#MCNwednesday FEATURES 55 BUYING & SELLING SPORT GARAGE THIS WEEK NEW BIKES April 13 2016 Tester Michael Neeves Time used Four months/1500 miles What’s good? These hand-finished CE-certified riding boots are fresh from Alpinestars’ new Oscar range of retro protective clothing. Made from thick, vintage-effect, full-grain leather with a grippy, oil-resistant rubber sole, these boots are sturdy and comfortable, on and off a bike. And although they’re not billed as being waterproof, I’ve worn them in heavy rain a few times and my feet have stayed dry. What’s not? It’s not a two-minute job to get them on, but that’s the price you pay for a sturdy boot. They’re not the cheapest either, but they’re well worth it. Contact www.alpinestars.com Quality ★★★★★ Value ★★★★★ Tester Alison Silcox Time tested Two months/1300 miles What’s good? I feel like Batman wearing a utility belt, it’s a great bit of kit. I’m riding a Harley-Davidson this year, which doesn’t lend itself to fitting a tankbag, so I’ve needed an alternative way to carry essential bits and pieces. The waist bag has a two-litre capacity that holds a phone, purse and bottle of water but it’s not so big that I overpack it. The waist strap is fully adjustable and fits snugly, plus there’s a handy visor carrier, too. What’s not? I recently got caught in two days of torrential rain while on a mini-break and the bag let water in. It doesn’t claim to be waterproof so I should have thought to pop my bits and pieces in a plastic bag inside the bag. Contact www.oxfordproducts.com Quality ★★★★★ Value ★★★★★ Alpinestars Oscar Monty Riding Shoe £169.99 Oxford W2 Waist Bag, £21.99 1300 MILES Tester Liam Marsden Time tested Two months What’s good? I’ve never used wax polish after washing bikes, but this silicon- free foam spray was drafted in to bring my 2015 long-term test bike back up to scratch after a year of daily use. It’s easy to use – just spray and polish with a cloth. It doesn’t take ages to buff up to a good quality shine, and despite using it rather liberally on my 2015 Kawasaki 1400GTR – which has acres of fairings – it feels like there’s loads left in the 500ml can. After only spending a few minutes with the polish, the plastics looked almost new, with no visible streaks. The polish can be used on aluminium, carbon, titanium, and painted surfaces. What’s not? Like standard, non-spray wax, it can build up around stickers and screws, leaving white residue around the edges. Since it’s a spray it can be a little messy to apply, especially if you’re working outdoors on a windy day. Spraying it onto a cloth first is better for those awkward places. 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