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Cycle News 2020 Issue 29 July 21

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P94 PRODUCT REVIEW I ALPINESTARS SEQUENCE C hest protectors have changed dramati- cally in recent years. If you look back into the '80's, '90's and even 2000's, it was common for riders, even professional racers, to wear chest protectors over the top of their jerseys. And most of those "chest protectors" then and now are plastic "roost deflectors" that don't provide much impact protection. Now, a lot more riders wear thinner, but more protec- tive chest protectors under their jerseys. This is true even for many professional riders. In FIM motocross, riders are required to wear CE Level 1 back protectors, and this has pushed many of the gear companies to develop lightweight, comfortable options that provide good impact protection. Alpinestars has several options and we have a couple of CN staff that have made the A Stars Sequence Chest Protector a must- use item for every moto or off-road ride (and even use it on adventure and street bikes). The Sequences chest protector also offers extended back protection.

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