flu designs pleated seat cover fox racing proframe chest protector ea

PRODUCT REPORT
FLU DESIGNS PLEATED SEAT
EA
AT COVER
APPLICATION: MOST MODERN MXERS (TESTED
TE
ESTED HERE ON THE 2010 HONDA CRF450R)
PRICE: $49.99
RATING: 9
TESTING, TESTING, 1, 2, 3
9
WHAT IT IS:
Normally just seen on many of the to
top
op race team bikes,
this pleated seat cover is designed to provide ample
ple amounts of traction
and grip. The pleats on the cover only fold back, all
allowing
lowing you to easily
slide forward if needed for turns. The entire seat is made from gripper
material, providing even more traction on the sides
es of the seat.
HITS: This seat did an excellent job at keeping me
m in
place, especially while seat bouncing jumps and
nd
accelerating hard out of turns. The one-way pleated
ed
design adds tremendously to the traction of the
he
seat, while not being obtrusive like seat humps tend
nd
d
to be. Moreover, the fact that the seat is made fr
from
rom
solely the gripper material makes it comfortable and
an
nd easy
to grip with my legs while standing up.
MISSES: While the seat is designed to grip, I found that at times it was
THE VERDICT: If you’re in the market
for a replacement seat that will hold you in
place better than almost anything on the market, pick
up the FLU Designs pleated seat today. But if you want to
be able to move around a little more freely
freely, you better stick with
the stocker. If you ask me, though, I prefer the pleated seat.
almost too much. Sliding forward at the last minute while seated was
difficult, and when seat bouncing, the super-grippy pleats tended to pull
my pants down.
Visit: fludesigns.com
-Brendan Lutes
PRODUCT REPORT
FOX RACING PROFRAME CHEST PROTECTOR
OTECTOR
PRICE: $99.95 (BLACK, WHITE) $129.95 (BLACK/GREEN VORTEX)
O
ORTEX)
)
RATING: 10
TESTING, TESTING, 1, 2, 3
10
WHAT IT IS: The Fox Racing Proframe is a chest protector designed
to work in conjunction with neck braces. It is available in two sizes to
accommodate a wide range of riders.
HITS: Simply put, the Proframe is the most comfortable chest protector
I’ve ever worn in conjunction with a neck brace. Paired with a Leatt,
the Proframe fits perfectly and requires no modifications. The shoulder
straps offer a wide range of adjustment and don’t interfere with a neck
brace at all. The chest and back panels rest comfortably against your
torso, and are held snugly in place by the well-designed strap system.
In comparison to the existing Airframe, the Proframe has a closer-fitting
design that moves less on your body while riding.
MISSES: Because it’s designed for use with a neck brace, there are no
shoulder caps and thus, the Proframe has no shoulder protection. I, however, choose to wear a chest protector more for the front and back impact
protection, than shoulder coverage. Furthermore, bulky shoulder caps are
what keep many riders from wearing a chest protector in the first place.
THE VERDICT: Comfort—or a lack thereof—is what makes most riders
shy away from chest protectors in the first place. Now that Fox has
introduced the Proframe, that excuse has been eliminated. I love it.
Visit: foxracing.com
-Donn Maeda
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