Cycle News Staff | May 29, 2024
The SH38X side cases from Shad, which recently received the prestigious Red Dot Design Award, are telescopically expandable by 2 3/4-inches, increasing their volume by 40 percent.
Riders can reduce the overall width of their bike when the cases are contracted, and when expanded, they can hold a full-face helmet. The lockable cases are compatible with Shad’s 3P and 4P mounting systems, which can be configured to fit more than 200 different bike models.
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Here is the complete press release from Shad…
Shad, the leading brand in motorcycle accessories and pioneers in expandability, kicks off the sales of its long-awaited set of expandable side cases: the SH38X Expandable cases.
The SH38X Expandable cases, which were revealed during the last edition of EICMA in Milan, and have recently received the prestigious Red Dot Design Award are the only expandable side cases on the market that can adapt to the latest generation of high-end motorcycles. They are the ideal accessory for any biker who appreciates having extra load capacity (up to one helmet) at certain times. It is also ideal for riders who want to reduce the width of their bike with the mounted case, thus making it safes on rides and with more agile handling.
Technological innovation
Engineering and Design, two hallmarks of the Shad brand, come together in the SH38X Expandable cases to create a set of equipment that stands out for its expandable mechanism, based on an architectural concept: tensegrity.
It is an innovative mechanical system with compensated tension that allows the case to expand and contract telescopically in a uniform manner in a matter of seconds. This technology has been adapted to the needs of the motorcycling world in order to create a never-before-seen concept that we call Dynamic Tensegrity.
VIDEO | Shad SH38X Expandable Side Cases
This system lets the SH38X cases expand by 2 ¾ inches, increasing their volume by 40%, and allowing for the storage of a Full Face XL helmet inside. This makes them the most compact cases for a modular helmet on the market.
The case is compatible with the 3P and 4P Mounting Systems. As of their launch, they are compatible with more than 200 models of bikes currently on the market.
Furthermore, its “Double Locking System” lets you lock it on the mounts, thus blocking access to its interior. This exclusive system turns the SH38X Expandable case into a safe alternative for all kinds of trips.
The SH38X Expandable cases come with an aluminum finish that like the SH59X trunk, allowing the most demanding riders to have an Expandable side case and trunk set. They are also available in a carbon version, forming a set with the SH58X Expandable trunk.
As far as accessories go, two inside nets are included that serve a double purpose. On the one hand, to secure the objects inside so that they don’t fall out, and on the other hand, to store small objects and documentation. Finally, an extra cylinder is included to unify the system in the case of a trunk, making it possible to close it with a single key.
Available options include an expandable inside bag, adapters for the 4P mounts, and colored covers to personalize the cases to match the bike’s color.
Shad SH38X Expandable Side Cases MSRP Pricing
SHAD SH38X CARBON D0B38106- $550
SHAD SH38X ALUMINUM D0B38200 – $650
Shad SH38X Expandable Side Cases Wins Red Dot Award
The SH38X Expandable side case has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Design Award 2024.
The German Red Dot label has been established as one of the most sought-after quality seals for design internationally. Prestigious brands like Apple, BMW and Bose are frequently found among the winners.
In the product design category, the competition’s panel of judges has recognized both the excellence of design and the technology applied to the SH38X Expandable case: the most compact side case for a helmet on the aftermarket.
This is the fourth time a Shad design has received a Red Dot Design Award. Previous winners were the SH36 side case in 2015, the SH58X expandable trunk in 2017, and the Terra aluminum cases in 2021.
Learn more at https://www.shadusa.com/products/sh38x-expandable-side-cases
