2011 TLD Helmets – Ultimate BMX Accessory
October 5, 2010 by BMXNEWS.COM Editors · Comments Off
In their 2011 D3 Line, Troy Lee Designs has done something that we have not seen from a helmet maker for a long time – they’re offering a simple, black design. No crazy prints, or colors that can’t possibly go with any uniform. Just black. It’s black with a little carbon fiber attitude…it’s neutral, and will go with what you’re running. See the D3 Pinstripe Carbon Helmet, below.
The other model we are in love with is the “Sam Hill,” which reminds us of a time when we used to stick JT lightning bolts on our Bell Moto-III, to look like Bob Hannah. The Sam Hill (top) is a mega-updated version of that Hurricane look, with carbon fiber peeking out of the lightning bolts, blazing-fast red & white paint, and some of the trademark TLD graphic traffic ringing the bottom edge.
The Emily Post of attaining true factory spiffery calls for three uniforms for a national weekend (Friday practice/pre-race, Saturday and Sunday)…you need to accessorize those wardrobe changes with a trio of top-drawer skid lids. The good news is that, with the Pinstripe’s basic black, it can serve double duty with your Friday practice and Sunday race kits.
MSRP: $450
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TLD’s “One Hit Wonder” Jam Puts BMXers in the Mix at Ray’s
March 1, 2010 by BMXNEWS.COM Editors · Comments Off
Got a release from a BMXNEWS tipster last week talking about Troy Lee Designs’ “One Hit Wonder” Jam that is coming to Ray’s MTB Park in Ohio next weekend. Our first response was “Heck yeah! Everything TLD puts their name to is generally top-drawer.” Then we got to thinking that, maybe the MTBers would be turning the stink-eye on us BMXers. Not so. “BMX or MTB are allowed” says TLD’s Ryan Smith. The only stipulation is that BMX bikes need to have brakes.
Here is some of the copy from the official flyer, and check out the link at the end to get the full 4-1-1.
Catch some big air, style it out, and become a One Hit Wonder! The TLD Rhythm Room features some of the sickest jumps at Ray’s MTB Park. This competition is open to the public and will consist of a series of jumps for beginner, intermediate, and experts. Riders will be judged on their style and how big they go! If the judges and the crowd like your run, you will get some TLD swag. The top 3 riders will throw down in a 2 minute jam session and the winner will go home with over $500 in Troy Lee Designs gear!
