Skulls, roses and spider’s webs not your thing? Don’t worry, TLD offer the D2 in a stealthy matt black colour option tooJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
MBUK’s Rob Weaver models the new Troy Lee Designs D2 Voodoo WhiteJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
Glittery roses on the D2 Voodoo WhiteJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
The D3 is Troy Lee’s top-end lid and it looks stunning in this new Pinstripe Blue finishJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
From a distance, the D3 Pinstripe Blue looks a stealthy black…James Costley-White/BikeRadar
…but up close the lustrous blue finish shines throughJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
Of course, it’s not just about looks. The D3 is a class leader in terms of safety tooJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
Turn the competition to stone with the TLD Medusa downhill jerseyJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
The skulls, snakes and dripping blood theme continues on the Medusa race pantsJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
TLD Medusa race kit, GP gloves and D2 Voodoo White helmetJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
For that classic moto look, check out the Super Retro jersey. The gloves are SEsJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
The Sprint range is described as “race inspired, freeride dialled”James Costley-White/BikeRadar
Micro mesh on the arms and stomach should keep you cool in the TLD Sprint jerseyJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
TLD’s latest Sprint shorts are made of tough 600 denier polyester, with mesh sections for breathability and spandex for flexibilityJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
There’s a handy rear pocket on the Sprint shorts for a lift pass or car keyJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
These Moto shorts will get you seen on the race track and on the ride home!James Costley-White/BikeRadar
Decent sized zip pockets are a useful featureJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
Large tabs make it easy to access the pockets with gloved handsJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
The Moto shorts have a rear zipped pocket tooJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
The flo yellow look is growing on us; this is the 2012 TLD Ruckus jersey, Moto shorts, 5450 knee/shin pads and D3 Pinstripe Blue helmetJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
Troy Lee Designs’ UK distributors Fisher Outdoor Leisure stopped by our office this week to drop off some key 2012 pieces for testing.
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On the helmet front, there’s still no sign of TLD’s long-rumoured trail lid but the classic D2 and much-lusted-after D3 carry over for 2012. They’re available in some eye-catching new designs, including the D2 Composite Voodoo with its glittery skull, roses and spider’s web motif.
We particularly like the D3 Carbon Pinstripe Blue, which looks black from a distance but is actually a lustrous deep blue. RRPs start at £199.99 for the D2 Composite, £344.99 for the D3 Composite and £425.99 for the D3 Carbon.
The d3 is troy lee’s top-end lid and it looks stunning in this new pinstripe blue finish:James Costley-White/BikeRadar
It’s not often a helmet can be described as a thing of beauty, but TLD’s new D3 Carbon Pinstripe Blue is a cracker
There’s plenty of Troy Lee’s trademark moto-style racewear to go with the helmets – the Medusa GP kit is particularly lairy, with massive skulls on the chest and knees. RRP is £49.99 for the jersey and £119.99 for the pants. At the other end of the scale, there’s the classic-looking Super Retro jersey.
The Sprint range covers the gamut of ‘gravity’ riding, from downhill racing and freeriding to enduro/all-mountain. As well as classic black and white colourways, the kit is also available in yellow/blue/black and orange/white/blue shown. RRP is £54.99 for the jersey and £69.99 for the shorts.
Turn the competition to stone with the tld medusa downhill jersey: turn the competition to stone with the tld medusa downhill jerseyJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
Go gory for glory – this is TLD’s 2012 Medusa GP race kit
We checked out the new cross-country/trail orientated Skyline jersey and Ace shorts (£49.99 and £84.99, respectively) at the Cycle Show in Birmingham earlier this month, along with TLD’s new lightweight Shock Doctor body armour. Samples are now on their way to our testers.
Also on show at the NEC were the Ruckus jersey and Moto, with their lairy fluorescent yellow and blue colour scheme – just the thing for extroverts and photo shoots. RRP is £54.99 for the jersey and £79.99 for the shorts, which are also available in a white women’s version.
Bring the ruckus: bring the ruckusJames Costley-White/BikeRadar
Bring the Ruckus in flo yellow
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On the glove side of things, it’s again mainly a case of new colours. Prices range from £22.50 for the lightweight Ace to £44.99 for the heavy-duty GP Moto. Troy Lee have loads of casual clothing too, including a range of Steve McQueen T-shirts, jackets and pullovers. Check out www.troyleedesigns.com for details and our image gallery for more pics.
James Costley-White is the editor of Mountain Biking UK (MBUK), the UK's best-selling mountain biking magazine, founded in 1988. James, often known as JCW, has been an avid mountain biker since 1992, during which time he's amassed a huge amount of knowledge about the sport and masses of riding experience. He can regularly be found riding the trails around Bristol and south Wales. As well as editing MBUK, JCW contributes regular product reviews and other articles to the magazine. He's a fully-qualified professional journalist, certified as a senior reporter by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) and holds a postgraduate diploma in journalism from Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Media and Culture. As well as heading up MBUK, he's worked for other cycling titles including BikeRadar.com, ChopMTB.com and Triathlon Plus magazine, along with the Bristol Post, Western Daily Press, Gloucestershire Echo and Gloucester Citizen newspapers.
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