Category: Armor

  • G-Form and Pro Freeride and Slopestyle MTB Athlete Emil Johansson Launch EJ Signature Collection

    Next-gen mountain biking protection with Sustainable Innovation, Delivering Elite-Level Impact Protection, Durability, and Breathability.  PROVIDENCE, RI, June 2, 2025 – G-Form®, the innovative technology protection brand, today proudly announced the launch of the EJ Signature Collection, an elite line of protective gear designed for MTB enthusiasts and competitive riders. Inspired by pro freeride and slopestyle…

  • G-FORM Unveils the X4 Collection

    G-FORM® Unveils the X4 Collection: Complete MTB Protection, Re-Invented New Line Elevates Everyday Mountain Bike Protection with Re-engineered SmartFlex™ Technology for All Riders, All Terrains.  G-Form®, the innovative technology protection brand, today proudly announced the launch of its all-new X4 Collection—a revolutionary full-body protective gear lineup designed for mountain bikers who demand the best in…

  • LEATT’s new MTB 2025 Apparel and Protection Collection

    Leatt is proud to announce its 2025 MTB range. The collection includes new Trail and Enduro lines for women and feature-packed Gravity jerseys and pants for men—developed alongside Bernard Kerr and the Pivot Factory Racing team. Another standout in the collection is the Ride Kit 1.0, a super affordable jersey-pants combo. It is available for…

  • Leatt MTB 2023 Lineup

    Press Release, November 10th, 2022, Cape Town: Leatt is thrilled to announce the launch of their new 2023 MTB range – their sleekest, most stylish range to date. The new range includes a variety of brand-new helmets and shoes, as well as new women’s apparel and bad weather gear. Enabling you to go beyond in…

  • Wickedgirl – G-Form Collection Trail Pants

    Touch Durable Mountain Bike Pants For Women Wicked Girl has partnered with G-Form, the leader in performance protective sports, to create a collection of pants and jerseys with protection for the hardest of shredders. G-Form pads equipped with their patented SmartFlex technology are soft, lightweight, flexible, and instantly harden on impact. Wickedgirl designs are standout…

  • Leatt 2022 MTB Trail Lineup

    Whether you’re a novice or pro or anything in between, Leatt has the gear to keep you riding. From head to toe. Helmets that feature head and brain protection. Jackets, jerseys, and shorts are all designed to be comfortable and take on any season or riding conditions you may face. Shoes that are breathable, grippy, and…

  • Kali Protectives Introduce The Mission 2.0 Knee Pad

    Kali is excited to introduce our newly redesigned Mission knee pad, the Mission 2.0. With the Mission 2.0, we have created a super-light, breathable, and comfortable articulated knee pad for riders seeking a full-motion, medium protection trail pad that won’t move around while you ride. “The molded shape of the pad helps it stay in…

  • POC Sports Oseus VPD Knee Armor

    Exceptional freedom of movement and a new kind of VPD gives unrivaled protection and flexibility in all conditions. Modern bikes can do anything; go anywhere, so make sure your protection can too. The new POC Oseus VPD Knee protector gives the freedom to ride anywhere. Light and flexible enough to be your first choice when…

  • The MTB Lab Best of 2020

    CamelBak Skyline LR 10 Hydration Pack The CamelBak Men’s Skyline 10 LR and Women’s Solstice LR 10 are lumbar All Mountain oriented packs and include new upgrades and features. The lumbar design’s lower center of gravity means more stability on bumpy trails and free upper body movement. The innovative new dual-wing hip belt system offers amazing…

  • G-Form introduces the E-Line Knee and Elbow Guards

      The new G-Form E-line Knee and Elbow guards are designed for the aggressive rider tackling technical terrain and who wants to conquer long days in the saddle. Whether challenging yourself to win a stage of an Enduro, pedal further/faster on an E-bike, or who wants to Explore new adventures on your moto, G-Form believes…

  • 661 EVO Knee II Pad Review

    SixSixOne’s excellent D3O equipped EVO Elbow and Knee soft pads got updated with their Padlock technology and include a D3O insert, a front Kevlar layer, and Velcro straps on top for an improved fit. They have a CE 1621:1 rating, come in S-XL sizes, and retail for $99.99. For further information, refer to sixsixone.com Features The soft…

  • Dainese Announces Bike 2020 Collection

    Dainese is proud to announce next season’s Bike collection, introducing protective pieces with brand-new technologies, innovative technical garments designed and constructed with high-performance materials, and also extends the range to female riders. The new Trail Skins Pro knee guard looks highly functional, comfortable, and safe, while the totally trick modular Rival Pro Vest with its protection, hydration…

  • Leatt 3DF 6.0 Knee Guards Review

    The Leatt 3DF 6.0 Knee Guards are a unique knee pad system that combines a standard soft protection construction with two hard shell sliders, offering up an ideal blend of comfort and pedaling performance along with impact absorption qualities. The upper hard shell covers the top of the knee cap, while the lower shell covers…

  • The MTB Lab Best of 2018 – Suspension, Stem, Helmet, Armor, and Tools

    Some of our Best of 2018 items we tested include the MRP Ribbon Coil fork which provides a buttery smooth and linear coil feel through any terrain, the gorgeous Industry Nine A35 All-Mountain stem, the comfortable and pricepoint Leatt DBX 2.0 helmet, the comfy and protective Kali Strike knee pads and finally the functional Wolf Tooth Master…

  • Dainese Introduces The Enduro Knee Guard

    The Dainese Enduro Knee guard is their most advanced knee pad they’ve developed for mountain bike protective gear, and they feature a complex hybrid construction design that includes ABS plates, carbon elastomer, and soft foam; all of which are ergonomically placed to provide the best protection available while providing pedaling comfort.   Years of research into racing…

  • Kali Protectives Strike Knee Guard Review

    The Kali Strike utilizes the 3D molded Xelion for its central front pad which is highly perforated for excellent ventilation, and it has additional EVA padding along the sides in critical areas for added protection. It has elastic cuffs on the top and bottom with non-slip bands to prevent slippage and keep them in place during…