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‘ Resurgence ’ riding jeans and customisable ‘ Qwart ’ helmets
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Dot4 Distribution is a fast growing UK based European-wide distributor of contemporary motorcycle apparel that offers a range of exclusive brands of contemporary designs for emerging new generations of consumers . “ Our objective is to introduce European bikers to new and exciting lines of motorcycle clothing which offer the highest levels of protection and comfort on and off the bike ,” says CEO Stefan Barnes . “ The clothing we distribute is technically innovative and offers the latest styling and technology ”. Stefan ’ s programme includes Resurgence Gear , with the New Wave single layer protective jeans described as “ the world ’ s first motorcycle jeans to use the revolutionary new PEKEV Ultra single layer denim fabric ”. “ It has taken a lot of development and is a product completely unique within the motorcycle jeans sector ,” said Stefan . At its core is the industry ’ s strongest abrasion resistant thread , PEKEV , developed by Resurgence Gear in 2013 and the holder of the highest rated CE EN13595 Level II abrasion resistant jeans accreditation . The thread is sheathed in high-quality indigo-dyed cotton and then woven into denim fabric , with a little elastane for comfort and stretch . Tested to the CE EN13595 Level 1 certification , Stefan says “ it recorded a staggering Level II rated abrasion resistance of 11 seconds ”. The design includes hip and knee armour pockets with height
adjustment , which will take the included D3O T5 Evo X CE knee and hip pads and is “ classic taper-cut - wide enough for all thigh sizes and to fit over motorcycle boots , but narrow enough to look cool and ride safe ”. Five years in design and development , the new Qwart is said to be the world ’ s first customisable helmet . “ Adaptable and stylish , the Qwart Lab is based in south-west France , one of Europe ’ s most vibrant custom bike and cafe racer communities . Its founder and chief designer , Xavier Marigo , wanted to create a helmet that reflected the motorcycle lifestyle .” Built to deliver “ optimum protection ,
Stefan Barnes , CEO , Dot4 Distribution : “ Our objective is to introduce European bikers to new and exciting lines of motorcycle clothing which offer the highest levels of protection and comfort ”
the Qwart ‘ Phoenix ’ is a 1,190 g fullface , certified to ECE2205 . It is made in a 100 percent carbon fibre shell with suede or leather lining options and a variety of colour choices ”. It is available matt or gloss painted and in two versions – ‘ Slick ’ without visor and ‘ Std ’ with visor . The interior has a dual-density EPS lining and the chin guard is built with three-layer protection construction - carbon fibre , a shock absorbing void and soft PU material . Qwart ' s modular design makes it easy to customise the helmet as the seasons change , or to reflect the rider ’ s changing tastes and requirements , and just like an art print , Qwart helmets are individually shipped with a certificate of authenticity dated and signed by the designer . Additional product lines available to dealers from DOT4 Distribution include “ Crave for the Ride ” denim Kevlar riding shirts , “ Oily Rag ” retro style casual wear and legendary “ Garibaldi ” leather and wax cotton jackets . www . dot4distribution . com
Torrot / GasGas Madrid store
Torrot and GasGas have opened a 250 sq m dual brand flagship store in Madrid , located in the heart of the city ’ s financial district , showcasing all of the urban mobility specialist ’ s interconnected electric devices , from the most sold electric scooter in Spain , the MUVI , to their electric bicycle offerings , children ’ s range and the new
Velocipedo - their enclosed three-wheeler . From sister company GasGas , the store will promote off-road riding and MX for those just starting out , whether young or old , and the more experienced off-roaders and MX and Trials riders and racers – the GasGas trial and enduro models such as the TXT , the double world champion TXE and the EC .
22 INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2018