GEAR

GEARING UP FOR 2021 REVIVAL

What’s old is new again? Certainly the revival of perennial favorites like Giant Loop’s Fandango tank bags and the expansion of Hippo Hands to a true three seasons riding essential would bear this out. However, the pandemic has forced a reset on how products come to market. Bridgestone expanding distribution to Automatic is an example of the changing dynamics of the 2021 reboot. ODI going from the dirtbike market to get a grip on the V-Twin market demonstrates the status quo is anything but static while REV’IT revamps its offerings for the expanding women’s market and FLY is set to take flight for 2021’s revival!

COME FLY WITH… FLY KINETIC MESH

Okay, so the soundtrack is more techno than Sinatra but that is appropriate for the launch of FLY’s Kinetic Mesh collection 2021.5. Technical features include integrated dual-mesh construction which allows for more airflow while filtering out dirt and without sacrificing durability. The multi-panel construction makes for max performance while the multi-directional stretch-rib panels offer full flexibility. And like Goldilocks might say the standard fit is not too tight, not too loose, but just right! Jerseys start at Youth Small and go up to 2XL for the bigger kids, pants range from 22-40. MSRP $38.95 for Kinetic Mesh jerseys and $119.95 for matching pants. Contact your WPS rep for dealer specials. Click here to see the gear in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXwYK95W4R8

SHE HAS GOT SOME SAND!

Rev’It doesn’t believe in the “shrink it and pink it” approach to women’s apparel. “With a host of female designers and product developers under our roof, as well as our very own Women’s Adventure Riding Team, we can gather the necessary information and feedback to point our adventure travel clothing in the right direction; helping to create the ideal tailored gear for the female riding community,” explains Paolo Bacchiarello, President REV’IT Sport USA. New for Spring/Summer ‘21 is the Sand 4 H2O jacket; the product of four generations of consistently improving on the best-ofthe-best. “When we introduced the original Sand jacket back in 2009, we set out to build an ADV garment that addressed all the wants and needs of adventure riders. Since then, the world of adventure riding evolved, and so has our flagship ADV jacket.” The Sand 4 H2O Ladies not only comes with updated features like a detachable and separately wearable waterproof liner, a detachable thermal liner for multi-season use, CE-level 2 SEEFLEX armor at the shoulders and elbows, and much more. Not to mention its lightweight and highly abrasion-resistant outer shell and a refined waistline cut to improve comfort and fit, both on and off the bike:https://

www.revitsport.com/en/explore/ridertype/motorcycle-clothingadventure-travel/womens-motorcycle-clothing-sand-4

AUTOMATIC ADDS BRIDGESTONE

Automatic Distributors has partnered with Bridgestone for 2021… and beyond. The new distribution agreement opens the doors for Automatic’s dealer network to supply Bridgestone’s entire line of motorcycle tires. “We are excited to come aboard with Automatic Distributors,” said Jared Williams, general manager, Bridgestone Motorcycle Tire Business in the United States and Canada. “Jeff Graham and the team at Automatic have built an awesome culture focused on personalized dealer service in the powersports industry, and we couldn’t be happier to be a part of the team now.” With models ranging across multiple riding disciplines, Bridgestone offers a solution for every level of rider. The RS11 and S22 will deliver unmatched performance for track days… Customers cruising canyons on baggers? The Battlecruise H50 and Exedra MAX will keep them grounded for those long runs. Doing it in the dirt? That is where Battlecross X series fits into Bridgestone’s range. For more information on how to become an Automatic dealer, click here: www.autodist.com

ODI GETS A GRIP ON THE V-TWIN MARKET

“When I ride any motorcycle, the feel at the handlebars is crucial to me,” says FMX hero Carey Hart on collaborating with ODI HART-LUCK Full-Waffle Signature lock-on grip sets for V-Twins. “Having a background in motocross, I have become accustomed to a grip set-up that is very specific. With the growth in performance V-Twin, I thought it only made sense to merge my background in motocross with my future in V-Twin.” ODI’s Lock-On technology was used to provide a secure mounting system while facilitating easy installation and removal. Each set is manufactured with an in-The molded-in throttle tubes are model specific and the billetaluminum clamp system is available in anodized colors to match custom builds. Click here to get a grip:

https://www.odigrips.com/collections/v-twin-grips

FANDANGO BAGS

Although the Bümer air deployment bag released by Giant Loop on April 1 may have been a prank, the redesigned Fandango tank bag it was depicted housing it is no joke. The Fandango’s slightly taller profile delivering an additional 2 liters of packable volume. It keeps essentials handy without interfering with rider’s body position, whether seated or standing on the footpegs. The harness mounts over fuel fill, with concave shapes on the bottom of the tank bags to allow air vents to breathe. And for fill-ups, just zip it and flip it – no need to remove or remount anything! Made from rugged Bomb Shell coated fabric with hybrid RF-welded and sewn construction, the Fandango bags are designed to be completely waterproof, mudproof, snowproof and dustproof when used with included Tank Bag Dry Pod inner liner. “Giant Loop sells dealer direct, and we are distributed in the USA by WPS and Tucker,” explains brand founder, Harold Olaf Cecil. “I think there’s some confusion, as some of our rivals sell consumer direct only. This has never been Giant Loop’s strategy - we support dealers and always have.” Check out the resigned Fandango here:https://www.

giantloopmoto.com/product/fandango-tank-bag/

GET YOUR MITTS ON HIPPO HANDS

“We’ve beefed up the design all around to hold their shape while riding seated or standing on the pegs, explains Hippo Hands president, Bryan Miller, “These new Hippo Hands are warmer and more repellent to adverse weather, but still protective against chilling winds and rain in any season. Everyone who has tried the newly designed product loves them and ends up using them more often than first realized and in lieu of heavier, clunky gloves.” The redesigned range has expanded into three models, transforming the functional namesake into a more engineered and stylish necessity to be used for 3-season riding. No longer only made for wet winter riding, the newly designed Hippo Hands enable riders to wear lighter-weight gloves in cooler weather permitting a more controlling, tactile grip on the bars and levers. Miller adds. To get your mitts on Hippo Hands, click here:www.HippoHands.com