[bullcrew]

My wife decided for me that to invest in body armor would be wise after this weekend's events.
I have not put a helmet or suit on in quite awhile.
My armor is put my ball cap on backwards for the 10' plus drops and reg. for anything under that.
I have gloves a helmet for Fr and one for DH (both have not been worn in a long time.), What I need is mainly for FR but can be used for DH and be effective yet manueverable.
Chest and back, arms and legs. I have shorts but I need input on baggy style durable material pants.
Also padded shorts for under the pants or shorts.

 

[punkassean]

Check out Rockgardn, you wil find everything you need. I have their new 2005 suit and it's the nicest armor I've ever used.

For helemts, try Troy Lee D2 or Giro Madmax. Fox also has a brand new Moto helmet that is supposed to be super nice if you want serious protection.

 

[bullcrew]

very nice. How do the plastics move for FR?
Do they hang up or bunch in the back of knees and elbows like the past?

 

[punkassean]

They don't. The upper body armor stays put, the knees can move some on some people but pretty much all knee-shins will do that...

 

[MikeD]

Cambria was blowing out older Rockgardn jackets cheap. I like mine.

Roach FR knee/shins all the way. Worth the price.

MD

 

[Transcend]

The dainese stuff is another option. MUCH lighter and better ventilated then the other brands, but also about twice the price.

 

[largextracheese]

Roach pads for sure.....trust me!

 

[bullcrew]

Roach rally freeride legs with rock garden "05" flak jacket.
Whatcha think?

 

[Bikael Molton]

Have you considered getting one of these?

More frontal lobe protection combined with extra cooling for those summer FR jams.

 

[dhriderII]

Check out Rockgardn, you wil find everything you need. I have their new 2005 suit and it's the nicest armor I've ever used.

i agree there, i have a 05 flak jacket and that thing is badass, one of the best that ive ever used so i deffin would look into that.

 

[bullcrew]

Have you considered getting one of these?

More frontal lobe protection combined with extra cooling for those summer FR jams.

saweet summer riding gear, I figured it's going to be extra hot this year. I'm gonna do the volleyball hat style w/ no top on it.

 

[Kntr]

Ive seen Dianese jackets for a little over $200 lately. They are by far the most breathable armor and most comfy.

Roach FR or DH pads. I like the protection of the DH since it protects your calf. I hate missing a pedal and hitting your calf on spikey pedal.

 

[mobius]

If you can afford it a dainese jacket is what i suggest. I hate wearing armor and i got a dainese jacket after using a fox moto protector and trying out someones 661 and azonic for the day. The dainese definetly after u start riding you don't notice and its the best ventilated and sits put.

For legs get roach/raceface.

 

[ncrider]

Supergo is blowing out a sale on the roach knee/shin pads. I'm gonna get some cause my rockgarden knee/shin pads are worthless crap.

 

[JRogers]

As others have said, Dainese is the best but costs. If you don't want to spend that kind of money, go for 661 or Rockgardn upper suits. They are good values and offer good protection.

For lower armor, the best I've used is Dainese again. The best lower protection I've found (and what I use now) are Dainese Vikings. It has protection for hip, thigh, knee and shin. It never moves around, doesn't restrict movement much at all and is cool enough to wear on the hottest days.

 

[Transcend]

The cheapest you will find a NEW dainese jacket is about $240 USD for the gladiator. I happen to know, as I sell them. The gladiator is the same as the regular safety jacket, only it lacks the hardshell chest.

The regular safety jacket is about $275 usd.

 

[OGRipper]

roach rally FR legs and '05 flak jacket is a great combo. I use crash pads padded shorts. For baggies try azonic, TLD, Fox - there are a bunch out there, the key for me is fit, I like em a little longer (so there's always something over my leg above knee pad, even when riding) but not so baggy that the get bunched or hung up on my seat.

 

[***MTB***]

Look at 661. They have a lot of nice gear. I think there site is this: http://www.vsportgroup.com/

 

[thesacrifice]

I have a brand new never used 661 for sale

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110584

 

[bullcrew]

I am 6'4" so the pressure suit 661 would be small or else it would bew an option.
I went ahead and ordered the roach fr leg pads and am awaiting more feedback before ordering the flak "05" jacket. I like it, just need some input before dumping $150 on something.

 

[punkassean]

Have you searched the term "rockgardn" yet? There are lots of great posts on here...

http://ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104047&highlight=rockgardn
http://ridemonkey.com/forums/search.php?searchid=308830

 

[MikeD]

What more feedback do you need? Everyone who's mentioned Rockgardn has liked it. I find it to be a LOT nicer than 661's recent offerings. Much better fitting for me and well-made.

If you're not getting Dianese, Rockgardn is the only way to go. You're a big dude, though, so I think you should get some feedback on the size.

And I would check on Cambriabike.com...they were offering them at $109 or so a week ago. Dunno if it's still available or in what sizes, though.

MD

 

[Kntr]

The new TLD armor looks like Dianese at 1/2 the price. Anyone have any info on the TLD.

 

[bullcrew]

I ordered it! Went ahead and ordered the rock garden "05" flak jacket and the roach fr shin/knee pads.
It says the elbow/forearm pads can be emoved, but can they be used without the flak jacket for urban freeride?
It looks awesome, heavy but real cool.

 

[Bicyclist]

I have a full Rockgardn setup, including the new carbon gloves. It's the best stuff I've ever had. I can also say that the old Rockgardn stuff isn't any good. The knee gaurds slip down easily. A buddy of mine fell and the gaurd slipped down, so he cracked his knee cap. I've used Fox, and it didn't work as well. It's designed more for Moto than bikes.

 

[Transcend]

The new TLD armor looks like Dianese at 1/2 the price. Anyone have any info on the TLD.

From what I have seen/heard it is half the quality as well. single stitching, flimsy plastic etc. I haven't actually held one on my own, but several folks i know have and all said it was basically junk.

Also, the new Wave/Next backplate from dainese makes a world of difference comfort and temperature wise.

 

[rigidhack]

I am 6'4" so the pressure suit 661 would be small or else it would bew an option.
I went ahead and ordered the roach fr leg pads and am awaiting more feedback before ordering the flak "05" jacket. I like it, just need some input before dumping $150 on something.

What size did you go for with the Roach pads? At 6'4" I'm assuming XL, but are they built for guys with clyde calves? (I'm also 6'4" - with chicken legs ).

 

[largextracheese]

I'm 6-4 and I got the xl's. They're awesome. They do have some pressure points when pedalling for awhile. Just need to be tailored abit in the strap dept. Super protective.