| For many, the great joy in owning a motorcycle | | | | protection but it can also get very hot indeed on a |
| comes from being able to get out on the open road. | | | | summer's day. |
| Others are put off by the thought of bad weather, | | | | New clothing ranges are aiming to strike the right |
| dirt and an uncomfortable ride. | | | | balance. |
| A number of developments from manufacturers | | | | Some have complained that they'd love to use their |
| have been aimed and trying to help the latter group. | | | | motorbike to commute to work but they feel that |
| The message has been that riding a bike can be | | | | they are out of contact. What they would really like |
| comfortable, as well as fun. | | | | would be to have a mobile phone available. |
| Some of the improvements include the provision of | | | | Fortunately, bluetooth technology is now being used |
| new seating systems, which make it far easier to | | | | for this purpose. It's possible to purchase a headset |
| travel long distances. | | | | that can be attached to a bike helmet. |
| The Airhawk System, for example, enables you to | | | | The headset consists of headphones and a |
| choose from a range of cushion sizes. Providers | | | | microphone. When used in conjunction with a mobile |
| suggest that the system means that you will feel as | | | | phone, the bluetooth headset allows riders to |
| comfortable after 100 miles as you were after the | | | | communicate with friends, family and colleagues. |
| first mile. | | | | Such developments will be welcomed by many. |
| Clothing improvements have also been in evidence. | | | | Ensuring that riding a bike is a comfortable experience |
| Motorbike owners have often struggled with getting | | | | means that more people may be encouraged to |
| the right balance between protection, style and | | | | become motorcycle owners. |
| comfort. This has particularly been evident in the | | | | Though some will shun these improvements, they |
| summer months. | | | | surely have their places within the biker community. |
| Wearing leathers might provide for maximum | | | | |