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Abus Targon
Double Lottchen
Enduro bikers are faced with a dilemma: either sweat uphill in a full-face helmet or risk getting a chin hook downhill. Abus has the solution: with the new Targon, the downhill-certified chin bar can be released with just one movement, and the 950 gram full-face helmet mutates into an airy half-shell. Clever: Fidlock magnetic buckle, break-away visor and external adjustment wheel. Price from 299,95 Euro >> available here*.
Bluegrass Venture Vest
Pocket waistcoat
Bluegrass has taken inspiration from trail running and equipped the new Venture Vest with storage options for bars, water and essential tools. The chest and back are protected by flexible Sas-Tec protectors - level 1 certified at the front and level 2 certified at the back. Side stretch straps with quick-release function provide the necessary comfort. Price 250 Euro.
Scott Trail Protect 20
Backing
Unlike many other manufacturers, Scott does not simply insert a protector pad into the rucksack, but designs the rucksack around the Level 2-certified D3O protector. Clever, because in combination with the wide neoprene belt, the protector always sits perfectly and directly on the body. The Trail Protect also has all the other important features: airy straps, straps for helmet and protectors, as well as a tool compartment and rain cover. Price 219,95 Euro >> available here.
Ion Arcon HD Pro
Chain mail
Crashes happen when mountain biking - all the time. In the best case scenario, you get up, tap yourself off and carry on - at least with the Arcon chest protector. It protects the chest and back with recyclable Re Zro Level 2 protectors that extend particularly far down the back. The ergonomic fit and one-handed fastening system are clever features. Slide caps further increase safety. Price 239,99 Euro >> available here.
Poc VPD Max Knee MTB
Patella pad
Poc goes the extra mile when it comes to safety. With its innovative two-layer construction, the new VPD Max Knee is certified to the strict Level 2 standard, but thanks to its soft Lycra sock it feels like a much lighter protector. The two layers slide over each other on impact and are designed to keep the pad in the correct position. Price 150 Euro >> available here.
Rudy Project Terraform Pro
Hermaphrodite
Maximum protection for enduro and e-bikers with the comfort of a half shell - that's what the new Terraform Pro is designed to offer. It fulfils the NTA standard for higher speeds and is equipped with specially developed rotation protection. Medical data and emergency contacts are stored on the Twiceme chip - good if something does go wrong. Price 259,90 Euro
Bell Full Air Mips
Climate converter
Full protection AND full ventilation - Bell wants to deliver both with the new Full Air Mips. To achieve this, the helmet specialists have provided customisable padding and elaborate ventilation channels. Despite full downhill certification, the Full Air weighs just 760 grams, even though MIPS, a magnetic buckle and a camera mount under the adjustable visor are also on the equipment list. Price 280 Euro >> available here.
Stefan Frey
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