1 The unteachable
Ben "Deakinator" Deakin (photo above) was shot down as a marine infantryman in Afghanistan, and yet the bike influencer designs his signature saddle with a camouflage look instead of peace signs. Doesn't the Brit learn? Our motto is: Drop bikes, not bombs! The OiOi saddle from DMR (270 g) was designed for enduro use. Price: 50 €, cosmicsports.com
2 Camouflage bonnet
With the Dropframe, the US label Fox is catering for two trends at once: 1. camo, 2. jet helmets. The look is reminiscent of the cool old days when Steve McQueen roared around in a Porsche and Graf Berghe von Trips dominated Formula 1. The ear frame is designed to provide protection in the event of a side impact. The Dropframe is now also available with MIPS (190 €), the system against shear forces. Price: 150 €, foxracing.com
3 War foot
Rumour has it that French manufacturer Giro also supplies its camo socks to the Foreign Legion. So that the mercenary unit can finally get rid of its sweaty feet. The Giro Seasonal is made from merino wool. Advantage: It keeps you warm, even when damp, and hardly smells at all. Very good: the Merino sock extends well over the calf (15 cm). Price: 20 €, giro.com
4 Hide and seek
50to01 is the name of the gang around Josh Bryceland. The Brits usually romp around in the local woods and get up to all kinds of mischief. Check out YouTube! It's understandable that the boys hide from hunters and forest rangers like Robin Hood in Sherwood Forest. Their uniform: camouflage windbreakers - waterproof of course - this is England! Priceapprox. 72 €, bananaindustries.co.uk
5 Horny bag
The Dakine Drafter is a tried and tested bike pack. Available with a 14-litre capacity including a 3-litre bladder. The design is called Ashcroft Camo. So if you want to blend in completely with the terrain, you can get bags, trousers, jackets, gloves, almost everything in this pattern. Price: 140 €, dakine-shop.com
6 handle strips
If the good Brendog doesn't even miss the suicide no-hander because he can't see his grips because of the brown earth! But the downhill star will get it right. His signature Deathgrip grips are available in this stylish camo look, thin or thicker, soft or even softer. With lock-on. Price: 25 €, cosmicsports.com
Dimitri Lehner
Editor
