MTB body armor?
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MTB body armor?
I'm a noob MTBer and was wondering if anything above the usual helmet, glasses and gloves is recommended? I'll be riding in some mud, roots, rocks and hilly areas, and want to prepare for "involuntary dismounts".
I have gear from inline speedskating days but most of it (except elbow armor) is too bulky for bike use. I'd really like something to protect kneecaps having crashed my former dirtbike enough times to understand eyewatering pain.
Thoughts?
I have gear from inline speedskating days but most of it (except elbow armor) is too bulky for bike use. I'd really like something to protect kneecaps having crashed my former dirtbike enough times to understand eyewatering pain.
Thoughts?
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shin guard/knee guards are your friend ask me how I know Get a camel back that you can strap stuff on to so you can strap on your armor to your back for the hill climb and then put it on before you go down. Or just wear it the whole time if it doesn't bother you. These are what I wear, I do mostly all mountain/DH trails but XC as well:
You should be able to find 'em for around $60...
But if you're just XC riding mostly, just go with the helmet and gloves route, that's all you'll need.
You should be able to find 'em for around $60...
But if you're just XC riding mostly, just go with the helmet and gloves route, that's all you'll need.
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Pretty much what I will be doing.
Picked up a new pair of fingerless gloves a few weeks back.
Fox Racing, Inc.
Reflex Gel Short Finger Gloves
When I use to winter ride my old mountain bike at Alki beach with the kids many years ago, I wore full fingered mountain bike gloves since it was cold out.
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Is that basically just exploring trails whether single track in the woods or fire roads?
Pretty much what I will be doing.
Picked up a new pair of fingerless gloves a few weeks back.
Fox Racing, Inc.
Reflex Gel Short Finger Gloves
When I use to winter ride my old mountain bike at Alki beach with the kids many years ago, I wore full fingered mountain bike gloves since it was cold out.
Pretty much what I will be doing.
Picked up a new pair of fingerless gloves a few weeks back.
Fox Racing, Inc.
Reflex Gel Short Finger Gloves
When I use to winter ride my old mountain bike at Alki beach with the kids many years ago, I wore full fingered mountain bike gloves since it was cold out.
So basically as you stated above, types of single track vary, but single track and fire roads and flat land trails would be XC.
Oh and I'd recommend full length finger tip gloves for better protection, but that's just me. I'm not one of those weight weenies or people that have to wear spandex etc.. to ride and FWIW I've been very happy with my Specialized gloves with the body geometry...
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ditto on the full fingered. i got a pair of fox racing gloves with some light and flexible plastic type padding on the knuckle and top of the hand. they have really saved my hand from getting whipped by brush.
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I picked up these new knee gaurds by Fox a month back.
They are designed and look a lot like the Six Six Ones you see on riders who race, but these do not slip down.
Fox designed them to now slip.
http://shop.foxracing.com/ecomm/Auto...@@@125Actuator
Launch Pro Knee Pad
http://shop.foxracing.com/ecomm/Auto...=29029001F.jpg
Good review here.
http://www.vitalmtb.com/features/Pro...h-Knee-Pads,55
Yes, that is me too in the review area
They are designed and look a lot like the Six Six Ones you see on riders who race, but these do not slip down.
Fox designed them to now slip.
http://shop.foxracing.com/ecomm/Auto...@@@125Actuator
Launch Pro Knee Pad
http://shop.foxracing.com/ecomm/Auto...=29029001F.jpg
Good review here.
http://www.vitalmtb.com/features/Pro...h-Knee-Pads,55
Yes, that is me too in the review area
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i no its not body armor but make sure u have tire tubes and tire pump. As for body armor my friends and i just use helmet, gloves, shin guards, knee pads, and occasional elbow pads depending upon the roughness of the trails were running...
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Hydration. Lots of hydration. And some more hydration.
I'm a helmet, glasses and gloves kinda gal, but that might explain why my knees look a little like healed-over hamburger.
Preparedness and the right tires for the job, plus a basic set of equipment and the know-how to use them. Proper clothing to cover the changeability weatherwise. Having another person or so along and someone knowing where you went isn't a bad idea either, especially if you are unfamiliar with the territory.
A kitchen sink doesn't hurt, either.
I'm a helmet, glasses and gloves kinda gal, but that might explain why my knees look a little like healed-over hamburger.
Preparedness and the right tires for the job, plus a basic set of equipment and the know-how to use them. Proper clothing to cover the changeability weatherwise. Having another person or so along and someone knowing where you went isn't a bad idea either, especially if you are unfamiliar with the territory.
A kitchen sink doesn't hurt, either.
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