Essential Downhill MTB gear I never ride without again
From helmets to shoes, know what's essential for downhill MTB and what's not. Gear up and ride with confidence
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Motocross vs Downhill MTB Fullface Helmets: 5 Differences
You might be thinking, “An offroad helmet is an offroad helmet, right?” At least they look alike! Well, not quite. While both Motocross and Downhill MTB helmets protect your most valuable asset – your head – their designs have specific…
Neck Braces for Mountain Biking: Helpful or Harmful?
In this complete guide, we discuss the effectiveness of neck braces in downhill mountain biking. How they work. And who should get one.
Based on scientific evidence, studies, and personal experiences.
MTB vs Road Bike Helmets: which is safer?
There are a number safety differences between mountain bike and road bike helmets.
Both need to meet the same safety standards for bike helmets but in reality, are designed to work in very different kinds of crashes.
Mountain Bike Helmet Safety Standards Explained
Different bike helmet testing standards reflect regional safety regulations like for USA (CSPC), Europe (CE) and Australia (AS/NSZ) before helmets can legally be sold there. They also test for biking-specific scenarios that are different from motorcycle helmets.