Gear and gadgets: HJC & Lazer helmets, Giant bicycles and Ixon gloves
Here are the coolest gear and gadgets that caught our eye this month. Anything from a simple pair of sun glasses to exorbitantly priced limited edition watches can make this list as long as it has an automobile theme. You can also follow this section for any new and interesting motorcycle gear or four wheeler accessories.
Giant Propel Advanced SL 0
Extreme aerodynamics and an ultra low weight of just 7kg in make Giant call this the world's fastest bicycle. It's also probably among the most expensive.
Giant Propel Advanced SC 0 race bicycle
Rs 10.5 lakh
Available at: starkennbikes.com
HJC RPHA 11
HJC's latest top spec race helmet gets a new shell, improved aerodynamics, a wider viewing port and a better fit. All for the same price as the old RPHA 10.
HJC RPHA 11 Lorenzo replica full face race helmet
Lorenzo replica Rs40,000,
std. graphics Rs 30,000
Available at: performanceracing.in
Ixon RS Circuit HP
The RS Circuit HP is the mid level full gauntlet glove from Ixon. It features a goat leather construction and touchscreen sensitive finger inserts.
Ixon RS Circuit HP full gauntlet race gloves
Rs 8,000
Available at: performanceracing.in
Forcefield elbow guards
Forcefield specialises in armour and while these strap-on elbow guards are priced at the start of the range, they offer the higher CE Level 2 protection
Forcefield Elbow guards
Rs7,000
Available at: highnoteperformance.com
Lazer LZR CH1
Lazer LZR CH1 modular helmet
This modular Lazer can become an open face helmet thanks to a jaw piece that comes off. Do remember that modular helmets are structurally open face - less safe than full face lids.
Rs 11,999
Available at: outdoortravelgear.com
Blackfrog furniture
Manipal based design company Blackfrog makes these cool engine based tables on order using four or six-cylinder motors. Get in touch with Mayur Shetty at 9964499956 for more details
Blackfrog engine coffee table
Rs 30,000 onwards
Available at: +91 9964499956
No Noise ear plugs
These reusable earplugs use ceramic filters that reduce road and wind noise while ensuring things like conversations, sirens and horns remain audible.
No noise earphones
Rs 2,250
Available at: shop.motousher.com