Dunlop has worked hard on the development of its Roadsmart sport touring tire and after a day of testing the rubber during a deluged day in Malibu, CA, we came away impressed with its effort. The goal was to create a sport-touring tire that features class-leading handling in dry conditions, excellent wet weather performance and the durability demanded by long-haul riders.

We've said it before and we'll say it again: For cash-strapped riderslooking to save money on gear, high-top sneakers make passable ridingboots. Not canvas Keds, mind you, but leather (or leather-like)basketball sneakers with padded ankles. That observation hasn't beenlost on today's Street Extreme riders, which is where Alpinestars'Stunt boots come in.