A front tyre washes out. Handlebars clip a tree as you squeeze down twisty singletrack. Or maybe your ambition surpassed your skills. When you're mountain biking it's very likely you'll get caught up in an unexpected crash. The Knee Guard AirFlex Ultralite, with its CE certified knee protection should keep you riding with knees unbloodied. The key to their low weight and flexible protection is first and foremost the AirFlex impact gel protection. This provides excellent shock absorption over the knee cap and yet allows you to move and pedal without restrictions. Perforations also make sure cool air can flow. With their long sock-like construction and pre-curved knee cup, the AirFlex Ultralite give you a snug and flexible fit. Non-slip silicone cuffs also provide a secure fit. And when you're up to speed and building sweat, the moisture-wicking fabric and AirMesh ventilation keep you feeling drier and fresher.
The DBX 4.0 glove offers excellent handlebar feel with Leatt's NanoGrip palm. This ultra-thin material gives you exceptional feel on the grips, being stretchy and flexible with grip in both wet and dry conditions. Touch screens can also be used while wearing the gloves. The upper is vented to keep your hands cool and sweat free. 3D moulded protection for the knuckles and third and fourth fingers help fend off those unwanted tree and rock impacts. CE certified as Personal Protective Equipment 89/686/EEC and Knuckle Impact protection EN 13594:2015. For a tough glove with protection that doesn't come at the expense of bulk and feel, the DBX 4.0 Lite is a perfect choice.
Let’s face it, climbing mountains and catapulting yourself back downhill is the eighth wonder of the world. In order to dominate the beaten path you need the perfect form of safety, and that’s where the D3 Fiberlite comes in. The ultimate offroad warrior, Troy Lee Designs have incorporated the best features of their D3 Carbon and Composite designs to create a hybrid worthy of any mountain bike aficionado. Extremely lightweight, it offers high-end protection to your head without breaking the bank. For the comfort enthusiast amongst you this helmet really does set the tone. It is well ventilated thanks to its 20 high-flow intake ports and six exhausts that maximise the flow of air around the head. Wind-tunnel tested, it has already proved its aerodynamic ability and the efficient ventilation system works hand-in-hand with the ports to help you avoid sweat. Keeping you focused as you line up the mother of all kickers, the D3 Fiberlite has been crafted from a lightweight fibreglass shell, the lid weighs in at just 1225g and provides a luxurious fitting thanks to the specially-sized 3D cheek pads. Allowing for the padded interior liner to be removed should you wish to wash it and freshen up, the D3 is one of the comfiest forms of protection on the market. Raise The Standards Working night and day to make the D3 race-ready, Troy Lee Designs have certainly raised the bar when it comes to their latest creation. If the unthinkable should happen and you suffer a fall, the pads can be removed with a lever to provide an easy exit from the helmet. If the comfort and protection levels weren’t enough, there is race-style graphics to ensure you standout from the crowd while there is also a drawstring helmet sock to keep your new pride and joy safe should you for some reason not be out shredding. Bragging a reputation as ‘The most decorated helmet in professional racing’, the D3 Fiberlite is no doubt one of the finest forms of protection you can partner with during your offroad session.
Aimed enduro and all mountain adventurers, this Split Stem by Spank is constructed using a 3D-forged, CNC-optimised, 6-series alloy and features a chamfered clamp which reduces stress and fatigue at vital areas on your bar. Optimised for use on 35mm diameter bars, this shotpeen anodised-finished stem is a confidence-boosting addition to your rough-riding steering setup.
Geared towards enduro and all mountain adventurers, this Split Stem by Spank is built from a 3D-forged, CNC-optimised, 6-series alloy and forms a reliable connection between your bar and forks. A chamfered clamp with a 2D-forged faceplate ensures a tight and protective grip on your bar, while the star-emblazoned top cap on the steerer end gives a secure engagement with your fork. Designed to reduce stress and wear on your bar while improving responsiveness as you weave your way downhill, this shotpeen anodised-finished stem is a dependable choice for the daring rider.
Details: The 7075 T6 aluminium alloy chainwheels are 66% lighter than steel, yet incredibly durable. Their advanced tooth profile, concentricity and accuracy of fit provide maximum power transfer and long-life. Renthals combination of a very high strength base material and an exceptionally hardwearing surface result in significantly increased chainwheel life.
