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MG Biketec ' ClubSport ' foldable brake and clutch levers
Best known for its multi-title winning two and fourstroke pistons , the Vertex brand is also a ' player ' in the sprockets space with factory motocross and enduro team co-developed fitments , updated for the most popular 2023 bikes . " Rigorously produced in Europe and precision CNCmachined for reliability and durability ", Vertex offers a choice of materials . Its aluminium sprockets are made from strong , high ductile , T6 heat-treated 7075 alloy ( zinc and aluminium ) and designed with mud drain channels on the external side . Additionally , and available in a selection of colours ,
KV37 Evo Sharp Lady jet helmet
The KV37 Evo Sharp Lady has been specifically designed for female riders , " bold and recognisable thanks to its contemporary graphics that play on the tones of black and fuchsia , offering full technical features , including a smoked visor , ventilation system and micrometric chin strap ". The helmet is made of thermoplastic material , equipped with a transparent anti-scratch visor and a smoked sun visor . Features include an upper air vent , the inner lining is removable and washable , and the micrometric strap allows easy and secure fastening . Additionally , " the helmet has a particularly gritty personality , underlined by the ' sharp ' and clear-cut shape of the graphic lines that wrap around the shell ". Another noteworthy element is the choice of three colours , black grey and fuchsia , " a combination that is as feminine as it is daring , flanking dark and neutral tones with a vivid hue that almost creates the illusion of a neon insert ".
Vertex C45 ( carbon ) steel sprockets are available in steel or as Duo versions with a special 16CrNi4 outer ring with induction-hardened steel and T6 heattreated 7075 alloy carrier . The Vertex range also includes two CNC-machined rear sprockets in special 16CrNi4 steel - the basic K version - and the lightening hole equipped KC .
VERTEX PISTONS / VP ITALY S . R . L . Reggio Emilia , ITALY Tel : + 39 0522 918888 info @ vertexpistons . com www . vertexpistons . com
The KV37 Sharp Lady jet helmet is available in sizes from XS to XL and is certified according to ECE 22-06 standard . It weighs 1,150 +/ - 50g .
KAPPA Flero ( BS ), ITALY Tel : + 39 030 268 0374 info @ kappamoto . com www . kappamoto . com
Founded in 2008 , Austrian component manufacturer MG Biketec has built a solid reputation as a quality brake and clutch lever specialist . Made by MG Biketec in Austria , they are Austrian TÜV approved and KBA Germany certified - which makes them road legal throughout the EU . Its brand-new 6082 aluminium CNC-milled ' ClubSport ' brake and clutch were designed and tested during 2022 in conjunction with experienced track racers and road riders . A crucial part of the new design was optimising manufacturing costs and improving ergonomics . " As a result , ' ClubSport ' levers are 25 % lower in price compared to our current foldable lever ," said MG Biketec ' s Vincent Smaal . The lifetime warranty-backed short and long ' ClubSport ' levers have been designed for 2-3 finger or as 2-4 finger operation " with excellent feel , optimal adjustability and maximum control . Both types feature a foldable pivot to reduce the risk of breaking , should the bike go down . " The new micro-indexing adjuster dial can be used
' on-the-fly ' in up to 25 positions and up to 25 mm . The levers and adapters are anodised in UV-resistant stealth black . The adjuster dial can be configured in six different colours and the assembly hardware is made from black coated stainless steel . The motorcycle-specific lever adapters are designed to maximise leverage and ergonomics ". All MG Biketec brake and clutch levers are TÜV Austria audited / KBA Germany certified .
MG BIKETEC GMBH Graz , AUSTRIA Tel : + 43 ( 0 ) 316 251513 office @ mg-biketec . com www . mg-biketec . com
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