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Getting out on the trails is all about seeking adventure, exploring the world around you, and having fun. However, it doesn’t hurt to look good while doing it. Luckily, there are a ton of great options for mountain bike clothing that is both highly functional and loaded with fresh style.
From cross country to downhill riding, we’ve built this guide to help you navigate the fit, materials, function and look for your next mountain bike gear. If you have more questions, please call our Gear Advisors at 888-880-3811 to get more help.
SHOP APPARELWe want to make sure you can go from shopping to riding as soon as possible. Just follow our fit and sizing guidelines to help choose the right bike helmet for you. If the fit isn’t quite right, we’ve got you covered with free returns on all unused apparel and protective gear
Mountain bike clothing is as varied as the kinds of mountain bike riding styles there are. Depending on the style of riding you are doing, there are certain styles and features you may want to consider. There is Lycra, slim-fit, loose, and baggy fits to choose from. Let’s break down the kit choices available.
SHOP APPARELCross-country riders and racers will look for similar cycling jerseys to those of road riders (see road bike jersey guide or link). These will be cut with a slim-fit to reduce wind drag and the materials will put a focus on breathability and light weight to give riders an edge when it comes to all out speed and efficiency.
Cross-country racers and riders that are riding longer endurance style rides may tend to look for Lycra cycling shorts and bib shorts. These tight-fitting MTB shorts will be more aerodynamic and more efficient on longer rides. On these rides, the challenge may be more in the distance than in the terrain, so safety is sacrificed in the name of comfort. High-end bib shorts and MTB shorts will also have more exact fit and more technically advanced chamois (padding).
XC kits will often have several pockets for carrying food and necessary gear. There is growing trend of incorporating stash pockets in unique areas to provide storage and easy access to essential items. A good example is a nutritional gel pocket on the thigh area of Lycra shorts/bib shorts. Since XC riding and racing can mean lots of time in the saddle, many kits will have additional UV light protection from the sun.
Trail riders that like to pedal up the mountain as much as they enjoy the ride down may be looking for a kit that breathes well, but still provide a bit more protection, and fits a bit looser than their XC friends. A trail-oriented kit will offer protective elements but puts a premium on comfort for longer rides over varied terrain. Often these kits will have both a short sleeve and long sleeve or ¾ sleeve MTB jersey option to match your MTB shorts.
Riders that mix up their riding between XC and more aggressive trail riding may look for a slimmer fitting kit that offers a slightly looser fit, but still has lightweight material that will move with the legs during hard pedaling sessions. Some riders find that a Lycra kit looks too “racy” and like the slim-fit loose MTB shorts as a great alternative.
Aggressive trail mountain bike clothing will have a more durable construction than the lighter weight XC/trail style. These enduro-style kits trade the lighter weight materials for stronger materials located in strategic locations to protect the rider and add durability. Since this style of riding still involves a lot of pedaling, it is common to find integrated stretchy panels that allow the materials to flex with movement. Mountain bike clothing in this segment may also have additional pockets and a longer and looser fit to accommodate mountain bike knee pads and elbow pads.
Gravity riders are looking to push the limits on the trails, and need more protection when things get too rowdy. The bikes and protective mountain bike gear they use are focused on extreme riding over challenging terrain. Gravity-oriented kits prioritize durability and protection over breathability, comfort, and aerodynamics.
Few kits can withstand the gnarliest crashes, but tough fabrics can significantly reduce abrasions from trail features. Many of these MTB jerseys and MTB shorts will have reinforced aspects around key areas for better protection, while having more forgiving materials to keep things cool and comfortable. Look for long sleeves or ¾ sleeves in these MTB jerseys with roomier cuts to accommodate body protection. Gravity racer kits will be a much slimmer cut to help with aerodynamics.
Aggressive trail mountain bike clothing will have a more durable construction than the lighter weight XC/trail style. These enduro-style kits trade the lighter weight materials for stronger materials located in strategic locations to protect the rider and add durability. Since this style of riding still involves a lot of pedaling, it is common to find integrated stretchy panels that allow the materials to flex with movement. Mountain bike clothing in this segment may also have additional pockets and a longer and looser fit to accommodate mountain bike knee pads and elbow pads..
SHOP APPARELHere are some other apparel accesories you may consider for various kinds of riding conditions.
There are a ton of bike helmet options, and they are designed to match your riding needs and style. We’ve put together a guide to help you find the right bike helmet for you and make sure it fits just right. Check it out here.
HOW TO BUY A HELMET GUIDEHead warmers and caps are an awesome addition to your kit if you ride in cool/cold areas. This small/thin piece of fabric sits under your bike helmet and keeps the wind/cold away from your head and ears. Since much of your heat is lost through your head, these can really help you regulate the temperature of the rest of your body too. The come in skull-cap styles or head bands. They are easy to stow in a pocket should you get too hot.
Eyewear can be a highly functional aspect of your mountain bike gear. They keep dust and mud out of your eyes, provide protection in the event of a crash, and can even enhance what you can see while riding. Plus, they look cool. Generally, XC and trail riders will use cycling glasses, and enduro and gravity riders will use bike goggles. Look for protective lens features, good coverage, and optics enhancement tech.
These are like MTB jerseys and MTB shorts in that lighter-duty mountain bike gloves provide less protection and more breathability while more aggressive mountain bike gloves provide more protection from impacts and trail obstacles. Often you can find mountain bike gloves that match the rest of your kit, so you look super fresh.
Another key item in cool/cold weather riding is a good cycling jacket. Generally, we find that a thin and breathable cycling jacket provides ample warmth from body heat. Sometimes a sleeveless cycling vest is just the right amount of additional core warmth needed. One of our favorite innovations is cycling jackets that have removable arms that can be easily packed away, leaving just the cycling vest. The arms often are zipped on or have magnets holding them in place.
These pieces are great if you live in cool/cold areas or in areas with wide temperature swings. These can easily be slipped on to add additional warmth to your standard MTB short and MTB jersey kit. As your body warms up, these can be removed quickly and stashed in a pocket. We highly recommend these as an integral part of cold-weather layering
The variation of padding you will need/want will be determined by your riding style. Mountain bike pads range from ultra-slim protection with tons of flexibility for pedaling to big pads for providing the most protection in case of a big crash. Things to look for are proper coverage for your needs, good retention to keep the pads in place, and ample protection for your riding conditions.
Cycling socks may not seem like a crucial apparel item, but a good cycling sock provides comfort, breathability and style to your ride. The type of cycling sock material will depend on your riding temperatures and weather. Cycling socks have become an easy and affordable way to show off your style on the trails. We, personally, recommend our Keep Pedaling cycling socks for motivation while turning out the miles.
KEEP PEDALING SOCKSWe recommend following the wash and dry instructions found on the tags on your specific mountain bike clothing items. We generally recommend hanging mountain bike clothing items to dry as it helps to improve the longevity of materials. If protective apparel items are damage or torn, it is often good to replace these items, so they can continue to provide the highest level of protection while riding.
We want to make sure you can go from shopping to riding as soon as possible. We’ve provided fit charts on all our mountain bike clothing products and have additional customer feedback in our reviews sections on product pages to help you choose the correct size. If the fit isn’t quite right, we’ve got you covered with free returns on all unused apparel and protective gear
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