Hawk Blue Motocross Chest Protector

Executive summary about motocross chest protector by Xelement

Item details:

1. Dual Back Panel

2. Conforms to rider's back

3. Superior Roost deflection

4. Biofoam comfort padding

5. Dual density shoulder padding

6. Quick adjustable arm guards

7. Fully adjustable front and rear shoulder attachments for custom fitting

8. Secure side release closure buckles

9. Shock resistant Blue Polycarbonate front and rear panels

10. Exclusive design only found here at this amazing price

SO YOU WANT TO RACE DOWNHILL

Executive summary about Racing Downhill by Spydersmom

So if you’re one of those women who have thought to yourself that downhill bike racing sounds fun, but you just don’t know where to start, here is your checklist! First of all, let’s get rid of some of the fallacies about downhill bike racing.

It’s dangerous, scary. Okay, so you’ve gotten past the initial roadblocks and are ready to try your first downhill race. First of all, for most beginner races, and especially the smaller local ones, your current cross country bike may be plenty suitable with just some minor adjustments as below, especially if it is a full suspension bike:

Lower your seat. Generally the steeper the terrain, the lower your seat needs to be. If you have trouble reaching your brake levers when you have your butt behind your saddle, you may want to bring your levers in or possibly even get a shorter stem for downhilling. Riser bars will help with keeping the front end of the bike up and centering your body weight. For proper downhill bike setup, you should feel almost like you are sliding back toward the back tire when sitting on the bike on level ground, especially if your race course is steep. If you’re using your cross country bike, use fatter tires; these provide more comfort and frequently greater traction for downhill conditions.

Now your bike is set up and ready. To ensure your safety and give you more confidence, you’ll need body armor. The standard downhill race armor setup consists of the following items:

1. Full face helmet.

2. Goggles.

3. Gloves.

4. Chest protector.

5. Elbow guards.

6. Shin and knee guards.

7. Pants or shorts and tops.

Now that you’re outfitted and your bike is ready to go, let’s head up to the start house! Obviously you can ride most downhill courses without having to attend a race, and the above preparations will serve you for that. In fact, many people enjoy riding downhill without ever racing at all. Most downhill course obstacles are designed to be easier taken with a little speed, and if you happen to have a longer travel bike, it will handle a lot more than you might think. Don’t forget to pedal as hard as you can on any flat sections rather than coasting – after all, it is a race! If you happen to crash, gather yourself and your bike, look behind you to make sure the coast is clear, and then jump back onto your bike and get going!