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Rider Armor, MIPS Helmet & High-Lumen Bike Lights

Protect your head and knees and be seen, so a bad moment stays a small one.

Beginner

4 min

RIDER ARMOR, MIPS HELMET & HIGH-LUMEN BIKE LIGHTS
[ ] MIPS MTB Helmet
[ ] 1200-Lumen Handlebar Light
[ ] Knee Pads

  • MIPS MTB Helmet: MIPS is a helmet feature designed to reduce rotational forces in some impacts. It does not make a helmet crash-proof. Check the maker's fit guide and safety certifications.
  • 1200-Lumen Handlebar Light: the owner's brightness spec. Lumens measure light output, and real run time depends on the brightness mode. Check the maker's run-time table.
  • Knee Pads: choose pads that fit snugly without cutting off circulation and test them on a short ride.
  1. Wear the helmet every ride, fitted properly. A helmet that sits back on your head or has loose straps protects far less. Fit it before you leave, not on the trail.
  2. Replace a helmet after a crash. Foam can be damaged even when the shell looks fine. Follow the maker's guidance. Why it matters: a damaged helmet may not protect you in the next fall.
  3. Light the way and be seen. Aim your front light so it lights the trail without blinding oncoming riders. Ride slower than your light range allows, and slow right down on night rides.

Gear types only.

  • Mountain bike helmet with a rotational impact feature
  • Rechargeable front and rear bike lights
  • Knee pads and cycling gloves
  • Eye protection
  • Wild Dirt clothing and headwear for before and after the ride (clothing and headwear categories)

Helmet laws, lighting rules and required reflectors vary by state, city and trail. Check current local rules with your state department of transportation or the managing agency: nps.gov, fs.usda.gov, blm.gov or your state park website.

Gear does not make you a better rider, but it lets you ride again tomorrow. Built by explorers, for the trail.

Helmet

  • MIPS MTB Helmet in your size, worn level on your head
  • Check the label for the safety standard your country requires
  • Adjust the dial and straps so the helmet does not move when you shake your head
  • Buckle sits snug, with room for no more than two fingers under the chin strap
  • Check the shell and foam for cracks and dents before each ride
  • Follow the maker's advice on when to replace it, including after any crash

Body armor

  • Knee Pads that stay in place when you pedal and when you stand
  • Gloves for grip and for protecting palms in a fall
  • Glasses or goggles to protect your eyes from branches, dust and insects
  • Elbow pads or a padded shirt for rough terrain, if you choose

Lights

  • 1200-Lumen Handlebar Light, mounted firmly and aimed slightly down at the trail
  • Small rear light, steady or flashing
  • Charge all lights fully before each night ride
  • Spare light or head lamp as a backup
  • Check run times at your brightness setting

Be seen

  • Bright or reflective top and clothing details
  • Reflectors on the bike where local law requires them
  • Bell or voice ready to warn other trail users

Before you roll

  • Check brakes, tire pressure and quick releases
  • Tell someone your route and your return time

Helmet

  • MIPS MTB Helmet in your size, worn level on your head
  • Check the label for the safety standard your country requires
  • Adjust the dial and straps so the helmet does not move when you shake your head
  • Buckle sits snug, with room for no more than two fingers under the chin strap
  • Check the shell and foam for cracks and dents before each ride
  • Follow the maker's advice on when to replace it, including after any crash

Body armor

  • Knee Pads that stay in place when you pedal and when you stand
  • Gloves for grip and for protecting palms in a fall
  • Glasses or goggles to protect your eyes from branches, dust and insects
  • Elbow pads or a padded shirt for rough terrain, if you choose

Lights

  • 1200-Lumen Handlebar Light, mounted firmly and aimed slightly down at the trail
  • Small rear light, steady or flashing
  • Charge all lights fully before each night ride
  • Spare light or head lamp as a backup
  • Check run times at your brightness setting

Be seen

  • Bright or reflective top and clothing details
  • Reflectors on the bike where local law requires them
  • Bell or voice ready to warn other trail users

Before you roll

  • Check brakes, tire pressure and quick releases
  • Tell someone your route and your return time
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