As a motorbike fanatic, shopping for bike gear gives you a high like no other. With so many colors, patterns, and styles to choose from, there’s nothing like unboxing a brand-new piece of gear. Choosing your motocross riding gear is arguably the most exciting thing to do. In this article, we bring you a few tips and tricks to choose the right gear, including a dirt bike jersey from MX Online.
Must-have Gear
The basic motocross gear that every bike rider would require includes a jersey, pants, and gloves. However, apart from this, you will also need to equip yourself with gear like a helmet, boots, goggles, and body armor. Additionally, protective gear like knee pads or braces is also a good option.
Gear Size
Motocross clothing sizes typically correspond to your regular clothing sizes; for example, if you typically wear a large size t-shirt, you will most likely also wear a jersey of the same size, and the same applies to pants. Motocross pants typically can be adjusted as it is elastic.
Neck Brace
One of those items that motorcyclists either swear by or find uncomfortable and burdensome is neck braces. Neck braces, at least in the realm of motorcycles, are made to lessen the compression that the rider feels during a collision in order to prevent injuries to the neck and spine. While they do assist with hyperextension (movements forward, backward, and side to side), the primary protection you receive from a neck brace is related to spinal compression.
Protection for Your Chest
The most popular sort of protective gear used by motocross riders is called a roost guard, which offers minimal chest and back coverage. Even while there are always exceptions to the rule, roost guards typically have a lower profile than chest protectors. As the name suggests, a roost guard’s primary duty is to shield riders in front.
Knee Brace
Knee braces go a little bit further than regular braces in terms of protecting the knee and shin from impact. Knee braces help prevent hyperextension as well as lateral, torsional, and other injuries to the knee and leg. The strong backbone that runs along either side of the knee is connected to a pivot point by knee braces. Due to their unique design, knee braces can offer the leg and knee better stability that guards are unable to match.
Footwear
Motorcycle riders frequently wear MX boots, and for good reason—they are among the most protective boots available. I’d say the value and necessity of a good pair of dirt boots is right on par with the worth of a motorcycle helmet because, as a dirt rider, you continuously use your legs and feet, and they are exposed to a lot of possible threats.
Conclusion
Gaining a deeper understanding of the fundamentals can position you for success on the trails ahead, whether you’re just starting out as a rider or simply searching for more information. Contact the MX Online motocross gear shop if you have special inquiries about specific items of equipment.
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