F1 News - Lewis Hamilton on pole position at Belgian Grand Prix
https://ift.tt/3hKr5UA Championship leader Lewis Hamilton set pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix half a second clear of Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas. Hamilton was fastest on both laps in the final session and beat Bottas by 0.511secs. Red Bull's Max Verstappen was just 0.015secs off the Finn. Daniel Ricciardo excelled with fourth place on the grid, ahead of the second Red Bull of Alexander Albon. The second Renault of Esteban Ocon was sixth, ahead of McLaren's Carlos Sainz. More to follow #F1 via BBC Sport - Formula 1 https://ift.tt/OHg7x6 August 29, 2020 at 09:15AM
Motorcycle News - The Spider – KrisBiker Honda CB750 F2
https://ift.tt/3hLGq7y Krzysztof Rogalinski, aka KrisBiker, is a Polish bike enthusiast who documents his two-wheeled exploits on Youtube. The self-taught mechanic and fabricator has been tinkering with bikes since his teens and uses those skills to assist friends with restoration projects and general servicing. In the past, his work has focused almost exclusively on restorations, but his latest project has seen him depart from that trend. In search of a more creative outlet, Krzysztof has built his first cafe racer, the’ Honda CB750 F2 ‘Spider’. Motorcycles via Return of the Cafe Racers https://ift.tt/2M9riRb August 29, 2020 at 06:32AM
Motorcycle News - How Not to Test Ride a Motorcycle: Five Mistakes People Make
https://ift.tt/3lv88aT It seems like most non-Japanese dealers are up for offering at least short test rides, which are way better than no ride at all. But the advent of more motorcycle rental services means you have the opportunity now to give nearly any motorcycle you’re interested in a more thorough shakedown before you pull the ownership trigger. Ride-sharing companies like Twisted Road and Riders Share give you the chance to rent all kinds of bikes from their owners for a day or three. And now even Hertz is branching out into motorcycles (just BMWs for now), like EagleRider has been doing for years with Harleys – but now also a smattering of BMW, Ducati, Yamaha, etc… Having test-ridden more than our share over the years, here’s our best advice about how not to do it. Mistake #1: Don’t do your research before you book your rideSometimes a shiny motorcycle that attracts your attention distracts you from things that are incompatible with your needs. If you live in the urban jungle, a 3.4-gallon gas tank might work, but if you live out in the sticks, filling up every day will get old. If you’re 5-feet-2, well, we’ve seen plenty of short people ride the wheels off huge adventure bikes – but a KTM 1290 Adventure with a 34-inch seat might not be your ideal everyday bike, if that’s what you’re after. Given that life is short even if you aren’t, and that renting a bike ain’t exactly cheap (ones you’d want to buy, anyway), go ahead and be honest with yourself about what will work for your intended purpose before you even book that rental. Road tests like the ones we do are a start; reading comparison tests that include the bike you’re interested in might lead you down a different path you hadn’t considered. It’s called research. In the internet age, it’s kind of foolish not to check the forums, Facebook groups, etc., to see what actual owners think after living with the object of your affection for a while. Perform due diligence. Eliminate the no-gos before you go. Mistake #2: Don’t take a minute to familiarize yourself and make the bike fit youWhen you show up to pick up your rental, while you’re doing a safety walk-around – a thing you definitely want to do especially if it’s a private-party bike – have a quick sit and make sure all the levers and controls are where your feet and hands want them to be. While you’re squeezing those brake levers, make sure the brake light works! Can you get the gas cap open? (I forget which bike we were riding a while ago that had a hidden button that needed pressing. Hmmmm.) If the seat has an up/down adjustment, put it where you want it. If you’ve got a bunch of electronics to deal with, familiarize yourself with how they all work, and if there’s not time for that, make sure the owner’s manual is under the seat so you can figure it out when you stop for coffee. Or, have the best Youtube vid cued up and ready to watch. Give the motorcycle the chance to put its best wheel forward. Mistake #3: Don’t have a pre-planned routeNothing screws up a MO multi-bike test like not knowing where the hell we’re going/getting lost. That’s probably not a problem for you since you’re not making videos or any fun time-consuming things like that. And it’s also not a problem if you’re sampling a bike in your own locale. But if you’re travelling into a major metropolis (where the pickings seem to be most prolific for rentals), know where you want to ride before you get there. Maybe get the renter to help you lay out where the locals go, or figure it out