I. Am. Ironman.

There is nothing more confidence-inspiring when you’re locked in the gate, and staring down a massive first straight, than knowing your safety equipment is the best it can be. It gives you a bit more “go for it” than you otherwise might have, and helps those on the sidelines keep their composure, should the unexpected happen.

Troy Lee Designs brings us the BP 7855 Long Sleeve Protective Jersey as a major component to the “bulletproof directive.” Not necessarily a “new” product, but one that flies comfortably under the radar–and under the jersey of many a hotshoe.

It has “strata foam” in all the places where your arms, chest or back are likely to impact and skid along the soil-tac…and it is designed to work seamlessly with your Leatt-style neck brace. In fact, the upper chest / spine and clavicle pads are all removable to facilitate the ideal fit with your brace.

The Anatomical design provides a close fit, while dedicated zones protect the chest, ribs, back/spine, clavicle, shoulders and your buffed-up biceps.

You can run it AS your jersey, as we’ve seen some privateers do, or slip it on under your factory rags for that robo-rider look & feel. Bottom line is that the investment in this ounce of prevention will be worth far more than any cure when you get pounded in the first turn.

Available in Adult Small – XL at J&R Bicycles.

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SPECIAL! BMX News readers save 15% on this item, when you use discount code: BMXNEWSTLD7855. Offer ends Feb 14th, 2012

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Troy Lee Designs and ODI Bring Good Grippin for Big Rippin’

TLD and ODI are doing it A-OK, with a new line of grips. And these things are not just another pretty face under your palms either, the parents have packed some pretty perceptive tech into something you don’t usually think much about. Check it:
– Grooved channels to prevent mud and water build up

– Custom offset angled flanges provide more usable grip surfaces

– Unique undercut pads provide slim comfortable feel with maximum grip

- Over-molded flap gives added protection on outside clamp

…and, of course, the Troy Lee Designs signature logo.

Whoa!

They also have Laser-Etched lock jaw clamps with the famous Troy Lee Designs logo and come in four unique color combinations:

– White with Red clamps

– Black with Grey clamps

– Yellow with Purple clamps

– Red with Black clamps

Your hands will feel great as they punch up the TLD site, and get a pair in the air.

$28.95 at troyleedesigns.com

TLD’s “One Hit Wonder” Jam Puts BMXers in the Mix at Ray’s

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!

Download the flyer now