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Five ways to improve your ride

Blake Conner

TOUGH TOTE

The tank bag has been around for decades, but Giant Loop’s Kiger ($290) is a rugged, 9-liter bag designed for ADV riders who want to carry all of their gizmos. The zipperless clamshell design easily opens with gloved hands to reveal a waterproof Dry Pod bag, while the clear vinyl map pocket allows touchscreen capability for tablets and smartphones.

giantloopmoto.com

ADV GUIDANCE

Ready to hit trails less traveled but need some guidance? ADV/dualsport riders have surely heard about Idaho’s amazing riding. So check out Backcountry Discovery Route’s Idaho DVD ($24.95) and IDBDR Butler Map ($14.95) for routes, GPS tracks, and travel info. More than 1,200 miles of unpaved heaven await.

(206) 383-6233 backcountry discoveryroutes.com

ROUND ’N’ ROUND

New to the dirt-track market are Metalsports’ FlatTrack wheels ($2,100/set), available in two standard finishes: black anodized or polished. The wheels are machined from billet forgings, have 25mm bearings, and are available in four rear widths and three front, with multiple hub sizes and available custom builds and finishes.

(714) 981-8988 propulsionlab.com

HAND CONTROL

Do you sometimes feel like you're lacking throttle control? Maybe it’s your bike. G2’s Street Tamer Throttle Tube ($79.95) mellows throttle inputs by providing a nonlinear ratio between the throttle tube and your throttle body or carburetor. This allows better control while improving the jerky off-idle response typical of some EFI bikes.

535-3236 g2ergo.com

HEAT HATER

If you want to stay protected but hate roasting In a dead cow skin In the summer heat, IXS’s Andover mesh jacket ($169) and Archer pant ($149) offer massive ventilation to keep you cool on your ride. Safety comes in the form of Level 1 shoulder, back, and elbow pads, while two external and two Internal pockets provide storage.

->(888)790-6966 ixsusa.com