{"id":127,"date":"2021-10-27T14:00:21","date_gmt":"2021-10-27T12:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=648292"},"modified":"2021-10-27T14:22:13","modified_gmt":"2021-10-27T12:22:13","slug":"best-body-armour-for-mountain-biking-in-2021-top-rated-chest-and-back-protectors-for-off-road-riding","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/best-body-armour-for-mountain-biking-in-2021-top-rated-chest-and-back-protectors-for-off-road-riding\/","title":{"rendered":"Best body armour for mountain biking in 2021 | Top-rated chest and back protectors for off-road riding"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Stan Portus\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 27 October 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Investing in body armour for mountain biking is a wise move for anyone who rides fast or tricky descents.<\/p>\n

Also known as pressure suits or back protectors, the options we\u2019ve listed here provide protection for your back and spine, with some options also including protection for your shoulders, elbows or chest.<\/p>\n

Many riders opt for knee pads<\/a> or elbow pads<\/a>, but wearing torso protection is a good idea, too. After all, we never know when a crash is going to happen.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, upper body armour has become lighter and less restrictive compared to the bulky suits of years gone by.<\/p>\n

Many now employ protective materials such as D30 or Koroyd and have high stretch or breathable fabrics to create comfortable and secure fits. This makes it easier to wear more of the time \u2013\u00a0 which consequently means you are better protected on more of your rides.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to consider what type of riding you do when choosing upper body protection for mountain biking (or, in fact, any type of protection). The more extreme your type of riding, the more protection you will need.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re taking to relatively easy trails and spend more time pedalling than heading downhill, lightweight protection might be suitable for you.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re racing in downhill events, riding black trails or sending some big jumps, you should invest in a jacket or suit that will protect more of your body.<\/p>\n

Our pick of the best body armour for mountain biking includes options for all manners of riding. Our expert team of independent testers have racked up hours of riding and considered protection, fit, comfort, extra features and price when scoring these products.<\/p>\n

Finally, you should always wear a helmet when mountain biking, so be sure to check out our picks of the best mountain bike helmets<\/a> and the best enduro helmets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Best body armour for mountain biking, as rated and reviewed by BikeRadar\u00a0<\/h2>\n
  • Leatt Body Tee AirFlex Stealth:<\/strong> \u00a3190 \/ $200\u00a0<\/li>\n
  • Alpinestars Evolution LS:<\/strong> \u00a3190\u00a0<\/li>\n
  • Bluegrass Armour Lite:<\/strong> \u00a3120<\/li>\n
  • Fox Baseframe Pro D30 Guard:<\/strong> \u00a3169 \/ $260<\/li>\n
  • SixSixOne Recon Advance:<\/strong> \u00a3215<\/li>\n<\/ul>

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    Leatt Body Tee AirFlex Stealth<\/h3>
    <\/div> 4.5 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div>
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