Nik Samson

Roadskin summer gloves

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Nik Samson

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2nd June 2025

These Roadskin summer gloves are lovely and light, properly stitched, have reinforcement in all the right areas, are touchscreen compatible, and are made from lovely soft-feeling leather. They’re available in black or brown too. Get yours from www.roadskin.co.uk for just £59.99
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Wemoto phone paddock stand

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Nik Samson

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2nd June 2025

Born from the world of motorcycle racing, this great phone stand blends precision and attitude, turning a simple phone stand into a statement piece – a tribute to the paddock stands of superbikes, this miniature marvel holds your phone with purpose and flair, because even your phone deserves a pit stop in style. Whether it’s…
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Dark Destroyer (of footrests mostly)

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Nik Samson

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2nd May 2025

One of the things I really like about the British custom bike scene is the fact that some people in it, despite being surrounded by the latest trends and fashions of the day, look at them and go “naa, not for me, ta.”
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How body armour is made

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Nik Samson

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29th April 2025

Ever wondered about that thin orangey rubber-looking armour in your bike gear? This is what it is…
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Keis Apparel review

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Nik Samson

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17th April 2025

Excellent service from Keis Apparel – sent my old and non-functioning heated waistcoat, with its lifetime guaranteed heater element, off on Weds to them – they repaired it on Thursday (yesterday), and it was returned today (Friday) working perfectly again! Best bit o’ bike kit, I’ve ever had – kept me warm through I-don’t-know-how-many winters…
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Review: Dragon Soul Biker Cafe

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Nik Samson

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4th April 2025

Been meaning to visit Alex and Natalie ‘s new place, and it’s definitely worth a visit! Good coffee, good food, great atmosphere, big carpark for bikes, and you can even discuss and get yourself one of their excellent springer front ends too! 😎 https://dragonsoulprojects.co.uk
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Hondian: Leaf-sprung Honda/Indian hybrid

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Nik Samson

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27th March 2025

Leaf-sprung barn-find… or is it?
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Love at first sight: Yamaha XS650

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Nik Samson

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20th February 2025

It was love at first sight for Leona – the only problem was her mum had just bought it for herself!
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AIRBRUSH CO. AIRBRUSH COURSES

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Nik Samson

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7th February 2025

If you’d like to learn to use an airbrush in a manner such that you’ll be proud of what you’ve done, then The Airbrush Co. have announced two new courses this year, taught by the legendary Piers Dowell. A single-day Airbrushing for Beginners is being held on Tuesday 1 April, at their premises in West…
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NEW BMW R 12 S

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Nik Samson

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6th February 2025

The new BMW R 12 S is a tribute to their iconic R 90 S from the ‘70s – the world’s first production motorcycle with a handlebar fairing, designed according to aerodynamic aspects. The new bike, based on the R 12 nineT, embodies an authentic and sporty retro bike, and features a handlebar-mounted cockpit fairing…
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