yourself with a Butler map or whathaveyou ahead of time. Following your nose is great when you’re out in the boonies and have plenty of time. But when you’re all set for a spirited ride on a fresh steed out into the country, making a wrong turn into the Holland Tunnel at rush hour when you meant to head to Hackensack can really put a kibosh on the fun. Renting a BMW from Hertz in Europe could be a dream vacation, but it can turn challenging in a hurry if you overshoot the autobahn into Czechoslovakia as the sun’s going down. Then again, your chances of getting shot are way less than if you take the wrong exit in some parts of the land of the free. Basically, if you’re planning a big ride in unfamiliar territory, get your navigation in place before you go. Bring a phone mount maybe. You want to be paying attention to the motorcycle, not trying to figure out where the hell are we? Mistake #4: Let your Preconceptions take overObviously, you’re into this motorcycle if you’re going to the trouble to test ride it, but don’t let confirmation bias cloud your judgment. Maybe you’re so enthralled with the 150-horsepower performance you block out that your hands are numb from vibration, or that the power delivery is like a lightswitch. Or that your butt is also numb and your lower back already hurts even though you’ve only been riding for ten minutes. Some bikes are so outstanding in the performance department on paper, they get a pass on everything else. If you’re planning on testing more than one motorcycle, start a note on your phone like we do. When you stop for gas or whatever, write down the things you like and don’t like to jog your memory later. Things that bug you are easy to forget in the afterglow of a new relationship. While you’re doing your pre-ride research, it’s not a bad idea at all to learn what modifications people like to make, and how successful they are. Seats, handlebars, windshields and suspension can be easy enough to adjust or swap out if they’re not quite right, but other more intrinsic things aren’t. The gas tank that interfaces your crotch the wrong way isn’t going to work. The footpeg mounts that splay your size-12 heels out aren’t going to get less annoying. The younger you are, the longer the infatuation can last. But like in all unhealthy relationships, everything else bobs to the surface sooner than you’d think. Mistake #5: When the motorcycle tells you who it is, don’t believe itI think Maya Angelou said that about human beings, but it applies: When someone tells you who they are, believe them the first time. Just because every road test you’ve read is full of glowing praise, that doesn’t mean this motorcycle is right for you. Though it’s actually true that “there are no more bad motorcycles*,” the corollary is that there are wrong motorcycles for every individual. Just because 75,000 Youtube viewers prefer the Z900 Kawasaki over the BMW F900R, that doesn’t mean Troy Siahaan has to. But seriously, some people are always going to prefer a Four-cylinder, some like Twins. Or Triples. And horsepower isn’t the only measuring stick. It’s all about the vibe, sometimes literally. Some people are way more sensitive to engine vibration than others, and nearly every motorcycle vibrates somewhere, sometime. Some people would rather look at traditional round speedo and tachometer than a computer screen, and you’ll be looking there a lot. If you’re just not feeling the love after an hour, it’s probably not going to get any better with time though sometimes it does. When we think back on our favorite motorcycles over the years, they’ve all been a bundle of joy from sidestand-up to redline. It’s our job to objectively uncover the positive attributes of all of them, along with their weaknesses, but we all have our favorites. If they gave me the boot from MO tomorrow, I’d probably get myself a Honda NC750X, which would not be the choice of anybody else here.
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Motorcycle News - TOMA #22: A BMW R1150GS for an expert adventure rider
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If you want to make your life really difficult, though, a BMW GS is the bike for you. Even the early models are fiendishly complex, with oddball suspension systems and a massive spaghetti of wiring. So we’re giving top marks to Belgian builder Thomas Jeukens of Toma Customs, who has done a magnificent job on this BMW R1150GS Adventure.
Bernard is quite handy off-road, and helped Yamaha run the ‘World Raid Tour’ that launched the Ténéré 700. He was riding alongside experts like 13-time Dakar Rally winner Stéphane Peterhansel and rising star Adrien Van Beveren, so he knows his stuff.
“He wanted us to lighten the bike, and adjust the general lines, while keeping sufficient protective equipment for off-road riding. He also wanted the saddle to accommodate an occasional passenger, and we had to retain the original fuel tank—with its large capacity—for his long off-road trips.”
