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1. Based on the proven SMX-1 Air V2 chassis — a well-regarded sport glove specification with real track and road credentials
2. Perforated leather and mesh construction delivers effective ventilation for warm-weather road and sport riding
3. Hard polymer knuckle system provides superior impact and abrasion resistance at a critical zone
1. At £94.99 the FQ20 branding commands a premium over unbranded equivalents in the SMX category
2. Championship graphic treatment will primarily appeal to Fabio Quartararo and Monster Energy fans
3. Short cuff provides limited wrist coverage for exposed road conditions
The FQ20 SMX-1 Air V2 Monster Glove takes one of Alpinestars’ best-selling sport gloves and adds Fabio Quartararo’s championship-winning graphic treatment to it. Based on the SMX-1 Air V2 with a newly evolved chassis, it delivers a full road riding specification in a glove that carries Fabio’s FQ20 signature and Monster Energy collaboration branding.
The construction uses premium leather and mesh, with perforated leather and air mesh for lightweight ventilation across the back hand. A hard polymer knuckle protection system provides superior impact and abrasion resistance, and stretch zones on the fingers and backhand extend the range of hand movement. Advanced poly-blend reinforcements with foam padding on thumb and palm handle abrasion and grip, accordion stretch inserts improve comfort, and padded fingers add fit and feel. CE certified Level 1.
The FQ20 SMX-1 Air V2 Monster Gloves are aimed at road riders and Fabio Quartararo fans who want a fully specified CE-certified sport glove with championship-winning graphic treatment. At £94.99, they suit regular road riders who want proven SMX-1 Air performance alongside FQ20 identity.
– CE certification: Level 1
– Construction: Premium leather and mesh chassis with perforated leather
– Knuckle: Hard polymer protection system
– Stretch zones: Fingers and backhand
– Reinforcements: Advanced poly-blend on thumb and palm with foam padding
– Stretch inserts: Accordion
– Padding: Integrated on fingers
– Wrist: Hook and loop grip closure
– Stretch insert: Ergonomic between palm and thumb
– Touchscreen: Compatible fingertip
– Branding: FQ20/Fabio Quartararo signature with Monster Energy collaboration
– Price: £94.99
The FQ20 SMX-1 Air V2 Monster Gloves deliver the proven SMX-1 Air V2 road sport specification with championship-inspired branding. The perforated leather and mesh chassis, hard polymer knuckle, and stretch zone construction make for a capable, ventilated CE-certified road glove, with the FQ20 identity as a natural bonus for Fabio’s fans.
The FQ20 SMX-1 Air V2 Monster Gloves deliver a genuinely capable CE-certified road sport specification with Fabio Quartararo’s championship identity. For fans who want proven SMX-1 Air performance alongside FQ20 and Monster Energy branding, these earn their place — and at £94.99 the spec justifies the price even without the identity element.
1. Based on the proven SMX-1 Air V2 chassis — a well-regarded sport glove specification with real track and road credentials
2. Perforated leather and mesh construction delivers effective ventilation for warm-weather road and sport riding
3. Hard polymer knuckle system provides superior impact and abrasion resistance at a critical zone
1. At £94.99 the FQ20 branding commands a premium over unbranded equivalents in the SMX category
2. Championship graphic treatment will primarily appeal to Fabio Quartararo and Monster Energy fans
3. Short cuff provides limited wrist coverage for exposed road conditions
