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Fabric for classics

Fabric for classics
Children of retrolution

Was everything better then? No, but some things are nicer. The motorcycle clothing scene is also fully on the retro wave. And best of all: if you like the oldie look, you don’t have to do without safety features on jackets, helmets or boots.

08/13/2008

Vircos leather

Belstaff
Revolutionary Che Guevara once swore by Belstaff’s wax cotton jacket. It is now considered trendy and chic by Hollywood star George Clooney. With the Classic Tourist Trophy (559 euros) from the “Pure motorcycle edition”, which also the globetrotters Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman in their film “Long way down” The once English cult label now wants to wear CE protectors and safety seams “back to bike”.

Nolan
Italy’s well-known helmet baker rummages deep in the oldie box Nolan and conjured up the strongly aged look of Mike’s world champion hats for the cutting-edge sports helmet X-801RR from his luxury brand Xlite “the bike” Hailwood, Franco Uncini, Marco Lucchinelli and Johnny Cecotto. Much more modern than the vintage look is the equipment with a GRP helmet shell, fog-free visor and adjustable cheek pads. World championship prize money: 499.95 euros.

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Fabric for classics


Dainese

Exudes a retro flair: Dainese jacket “Superdune”.

Dainese
It’s not just the sand-washed leather that awakens the Dainese jacket “Superdune” the impression that its wearer had just completed the Paris-Dakar rally. The equipment with antibacterial lining and ventilation zips is perfectly suitable for the desert. Shoulders and elbows are equipped with CE protectors, a back protector can be retrofitted. The price of 545 euros is just as dry as the desert.

Bell
Kenny Roberts, Eddie
Lawson and last but not least the Hollywood icon Steve McQueen, who drives off-road: The US helmet brand Bell was a fixture in the international racing business. The cult label is now in Italian hands and has launched a new mix of jet, cross and full-face helmets that look classic but meet the requirements of the current ECE 22.05 standard. The pictured Tourlite (299 euros) with umbrella and sun visor is based on the classic car helmet and works in the “61 replica”-Look like a helmet “from the good old days”.

Daytona
An old shoe? Not at all. If you want to march into the oldies scene on shoemaking, you should “Classic oldtimer” Try on (164.90 euros) from Daytona. In addition to the original look with a zipper running at the back, the boot is equipped with gear reinforcement, leather lining, anatomically shaped insole and rubber sole with a hot-dip galvanized steel insert.

Harro
The racing vest has been around at Harro for over four decades. The design is straightforward, the features with adjustable kidney protection and warming teddy lining are functional. The leather jacket, available in women’s, men’s and numerous intermediate sizes, is currently available in gray, black and white at a promotional price of 255.20 euros. Shortcoming: Instead of CE protectors, antiquated foam pads are incorporated into the shoulders and elbows.

Shopping tips for Classic fans

Anyone looking for an authentic look shouldn’t do without modern technology. Therefore, pay attention to the following things when buying.

Protectors:
For many jackets and trousers that are trimmed to look old, thin foam cushions are often used instead of CE-tested protectors, which cannot have any effect in the event of a fall. Equipment that is incomprehensible. Because commercial protectors can often be retrofitted without any problems.

Helmet standard:
Old hats have no place on old motorcycles. The selection of full-face or open face helmets with a first-class retro design that conforms to the current helmet standard is considerable. When traveling to other European countries, the ECE-approved model is mandatory anyway. A patch on the helmet provides information about the homologation. If the multi-digit code begins with a ?? 05 ??, the helmet is approved according to the latest version ECE 22.05.

Fit and comfort:
Who wants to be beautiful must suffer? Not when riding a motorcycle. It is important that the classic clothes fit well and are comfortable to wear. Protectors must be positioned so that they cannot slip, and jacket and pants should be connected with solid zippers. And pay attention to the climate comfort: items of clothing in which the journey degenerates into a sweaty torture are no longer contemporary, despite all the attention to detail.

Addresses

Bell, phone 0212/6599840, www.bell-motohelmets.de
Belstaff, phone 089/7608703, www.restless.de
Dainese, 089/35396766, www.dainese.de
Daytona, phone 08721/96440, www.daytona.de
Harro, phone 07452/83860, www.harro.de
Nolan, 07159/93160, www.nolangroup.de
Vircos leather, phone 0039-0444 / 750130, www.vircos.it

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