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Backroads Holiday Wish List Dear Backroads People, I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, ‘If you see it in Backroads, it’s so.’ Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus? Virginia O’Hanlon Ginny, Hell yes there’s a Santa Claus, a Papa Noel, Kris Kringle, Weihnachtsmann (trying saying that, little girl!). Not only is he real, he’s coming to visit in just a few weeks. I bet you have a list for him. We do, too! Dear Christmas Man, Okay, I’ve been naughty… my thought this year has been ‘Be Bad, Have Fun’… but bring me some cool stuff anyway! Here are a few items that have hit the redline this year. Thanks, Brian (PS – The good stuff is behind the cookies and milk!)
BREMBO 19RCS CORSA CORTA MASTER CYLINDER Don’t we all want better brakes? Well, it sems that every MotoGP and World Superbike racer is using one master cylinder – the Brembo 19RCS Corsa Corta. All riders wish that their bike was comfortable enough to tour on and fast and nimble enough to hit the canyons. I know I do…This is where the Brembo Corsa Corta Master Cylinder thrives. It features three different bite-point settings: Normal, Sport and Race. The Brembo RCS System allows the rider to choose between more power or more precision to best complement their riding style, track/street conditions and other brake components. Hey Santa, $375… What do you think? (Nick, behind the milk & cookies… nudge, nudge.)
ADAPTIVE TPX RADAR & LASER DETECTOR 2.0 You can love LEOs, but not want to play with them on the road. They always win. Avoiding them and all Imperial Entanglements is almost a game… so help me out Nick! I want to find a TPX Radar and Laser Detection System 2.0 under the tree. The TPX is water, shock, and vibration resistant and has oversized buttons that even I can operate. It’s large, angled, top-positioned LCD optimizes viewing from all riding positions and is easily viewable in direct sunlight. The TPX System detects all police radar and laser bands used in the US and comes with a two-year warranty. Backroads once did a side-by-side testing and we found the TPX to be as sharp as, and sometimes more sensitive than, the Valentine-1 – so think about it, okay? It lists for $399 at adaptivtech.com.
GAUNTLET GLOVES FROM CALIFORNIA HEAT Santa, you, more than anyone, know how cold hands are dangerous hands. Not only can they get painful, they simply can’t handle what is asked of them. My old electric gloves barely work and have been not-so-expertly repaired by me multiple times. Wouldn’t it be great to see a pair of California Heat’s Gauntlet Gloves (Size L, please) under the Hannukah Bush. If you don’t have them at the workshop, you can get a pair from california-heat.com for just $170.
RKA LUGGAGE We have been using RKA luggage for years now, and with good reason; they make some of the best two-wheel luggage on the planet. We’re really big fans of their tank bags that offer ease of use, extreme durability and are just simply well-designed and built. They offer a number or styles, sizes and custom colors as well. Log onto rka-luggage.com to see their latest and greatest. So Kris, get one of these for all of my riding friends – it’s the holidaze and I want all of them to be happy as well.
SHIRA KAMIL Santa, I’m not going to bother you for anything, but if you can pass this note along to Hannukah Harry, I would be much obliged. He doesn’t ask if we’ve been naughty or nice, he just works on Jewish guilt and passes out something to everyone, and for eight crazy nights! What a deal. Thanks Harry – see you right after Thanksgiving… It’s been a while since I’ve had new boots – mine are starting to wear thin around the sole – so here’s a choice for you, as I know the supply chain has got your panties in a bunch: Sidi Gavia ($289) – these would replace what I already own and have proven to be a formidable boot for the miles of riding I do each year. The mid-height is just right for me and the Gore-Tex keeps my toes warm and dry. If you can’t track those down I’ll take the
