RED, WHITE & BLUE KIT
With the World Champs just around the corner, we’ re feeling a little patriotic…
1 EVOC dufle bag Tough, waterproof and coming in sizes for short trips or big adventures, this EVOC bag has your back. From £109.99 www.zyrofisher.com
2 Troy Lee Designs D4 Carbon full-face helmet
No other lids have quite the same long-standing desirability as TLD’s D-series downhill helmets. £500 www.saddleback.co.uk
3 Fox Airline gloves White gloves were all the rage in the mid-2000s and we’ve never lost our affection for them. Made for MX, we reckon these should work well for MTBing too. £30 https://uk.foxracing.com
4 Fox Vue goggles Available in red or white (but sadly not blue), these high-tech eye protectors ain’t cheap, but look pretty sweet. £110 https://uk.foxracing.com
5 Chris King ISO MTB Boost hubs Chris King parts have legendary status, so these will give you big bragging rights. From £240 https://saddleback.co.uk
6 Specialized 2FO Flat 2.0 shoes Spesh’s 2FOs are some of our favourite footwear, in both clipless and flat-pedal form. £140 www.specialized.com
7 CamelBak Podium Chill bottle Warm water isn’t refreshing, so treat yourself to an ice bath for your mouth! From £14.99 www.zyrofisher.com
8 Burgtec DM MK3 stem This direct-mount stem for triple-clamp forks will let you pimp your bike like the Santa Cruz Syndicate team, but they’ll still be faster than you. £99.99 www.burgtec.co.uk
9 Crankbrothers Mallet DH pedals If Loïc Bruni can win the World Cup overall and World Champs on these, they must be alright for us lesser mortals too. £149.99 www.extra-uk.com
10 RockShox BoXXer Ultimate fork At the forefront of DH racing since the late ’90s, there’s a whole lot of pedigree behind this latest BoXXer, replete with classic red colourway. £1,685 www.zyrofisher.co.uk
11 Hope Tech 3 V4 brakes Hope’s full-on DH brakes are some of the trickest-looking out there, and highly adjustable too. From £190 (lever, calliper and hose) www.hopetech.com
12 Troy Lee Designs Sprint downhill pants Troy Lee’s go-to race pants have a snug fit, stretch materials in key areas, and come in loads of different hues. £115 https://saddleback.co.uk
13 Patagonia Boardshort Label Pocket Responsibili-Tee There are few things as classic and versatile as a plain white T, and the chest pocket detailing here adds extra style. Just don’t wear it on curry night! £40 https://eu.patagonia.com
14 100% R Core X jersey With its slim cut and mix of lightweight, stretchy fabrics, this jersey will help you give 100% when you’re going against the clock. £69.99 www.silverfish-uk.com