Troy Lee Designs Cycling Protective Pads and Armour
Designing and developing equipment for bike racers, Troy Lee Designs cycling protective pads and armour are an essential part of this sport. The company ethos is to make equipment that not only offers protection, but also stands out in the crowd and makes you look good. If sending yourself and your bike off huge jumps or down rugged mountain tracks is your thing, then you won't find much better than Troy Lee Designs protective pads.
Upper body protection
Providing the body with movement joints are often complex, making them vulnerable to injury. It is very important that you use specific protection and armour for your joints.
You can find Troy Lee Designs (TLD) protective chest armours for your chest area and abdomen in a vest or shirt style. The major benefit of this product is that it helps to stop damage to the internal organs and ribs. The chest armour has a wide neck, so you can freely move your head while riding.
There are also TLD body armours that go over the shoulders too, giving protection to that major joint.
When you fall, you tend to put an arm out to stop yourself. TLD make a range of elbow pads, helping to protect the vulnerable elbow joint from impact. You can find versions which just cover the elbow or some even come down below the elbow to give protection to the forearm.
Lower body protection
Knee injuries are frequent in all types of sportspeople whether you're a cyclist, athlete or freerunner. In sports such as mountain biking there is the added threat to the knee of a forcible impact. That is why knee guards are a must.
TLD protective knee pads are made with a harder internal kneecap at the front and stretchy material all around to provide support to the tendons and ligaments of this complex joint. What's more, the mesh material is breathable, meaning your skin will stay cool and comfortable.
For added reassurance, you may prefer a knee guard that extends beyond the knee, offering protection to the shin area too.
Sizing and fit
To ensure proper protection, safety gear must fit you well. TLD gear is available in youth sizes and as adult unisex protective armour . Adults sizes range from extra small, small, medium to large. Choose TLD designs cycling protective body armour in the right size for you, to make sure you are safe.