Tuesday 28 September 2010

Be Seen!

Well as it comes to that time of year again where the weather turns and the evenings get darker we motorcyclists need to think more and more about making ourselves seen. Here at GMS we have a range of hi-visability, flourescent and reflective clothing including jackets, trousers, vests, gloves, helmets and stickers.

From Frank Thomas is the Dri-Viz range of clothing including Jackets, vests, trousers and gloves.
This 4 in 1 Jacket has an interchangeable lining system for maximum versatility, essentially making it suitable for all year round. 

  • Fully detachable waterproof and breathable lining.


  • Fully detachable lining with Anti-Freeze fabric and thermal fleece.


  • Fluorescent panelling to maximise rider visibility.


  • Reflective piping on the chest, arms and across the back.


  • CE approved Arma-Flex shock protection at shoulders and elbows.


  • Vents on the chest and back to allow managed airflow.


  • Short YKK zip for connection to co-ordinating trousers.


  • Priced at £149.99.





  • This Dri-Vis Sport Jacket has

  • Aquapore waterproof and breathable membrane lining.


  • Fully detachable thermal lining.


  • Fluorescent panelling to maximise rider visibility.


  • Reflective inserts on the chest and back for increased visibility in low light.


  • CE approved Arma-Flex shock protection at shoulders and elbows.


  • Back protector pocket suitable for YF armour available through Frank Thomas.


  • Vents on the chest, arms and back to allow managed airflow.


  • YKK zip for connection to co-ordinating trousers.


  • Priced at £129.99.




  • This Dri-Viz Aqua Jacket has:


  • Aquapore waterproof and breathable lining.


  • Fully detachable thermal lining with anti freeze.


  • Fluorescent panelling positioned to maximise rider visibility.


  • Reflective inserts at shoulder and arms for increased visibility in low light.


  • CE approved Arma-Flex shock protection at shoulders and elbows.


  • Back protector pocket suitable for YF armour available through Frank Thomas.


  • Vents at arm and back to allow air to flow through the jacket.


  • Short YKK zip for connection to co-ordinating trousers.


  • Priced at £99.99.



  • There are 2 types of Dri-Viz Trousers also available.
    



  • Designed using a combination of abrasion resistant fabrics.


  • Aquapore waterproof and breathable lining.


  • Removable thermal fleece lining.


  • Fluorescent panelling positioned to maximise rider visibility.


  • Reflective piping on legs for increased visibility in poor light.


  • CE approved Arma-Flex shock protection at knees.


  • Vented to allow managed airflow.


  • Short YKK zip for connection to co-ordinating jackets.


  • Priced at £99.99




  • These Dri-Viz over trousers are designed to be worn over everyday clothing.

  • Full length zips on the outside leg for ease of entry.


  • Fluorescent panelling on outer leg to help maximise rider visibility.


  • Reflective piping on lower leg to help improve visibility in low light.


  • CE approved Arma-Flex shock protection at knees.


  • Short YKK zip for connection to co-ordinating jackets


  • Priced at £59.99.



  • Should you wish to be safe and be seen but don't want to splash out on a whole new jacket then you may be interested in the Hi-Viz Vests.


    Dri-Viz Over Vest

  • Zipped over vest in fluorescent fabric to help maximise rider visibility.


  • Reflective panelling on the chest and across the back to help improve visibility in low light.


  • Stretch fabric panelling on the side for optimum fit and comfort.


  • Mesh panel in the back to ensure air flows through the garment.


  • Priced at £19.99.




  • Also available are these Visilite Vests from Motrax.

    Visilite is reflective at night, fluorescent by day, and is extremely tough and durable in use. The Visilite range also gives you maximum visibility and good protection, whatever the weather.

    These are a much cheaper alternative than the Dri-Viz at only £9.99 .
    However this vest is not vented and made from a soft non breathable fabric compared to the vented fabric of the Dri-Viz.





    Also available in both the Dri-Viz and Visilite ranges are Bright Belts.

    These belts are reflective at night, fluorescent by day, and extremely tough in use. Secured with a durable quick release snap fastener and fully adjustable to ensure optimum fit. Priced at £15.99

    Also available is an orange flourescent Bright Harness.







    Looking for waterproof winter gloves? There are 2 types available in the Dri-Viz range both featuring the reflective panneling.

    These Dri-Viz Premium Gloves are priced at £49.99 and are:


  • Lightweight with textured overlays on palm to help improve grip.


  • Have reflective inserts across the back of the hand for increased visibility.


  • Incorporate Thinsulate insulation.


  • Aquapore Advanced waterproof / breathable inner glove.


  • Thermal fleece lining ensures a cosy fit.




  • Alternatively there are these Dri-Viz Entry Flourescent Gloves priced at only £29.99.


  • Lightweight fabric with textured overlays on palm to help improve grip.


  • Fluorescent by day and reflective at night.


  • Incorporates Thinsulate insulation.


  • Hypora Waterproof / breathable inner glove.


  • Thermal fleece lining ensures a cosy fit.







