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Niemann + Frey looking for dealers for Gibson MX / Enduro tyres
German distributor Niemann + Frey has been appointed as distributor for the MX , Enduro and FIM Enduro tyre range from Gibson Tyre Technology of the United Kingdom . Niemann + Frey are therefore currently looking for dealers in all European countries , except Gibson ’ s domestic British market . The programme is being headed up at Nieman + Frey by long-time motorcycle tyre industry executive Jens Engelking , who said that “ we have been selected as the exclusive partner for distribution in continental Europe . “ With the quality that the Gibson brand brings to the market , and the very attractive price-point they sell at , we are sure that they will be popular with dealers and race teams alike ”. The product line , which uses lightweight polyester in the carcass for “ strength and performance ”, currently includes MX tyres for most surfaces , such as soft , medium , hard pack and a sand paddle design ; plus a patented , made in Europe mousse designed in Italy by Luigi Mazzoni . The five front and three rear tyres range from general purpose and sand compounds and treads to FIM and non-FIM competition tyres , applications for soft / loose , mud , intermediate and hard / compacted ground , and additional soft and supersoft compounds for extreme Enduro use . Gibson , who say of themselves that they are “ always moving forward , never losing grip ”, state that they are a purely off-road tyre company , and that they have extensively researched competitive carcasses in order to develop their technology . “ We work in the same way as modern technology companies ”, say Gibson . “ We put all of our time and energy into research and development , using the very best technologies and methods in the world ”.
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Gibson ’ s MX 4.1 rear is a mud , intermediate / hard motocross tyre with “ a larger radius at the bottom of the block for strength and durability ; the lateral block has also been designed with cross link technology to ensure durability and performance ”
Gibson Speedy Mousse by JJ - the patented design features 8 or 16 circle rings ( subject to surface application ) that are said to offer higher mousse retention , provide an additional biting point and “ improve lap times and keep you moving forwards ”
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