This month we’re looking at new vintage gear from Italy, a retro helmet with modern technology, a new urban moto jacket, and an incredible deal on selvedge denim riding jeans.
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Premier Trophy Helmets with retro styling are fast catching on, but there’s often a niggling doubt about how safe they are. If you’re the type who prefers a full-face lid, here’s a new option for you from Italian maker Premier.
We’re told that the Trophy is the first retro full face to get full ECE R22-05 homologation for both the helmet and the 2mm-thick anti-scratch visor. There are several different models, but they all have a clean and elegant look similar to the Premier lids worn by racers like Phil Read back in the day.
The shell is made from a mix of Dyneema plus carbon and aramidic fibers, and weight is under 1300 grams. Prices range from £180 for the gloss white model to £220 for the upcoming Carbon model, via online retailer Urban Rider. Proof that you don’t have to sacrifice safety for style.
Dainese 36060 In 1972, Lino Dainese made his first pair of leather motocross trousers in a tiny workshop in the Italian village of Molvena. Since then, the company has stayed on the cutting edge of motorcycle gear, but it’s now taking a look back to its past.
The new ‘36060’ range launched a couple of days ago in New York. Named after the post code of Molvena, it fuses modern materials with vintage looks. The company describes the styling as ‘masculine’ and ‘classic,’ and it’s right up our street.
Pricing and availability hasn’t been confirmed yet, but we know that there will be several jackets, reinforced trousers, and four different styles of footwear. Plus goatskin gloves and a matching range of casual gear to wear off the bike. There’s a preview here.
Maple Jeans We’re big fans of the Kevlar-lined selvedge riding jeans made by Maple Moto in England. But at £300 ($500 or more), they’re out of the range of many budgets.
So Maple have created eight new styles of jeans, and shifted to a direct sales model. By cutting out the middleman, they’re able to bring down the price without compromising quality.
There are four new styles of Kevlar-lined jeans for £178, and four styles of unlined jeans for £98. Ordering is via Kickstarter—and in less than two days, orders worth more than £25,000 have been placed. The goal is to reach £30,000 by Christmas Day, so we can safely say that this project is a Go.
Reserve your pair of Maple jeans right here.
REV’IT! Elysee Weatherproof gear seems to be getting more stylish by the month. This is one of our favorite new releases, an overcoat-styled jacket designed for urban and commuter riding.
There’s a Hydratex coating on the inner shell for complete rain resistance, a thermal liner, and knitted collars and cuffs to keep out the wind. Shoulder and elbow armor is CE-approved Knox Lite, and there’s a pocket for a heavy-duty back protector.
The styling is discreet enough to take into the office, even if you’re the type who has to wear a suit to work. Available in black or dark brown, and for around $350.
The 2015 Bike EXIF calendar (now with $10 Revzilla gift card) Our motorcycle calendar is back with a bang, showcasing machines from the Wrenchmonkees, Classified Moto and Cafe Racer Dreams. And this year, our friends at Revzilla are offering a special bonus—a $10 Gift Card.
The 13-month calendar is a mighty 17 x 12 inches in size. It’s printed on 128gsm art paper with a 260gsm laminated art card cover, discreetly hole-punched.
Each calendar is delivered shrinkwrapped with a board stiffener for protection, and is remarkable value at just $15.99. And with a $10 Revzilla Gift Card included when you order direct from the publisher or Amazon … well, you do the math.
US and Canada: Order direct from the publisher Octane Press for fast shipping.
UK, Europe and Japan: Order from Amazon UK.
Australia and New Zealand: Order from Calendars.com for the cheapest shipping (but minus the Gift Card).
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