![]() Grips on the temples and nose pads help the glasses stay in place, even when you’re sweating hard. The glasses come with two different lenses, one for bright light and the other for low light, each with Smith’s top-of-the-line ChromaPop technology for great contrast. Get the protection of a full goggle with the superior breathability and anti-fog properties of sunglasses with the Ruckus. This helmet from Troy Lee Designs has all the bells and whistles, including a MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) layer that helps absorb rotational forces during a crash, intake vents to bring in cool air, an adjustable visor and a one-handed dial-in fit. It doesn’t matter what kind of dirt you’re after-cruisey singletrack, sculpted jumps, epic downhill, long cross-country miles-the A1 is the lid for the job. Troy Lee Designs A1 MIPS Classic Bike Helmet That, coupled with 3 mm of foam palm padding, helps protect your hands for the long haul and provides solid connection with the handlebar. The Cross-X gloves have airy backs and knuckle deflectors, plus silicone grippers on the fingertips. $120ĭAKINE Cross-X Bike Gloves ( Women’s & Men’s)ĭAKINE’s lineup of gloves is relatively easy on your wallet and packed with features. As for the meat and potatoes, you get a 2.5-liter bladder, enough storage space for layers and tools and an uber-breathable back panel. The packs come with an integrated rain cover, a bungee pull on the back that securely holds your helmet when you’re not wearing it and bite valves with a magnetic connection to the sternum strap. There are so many bike-specific packs on the market, but it’s the little things that set the Osprey Syncro and Sylva apart. Prefer to clip in? The SPD-compatible PEARL iZUMi X-Alp Summit bike shoes have a stiff shank designed for maximum power transfer to the pedal, and the three-point buckle closure system keeps the shoes snug when you’re pulling up on the pedals. ![]() The Stealth S1 rubber outsole sticks to flat pedals like glue, while the insole is stiff enough for solid power transfer to the pedal but comfortable enough to walk in for extended hike-a-bike sections. There are only a few things that mountain bikers agree on: Dirt is better than pavement, down is better than up, and the Five Ten Freerider Pro is the shoe by which all others are judged. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite items to help you shred, from full-suspension bikes to snazzy button-up shirts.įive Ten Freerider Pro Shoes ( Women’s & Men’s) Our Favorite Gear Picks for Mountain Biking
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