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22Jun 2020

Super Light & Breathable! iXS Trigger FF Helmet Reviewed

Vital MTB2020-07-03T14:47:36-06:00 Jun 22, 2020 Gear videos, reviews, products, @IXS, helmets, protection

At a confirmed 600 grams, this iXS brain-saver is one of the lightest full-face helmets available thanks to its clever construction.

22Jun 2020

ION Protection’s new low-profile Scrub Amp body armor shorts & tops disappear as you ride

Bike Rumor!2020-07-03T14:40:25-06:00 Jun 22, 2020 Gear scoops, products, @Ion, clothing, protection

New ION Scrub Amp body armor deliver the protection you need for enduro & fast all-mountain riding, without the bulk of conventional hardshell armor.

22Jun 2020

Smith Officially Announces Mainline Full Face Helmet

Vital MTB2020-07-03T14:44:27-06:00 Jun 22, 2020 News press releases, products, @Smith, helmets, protection

Two years in the making, downhill certified with enduro ventilation, Smith announces the Mainline.

22Jun 2020

The Leatt Airflex Pro v. Your Best Non-Newtonian Knee Warmers

NSMB2020-07-03T14:04:54-06:00 Jun 22, 2020 Gear reviews, products, @Leatt, knee pads, protection

I can ride for hours with these pads in place and they are really, really comfortable. Annoyingly comfortable.

21Jun 2020

Tested: Troy Lee Designs Stage Kneeguards

MTB Mag2020-07-03T14:01:29-06:00 Jun 21, 2020 Gear reviews, products, @Troy Lee Designs, knee pads, protection

Falling squarely in between the “Speed” and “Raid” pads, which are XC and DH rated respectively, the new “Stage” pads are aimed at Trail through Enduro, roughly speaking.

19Jun 2020

Tested: POC VPD System Lite Knee

Bike Mag2020-07-03T13:05:51-06:00 Jun 19, 2020 Gear reviews, products, @POC, knee pads, protection

POC’s VPD System Lite pads offer superb ventilation and comfort for hot trail rides, but are beefy enough to shrug off enduro hits.

19Jun 2020

Video: Urge BP Releases €89 Deltar Full Face Helmet

Pink Bike2020-07-03T12:57:38-06:00 Jun 19, 2020 News videos, press releases, products, @Urge, helmets, protection

A new budget friendly helmet from the eco-conscious French brand.

18Jun 2020

POC Axion Spin Helmet

Freehub Mag2020-06-20T14:26:17-06:00 Jun 18, 2020 Gear reviews, products, @POC, helmets, protection

The Axion SPIN is an affordable intro to the world of high-end enduro protection.

12Jun 2020

Review: Race Face Indy Knee Pad

The Loam Wolf2020-06-13T00:08:56-06:00 Jun 12, 2020 Gear reviews, products, @Race Face, knee pads, protection

Featuring a long sleeve that extends well above the knee, D3O protection technology and a hook and loop calf strap, we were excited to see how the Race Face Indy Knee pad would hold up.

10Jun 2020

Chromag Launches New Rift Knee Guard

Pink Bike2020-06-12T22:49:53-06:00 Jun 10, 2020 News press releases, products, @Chromag, knee pads, protection

Chromag expands their apparel collection with the addition of the Rift knee guards.

4Jun 2020

Review: Seven iDP Project 23 Carbon Helmet

The Loam Wolf2020-06-11T15:48:00-06:00 Jun 4, 2020 Gear reviews, products, @Seven iDP, helmets, protection

The Project 23 helmet has 23 vents, go figure, with Seven claiming it as the most ventilated full face on the market.

4Jun 2020

Destroyer Crest Pro Knee Pads

Freehub Mag2020-06-11T15:28:29-06:00 Jun 4, 2020 Gear reviews, products, @Destroyer, knee pads, protection

Right off the bat, the Crest Pro Knee Pads were hands down some of the most comfortable knee pads I’ve ever worn.

1Jun 2020

Review: Mobius X8 Wrist Brace

The Loam Wolf2020-06-11T13:08:42-06:00 Jun 1, 2020 Gear reviews, products, @Mobius Braces, protection

The Mobius X8 Wrist Brace is a piece of gear that not every rider will need, but for the riders who do need it, it could mean the difference between a great ride or a bummer day at home.

1Jun 2020

Tested: POC Axion SPIN

Bike Mag2020-06-11T13:06:23-06:00 Jun 1, 2020 Gear reviews, products, @POC, helmets, protection

POC's moderately priced Axion SPIN trail helmet uses the brand's proprietary SPIN system to protect from rotational impact forces.

29May 2020

Review: iXS Trigger FF Helmet

The Loam Wolf2020-06-10T23:48:08-06:00 May 29, 2020 Gear reviews, products, @IXS, helmets, protection

The new iXS Trigger FF (Full Face) helmet holds the current title as being the lightest full face on the market, and it still passes EN1078, ASTM and CPSC safety standard.

25May 2020

Review: ION Protection Layers, K-Traze and E-Traze

The Loam Wolf2020-06-10T21:40:48-06:00 May 25, 2020 Gear reviews, products, @Ion, knee pads, protection

When we received Ion’s new Scrub Amp shoe we also received a good selection of protective gear. In our care package was the updated Protection Long-sleeve Scrub Amp, Protection Short Plus Scrub Amp, K-Traze knee pads and the E-Traze elbow pads.

23May 2020