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Klim’s Baja S4 Mesh suit for warm weather riding

Klim’s latest (second generation) Baja S4 mesh suit is perfectly at home on pavement, even though it’s designed and marketed as hot weather ADV gear. Klim’s Induction/Induction Pro, Avalon and Marrakesh lines are mesh-equipped summer street kit, and for those on strictly dirt-oriented machinery, Klim offers an extensive purely off-road lineup.

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Book review: My Heart Has Been in It From the Start, by Steve Larsen

Consistent with my first and only impression of Steve the person, “density” is an apt concept with which to begin a description of My Heart Has Been in It From the Start. This multidimensional memoir is heavy, both concretely and metaphorically. At nearly an inch and a half thick, it consists of 93 chapters and 524 pages, with only a sparse smattering of photos.

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Fixing a flat on the go, Part 2: Inflation devices

Any motorcyclist who rides long enough will eventually have to contend with a flat tire out on the road or trail. It can be a time-consuming, ride-ending disaster with all the hassles and expenses of getting the disabled bike hauled to a shop for repair, or it can be a brief diversion that hands the rider an additional victory during their adventure—even if that adventure is merely a quick trip to the store.

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Fixing a flat on the go, Part 1: Tubeless tire repair kits

Any motorcyclist who rides long enough will eventually have to contend with a flat tire out on the road or trail. It can be a time-consuming, ride-ending disaster with all the hassles and expenses of getting the disabled bike hauled to a shop for repair, or it can be a brief diversion that hands the rider an additional victory during their adventure—even if that adventure is merely a quick trip to the store.

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Klim’s Resiliance jacket

Mesh jackets can be wonderful ways to beat the heat, allowing generous airflow while still protecting their inhabitants with abrasion-resistant materials and padded armor in

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