“Every part of this BMW is designed to fit together in a unique way,” says Thomas. “To make a ‘balanced’ custom, you have to rework virtually everything from front to rear. Bernard knew that. And at the end of the briefing, he said with a big smile, ‘’I want to create a unique motorcycle, and if it was easy to make and reproduce, it would be a lot less fun!’” Thomas accepted the challenge, and started what would turn out to be 370 hours of work on the bike. Bernard was involved the whole way, and his sharp eye proved invaluable when it came to tricky decisions about aesthetics. The R1150GS that Bernard dropped off at the Brussels workshop was in good condition and this model is known for its reliability, So Thomas has left the 85 hp boxer motor and its airbox untouched—but he’s replaced the exhaust muffler. The new muffler is now mounted on a bracket attached to the frame.
Thomas also built new front and rear fenders, side covers, and a new rear subframe. “The rear of the factory R1150GS is quite crowded and overbuilt,” Thomas says, “so we reworked and shortened the end of the frame and created a new saddle.
At the front, most of the original cockpit ended up in the bin. Gone are the bulky fairing and twin headlight combo, which has been replaced by a large main headlight and a long-range LED light for good visibility in extreme conditions.
Thomas has replaced the handlebars with a black oversize model, and added pivoting risers to suit Bernard’s type of use—switching between city and off-road—but the original BMW switches are still in play.
The paint was done in two stages. Toma Customs painted the frame and supports in black, but entrusted the trickier stuff to Carrosserie Janssens of Braine-l’Alleud, a body shop known for its exceptional work on vintage cars.
After a photo shoot at the beautiful ‘Ferme de Perk,’ an estate just south of Brussels owned by rally driver Gérard Marcy, the BMW was ready for its next adventure with Bernard [below right]. Bon voyage, monsieur! Toma Customs | Facebook | Instagram | Images by Olivier Truyman Motorcycles via Bike EXIF https://ift.tt/2Mf9b0c August 28, 2020 at 12:15PM
Motorcycle News - Limited Edition Aprilia Tuono V4 X First Look
https://ift.tt/3b848YM On the heels of its uber exclusive RSV4 X winged wonder, Aprilia announced a naked version with the Tuono V4 X. As with the RSV4 X, the Tuono version is designed only for track use and will be produced in very limited numbers. Only 10 units of the RSV4 X were made, and all were scooped up in a few hours after online orders were opened, but Aprilia hasn’t announced how many Tuono V4 X models will be made. We do have a price: 34,000 euros, or about US$40,473. The most striking detail about the Tuono V4 X (except, perhaps, the black/red/yellow/lavender/white color scheme inspired by the 2006 RSV 1000 Bol d’Or racebike) is the addition of the carbon winglets on the front fairing, derived from Aprilia’s RS-GP MotoGP racer. Aprilia claims the aerodynamic appendage increases stability at high speeds and during braking or when cranking open the throttle. Beyond the wings, the Tuono V4 X’s entire fairings are made of carbon fiber. The clutch lever, brake lever guard, crankcase guard, adjustable footpegs and fuel cap all made from billet aluminum. Add some Marchesini forged magnesium rims and an Akrapovič exhaust system, and the overall claimed dry weight is a svelte 366 pounds, a significant reduction from the Tuono V4 1100 Factory’s claimed 407-pound dry weight. The engine is derived from the same powerplant in the regular Tuono and RSV4 1100 Factory but the upgraded exhaust and air filter (the same high permeability Sprint Filter unit used on the RS-GP) help bump the engine output by about 4 hp to a claimed 221 hp. Engine braking, traction control and wheelie control are all tuned for a track applications, with all engine maps supplying full power. A quickshifter is equipped as standard. The Tuono V4 X also comes with a color TFT screen and an intregrated GPS sensor to display lap times. As with the Tuono V4 1100 Factory, the X is equipped with a semi-active Smart EC 2.0 suspension system from Öhlins. Brembo supplies the GP4-MS calipers, steel rotors and billet aluminum master cylinder. Online orders will be accepted on Aprilia’s website, and buyers will be able to have the chance to pick up the bike directly from Aprilia’s racing department in Noale, Italy. The post Limited Edition Aprilia Tuono V4 X First Look appeared first on Motorcycle.com. Motorcycles via Motorcycle.com https://ift.tt/2Std7JO August 28, 2020 at 11:47AM
F1 News - Belgian Grand Prix: Verstappen quickest ahead of Renault's Ricciardo
