Protect Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself: New Body Armor Choices at Interbike

Mountain bike protection technology advances with impact-hardening materials, ergonomic designs, and breathable construction replacing bulky plastic armor from Dainese, Leatt, Slytech, and G-Form.
By Helena Kotala
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Slytech

Previously, Slytech only focused on protection for snow sports, but this year, they came out with a “Dirt” line, which features protective gear for mountain biking, including back protectors, hard and soft limb protection, and padded apparel. We didn’t get a chance to get a lot of detailed information on their products, but Jeff grabbed this video of a demonstration using Slytech’s 2nd SKiN material:

 
A cartoon image featuring two characters in a forested area. One character, dressed in a red shirt and blue pants, is standing on the left holding a piece of paper, while the other character, wearing a yellow shirt and a blue helmet, is sitting on a red mountain bike. The character on the bike humorously states, "Seems like I never crash when I have my pads on, so now I just wear them for good luck." The scene depicts a lighthearted interaction about biking safety.
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Five pairs of gloves are displayed, each with distinct designs and colors. The gloves vary in style, including solid black, a gray pattern with stars and the word "TASCO," a bright yellow and blue design, a pair with gray fabric and orange stripes, and a textured black glove featuring a logo. A watch is visible on the wrist of the hand wearing the gloves, set against a natural background.
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A pair of black protective elbow sleeves, featuring padded sections and blue branding. The sleeves are displayed on a textured, light-colored surface.
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A black motocross helmet with a glossy finish and white graphic design sits on a wooden stump, surrounded by grass. The interior features purple padding for comfort, while the visor is slightly raised. The helmet showcases advanced protective technology, suitable for off-road biking.
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