Staff Picks - Laurens' Motorcycle Gear

Next up on our staff picks is our head of content and purchasing Laurens Vanherstraeten.
Having worked at Urban Rider for 7 years it's fair to say he's collected a lot of clothing. And since he can't wear all of it at the same time the hardest job is going to be picking his favourites. Good luck Laurens.
00:00
Intro
00:49
Lauren's bike
HELMETS
04:40
DMD Vintage
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Baruffaldi Speed 4 Goggles
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05:20
Bell Bullitt
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06:00
Hedon Heroine Racer
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06:20
Shoei NXR
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JACKETS
07:30
Pando Moto Shell UH 02
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08:34
RSD Clash jacket
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09:40
Belstaff Trialmaster Pro Wax jacket
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TROUSERS
11:05
Resurgence Cafe Racer Jeans
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11:37
Pando Moto Skin UH 02 Armoured Leggings
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12:20
Saint Unbreakable Slim
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13:10
Pando Moto Steel Black 02
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GLOVES
14:00
Goldtop Viceroy Gloves
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15:13
Racer Northern GTX / Forge MKII Heated Gloves
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BOOTS
16:45
Revit boots / trainers
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17:42
John Doe Neo Boots
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18:22
Stylmartin Matrix Waterproof Boot
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BACKPACKS
19:30
Knox Studio Rucksack
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20:35
Velomacchi 28L Speedway Roll-Top
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[@tylerrichardson6530]

🤣 I was soo confused for a moment about that first sound clip of the bike. I was like that thing sounds like my weed eater.

[@chrisramirez7774]

Design on the helmet is from Thom Yorke’s album - The ERASER

[@KoBer_]

Thom York eraser album cover on first helmet.

[@darrenl8290]

I love these staff pick pieces, and the camaraderie and mickey take that goes with them. The kit on show has me flipping and flopping on what i want next. Keep up the good work chaps.

[@christreloggen3332]

These are terrific to watch team- has inspired me to purchase several of the items shared- keep it up

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

Glad you like them!

[@dutchonwheelstheartofcusto4575]

This makes me very happy. First of all, this item is supernice. I enjoyed it from beginning till end. And of course, i am really happy that the helmet I painted for Laurence is still one of his favorites. Thanks a lot Laurence!

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

Still love it, you've done an amazing job on it! - Laurens

[@dutchonwheelstheartofcusto4575]

@@UrbanRiderlondon Awesome. Makes me happy to hear this Laurence. Good luck with all the joy of the business. Hope to visit Urban Rider soon.

[@duppy4327]

Excellent choices and attention to detail . But it does make me as a northern Bonneville rider think that most of these products are way out of most riders league unless you have staff discounts or are v Rich

[@vilmos_csehi]

I love the dubbed Simson s50 sound, lol :)

[@lionheart10801]

I really dig your style! That’s the kind of gear I’m looking to wear, so thanks for showing it all off.

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

Thanks for watching!

[@jaeger4966]

Great series. As a true long oval head too, I rarely have a chance to discuss helmet preferences with similarly shaped folks. Very interesting to see Lauren's helmet choices, thanks Urban Rider!

[@pookiewookie7679]

Me too 👍🏼

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

Glad you like it!

[@ginogina4589]

Ditto Arai Signet X

[@Nightshift-UK]

Super nice Urban Rider Style! 😎👌 Go on! I just bought a Hedon Heroine Helmet 🤩🥳💪 Nice greets from Austria! 🇦🇹🤘

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

Nice 👍

[@Frankmejor]

This was a really cool video. Very helpful as a fellow lanky, long oval head, speed twin rider.

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

Glad it was helpful!

[@donarmstrong4166]

Great Series! Keep it up please.

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

That's the plan!

[@rockyescape8989]

having own a T120 i nearly fell off my chair when i heard that rev of the speed twin hahaha. nice one.

[@onionskin30]

Love your Staff Picks videos, thanks for putting those out. I'm a french guy who lives in Montreal, Canada... and I can say those videos are both a delightful and terribly depressing, ahah. Maybe tire manufacturers should invent heating tires, so they can melt the snow and we can ride during winter. Anyway, thanks again for your content and sharp eye when it comes to the gear selection you offer at urban Rider. Cheers european mates!