https://ift.tt/3lp6F5H Red Bull's Max Verstappen was fastest in second practice at the Belgian Grand Prix, with Daniel Ricciardo's Renault also ahead of the Mercedes. Lewis Hamilton was third fastest as the top three were separated by only 0.096 seconds. Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas was down in sixth, behind Red Bull's Alexander Albon and Racing Point's Sergio Perez. The times are unlikely to be representative of real performance. Ferrari, in particular, were out of position, with Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel 15th and 17th. The Italian team were always expected to be off the pace around the high-speed Spa-Francorchamps circuit, given their straight-line speed deficit this season, but it is unlikely they will be that slow come qualifying on Saturday. Even the Alfa Romeos, which have been significantly slower than Ferrari so far this season, were ahead of them in this session, and there is no obvious reason why the form of the two teams, who use the same engines, would have switched so dramatically. The same is likely to be the case for Mercedes, who have dominated qualifying so far this season and would not be expected to be in third and sixth places. The fragmented nature of the race-simulation runs made it even harder to divine a clear picture of relative pace. Hamilton, who leads the championship by 37 points after six races, did only one lap on soft tyres on his race-simulation run before a virtual safety car caused by Ricciardo's Renault stopping out on track with a loss of hydraulic pressure. That one lap by the Mercedes was almost identical to the first time set by Verstappen on his race-simulation run. After that, Hamilton switched to the hard tyre, but managed only one lap on that before the session was stopped because of debris on track from a sponsorship hoarding. It restarted but only in time for a final seven minutes of running. Behind Bottas, McLaren's Lando Norris was seventh fastest, ahead of Renault's Esteban Ocon, McLaren's Carlos Sainz and Alpha Tauri's Pierre Gasly. #F1 via BBC Sport - Formula 1 https://ift.tt/OHg7x6 August 28, 2020 at 09:42AM
F1 News - Bahrain Grand Prix: F1 to use new layout for second race in the Gulf state
https://ift.tt/2Eq10vN Formula 1 is to use a brand new layout of Bahrain's Sakhir track for the second race to be held in the Gulf state this year. The first will be held on the usual Grand Prix circuit, while the second will be on what is known as Sakhir's "Outer Circuit". This shortens the track to 2.28 miles and is expected to produce qualifying lap times of less than 55 seconds. Bahrain will hold events on 29 November and 6 December. The outer circuit deviates from the Grand Prix circuit just after Turn Four and rejoins it at Turn 13, cutting out the entire infield section. In addition, the event will be a full night race, rather than the now-traditional twilight start for Bahrain. F1 managing director Ross Brawn said: "We assessed a number of options for the alternative circuit layout and concluded the outer circuit will provide the best alternative and will provide a new challenge for all the teams and entertain all our fans with high speeds and fast lap times." #F1 via BBC Sport - Formula 1 https://ift.tt/OHg7x6 August 28, 2020 at 07:48AM
F1 News - Belgian Grand Prix: Bottas quickest ahead of Hamilton in first practice
https://ift.tt/2YHwBjb Valtteri Bottas headed Lewis Hamilton in a Mercedes one-two ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen in first practice at the Belgian Grand Prix. The usual top three in F1 2020 were separated by tiny fractions - Bottas was 0.069 seconds ahead of Hamilton, who had 0.012secs on Verstappen. Racing Point's Sergio Perez and Lance Stroll were fourth and fifth. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, winner at Spa-Francorchamps last year, was 14th, ahead of team-mate Sebastian Vettel. The long straights of Spa, which has flat-out sections in the first and final thirds of the lap, were exposing the lack of straight-line speed of the Ferrari, a problem this season following engine rule clarifications over the winter. Mercedes, encouraged to work flat-out on their engine by Ferrari's advantage on the straights in 2019, have made a step forward in this area, although the progress on their chassis outweighs it. Verstappen, whose Honda engine does not match the Mercedes on the straights, was surprisingly close, but it remains to be seen whether Red Bull can maintain that margin as the weekend goes on. On race pace at the end of the session, Mercedes appeared to have a significant advantage over Verstappen on the soft tyre. It was an uneventful session, held under grey skies and in cool temperatures on one of the most demanding and historic tracks on the calendar. Rain is expected during the afternoon's second practice session, and there is a threat of wet weather for Sunday's race, too. Behind the top six, Renault and McLaren completed the top 10, with the French team's Esteban Ocon and Daniel Ricciardo seventh and ninth, and McLaren's Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris eighth and 10th. Alpha Tauri's Daniil Kvyat and Pierre Gasly were next, ahead of Alfa Romeo's Kimi Raikkonen and the Ferraris. Haas drivers Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean and Alfa Romeo's Antonio Giovinazzi all failed to set a time as a result of technical problems. #F1 via BBC Sport - Formula 1 https://ift.tt/OHg7x6 August 28, 2020 at 05:42AM
