Wicked Jacket is available for $349.99 in Black, sizes XS-2XL.

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New Gear: National Cycle RainZip Rain Repellent

National Cycle RainZip rain repellent

To keep your view clear in rainy weather, National Cycle developed RainZip, a specially formulated rain repellent treatment for National Cycle’s Quantum hardcoated polycarbonate windshields and other polycarbonate windshields and helmet faceshields.

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When rain accumulates in your line of sight, RainZip makes it bead up quickly and blow away, even at speeds as slow as 35 mph.

RainZip comes in a 3-ounce container, enough for two large windshield applications, each lasting three to four months. It also comes with special application cloths. MSRP is $30.95.

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