High Speed, High Consequence | How MTB Protection Is Keeping Up With The Demands Of EWS Racing

With mountain bike racing and riding getting faster and gnarlier than ever before there is a need for greater MTB protection. But, how do manufacturers maximise the protection offered by knee pads, back protectors, and elbow pads whilst still producing armour that is comfortable enough to pedal in all day at events such as the Enduro World Series? With the help of our friends at Bluegrass and D3O, Doddy finds out.

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