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LOTUS HYBRID MATRIX ULTIMATE BIKE PERFORMANCE & PROTECTION MADE IN GERMANY HOLMENKOL AG Wernher-von-Braun-Str. 3 D-71254 Heimerdingen Phone: +49(0)7152-6101-100 Fax: +49(0)7152-6101-129 [email protected] www.holmenkol.com 09/2009 Art.-Nr. 23271-EN

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LOTUSHYBRID

MATRIX

uLTimATE BiKE PERFORmANCE & PROTECTiON

MADE IN GERMANY

HOLMENKOL AG

Wernher-von-Braun-Str. 3D-71254 Heimerdingen

Phone: +49(0)7152-6101-100 Fax: +49(0)7152-6101-129

[email protected]

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LOTUSHYBRID

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Since 1922, HOLMENKOL has been combining proven technologies with the latest high-tech materials. All sports coatings made by HOLMENKOL are exclusively developed and manufactured in Germany. This ensures cutting-edge premium quality. The HOLMENKOL Bike series has been devised in cooperation with top athletes. It meets with the most exacting demands on per-formance and helps athletes at any level to focus on their sport. The latest technology enables friction to be reduced significantly by combining protection against dirt with top lubricants, there-by setting new benchmarks. For details of our top products, please see the chapter «More Speed» (page 4-9). Our high-tech portfolio is complemented by premium products from our «Clean & Protect» range (page 10-12) and our «Textile Protection» range (page 14-19). At the level of professional sports, our products may just tip the scales. In recreational athletics, they greatly contribute to biking enjoyment – License to win!

NANOTECHNOLOGYExtreme water and dirt repellent surfaces thanks to ultra thin self-assembling layers (see page 20-22).

CARBON APPROVEDProducts with this seal are also suitable for painted, undamaged carbon surfaces. LOTus-HYBRiD-mATRixDirt rolls off the surface thanks to the unique surface texture, based on the principle of the lotus plant (see page 13).

I can only win when I prepare my materials as thoroughly as I prepare myself. This also goes for my clothes, both in competition and in my spare time. Anne-Caroline Chausson

TECHNOLOGY FOR WiNNERsmADE iN GERmANY

Anne-Caroline Chausson: 1x Olympic Gold Medal12x Downhill World Champion4x Fourcross World Champion3x BMX World Champion4x Downhill World Cup Winner

2x Fourcross World Cup Winner55x Victories UCI8x Downhill French Champion1x Fourcross French Champion8x Downhill European Champion2x Fourcross European Champion

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Nano lubricant with extreme dirt repellence

• Minimisesdirtstickingtothechain, evenunderextremelymuddyconditions• Outstandingcreepbehaviourand excellentlubricationeffect• Containsanextremelypowerful corrosionprotectionagent• Clearreductionofcorrosion, abrasionandwear• Thankstoreducedsoiling,itiseasier tocleanchains,sprockets,derailers, brakeandgearcables,blocks,etc.• Alsoavailableinthetriedandtested 250mlaerosolversion

APPLICATIONFirst clean with SportClean. Then evenly apply LubeExtreme. NOTE: Do not spray LubeExtreme onto the brakes. After application, shift all gears to ensure that the lubricant is evenly distributed across chain links and pinions. Give the product a short time to take effect.

Whenyouuseoilylubricants,dirtstickstothebikechain,actinglikeabrasivepaperandacceleratingthewearandtearofsprocketsandchainlinks.LubeExtremeishighlydirt-repellentandofferssustainablechainprotectionalongwithalong-termlubricatingeffect.

LubeExtreme Nanolubricantswithextremedirtrepellence22415 250 ml 22416 35 ml22417 50 ml

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SportClean High-techcleaneranddegreaserformetalliccomponents22430 250 ml

High-tech cleaner and degreaser for metallic components • Developedforoilyandgreasyitems suchaschains,sprocketsandderailers• Cleansreliablywithoutleavingresidues• Optimumpreparationforfurthertreatment withlubricants(LubeExtreme)• Removesevenstubborndirt(e.g.oil, greaseandtar)fromcavities• Dripslessthanconventionalchaincleaners, ensuringmoreeffectivehandling

APPLICATIONSpray SportClean onto metallic components (e.g. the chain). Allow a short period of time for the product to take effect. Remove using a cloth.

LuBE ExTREmE HOW iT WORKs

LubeExtremeprovidesdurableprotectionfromdirtforchainsandsprocketsaswellaslong-termlubricationthroughacontinuousprotectivefilmonananoscale.

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Quality lubricating oil with optimum sliding properties and very good adhesion to the chain • Excellentcreepbehaviourandadhesion• Protectionagainstwearandcorrosion• Protectsbikechains,sprockets, derailersandhubsetc.

APPLICATIONFirst clean with SportClean. Then spray on Natural Bike Lube and distribute. NOTE: Do not apply Natural Bike Lube to brakes. Allow to dry.

LubeClassic Qualitylubricatingoilwithoptimumslidingproperties22420 250 ml

Biodegradable lubricant with optimum sliding properties and very good adhesion to the chain

Reliableprotectionagainstwearandcorrosionfor• bikechains• sprockets• derailers• hubsetc.