  • Want to stand apart from the crowd and help you to never be missed? Check out this Marushin Helmet from Frank Thomas.
    Made from Stonefibre the helmet only weighs approx 1100g and is priced at £179.99.
    It features a removable and washable quick-change liner and has an antiscratch visor with anti fog protection and snapview technology for a brilliant view. There is a quick release mechanism for easy changing of the visor and it has a double D-Ring chipstrap lock. And it's a bright flourescent yellow!! (currently supplied as standard this helmet features a road legal tinted visor. Picture shows non road legal dark tint.)


    Also available from Dri-Viz is this Rucksack Cover.

  • Ideal for everyday use.


  • Available in 3 sizes to suit all bags.


  • Lightweight fluorescent fabric to maximise rider visibility.


  • Secured with elasticated straps.


  • Elasticated with adjustment toggle to ensure optimum fit over a rucksack.


  • With integral storage pouch.






  • Want your bike to stand out as much as you do? From Bike It, Motrax and Oxford Products we have reflective stickers and tape.

     If you are looking for simple stickers then these packs from Bike It will suit you. Priced at only £3.25.
     The reflective adhesive tape from Motrax is available in White, Red, Black and Yellow and can be used on motorcycle bodywork, luggage helmets etc to help increase your visibility to other road users. Priced at £5.99 a roll.

    Also available are Bike It and Motrax Wheel Stripes in a larger variety of colours and either reflective or flourescent. From £6.99.







    - Self-adhesive
    - Place on motorcycles and vehicles for increased visibility and safety
    - 20pcs round sticker
    - 4pcs rectangle sticker




    Motrax also offer other reflective graphics and stickers which we have available online and in store.
    All Dri-Viz clothing, gloves and helmets are only currently available in store. Stickers are (or soon will be) available in store and online.
    Well with all of those flourescent and reflective products we will be lighting up the night!!
    Next Week we will be featuring products to help you keep warm this coming autumn/winter.

    Thursday 16 September 2010

    Welcome!

    Welcome to our new blog!
    Here we will be sharing new products and featuring different items weekly.
    Today we will start with a bit about us, the website and shop.

    G.M. Stevens is a long established company specialising in Motorbike Accessories, Motorcycle Clothing and Motorcycle Parts that has, since 2003, developed a retail outlet around a manufacturing base providing high quality stainless steel nuts and bolts.

    The retail outlet based in Wiltshire initially created for the sale of Stainless Steel nuts and bolts has now matured into a very large development dedicated to providing high quality Motorcycle Clothing, helmets, accessories and Motorcycle Parts for riders.

    Although we do not sell motorcycles ourselves, our showroom and ‘For sale Wall’ has a large and ever changing display of privately owned second-hand motorcycles for sale.
    Apart from tyres, servicing and MOT’s we aim to provide you with everything else you require, Motorbike Accessories, Parts and Motorbike Clothing, and to do so in as helpful a manner as possible.

    The shop, open 7 days a week from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Saturday and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday, is orientated towards the DIY motorcyclist and offers a large expanding range of genuine/pattern motorcycle parts, universal accessories and maintenance products as well as stainless steel and coloured alloy fastenings.


    So if you find yourself around the West Wiltshire area at anytime, pop into Trowbridge and find us by following the signs to either the Canal Road Industrial Estate or the Recycling Centre.
    Come in and have a browse, you will always be welcome, we have plenty of free parking in front of the building, with hot/cold drinks and toilet facilities available.

    If of course you are unable to visit us then we also have our website - http://www.nutz4bikes.co.uk/ which is being updated regualarly with new products. If there is anything you are unable to find on the website then feel free to phone the shop or contact us via the website.

    So what do we stock you ask?
    Oils & lubricants including Castrol, Rock Oil and Silkolene, 6V & 12V Batteries & Chargers including Optimate, EK, RK & SSS Chains and JT Sprockets, PJ1, Simoniz & Mastercote paints, Oil & air filters from Hi-Flow & S&B, Fuel Filters, Armstrong & EBC Brakes pads & shoes, Goodridge brake hoses, NGK spark plugs, Inner Tubes and Tyre valves.

    We have Technical and Bike Manuals from Haynes.
    Exhaust cans from Scorpion, Beowulf, Viper and Bike-it.
    Headlights, Taillights, Indicators, bulbs, fuses, plugs, switches and wiring.
    Tools by Draper and Sealey.
    Paddock Stands and Bike Lifts, Security Products, Bike Covers, Polishing Mops and soaps, along with thread repair kits, taps, dies, drills and sealants etc.
    With our links to Hi-Level, we can now offer a wide range of patent part spares and can obtain original spares for most bikes.

    We are now able to offer helmets from FM, Arashi, HTT, Viper, Spada, Caberg, Marushin and Nolan starting from as little as £39.95.
    We have clothing from Lewis, Tuzo, Frank Thomas and Spada. Jackets starting from £52.95 and Trousers from £44.95 and Gloves from £9.95.



    So why not pop over to the website now!

    We will be back next week with our first featured product!