Reliable mountain bike protection doesn't have to be bulky and cumbersome, the SingleTrack Lite Elbow Protector II proving this point brilliantly. A lightweight Lycra sleeve construction keeps flexibility and comfort at its best. If and when you do take a fall, then the multi-density perforated PU foam takes the impact while abrasion resistance panels protect against knocks and scrapes from trailside overgrowth. Silicone grippers keep the protector in place without adding bulk.
It's a fact of life that if you're mountain biking there will be those times you push grip levels a bit too hard and you end up in the dirt rather unexpectedly. The SingleTrack Elbow Protector IIs ensure you're not left bloodied and bruised when that happens. The layered memory foam used is flexible so you don't feel hindered by the pads and yet it's brilliant at absorbing impact forces when you take a tumble. Velcro® straps hold the pads resolutely in place while open-mesh panels and a terry lining deals with moisture and enhances comfort as you warm up.
It's a fact of life that if you're mountain biking there will be those times you push grip levels a bit too hard and you end up in the dirt rather unexpectedly. The SingleTrack Shin Protector IIs ensure your knees and shins are not left bloodied and bruised when that happens. The layered memory foam used is flexible so you don't feel hindered by the pads when pedalling and yet it's brilliant at absorbing impact forces when you take a tumble. Velcro® straps hold the pads resolutely in place while open-mesh panels and a terry lining deals with moisture and enhances comfort as work up a sweat. The fully open design also means no fuss or faffing when putting them on or off - there's no need to remove your shoes to put them on. Easy.
It's a fact of life that if you're mountain biking there will be those times you push grip levels a bit too hard and you end up in the dirt rather unexpectedly. The SingleTrack Knee Protector IIs ensure your knees are not left bloodied and bruised when that happens. The layered memory foam used is flexible so you don't feel hindered by the pads when pedalling and yet it's brilliant at absorbing impact forces when you take a tumble. Velcro® straps hold the pads resolutely in place while open-mesh panels and a terry lining deals with moisture and enhances comfort as you warm up. The fully open design also means no fuss or faffing when putting them on or off - there's no need to remove your shoes to put them on. Easy.
Thanks to their fully opening strap system and elastic Velcro® straps, the Singletrack Youth Knee Protectors are a cinch to pull on before a ride and rip off even with shoes already on. The combination of multi-layer memory foam inserts and highly abrasion resistant aramid impact panels should see young mountain bikers protected from most impacts as they push the envelope of tyre grip and skill levels. Inside the protectors is a terry lining, enhancing next to the skin comfort and at the same time wicking away sweat build up and the flexible design ensures easy pedalling as they hit the trails.
If you're taking on more challenging mountain bike trails and more gnarly terrain it's a good idea to pad up as taking a tumble can cut short a great ride if you're not protected. However, protection doesn't have to be inflexible and heavy, as you'll soon find out when you pull on the super-light and super flexible MT500 D3O Ghost Knee Protectors. D3O® Ghost Insert The protection comes by the way of the D3O® Ghost Insert. This uses revolutionary new D3O® Impact Print™ technology to create the lightest and most flexible armour protection yet. Despite its lack of weight, you'll still benefit from the instant energy absorption of D3O in the event of an impact. And when you're pedalling the inherent flexibility comes into its own. Sweat-busting Comfort When you're working up a sweat on the trail you'll also be pleased to find the MT500 D3O protectors are remarkably good at dealing with moisture. Firstly the Ghost D3O insert itself allows perspiration to escape thanks to its open print design. Meanwhile, the stretch ripstop sleeve is quick to wick sweat off the skin and the open mesh backing allows your skin to breathe. Elastic cuffs hold the pads in place with silicone grippers ensuring a firm hold as you get rowdy.