APPLICATIONFirst clean with SportClean. Then drip on Natural Bike Lube and distribute. NOTE: Do not apply Natural Bike Lube to brakes. Immediately ready for use.

Natural Bike Lube Biodegradablelubricant22421 50 ml

WithNatural Bike Lube,HOLMENKOLcombinesexactingproductrequirementsandsustainablebiodegradablematerials.

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CLEAN & PROTECT

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Special cleaner forpainted, metallic and carbon surfaces

• Allowseasy&convenient cleaningofthebike• Reducestheaccumulation ofnewdirt• Preventswaterorlime stainsonthebikeframe• Canberinsedoffwithout leavingaresidueandgives shine(rinse-offandshine effect)• Preventscorrosion• Tensidesarebiodegradable• Suitableforcarbonframes*

APPLICATIONRemove loose dirt using a sponge, cloth or brush. Spray BikeWash onto the bike and leave until the dirt starts to come away. Rinse off with clean water. *Only for painted, undamaged carbon surfaces.

BikeWash Specialcleaner,alsosuitableforcarbonsurfaces22401 500 ml

Cleaningwithwateroftenresultsinstainsorsurfacerust.Specialcleaningingredientsfacilitatecleaningdifficulttoreachareasandreducetheadhesionofdirtparticles.

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Dirt-repellent, high-tech, non-stick coating for bike frames

• Extremelydirt,wateranddust-repellent• Waterandoilrolloffthesurface• Replicatesthesurfacestructureofthe self-cleaninglotusleaf,reducingdirt accumulationbyupto80%• Protectsagainstcorrosion• Suitableforcarbonsurfaces*

APPLICATIONClean the bike frame using BikeWash and allow to dry. Spray on a thin layer of DirtProtector. Do not spray onto brakes and rims! Allow to dry. Do not touch while drying. *Only for painted, undamaged carbon surfaces.

DirtProtector Dirt-repellent,high-tech,non-stickcoating22406 250 ml

LOTus-HYBRiD-mATRix HOW iT WORKs

Lotus-Hybrid-Matrix – a perfect copy of natureInadditiontonanotechnology,HOLMENKOLuseshighlyefficientspecialprocessesinordertomixhigh-techrawmaterialswithsuitableadditivesorotheragentsand/ortoenrichthemwithphysicaleffectsinamatrix.

InAsia,thelotusisasymbolofpurity.Water,andevenstickysubstanceslikehoneysimplyrolloffitsleaves.Dirtcanberemovedbyrinsingtheleafwithalittlewater.Thisbiologicaleffecthelpsprotecttheplantagainstmicroorganisms,virusesandgerms.

Thesurfacestructureoftheleafconsistsofmanylittle“hills”.Waterhasalmostnocontactwiththeleaf.Whenwaterfallsontotheleaf,itabsorbsanydirtparticlesandcarriesthemwithitasitflowsofftheleaf.ThankstotheHYBRIDandnanotechnology,HOLMENKOLproductsmarkedwiththeLotus-Hybrid-Matrixsealcopythisprinciple,thusensuringperfectdirtrepellenceonvariousbasicmaterials,usingthelotusstructure.

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HOLMENKOL’sTextileProtectionrangewasdevelopedforhighqualityfunctionalclothingandhasbeendermatologicallytestedandjudgedtobe”verygood“*.Ithelpspreservethespecialcharacteristicsoftheclothing,suchasawaterrepellentsurfaceandbreathability,hygieneandcleanliness(fordetailsseepage16-19).Mostconventionalwashingagentsaretooaggressiveandmayblockfabricsandmembranesandreducebreathability.

Pleaseobservetheinstructionsonthecarelabel.

*TextileProof,SportProof,SportHygienic,TextileWash,NaturalWash,NoFog

PERFECT CARE FOR FuNCTiONAL WEAR

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PreWash Sport - 22232–Specialstainremoverforsport andfunctionaltextiles– Effectivelyremovestypicalstains frombikeclothingsuchasgrass, soil,lubricatinggreaseandblood

TextileWash - 22233– Functionalwashingagentforall kindsofbikinggear(shirts, trousers,jacketsetc.)–Hygienicandeffectivewashing evenatverylowtemperatures throughtheintegralhygieneeffect–Removesdirtandsweat-related odoursevenatawashing temperatureof30°C

SportHygienic - 22121–Concentratedhygienicspraywith odourabsorber– Preventsodoursfromdeveloping inbikingshoesandhelmets– Perfectfortheinsideofrucksacks, protectorsandgloves

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NoFog - 22301–High-techeyeglasscleanerwith anti-fogcoating– Effectivelypreventsfogging,even intheeventofextremehumidity–Cleansalluncoatedglasses–Alsosuitableforvisorsand specialglasses

HighTec Proof - 22150–Highlyefficientwater- proofingforleatherandtextiles– Promotesbreathabilityofbiking clothes(textilesandshoes)–Stronglywateranddirtrepellent, thusavoidingtheneedtobike indampandrain-wetclothesorTextile Proof - 22210–Waterproofingforfunctionaltextiles– PerfectforbikingshirtsandtrousersorSport Proof - 22100–Waterproofingforallkindsofleather– Perfectforbikingshoesand bikesaddles

Natural Leather Care - 22160 –Deepleathercareforalltypes ofleather,e.g.bikesaddles andbikingshoes

HiGH-TECH EQuiPmENT WATERPROOFiNG / CARE NEEDs HiGH-TECH CARE

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Conventional coatings HOLMENKOL coatings

NANOTECHNOLOGY

HOLMENKOL‘swinningformulaistobringtogetherprovensolutions,thelatestinhigh-techmaterialsandcuttingedgetechnologysuchasnanotechnology.

