The sport of off-road dirt biking has the rider out in the bush for hours at a time. Riding through hard terrain, up steep climbs, and over logs, roots and rocky sections. It is demanding and you need the right gear to keep you confident, protected and cool while ripping it up.
Troy Lee Designs had forged themselves as an innovator in the dirt world with both mountain biking and dirt biking. Yes there gear is notably flashy however there is more to just the wild colors, lets take a closer look at some of the sweet gear from TLD!
The most important piece of gear you own is a helmet and the SE3 helmets from Troy Lee are amazing. They are ultra light, super strong and have a ton of great features. My girlfriend Kim use to complain of a sore neck after a full day of moto but that is no longer since switching to the wicked Pistonebone SE3 that now dawns her head!
A chest protector is also right up there in importance and the CP5955 Chest protector is the most comfortable one I have ever put on and after logging half a season on it I can truly say it has set a new bench mark in chest protectors. Check out this awesome video on this unique product.
I like my moto gear to be light and each year Troy Lee Designs moto gear gets lighter and more breathable but it is still strong enough for when you get hung up in the dirt. I run the moto shorts since it allows the wind to get in and cool me even further on those hot summer days. You can choose from and assortment of wild colors and designs for both pants, shorts and jerseys to suit your riding style.
Kneepads are always a challenge. You want ones that are tough, yet pliable so you can move easy, and don’t chafe. The brand new T-Bone Kneepads do all the above well and still allow you to grip the bike perfectly! The new TLD knee braces are on the way so I look for an update on those after I give them a try. Until then keep it pinned!