[@nathanjames4242]

Thats the first time I saw the Bell Bullet with the mirror front. . . . I've been avoiding the Bullet but that . . . might be it.

[@brianglendenning1632]

Ghost D30/SASTECH upgrade - I can vouch for that! BTW this series is great, and nice to see these products have longevity with superseded items that are well used.

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

Hi Brian, They are indeed a great choice to consider! Thank you - more to come :) - Iza

[@ThatOneRightThere]

😂🤣 Got me with the sound test lol

[@paulscr]

Please, no more, I’m still broke from Andrew’s “staff picks”.

[@almostordinary_motors]

Been going in circles looking for a jacket, have a few swanky Boda Skins pieces that I bought, but don't trust my life at speed to the look. Just finding out about the RSD Clash and ordered from you guys. Can't wait to get it on and get my bikes on the road!

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

Hi Ian! That is a great choice, we hope you will like the jacket as much as we do! - Iza :)

[@eagleeye8916]

Really cool gear. This man has great taste !

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

You got that right!

[@FreddyMacT]

these are so great, cheers guys.

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

Thanks!

[@5tevieb954]

Brilliant series chaps

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

Thanks!

[@5tevieb954]

@@UrbanRiderlondon there’s a KZbin called Freddie Dobbs you guys should collaborate with

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

That MT-03: great bike. I wish I'd bought that Velomacchi backpack instead of the flimsy Kriega R25.

[@dainjahrus]

hahahahaha I love the edited sound, that was golden.

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

It had to be done! :D

[@josgraha]

no disrespect to other staff members but Lauren has the most exquisite taste at least from my perspective. this was a brilliant idea though I love all the various styles, tastes and time tested reviews, great video! cheers!

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

Glad you enjoyed it! I'll pass on the message :) - Iza

[@martinjones1033]

Still can't beat a pair of grafters traders boots and a sand warrior jacket. Cool as a cucumber and a pocket full of money for cheddar biscuits.

[@pookiewookie7679]

Love the Speed Twin

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

Really hard not to! Such a fun ride. - Laurens

[@satyarod]

Can a review be done of the DMD Oro series? For the open and the MX model- 75? I like the compact lids as I have a small head. Looking at something compact for street / city use

[@chorseundgrd]

Really enjoyed this even tho I'm more of a sports style rider. I'm torn between winter gloves, heated grips, or glove liners with my current gloves for winter. This is my first winter riding season.

[@ben_dixon]

What you may find is, even good winter gloves are not enough on their own. I spent £130 on some really good gore tex winter gloves and I still can't feel my fingers after an hour if the air is chilly.

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

I don't do a lot of high-speed riding as the temperatures drop, so my heated grips work very well in combination with my winter gloves. However, in my experience, nothing works as well as heated gloves. They're a bit of an investment but if you're looking to ride throughout winter, definitely worth it. Never really got on with glove liners, the ones that actually give enough insulation tend to be too thick to comfortably fit in my summer gloves. - Laurens

[@cloud9847]

I'm about to get a Speed Twin. About a month off. Super excited.

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

Nice!

[@northof-62]

Is that a barge pole guy - on that white helmet? Reminds me of some book by Annie M G Schmidt, "Jip en Janneke" which I bought in Belgium.

[@Chokkan]

I love these.

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

Thanks!

[@andylee5418]

Loving this series, great to look at the gear after it’s been used for a couple of years. I know it’s a cliche but it’s becoming clear that spending a bit more turns out to be more economic over time!! Cheers

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@tomjohnson89]

Hey guys, not sure if anybody checking this as it is a year old.. but I have a couple of questions which would be super helpful to know the answer.... Firstly, I have a Bell Bullitt and looking to order a Hedon Heroine Racer 2.0. My head measures c57cm...your size guide suggest I will need a Large - but Hedon's says Medium. Is Laurens' experience that the helmet fits a whole size up from the Bell? Secondly, Laurens mentioned he wanted to switch out the "Speed Twin" side panel...did he ever manage to find a good replacement (if he still has the bike)? I've just bought a 2023 SpeedTwin and have the same dislike for the font! Cheers :)