What does «Nano» mean?“Nano”originatesfromtheGreekword“nanos”meaningdwarf.Nanotechnologyoperatesonalevelofmagnitudemorethantenthousandtimessmallerthanamillimeter.

Why does HOLMENKOL work with it?Since1922,theHOLMENKOLbrandhasrepresentedhightechnology,reliabilityandtrustinsportcoatingsforprofessionalandleisuresports.HOLMENKOLdevelopeditsowndirectionovermanyyearscooperatingwithrenownedpartners.Nanotechnologyisonlyonetechnologyofmanyandisonlyusedifitreallybringsbenefits.

How do you benefit?Thekeytechnologyofthe21stcenturywillhaveaglobalimpact.Today,HOLMENKOLisalreadyusingittoenhanceitsproductsandprocesses.Sinceparticlesinconven-tionalcoatingshaveavarietyofstructures,theymakethecoatinglayerbecomeunstableandpreventthegarmentfromhavingcompletesurfaceprotection.Nanoparticles,however,asusedinHOLMENKOLcoatings,generatevariousself-assembling,razor-thinlayersonthesurface.Thankstotheirstablestructure,theyensuredurableoverallprotection.Theresult:waterrepellentsportscoatings.Nanotechnologyoutperformsanyalternativemethodbyfarandofferstherightsolutionforanyapplication.

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Nanotechnologyhasnotonlybroughtaboutextensivefinancialandsocialopportunities.Itcanalsoposerisks.Thestudyofanyrisksoccursatanationalandinternationallevel–manycompanies,togetherwiththeGermanFederalMinistryofEducationandResearch,areinvestingmillionsofeurosinresearchinthisarea.LeadingGermannanotechnologycompanies,whichhavejoinedtogetherinforum-nano,arecommittedtothedevelopmentandintroductionofasealofapprovaltoimproveconsumerprotection.

HOLMENKOLAGisamemberofforumnanoandalsoparticipatesinpublicstudiesontheriskanalysisofnanoparticlesthroughitsresearchpartners(e.g.Nanosafe).HOLMENKOLproductsarealwayssubjectedtonumeroustests,bothinternallyandbyexternaltestinstitutes,beforetheyarelaunchedonthemarket.ThenanocomponentsusedbyHOLMENKOLarenotusedinpureform:theyaresecurelyintegratedintoamatrix.Inaddition,thedropsizeofthesprayproductsissetsothatthesprayedcomponentshavebeenprovennottobeinhalableintothelungs:

Whenthesolventabsorbs,thecomponentsarepermanentlycementedtothesubstrate.Thismeansthereleaseofindividualnanoparticlesisprecluded.Allofthenanocomponentshavebeenandcontinuetobesubjectedtotoxicologicaltests.

In summary, HOLMENKOL products are protected in four ways:1. Theoriginalcomponentshavebeenproventobenon-toxic.2. Onlyintegratedcomponentsornanolayersareused.3. Thespraydropletshavebeenprovennottobeinhalableintothelungs.4. Thenanocomponentshavebeenpermanentlycementedtothesubstrate.HOLMENKOL nano products have been on the market for many years – without complaints.

Drop sizes in micrometres

≤ 2,1 μm inhalable into lungs

≤ 4,7 μm inhalable into bronchea

≤ 10 μm inhalable into throat

Ø 100 μm HOLMENKOL

HygIENE EFFECTFunctionalsportsclothescangenerallyonlybewashedat30°Cor40°Candsomefabricsonlybyhand.Howevermuchyouwashtheseclothes,theyneverseemtogetcom-pletelyclean.Theunpleasantodouroftenremainsafterlaundering.Asarule,sweatisodour-free.Thetypicalodouronlyoccurswhenitiscontaminatedbybacteria.TheHygieneEffecteffectivelypreventsodoursfromforming.

ACTIvE DRy Waterrepellentsyntheticfabricscannotbemadewetenoughduringawashcycle.Withtheactivedryadditive,thefabricsabsorbthewaterbetterandthecleaningeffectisincreased.

HYGiENE EFFECT/ ACTiVE DRY

LEfT Conventional functional clothing, e.g. micro-fibre fabrics are

hydrophobic (water repellent) and hardly absorb the sweat.

The body is covered in a film of sweat and cools down considerably

when playing sports.

RIghT The fabric absorbs the sweat from the body and carries it out

and away.

fabric

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active dry