magnesium Articles
Gaerne GP-1: the other Italian racing boots
You might be familiar with Italian boot maker Gaerne’s range of motocross boots, but this new GP-1 in intended to put them on the road racing map too. A high-end racing boot targeted at the likes of the Alpinestars Supertech R, the Gaerne GP-1 attempts to differentiate itself with a very slim profile, good looks and easily replaceable components. Like other fancy road race boots, the GP-1 sets...
11 April 2011
When wheels attack
If you watched SBK this weekend, then you saw the rear wheel fly off Maxime Berger’s Ducati 1198 R. Here’s the first photos of that magnesium Oz Racing wheel post-crash. As you can see, the spokes sheared off just above the hub. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnJdEFigY2I “During the sixth lap the bike began to show signs of agitation completely uncontrollable,” said Maxime after the rac...
31 March 2011