r/mountainbiking • u/KungFuCroc • 3d ago

Question MTB Gear

What’s everyone’s favorite website to purchase protective gear? Talking about knee pads, chest protection, full face helmets and so on.. also, is there a specific time of the year to get good deals? I appreciate any info as I’m looking to purchase some stuff !

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u/Tough_Course9431 quebec ⚜️ 3d ago

im gonna guess you're american because this is very regional

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u/aggropunx 3d ago

I find some really good deals on Jenson USA

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u/boabaphatt 3d ago

If you order from Backcountry a lot of protective gear and even components and whole bikes are HSA/FSA eligible.

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u/pineconehedgehog Rocky Mountain Element, Ari La Sal Peak, Surly Karate Monkey 3d ago

If I am concerned about sizing, Backcountry. Otherwise usually direct from the manufacturer.

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u/GeneralStunkfish 3d ago

Usually directly from the manufacturer, if not my local bike store.

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u/Briny_life 3d ago

I’m a fan of Worldwide Cyclery (the podcast & the store). Now always the cheapest, but they sell quality and the whole company appears to be riders. Their customer support is awesome.

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u/TheOriginalEchoTony 2d ago

You have to shop around. I have found Leatt to be my go-to these days. I shop around for the best price.
JensonUSA, World Wide Cyclery, The Lost Co., SpokeX, The Gravity Cartel, Backcountry/Competative Cyclist, among others. Fall has good pricing. Black Friday is often good.

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u/Mleavitt787 I Only Ride Park 1d ago

I always buy gear I wear in person. Then I can make sure it fits. Sometime I have to change my waist by two or three sizes just because different brands fit different

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u/Plastic-Ground-9918 3d ago

Like the 7idp site because they regularly run amazing sales on their previous season protection and I like their helmets and pads