[@miguelcorreia7034]

Thanks for video ! The cover for the Google’s comes with them ? The best

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

The Baruffaldi Speed 4 goggles all come with a smoke lens that clips on. The Urban Rider edition (which I am wearing in the video) has a faux leather trim around the lens, because we're fancy like that. - Laurens

[@markmartin1835]

Love the leather jacket

[@BuckeyeFanATW]

Lol the first sound clip I nearly closed the video😂. Sounds great once you play the real version

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

😁

[@piggymito]

I need to get my Mrs to watch these videos so I can prove to her that it's not just me who's a bike kit junky!

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

That's one way to do it! :D - Iza

[@maaarlle]

I literally lost all faith in you guys, until I found out it was a joke 😂😂👍🏻

[@Fourwedge]

That glamster is your best helmet! 🤣

[@allansrensen1480]

What exhaust is that on that Speed Triple 955i? I got the same bike.

[@joelhooton2215]

Has the bell Bullitt updated the forehead section or does it still leave a giant mark? Other helmets seem to tuck the liner around the front rather than let it sit freely, an odd choice IMO

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

Hi Joel, the Bullitt got an update in 2018 and the liner now does tuck in around the front. It's much more comfortable! - Laurens

[@user-zj1cf5ld4z]

haha was really confused with that 2st noise

[@ramsey7352]

Motton? WTF! The BEST side Pannells are from TAMARIT MNOTORCYCLES! Great Videos

[@DerpEye]

The other day i came back after a 200kms ride, and my windshield was covered in insects, and i had several high velocity impacts on my full face helmet. And i own an Africa Twin, so very good wind protection. How do you people even manage to ride with an open face helmets on a naked bike lol ?

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

Always keep your mouth shut when wearing an open face, unless you want a free lunch. I usually grab the open face when riding in town or cruising laidback countryside roads. For any motorway journeys or more "spirited" riding, I'll always resort to wearing a full face. - Laurens

[@Fee.1]

Have any staff in the US?

[@diegoschwartz3519]

what is that green shirt you're wearing?! 🔥🔥🔥

[@reggardner7548]

Quick question do you wear the helmet and goggles with your glasses underneath. just wondering thanks

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

Hi Reg. Yes, Laurens wears his glasses while he rides :) - Iza

[@reggardner7548]

@@UrbanRiderlondon thanks

[@SystemError52]

Whats the blue helmet behind? i love it.

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

Hi Fraser, it's the Shoei Glamster in Laguna Blue: www.urbanrider.co.uk/shoei-glamster-helmet-laguna-blue.html Hope this helps! - Iza

[@StephenSheridanOnline]

What's the helmet on the bottom right? Bell Moto 3?

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

Hi Stephen, it's the DMD SEVENTY FIVE HELMET :) - Iza

[@King_Harrold]

Lauren is cooler than an Eskimos danglies.

[@FoiMal123]

What is that blue helmet on the top shelf?

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

HI Dzimka, it's the Shoei Glamster in Laguna Blue: www.urbanrider.co.uk/shoei-glamster-helmet-laguna-blue.html Hope this helps! - Iza

[@Fee.1]

Why did he switch and get rid of the triple ? Like which does he prefer

[@UrbanRiderlondon]

Hi Fee, I sadly had to get rid of the triple because of stricter emissions regulations in central London. I can't tell you which one I prefer. I'd prefer to have both sitting in my garage... - Laurens

[@Fee.1]

@@UrbanRiderlondon what year was yours? Thanks for the feedback by the way. Do you have a Instagram I can follow by any chance ?

[@danielplainview6527]

Thom Yorks - Eraser

[@TimoKopylov]

Ahahahha 😂

[@Alanathome]

Let's gooooo early gang

[@MsDenver2]

How can you say the side panels don’t suit the bike they are gorgeous, are you mad

[@OneDolllar]

Getchoself a real bike - Harley