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...the wisdom of steel toes, they prevent small injuries, but, transmit the cold and crush all the toes with major trauma. ...




The alternative these days is Kevlar caps, much lighter, don't crush toes and I would imagine they wont transmit extremes of temperature quite as much.

I've just ordered some Triumph Highway boots...review pending: I have about 9000Km to travel before I get home and ride the Speedy again



...yes, that is a single seat...no, I will not put the other seat on...yes, I am selfish...yes, you should buy your own bike