CLOSET
AS WORN BY THE HOT BIKE STAFF
SPEED AND STRENGTH
SOUL SHAKER REINFORCED SHIRT
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hat if we told you that this long-sleeve baseball T-shirt-looking article of clothing is actually a pretty damn sophisticated article of safety gear? Yup, this black-andgray raglan has a cotton and Aramid-blended midsection with real-deal DuPont Kevlar in the shoulders and elbows, which make it pretty damn indestructible. The Soul Shaker also features an inner stretch cuff with thumbholes, plus belt loops for pants attachment. We have ridden many miles in one of these and found it to fit well and not hinder any riding styles or situations better than most protective gear aimed at V-twin riders. $99.95 // ssgear.com
URBAN PROTECTIVE UPPERS HIGHWAY 21
MARKSMAN FLANNEL
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ooking more lumberjack than leather, the Highway 21 Marksman Flannel hides all of its protective trades close to its chest. Behind the plaid is removable CE-approved shoulder and elbow armor. It also has a burly YKK external and internal zipper and a shoulder-expanding action back design. Topping off the protectiveness of this flannel is 156-gram DuPont Kevlar on the shoulder and elbow areas and removable spine armor. We really liked the fit and feel of this shirt and didn’t get at all uncomfortable with the added pads and protective materials. $120 // highway21.com
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