Apparel
Helmet: Bell Super 2R
The Bell Super 2R has received no end of accolades over the past couple of years, resulting in it taking the #1 slot for helmets in 2016. Aggressive enduro riders have really appreciated the added protection of the optional chin bar, with chin bar enduro helmets popping up in the lines of many other brands since the introduction of the 2R.
Bell - Super 3R/2R Chinbar
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The Other #1 Apparel Products in Each Category for 2016:
- Hydration Pack: CamelBak M.U.L.E.
- Shoe: Five Ten Freerider
- Short: Fox Racing Ranger
- Jersey: Fox Head Race
- Glove: Fox Head Dirtpaw
- Eyewear: Oakley Jawbone
- Body Protection: Fox Head Launch Pro Knee Pads
2019 Fox Racing Dirtpaw Race Gloves-Black-M
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6 Comments
Sep 19, 2016
Sep 19, 2016
Sep 19, 2016
Yes....because where I live in SoCal and we have a plethora of bike shops all over the place with every brand imaginable, I definitely don't see the proliferation of Specialized and Trek's you night see elsewhere in the country. I know when I travel around the country where bike shops are far less common, it seems that said shops are more likely to carry either the Specialized or Trek bike line-up. I now in our loose group of 12-15 regulars, we have (5) Santa Cruz riders (4 on 27.5's and 1 29er), 3-4 that ride Trek Remedy 29er's and then a variety of other bikes. We have (1) guy that rides a 3 year old Specialized Enduro.
No....because they are mega bike companies, especially Specialized who have marketed their brand well and as I mentioned above, seem to "own" the markets where there are fewer (or maybe only one) shops. Obviously due to what I assume is a contractual issue, those shops then carry what seems like 98% Specialized shoes, helmets & clothing on top of Specialized tires, tubes and even bike pumps.
Sep 20, 2016
Sep 23, 2016
Sep 23, 2016
http://www.singletracks.com/blog/uncategorized/mountain-bikers-we-like-beer/