Forma Phantoms
Italian manufacturer Forma says its new ' Phantom ' and ' Phantom Flow ' race boot is a brand-new on-road boot designed by its in-house R & D department and developed by " listening to the suggestions and comments from some of the best professional riders ". " Its attractive shape meets the needs of an increasingly attentive target market that is in search of continuous innovation . Advanced technical features such as the choice of microfibres , the personalised double-density rubber sole , the titanium sliders ( front , side , rear ), the air intakes , the shock absorber insert in
Phantom
Phantom Flow
the heel and the rear vertebrae system ensure controlled flex and torsion , making the ' Phantom ' one of the best boots in its category ". The ' Phantom Flow ' has the same features as the ' Phantom ', with a different choice of microfibres . The Vertebra Flex System ( VFS ) on the back allows flexing . It has a double pivot system integrated in it and allows the boot to move in four different directions - there are two pivot points on the ankle area and another two on the back of the calf . " The system is designed to give the rider the maximum protection and to avoid unusual torsions in case of an accident ". Other features include ergonomically shaped and shock-absorbing PU material , an internal fastening system with double foam padding and special padding around the heel area , while a double-density rubber sole provides greater abrasion resistance while increasing grip with the bike . It is specifically designed to meet the new and more aggressive styles of riding that involve placing the foot on the asphalt when braking / turning . The new sliders , heel protection and lateral insert are made of titanium . " We decided on this particular material for these areas because : 1 ) on the external toe area , titanium causes less friction and is less prone to wear and tear ; 2 ) the lateral insert provides better protection in case of an accident ; 3 ) the heel cap guarantees better protection and also hides below a shock-absorbing insert that helps to redistribute the strength of the impact on the entire boot instead of just one point , thus reducing the damage ".
SDE MOTORSPORT SRL Altivole ( TV ), ITALY Tel : + 39 0423 915335 info @ formaboots . com www . formaboots . com
YSS Z1 cartridge kits
Hamburg based distributor Matthies is the European master distributor for the YSS suspension products range . Seen here , these open cartridge kits convert standard right-side up forks to fully adjustable forks - rebound , compression and spring preload . They are a replacement for existing springs and bushes , so are an easy , modification-free , fully reversible installation that come ready-to-mount and include a new style adjustable fork cap for the preload adjustment . All that is needed is to replace the oil and the air . Though not homologated , they are not visible since
they hide inside the fork - making for a suspension that performs better than anyone might suspect from the outside . " All YSS shock absorbers are designed , manufactured and tested at YSS ' state-of-the-art factory in Thailand by a team of 270 + knowledgeable and innovative staff . Each shock is heat-treated for optimised strength and durability and shot-peened for a professional finish . " YSS has been producing motorcycle suspensions for over 30 years and are said to be the world ’ s largest aftermarket shock absorber manufacturer , producing over two million units per year , and is supported by its Europe based research and development team ". All YSS suspension products are covered by a two-year manufacturer warranty .
JOHANNES J . MATTHIES Hamburg , GERMANY Tel : + 49 40 23725 120 info @ matthies . de www . matthies . de