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StunZeeD

Monkey
Feb 6, 2007
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PNW
Would i be better off with a Leatt GPX (1st gen ) Moto Brace or the newer Leatt Ride. I like the idea of the Ride being specific for the bicycle and am not sure what exactly the benefit of the GPX brace would be
 

frango

Turbo Monkey
Jun 13, 2007
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5
If the price is similar, go with GPX. Adjustability is the key to the proper functioning of LB.

edit: Of course, if you mean GPX Club or Sport.
 

Total Heckler

Beer and Bike Enthusiast
Apr 28, 2005
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189
Santa Cruz, CA
Get a model that has the adjustable plates. Avoid the adventure brace (does not have adjustable pieces). Do not get the Ride version (that is the bike / new version of the adventure brace).

I am currently running the 1st generation GPX Club. Having the adjustability is 100% necessary for DH. Friends of mine who have the adventure wish they didn't get it because the plates are positioned too high and feels sketchy on steep trails.
 

mtg

Green with Envy
Sep 21, 2009
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1,604
Denver, CO
I would get the bike version, Leatt says it is shaped better for DH use vs moto. I assume that means more room for movement on the bike version.
I have the DBX Comp 2 and it works pretty well, the adjustability of the decks/plates is nice, as I have the rear one lowered down for more clearance on steeps.
 

Brooce

Chimp
Oct 7, 2009
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Got the same dillema as the thread's author, so if anyone has any new insight on these two braces then I'd be glad to get to know it ;)


Has anyone tried to buy GPX Club II brace and install the DBX comp II pads? Is there a big difference in head's rearward range of motion?
 

Verskis

Monkey
May 14, 2010
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Tampere, Finland
The only difference between the moto and bicycle version of the Leatt brace is the padding, the frame is the same on both, at least on GPX Club (and Sport) and DBX Comp.
I am not 100% sure about the Adventure and DBX Ride though.

I suppose the GPX adjusted as low as possible is lower than DBX Ride.
 

Brooce

Chimp
Oct 7, 2009
21
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All right guys, I've bought Leatt GPX Comp II brace. And as the front-rear motion of my head feels OK, the lateral range of motion seems to be a bit restricted (when turning my head or leaning it on left or right). Will DBX Pads be lower on the sides too?
 

Bikael Molton

goofy for life
Jun 9, 2003
4,010
1,146
El Lay
^yes they are lower on the sides, but we are talking 1/4" or so...

What helmet do you have? I've never had the problem you are describing, and am wondering if you have an oversized helmet or possibly the Leatt rear support adjusted for someone skinnier than you are, which might cause the brace to ride too high.
 

Brooce

Chimp
Oct 7, 2009
21
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Giro remedy (s). I've got the pads adjusted for the most skinny version (although there surely are slimmer people out there), but I'm at the edge of the M size (s/m).
 

Bikael Molton

goofy for life
Jun 9, 2003
4,010
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El Lay
maybe try it on a less-slim setting, it may be riding high because of that. I never had an issue when I had a Remedy, but different strokes.
 

Brooce

Chimp
Oct 7, 2009
21
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I'll try a bigger setting later, but even now I have a little bit of play between my chest/backs and front/rear pad - is it acceptable? Maybe I've chosen the wrong size, is S much smaller than M?