If like us you don't always want the burliest of protection when riding but still want confidence you'll have protection in a rash, the MT500 D3O® Ghost Elbow Protectors are ideal. Using an impact-absorbing D3O® Ghost Insert, you'll find you enjoy plenty of flexibility and protection in a lightweight package. Endura combines a stretch ripstop outer sleeve and a quick-wicking, breathable mesh, ensuring the p[ads are plenty tough enough for off-road life while also dealing quickly with sweat build-up. An elastic cuff and silicone gripper also keep your pads locked in place. D3O® Ghost Insert Made with D3O® Impact Print™ technology, the D3O® Ghost Insert offers their most flexible impact protection yet. The unique geometry also conforms to the body even better, making sure you're never restricted in your movements - vital for mountain bike riding.
Built from the renowned VPD (Visco-Elastic Polymer Dough) to deliver extreme impact protection. Highly impact absorbent whilst being comfortable as the material adapts to your body to create an individual fit, the VPD transitions from soft to hard during impact vastly reducing the energy transferred to the rider. Unlike other materials the VPD material retains the same high absorption level after repeated impacts, thus ensuring it's effectiveness for many rides to come. The ventilated design maintains airflow and breathability to help keep you as comfortable as possible. Fully adjustable with waist and shoulder straps, which have different attachment points to allow the POC VPD System Back to fit almost any user.
Reinforcing your ride with comfort and safety, the POC Spine VPD System Vest is extremely flexible and sports a moulded back protector to ensure you are fully protected when shredding aggressively. The spinal area is supported by a KEVLAR barrier for anti-penetration protection and the back has flexible hexagon geometry, making this vest one of the safest on the market. A true offroad warrior, the Spine VPD vest is also highly breathable and sports ventilation channels that optimise moisture control should you work up a sweat. To keep you secure there is an internal waist strap while those who need to store loose change can make good use of the chest pocket.
With its highly impact-resistant padding, the Spine VPD 2.0 Vest outperforms EN 1621-2 Level 2 motorcycle back protection standard, ensuring that in the event of a crash your back benefits from the best degree of protection possible. Not only is it highly protective the padding also conforms to the shape of your body for an impressive level of comfort. When you're hitting downhill trails hard you'll build up a sweat and so POC house the protection in a breathable mesh vest, keeping airflow optimised and sweat off the skin. Once you're done riding, then the padding is easily removed to make it easy to keep your vest clean and laundered for the next day on the hill.
If you're tackling more technical mountain bike trails, with more challenging terrain testing your skills, the Spine VPD Air Back Protector will offer back protection should the trail get the better of you. The Level 1 protection standard gives you assurance it has been tested and certified to a recognised standard. In use, this exacting level of protection allows no more than 18 kN of force to be transmitted in the event of an impact. When you're riding you don't want too many distractions and this is certainly the case with your body armour. In order to maintain comfort, the Spine VPD Air protector is encased in a 3D mesh, giving a boost to both ventilation and sweat-management. Adjustability is also excellent. The shoulder straps are highly adjustable and feature a sternum strap to keep the protector secure. The waistband is also adjustable up and down to dial in the fit. And if you feel it's not necessary, the waistband is also removable.
Certified to EN 1621-3 (chest) and EN 1621-2 (back), Level 1, the VPD System Tanktop is a highly capable protection system that also boasts incredible flexibility for comfort and easy movement when you're sending it down technical trails. Rather than encompass the protector into a jacket or vest, POC keeps it simple to enhance freedom of movement and airflow. The VPD material softens as it's warmed by your body heat, providing incredible flexibility but in the event that you take an impact it hardens to absorb the energy of the crash. Large ventilation channels front and rear let sweat escape and fresh air in, keeping your core temperature regulated. Flexible, lightweight chest and back protection for every trail ride. VPD Protection POC's VPD (Visco-Elastic Polymer Dough) has a decade of knowledge and progression behind it and when you're pushing hard on your bike then it's almost inevitable you'll fall. VDP lets you get up, again and again, no matter how many times gravity gets the better of you. Allowing complete freedom of movement, VPD is flexible protection with a shock absorbing inner layer matched to an abrasion resistant outer.