Protection

An injury today could mean no riding tomorrow. These product picks will help you protect yourself (and your bike) on...

We're often confused by sizing too.

Mountain bike crashing and pad usage tend to get locked in a vicious cycle.

The Leatt Airflex hybrid knee pads are so cozy, you'll almost want to wear them off the bike.

8 pairs of mountain bike knee pads, tested and compared, plus tips for buying knee pads that fit.

The Pearl Izumi Summit knee guard offers lightweight, flexible, and breathable protection for mountain biking.

Dr. Leatt, founder of the eponymous protective gear brand, explains how injuries work, and how the right equipment can reduce...

G-Form, known for its low-profile, fit-like-a-glove knee and elbow pads, has a new and tougher option for mountain bikers called...

Another good lookin' trail helmet with MIPS protection and a goggle strap holster.

Reduce snagged glove and broken finger incidents with a set of AVS mountain bike hand guards.

Bontrager has a new WaveCel bike helmet for kid-size craniums.

The Continental Der Baron and Der Kaiser mountain bike tire combo is a tough one to beat.

The Leatt 3.5 Chest Protector offers mountain bikers more coverage than its name implies.

We asked readers if they have ever had a ride, or maybe a knee, saved by wearing pads, and they...

Pepi's Tire Noodle inserts go beyond tire and rim protection to boost the overall stiffness of your mountain bike tire...

Mountain biking can be a rough sport. Tell us about your go-to injury spots, and the types of injuries you've...

All certified back protectors will help prevent spinal injuries, but Shred's Flexi Back Protector adds ample space to carry gear...

Enhanced helmet protection has grown dramatically and many brands are taking their own unique approach to reducing rotational impact.