Design & Innovation Award | Winner Products 2016 Part 2
In part 2 we bring you 7 more prime products for your E-Mountainbike Equipment collection! They’re all winning products from the 2016 Design & Innovation Award.
Leatt DBX Enduro Lite WP 2.0
The Leatt DBX Enduro Lite WP 2.0 offers an innovative new approach to backpacks. The fully waterproof and seam-welded construction keeps your belongings dry in the worst of weather, while neat internal organization keeps the contents in place (there’s even a touchscreen phone pocket to help keep you connected). However, the DBX is more than just a backpack, as the addition of the Level 1 back protector will please racers and safety-conscious riders alike – but it’s the clever harness that impresses most! The unique chest harness does away with the waist strap and provides a very secure and stable fit, even on the toughest downhills. Well recommended.
Price: € 161 | Weight: 1190g with bladder | More Information: Leatt Website
GORE BIKE WEAR POWER TRAIL GT AS Shorts
The GORE BIKE WEAR POWER TRAIL GT AS shorts feature a robust shell with a full GORE-TEX membrane to keep the cooler weather outside. With reflective logos and piping to ensure riders can be seen on the way to the trails, the highly breathable fabric also keeps things cool when working hard. The great loose fit works well with knee pads, yet is close enough to keep the water from splashing up inside. Great gear for taking your riding year round.
Price: € 149.95 | Weight: 144g | More Information: GORE Website
Giro Montaro MIPS
With MIPS protection and deep rear coverage, the Montaro offers leading-edge safety in a clean and attractive shell. The helmet has been designed to work seamlessly with goggles, with a strap gripper on the rear and a P.O.V visor that can be raised to store the goggles on the front during climbs. The Roc Loc Air fit system holds the helmet a few millimeters above the head to provide a secure fit while maximising airflow and ventilation. The Montaro offers the complete package: clever design, stylish looks, and a perfect setup for those who like the added protection of goggles.
Price: € 179 Weight: 390g More Information: Giro Website
POC Tectal / POC Resistance Mid Shorts / POC Resistance Mid Jersey / POC Crave
The latest range from POC sets a unique and bold style statement. The Resistance Mid Shorts and Jersey blend cutting-edge design with well-proven materials and construction, producing a trail riding range that’s comfortable, practical, and has a great freedom of movement. The well-vented and stylish Tectal helmet combines great coverage and ventilation, unibody construction, and EPS protection with a brand-new design and colour scheme to match the new line. The super-sharp Carl Zeiss-lensed Crave glasses finish off the outfit well, boasting crystal-clear optics and great compatibility with the Tectal helmet.
Price: € 190(Tectal), € 53.90(Resistance Shorts), € 89.95(Resistance Jersey), € 379(Crave) | Weight: 354g(Tectal), 235 g(Resistance Short), 202g(Resistance Jersey, 29g(Crave) | More Information: POC Website
SealSkinz Mid Weight Mid-Length Sock with HydroStop
The SealSkinz waterproof socks have both created and defined their category, becoming essential winter equipment for anyone who rides through the winter. The classic design has been updated with a new Hydrostop cuff, comprising a silicone-free band that ensures that water does not trickle down your leg into the sock. The Sealskinz sock has been extensively tested in the field, and the new Hydrostop technology really works; the legend continues.
Price: € 50 | Weight: 150g | More Information: SealSkinz Website
Source Hipster Hydration Belt
There have been a number of belt-style bags that have hit the market over the years, but all have suffered from stability issues. The new Source Hipster Hydration Belt addresses these issues with the addition of a removable minimalistic harness to hold the pack comfortably in place. The bladder has been designed to spread the weight over the rider’s hips, and there is a clever magnetic clip to hold the hydration tube in place. For those who do not like a weight on their back, the Source Hipster offers a stable and comfortable alternative.
Price: € 79 Weight: 557g More Information: Source Website
Uvex Jakkyl Hde
German helmet specialists Uvex are stepping into the removable chin guard helmet game with their new Jakkyl Hde. The helmet has been designed in close cooperation with Uvex team riders Michal Prokop and Max Schumann, and their experience shows. The sturdy fiberglass chin guard can be removed easily with no tools, and the helmet’s fourteen vents provide maximum ventilation and protection. At only 769 g, it’s impressively light, and the Boa retention system keeps it stable. The Uvex Jakkyl Hde is sure to be a popular choice for aggressive trail riders and enduro racers.
Price: 199.95€ | Weight: 769g | More Information: UVEX Website
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