Road tested: Gear from ICON, Spidi, uglyBROS and more

I’ve always viewed motorcycle gear as an extension of both my bike and me. I want it to blend seamlessly with what I’m riding, and lend itself to the ‘where,’ ‘how’ and ‘why’ I’m riding in the first place. I wouldn’t slide into race leathers for a trip through the backcountry, and my Aerostich onesie isn’t exactly A-list, downtown loungewear. Either way, it needs to be proper gear—so the Red Wings and tuck-rolled Levis get left at home. To start out this spring riding season, I’ve been toying with a couple of different kits that have raised my brows. Some of...