Designed with a 740mm width and the ideal amount of backsweep and upsweep, the Renthal Carbon Fatbar gives plenty of manoeuvrability for weaving your way from trail to trail. Constructed from light, yet very strong unidirectional (UD) carbon fibre, it comes with cut marks to let you adjust it to your optimal size. Ready for any attack on the mountain, whether it's fast cross country (XC) routes or tough all mountain (AM) trails, this brilliant mountain bike (MTB) bar will help you to dominate every adventure.
Designed with a 760mm width and the ideal amount of backsweep and upsweep, the Renthal Fatbar Lite carbon handlebar gives plenty of manoeuvrability for weaving your way from trail to trail. Constructed from light, yet very strong unidirectional (UD) carbon fibre, it comes equipped with a 35mm clamp diameter and cut marks to let you adjust it to your optimal size. Ready for any attack on the mountain, whether it's fast cross country (XC) routes or tough all mountain (AM) trails, this brilliant mountain bike (MTB) bar will help you to dominate every adventure.
Renthal has achieved the same ride quality with no loss of strength or durability at a very similar weight. All 35mm bars have the same ride quality that Renthal handlebars have become synonymous with. Importantly, they have increased the width of all handlebars by 20mm, taking the Fatbar Lite 35 to 760mm. The Renthal Fatbar Lite 35 is the ultimate lightweight, trail-proof handlebar. Boasting a full 760mm width and the aluminium handlebar market leading weight of just 270g, the Fatbar Lite 35 is suited to a wide range of disciplines, from trail riding, right through to XC and Enduro racing. The Renthal Fatbar Lite 35 is the handlebar of choice for any rider searching for the ultimate in control and durability and the minimum weight. Renthal Fatbar Lite 35 handlebars are designed to ride faster, jump further and last longer.
The original Fatbar was the bar of choice on six bikes that won Mountain bike (MTB) World Championships and with the Renthal FatBar Lite V2’s high strength 7 series Aluminium Alloy construction and 760mm width, that's a trend that's bound to continue into the future.
This means that you'll enjoy smooth and reliable shock absorption as you blast across rock gardens, tree roots and debris on your MTB adventures. RockShox has also added SKF wiper seals and Maxima Plush damping fluid to this model, which all work overtime to reduce friction, silence noise and provide lasting fork performance. Updated highly tunable DebonAir™ air spring offers a buttery smooth feel off the top and maintains a higher ride height for increased confidence in steep terrain. Designed to reduce hand fatigue and fight unwanted friction, the Charger™ 2.1 damper increases confidence and control over every trail. Charger™ 2.1 RC2 damper option featuring independent high and low speed compression adjust. Ultra-low friction SKF wiper seals provide long lasting fork performance and improve overall suspension feel. Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise. Ultimate foil graphics package.
But that's not all. Nano Muc-Off will also leave an invisible protective 'Nano Layer' which contains anti-corrosion additives to guard against surface corrosion, both during and after cleaning. Their Nano Tech formula will also leave a sparkling lustre on all surfaces which will reduce dirt adhesion. What is Nano? Nano deals with materials & objects on the scale of a nanometre (one-billionth of a metre). How small is a nanometre? Very small, approximately 1/80000th of the diameter of a human hair! This compares to traditional chemicals which use micro scale materials which are approximately 1/80th the diameter of a human hair. Alex Trimnell, Muc-Off's Managing director comments: "We are very excited by our new Nano Tech formula, this is a giant step forward for bike cleaners! The formulation is so advanced that it will now remove grime with even less user effort and it also increases the protection for the whole bike both during and after cleaning - it's now truly a space aged technology cleaner!" The UK's Number one bike cleaner, Muc-off is an incredibly effective cleaning formula that also cares for your bike's delicate finishes. It contains no harmful acids, CFCs or solvents so it's completely safe to use on all parts of your bike (including paintwork, aluminium, anodising, rubber, suspension seals, disk brake pads, leather, carbon fibre, composites and decals etc) and won't harm you or the environment. It cuts through dirt, oil and grime quickly and safely leaving your whole bike sparkling clean. Make life easy......try Muc-Off Nano Tech after your next dirty ride!