City Coast Motorcycles is proud to announce it is the Illawarra’s exclusive stockist of Clutch Moto. The brand is the brainchild of three Wollongong moto enthusiasts – Chi Ly, Vinh Nguyen and Lee Tanks – who by chance discovered a hole in the moto apparel market. The trio have now engineered a world class product that combines moto fashion with function and protection.
“Essentially, it started off with Vinh and I making our own gear, whether it be a jacket or shirt,” says Director of Safety & Operations Chi Ly.
“We wanted to ride our bikes and look good and feel good. It started as kind of a backyard brand where we created what we felt was cool or fashionable and within our own style.
“All of a sudden people wanted to know where we were buying our gear from. So, we sewed on our own patches and it moved on from there.
“I was keen to make safety-conscious items. What I had in my wardrobe was safe, but it wasn’t fashionable or comfortable and did not suit the climate we were riding in. I started changing my regular jeans and having a friend who is a dressmaker sewing Kevlar into them.
“Clutch Moto was born when Vinh, Lee and I agreed we should open our own brand. Our design is our difference…
“We researched and discovered a new guard plate technology called ‘SuperFabric®’ which is a lighter, heat resistant and a more comfortable alternative to Kevlar. We have also invested in Forcefield Isolator body armour – a world-leading technology that offers unrivalled protection in its class. And to top off the look we’ve used raw Japanese denim milled on vintage looms which is known for its superior quality.
“Vinh is a fashion designer and working with these components has given him the ability to design apparel for those who don’t want to compromise on style and protection. As a rider, he’s also able consider the finer details, such as rubber-coated buttons so your tank is not scratched,” Chi said.
The brand is going from strength-to-strength, now conveniently located at City Coast Motorcycles where locals will be able to find the right fit. 2020 promises to be an exciting year for Clutch Moto as it expands its women’s range.
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To celebrate our partnership with Clutch Moto and the festive season, we’re giving away a Free T-Shirt and Clutch x Port & Hide leather keyring with any purchase of Clutch Moto pants until December 24, 2019.