LighTech new generation rearsets - a continuous evolution
Italian premium parts and accessory designer and manufacturer LighTech never ceases to surprise . " The main goal of a brand like LighTech is to try to help riders to overcome their limits - to stretch their idea about how engineering can help them develop their riding and help them personalise their machine ," says LighTech Export Sales Manager Sheila Zaccaron . A long-term mainstay of the LighTech offer , the
Customised rear set
High grip footpeg
Premier ' Hyper '
New from Premier Helmets , the ' Hyper ' is its top-of-the-range full racing grade helmet with ' comfort ' interior and advanced ventilation to make it ideal for road use and long journeys . " Comfort , light weight , quiet aerodynamics and innovative shapes are the key aspects of this helmet ," says the Italian manufacturer . " Hyper shapes are completely new and aim at maximum aerodynamics : wind tunnel studies have brought numerous innovations to traditional lines , including a rear spoiler that hides the air extractor ". Features include an 11 % wider , highresistance , scratch-resistant , coated clear Pinlock-ready visor , and the ' Hyper ' ships
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company ' s reasets have always been a top seller and have evolved as the new machines have evolved , and as manufacturing technology and materials have allowed its R & D team to evolve form and function . " We have been able to refine all our designs , but especially our rearsets as a result of our experience on the race tracks of the world with many of the leading teams . Always in the LighTech catalogue , our rearsets have a prominent position in the meaning of the LighTech brand . " It is on the track that our manufacturing precision and quality control are at a premium and where you can identify the true limits - where the materials are brought to their maximum stress - and that is why it becomes essential to work closely with those who really experience the track ." That experience has resulted in a new generation of rearset designs , with features such as thicker levers , especially the gear levers , in order to accommodate three high-quality bearings , which have contributed to a + 60 % increase in torsional rigidity and mechanical resistance , resulting in improved durability , feedback and performance and reduced lever effort . " The trickle down from our race experience is a refined , modern design for our street application rearsets , with customising options that allow riders to tune their rearsets to their own personal taste from our comprehensive range of accessories and spare parts ."
with a Pinlock lens included in the price . A dark visor is also included .
' Matt ' unisex sneaker
The ' Matt ' unisex sneaker forms part of Italian specialist Stylmartin ' s 2021 " Rider State of Mind " collection - a collection characterised by " high quality materials and contemporary details ". ' Matt ' has a matt finish , with the upper made from water-repellent fine full-grain leather . The " total black " look is embellished by silvery reflex laces and heel collar . Comfort is guaranteed by the waterproof and breathable lining thanks to the presence of an air mesh and by an anatomical , removable and micro-perforated insole .
The sole is one-colour black , and safety is guaranteed by the malleolus PU internal protectors on both sides and by the external protection in the gear shift area , also in full-grain leather .
STYLMARTIN Montebelluna ( TV ), ITALY Tel : + 39 0423 603033 info @ stylmartin . it www . stylmartin . it
Gear lever
The new compound used in the rubber toe pegs leaves no residue , even on white boots .
LIGHTECH S . R . L . S . Lucia de Piave ( TV ), ITALY Tel : + 39 0438 453010 info @ lightech . it www . lightech . it
The interior is breathable and completely removable and washable . The inner shell is pressure-plated in EPS with differentiated density for energy absorption . The outer shell is a two-size tricomposite fibre construction - a mix between aramid fibre and epoxy resin that makes the helmet elastic but extremely resistant in case of an impact . It is also available in an entirely polished carbon version , is Bluetooth communication system ready and has an ECE 22 / 05 certificate .
PREMIER HELMETS Gallicano / Lucca , ITALY Tel : + 39 0583 730 310 info @ premier . it www . premier . it www . idnmag . com