MotoGP News - Crutchlow 'doesn't think' HRC as close to him as before in MotoGP
https://ift.tt/2YJ6XKZ LCR MotoGP rider Cal Crutchlow admits "hesitantly" that he doesn't believe Honda is working as closely with him in the 2020 season as it used to. Crutchlow joined the Honda stable in 2015 with LCR and has been contracted directly to Honda since 2018, with the Briton winning three grands prix in his time with the Japanese manufacturer. He will leave LCR at the end of the season to make way for Alex Marquez, who agreed a new two-year deal with Honda in the off-season. Crutchlow has endured a torrid season so far, with a wrist injury sustained at the Spanish Grand Prix and a difficult RC213V leaving him 21st in the championship on just seven points with a best finish of 13th from the first five races. During the Styrian GP weekend - which Crutchlow ended 17th - he admitted he was "going in circles" with the new Honda bike. Though HRC is "helping" his side of the garage, Crutchlow believes Honda isn't working as closely with him as it did before. "Hesitantly, no, I don't think they are," he replied when asked if he felt HRC were as close to him now. "But that's the reality. I think it's difficult. If I was leading every session, I think they would be there more, which is maybe not the best way... maybe we need some help on our side of the garage. "And don't get me wrong, HRC are helping our guys. But, on the other hand, I work with my team and I work with my team in a good way because my team understands the bike very well. "'Beefy [Christophe Bourguignon, crew chief] has been with me for many years and has been at Honda for many years. "So, the information I give to 'Beefy' still goes to HRC. "We have HRC technicians in the garage, and whether the support is as much as before or not, I don't think it really makes a difference to me going any faster or my feeling with the bike. "So, they're doing a good job, they're listening, they're trying hard, but it seems in the moment it's difficult for us to improve." Crutchlow noted other Honda riders seem to be "working better" with the RC213V is some areas during the Styria weekend, and hopes the data Honda has gained from that will allow him to make a step forward in the coming races. "I followed Alex [Marquez] in the race, I can see where his bike is working better than our bike, and I gave that information to Honda," he added. "But I also saw it in the practices over the weekend, whenever I was with another Honda it seems they're working a little bit better in a couple of areas than my bike and we need to work on that. "Now we've got some more information, hopefully at a different circuit we will be stronger." Motogp Motorcycle Racing News via MotoGP news - Autosport https://ift.tt/2uOa9Ei August 28, 2020 at 04:36AM
Motorcycle News - Best Motorcycle Windshields for Naked Bikes
https://ift.tt/3jkPHUd From Z900 to S1000R to Street Triple, we love our naked bikes and even the ones that leave a little to the imagination with what we once called bikini fairings – especially when it’s hot. When it cools off a little, though, maybe you’d like a light wrap. A jacket. A flyscreen, a windbreaker, as it were. Especially if you use your naked as an everyday bike to ride even when the weather’s brisk, or if you spend more than a little time at freeway speed. At the same time, you don’t want to be duct-taping some ill-fitting piece of tacky plastic onto your darling. There are probably some decent “universal-fit” windscreens and other bargains, but the best ones are going to be bike-specific. We asked around for naked bike windshields people like the best, and this is them. Table of ContentsDART Manta – $170 (for Harley Fat Bob pictured)Your DART comes highly recommended from seasoned motorcycling veterans. Darts have been made in England since 1995, when the founder wanted a flyscreen for his Ducati Monster, was unhappy with his choices, and wound up making his own. Dart’s site states the credo: “Accessories need to work, but they should also complement the bike’s appearance. With our screens, I take this further and say they should become part of the bike – like a factory part. Why is this important? Well, the screen is always in your field of view when riding, so it’s essential that it looks like it belongs… My aim is to make accessories that you are proud to put on your bike and make a genuine improvement.” Dart screens are injection-molded, rather than thermoformed from sheet material, and are available for lots of motorcycles, from Triumph Classics to Harleys to Yamaha MT-07s. The Dark Tint one pictured is for a Harley-Davidson FXDF Fat Bob.
