TLD’s new 5450 knee/shin pads use Shock Doctor technology to provide decent protection at a light weightJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
Instead of Velcro straps, the pads are kept in place by a Lycra sleeve and silicone stripsJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
The 5000 series pads are also available in knee, elbow and arm versionsJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
2012 tld ace shorts and skyline corona jersey: 2012 tld ace shorts and skyline corona jersey TLD’s 2012 Skyline Corona jersey, Ace shorts, XC gloves, 5550 arm pads and 5450 leg padsJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
Shock Doctor technology is also used on this new Bodyguard 5900 chest protector (ÂŁ144.99)James Costley-White/BikeRadar
2012 TLD D3 Speedwing Yellow helmet, Ruckus jersey and Moto shortsJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
O’Neal’s new low-top flat-pedal shoe is called the StingerJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
The look is definitely skate-casualJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
White’s probably not the best option if you live in the UK!James Costley-White/BikeRadar
The Stinger also comes in a high-top version called the TriggerJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
The higher version gives more ankle supportJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
Here you can see the honeycomb sole that gives the Stinger its name (although this is the Trigger)James Costley-White/BikeRadar
The pads are clearly visible on this prototype Stealth Shirt; production versions will be blackJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
The top chest pad can be removed if it interferes with your neck praceJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
Many of the pads are removableJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
The spine protector is made from SC-1 by SaS-Tec, a soft material which stiffens under impactJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
O’Neal’s Element FR kit blends loud looks with high performanceJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
The mesh fabric means less chance of overheating on hot days and better moisture transfer on cold and wet onesJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
Pockets are always a good sight on shorts that are likely to be used off the downhill race track tooJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
TPR patches add a little impact protectionJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
Forcefield’s cycle-specific ZEUS knee pads are still in development but look promisingJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
This honeycomb NeT Armour grid is used in the Forcefield padsJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
Plenty of Forcefield’s snow/motorcycle gear crosses over to mountain bikingJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
Forcefield sell their upper body armour without spine protectors, arguing that buying one separately gives you a more versatile setupJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
MET’s Terra has had a facelift for 2012James Costley-White/BikeRadar
The shape is now much more organic and less angularJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
Vents have been redesigned for improved air flowJames Costley-White/BikeRadar