With the FIVE RFX Race ™, FIVE is increasing the standards with the first introduction of a top-side hand protection made of heat-hardened carbon composite material on a series glove.
The heat-hardened carbon composite material used to date in aviation and in competition vehicles with the highest demands (Formula 1, MotoGP, ...) is created by fusing carbon fibers with epoxy resin in an autoclave oven, making this ultra-light material virtually indestructible through abrasion. Because of its manufacturing cost, it is reserved for uses with the greatest performance demands. This explains its rarity in equipment.
Compared to thermoformed carbon, which is used because of its relative elasticity in areas with a certain need for suppleness (such as the glider integrated in the palm of the hand), the thermoset carbon composite material is used on the top of the FIVE RFX Race ™ gloves used. Here it fulfills its function perfectly, including the most extreme operating conditions (see graphic).
The most dangerous case for the hand remains the one that often occurs when the hand is trapped under the motorcycle while the machine and the driver slide over a long distance over the asphalt. Only the incredibly lightweight thermoset carbon composite material offers such abrasion resistance and allows the integrity of the pilot's hand to be preserved by significantly delaying the destruction of the glove from such stress.
The structure of the thermoset carbon composite material used in the RFX Race ™ glove offers an incomparable level of safety in connection with the numerous thermoformed carbon reinforcements, the full-grain leather cuff and the Kevlar lining.
Even though the protection of the pilot was the main development axis in the development of the RFX Race ™, the greatest attention was paid to the fit, the suppleness, the lightness of the glove, the ease of the pilot's hand movements, the sensitivity and the precession of the controls.
The RFX Race ™ leaves no room for compromises: It simply offers the best of both worlds: safety AND fit!
Thanks to the use of this innovative technology and materials, the RFX Race ™ is currently the most effective protection and certainly the most advanced of the FIVE Advance Gloves.
160 assembled elements per pair
159g (+/- 20g) technology and absolute protection per glove
- MATERIAL: full-grain cowhide and goat leather. - LINING: Palm completely lined with Kevlar. - EQUIPMENT: Finger abrasion protection made of carbon, 4th and 5th fingers connected, carbon protection on the knuckles and back of the hand with ventilation openings, protective band on the forearm, Pittards leather as palm reinforcement, Velcro fastener, slider on the ball of the hand, CE approved.
OUTSIDE (BACK OF HAND)
1 protective band of the forearm (radius cutibus) made of injected polyurethane
2 Wrist protection made from semi-flexible, thermoformed carbon
3 Kevlar lining (inside and side of the hand)
4 Protection of the outer surface of the hand made of thermoformed carbon on foam with shape memory
5 finger abrasion protection made of thermoformed carbon and kevlar lining
6 protection for each joint made of leather combined with foam with shape memory and thermoformed Polyurethane shell
7 Small leather-clad abrasion protection shells with Kevlar lining on the outside of the little finger
8 Twist protection made of stretchable leather with bellows. It prevents the dangers of tearing off the little finger
9 small abrasion protection shells on the top of each finger + Kevlar stretch abrasion protection
10 PowerNet mesh fabric at the finger attachment point for effective hand ventilation
11 comfort folds made of elastic leather for optimal flexibility of the fingers, which confirm the front brake and the clutch
12 Impact and abrasion-proof protection systems on the top of the hand made from a combination of thermoformed Carbon composite material (highest abrasion resistance) and injected perforated polyurethane shells on foam with shape memory. Corresponds to an air inlet of the VENTURI type
13 comfort pleats made of Kevlar stretch
14 Protection of the metacarpal bone by a polyurethane shell with a reinforcement plate made of thermoformed Carbon composite. Corresponds to a vent
15 Kevlar stretch on the wrist and cuff
16 Adjustment of the cuff using a Velcro fastener made of perforated leather
17 Abrasion-resistant Kevlar lining opposite the top of the hand
INSIDE (PALM)
18 Fit and secured by means of a leather Velcro fastener with integrated thermoplastic rubber for the grip area
19 Protective flap of the adjustment made of leather lined with Kevlar
20 sliding part of the palm made of thermoformed carbon
21 Scaphoid protection through foam with shape memory with Kevlar reinforcement
22 Palm and thumb palm made of Pittards ™ leather (because of its delicacy and high abrasion resistance) with Digital treatment (for optimal grip)
23 Kevlar lining under the leather reinforcements on the palm
24 perforations in the leather to remove moisture
25 Comfort-enhancing outer seams
Clothing
Mens Sizes
UNI
XXS
XS
S
M
L
XL
XXL
3XL
4XL
5XL
6XL
INCH
29
30/31
32/33
33/34
36/38
38
40/42
42
EU
44
46
48/50
52
54
56/58
60
62/64
66
Ladies Sizes
UNI
XXS
XS
S
M
L
XL
XXL
3XL
4XL
5XL
6XL
INCH
26/27
28
29
30/31
32/33
33/34
36/38
38
40/42
42
EU
32
34
36/38
40
42/44
46/48
48/50
52
56
60
Boots Our Tip: Order MAX and Enduro boots one size larger!
EU
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
US
3
3,5
4,5
5
6
6,5
7,5
8
9
9,5
10,5
11
12
12,5
Gloves
EU
XXXS
XXS
XS
S
M
L
XL
XXL
3XL
US
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Protectors
Body height
6 Shed/ 150 - 160 cm
7 Shed/ 160 - 175 cm
8 Shed/ 175 - 185 cm
9 Shed/ 185 - 200 cm
Hip Measurement
XS / 76 cm
S / 82 cm
M / 88 cm
L / 94 cm
XL / 100 cm
XXL / 106 cm
United Kingdom
SHIPMENT AND SHIPPING COSTS
The delivery term averages out at 3 to 9 weekdays*
Shipping costs
>£ 25.80
* Weekday: monday till friday, except national holiday
SHIPMENT
Shipping is carried out by Post*.
Processing time: Orders received from Monday to Friday, except national holiday, will be processed on the next working day.
INFORMATION ON TAXES AND DUTIES
For deliveries to non-EU countries, additional duties, taxes and fees may apply.
What else should be considered?
Shipping costs that may apply
if the goods are shipped by courier (and not by Post), the fees may be different
if the goods are returned, the customs office can claim back any customs duty and VAT that may have been paid