Collection: MTB Protection

MTB protection – light, flexible and made for long days in the saddle

When mountain biking, protection has to do one thing above all: not get in the way when pedalling. MTB protectors therefore mostly use soft impact foams such as D3O®, 3DF AirFit or ReaFlex that move with you and absorb the impact in a crash. How much protection you need depends on whether you ride trail, enduro, bike park or downhill.

Which protection for which riding?

• Trail and all mountain: light knee guards, optionally elbow guards.
• Enduro: knee and elbow guards, often plus a back protector.
• Bike park and downhill: body armour jacket with chest, back, shoulder and elbow protection plus sturdy knee guards.

Our MTB categories

• Knee guards – the most important piece for every rider
• Elbow guards – for elbows and forearms
• Body armour jackets – all-round protection for bike park and downhill
• Back protectors & impact shorts – for spine, hips and tailbone

Protection classes

• EN 1621-1: limb protectors for knees, elbows, shoulders and hips
• EN 1621-2: back protectors
• EN 1621-3: chest protectors
• EN 14021: roost deflectors (stone protection) for off-road
• Level 2 transmits less residual force in the test than Level 1 and therefore offers more impact protection.

FAQ

What's the minimum protection for mountain biking?

Knee guards are the basis, because the knee is what hits the ground most often in a crash.

Can I ride uphill with knee guards?

Yes – light soft models are made exactly for that and can be worn all day.

Is there MTB protection for kids?

Yes, see kids & youth protection.