Bottom Line/Custom engineered
National Cycle VStream – $140 (for BMW S1000R pictured)Not to make any outlandish claims, National Cycle states that the “VStream revolutionizes windscreen performance! The advanced “V” shape and dimensional contours push the wind vortex out and away from the rider’s helmet, resulting in a peaceful, quiet environment This improvement is notable for the passenger as well.” Our online pal John B likes the one on his BMW S1000R quite a bit. It’s quite a bit taller and wider than the stock screen, and gives the S1000R real touring capability without sacrificing the sporty facade. And our 6-and-a-half-foot tall friend Grant loved the VStream on his Honda ST1300 before he threw it over for a newer model. The Honda, not the screen. This one’s made of 4.5mm coated polycarbonate outstanding clarity and strength characteristics, three times more resistant to abrasion than acrylic materials, and with 20X greater crack and impact resistance, says NC.
Bottom Line/Quietly efficient
National Cycle Flyscreen with Black Hardware – $88Another vote for National Cycles, this time the Flyscreen which the great motojournalist Peter Jones has affixed to his own personal nude: “Well made, high quality, easy to install, I own one and love it.” Designed mostly for custom cruisers, muscle bikes and anything with accessible fork tubes, there’s a whole range of these that use a fork mount system according to your tube diameter. Countersunk screws lets you achieve a custom fit on almost anything from things like TU-250s to Guzzis to Hogs. Made from 3mm high-impact acrylic and real steel, the usability is high and the price is low.
Bottom Line/Great price and chances of success
Puig Naked New Generation Sport – $121That’s Puig. Aleberto Puig. Actually maybe it’s not, but Puig has been cranking out windscreens since 1964 in its Granollers, Spain, factory. And it’s been sponsoring MotoGP since 2002 with Norick Abe and Team D’Antin. Puig makes a veritable plethora of motorcycle plastics. These Naked New Gen Sports are made of 3mm thick high-impact methacrylate for strength and flexibility. Puig claims these are all tested in its own virtual wind-tunnel, for optimum aero and maximal aesthetics, which in this case is minimally invasive to your cool naked bike. Available in clear, smoke, dark smoke, and black, the New Gen Sport is certified by the German TUV.
Bottom Line/Swarthy
MRA Sportscreen – $146 (for KTM Super Duke R pictured)If there’s one naked bike that needs a windscreen, it would be the KTM Super Duke 1290. Capable of dialing up ludicrous speed instantly, a solid thing to cower behind is what’s needed for brisk sport-touring or cool-weather commuting. This 30-cm (11.8-inch) sport windscreen from MRA (Motorcycle Racing Accessories) can be quickly and easily mounted directly onto the motorcycle using the brackets included, and noticeably reduces the wind pressure. Available in black, transparent smoky grey, or completely clear and colourless. MRA is like the Puig of Germany, and offers hundreds of other screens for all kinds of bikes; its products are likewise TUV-approved, and the company is ISO 9001 certified.
Bottom Line/German precision and all that
Don't Forget OEM!The parts biz is big business for most Original Equipment Manufacturers, and no self-respecting brand is going to allow their name to be associated with an inferior product. This “Polycarbonate Mid Windshield without Headlight Cowl, Clear” that Indian sells for its FTR1200 probably isn’t made by Indian, but it is made to Indian specs by a reputable manufacturer for sure. Which means it should fit perfectly, look good and be just the thing the FTR needs to be a nice traveller. It also gets the OEM markup – $180 – but this list is about Best, not Skinflintest.
Bottom Line/You can't go wrong with OEM. Maybe.
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