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Leatt Releases All-New Award Winning DBX 4.0 Full-Face Helmet (press release)

Posted by Leatt on 12/4/2018 11:29 AM

Lightweight, breathable full face helmets are all the rage in the enduro and trail riding world currently, and now protection specialist Leatt is throwing its hat in the ring with the all-new DBX 4.0. Weighing in at under 900 grams, the new Leatt lid features plenty of ventilation but also lots ...

Posted by iceman2058 on 11/20/2018 11:51 PM

With the mountain biking industry booming right now, countless new equipment options are available. When looking for a decent pair of riding shorts, it doesn’t take long before one is up to their helmet strap in choices. In hopes of alleviating some of the stress and confusion, we slid our legs ...

Posted by dirtworks911 on 11/14/2018 8:56 AM

Leatt Pads, Jackets and Helmets at Eurobike (video)

Steph from Leatt shows us some of their new mountain bike protection pieces. First up is the 5.0 Kneeguard which uses their 3DF soft foam that hardens on impact. There's additional side padding and the model comes in zip-on or strap version. The Leatt DBX 5.0 jacket features a 4-way stretch wat...

Posted by sspomer on 7/11/2018 8:11 AM

Leatt's New Cost Effective DBX 3.5 Neck Brace (press release)

Posted by Leatt on 6/25/2018 2:29 PM

Leatt Concept Store Returns to Whistler (press release)

Posted by Leatt on 6/19/2018 9:26 AM

13 of the Best Lightweight Kneepads | Vital MTB Roundup (feature story)

Posted by iceman2058 on 5/9/2018 1:26 AM

Leatt's DBX 2.0 Helmet Makes Anti-Rotational Technology More Affordable - Sea Otter Classic (feature story)

Posted by bturman on 4/27/2018 11:35 AM

11 of the Best Heavy-Duty Kneepads | Vital MTB Roundup (feature story)

Posted by iceman2058 on 4/4/2018 2:23 PM

At the dawn of the twenty-first century, driven by the unforeseen death of a fellow rider, a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery set out to design a revolutionary neck brace. After several years of research and design, Dr. Chris Leatt (MB ChB) finally had his first neck brace in product...

Posted by dirtworks911 on 3/23/2018 3:32 AM

Awkward moments with Teal Stetson-Lee (video)

Join Leatt athlete Teal Stetson-Lee as she asks guests awkward questions at Sea Otter Classic.

Posted by Leatt on 10/27/2017 2:46 PM

Black Hills - Lines and Trails (video)

Leatt family exploring trails and lines in Southern France – feat. Filip Polc, Andi Tillmann, Florian Berghammer, and the all-new 2018 MTB gear.

Posted by Leatt on 10/27/2017 2:38 PM

Eight Head-to-Toe Looks for Mountain Biking Ladies (feature story)

Posted by csteen on 9/30/2017 1:09 PM

Six 2018 Leatt Apparel and Protection Products We'd Happily Use on the Trail (feature story)

Posted by bturman on 9/29/2017 3:48 PM

With the rise of enduro, and more specifically the actual racing discipline, the good old helmet has found itself the subject of much attention recently. Combining near World Cup-level tech and speed on the downs with long, grueling climbs means that your helmet now has to offer full-face levels...

Posted by iceman2058 on 9/26/2017 10:14 AM

Leatt Previews 2018 Apparel and Protection (press release)

Posted by Leatt on 8/24/2017 6:00 AM

Unfortunately, crashing is part of the game when it comes to progressing as mountain bikers. When it comes to your noggin, safety is paramount. Based in South Africa, Leatt got their start way back in 2001 designing neck braces and launched the first bicycle-specific neck brace, the DBX, in 2010...

Posted by FredLikesTrikes on 6/22/2017 9:31 AM

JENSON USA’s 2nd ANNUAL “HIGH-FIVE RIDE FEST” (press release)

Posted by Jenson USA on 5/5/2017 10:14 AM

2017 Sea Otter Classic Pit Bits (photo album)

Posted by FredLikesTrikes on 4/21/2017 1:04 AM

PIT BITS - New 2017 Products from Crankworx Whistler (photo album)

Posted by bturman on 8/20/2016 5:58 PM

PIT BITS - Lenzerheide World Cup (photo album)

Posted by sspomer on 7/7/2016 10:09 AM

Drift Triking in the New Leatt DBX 6.0 Helmet (video)

Sketchy: Check. Terrifying: A little bit. Fun: Absolutely. Check out this edit from Leatt when they took us out to the hills of NorCal to test out their latest full face helmet while drift triking at 40+ MPH with no brakes. Leatt invited a handful of the bicycle media to try the recently introd...

Posted by FredLikesTrikes on 5/17/2016 2:00 PM

Team Chain Reaction Cycles PayPal 2016 Launch (press release)

Posted by iceman2058 on 3/10/2016 8:02 AM

Review by Evan Turpen Leatt, a company driven by safety, was first known for their innovative neck braces for bicycle, motorcycle and powersports. Having gradually expanded their line to include numerous other forms of protection, they now offer body armor, gloves, knee pads, elbow pads and ev...

Posted by E.T. on 10/30/2015 3:14 PM

Review by Lee Trumpore // Photos by Lee Trumpore and Emily Scott Once upon a time armoring up for a mountain bike ride meant either dressing up as a ninja-turtle or just wearing long sleeves. If you're either too young or too new to the sport to remember those days, trust me, you aren't missin...

Posted by general lee on 2/9/2015 6:05 AM

Leatt Hydration Pack and 3DF Elbow and Knee Pads - 2013 Sea Otter Classic (video)

Leatt is offering up a lot of new products outside of their neck brace line. Check out their 85-ounce, four-pocket hydration pack. It has a one-buckle strap system that helps the pack fit seamlessly around your Leatt neck brace. Leatt has also introduced their knee and elbow pads that use 3DF...

Posted by faultlinetv on 4/19/2013 10:21 PM

Last fall, I reviewed the Leatt DBX Pro. Now that I have been using the brace for the nearly a full year, my opinions haven't really changed much. It's still the best thing going at the moment. Despite a few spills and normal wear and tear over the last year, the brace still looks practicall...

Posted by joshitrealgood on 7/30/2012 3:15 PM

Leatt DBX Pro Neck Brace Long Term Review (video)

Now that I have been using the brace for the nearly a full year, my opinions haven't really changed. Durability - I've taken a few spills and just normal wear and tear over the last 6 months and the brace still looks brand new. The padding is easy to remove and clean (not having Velcro to deal...

Posted by joshitrealgood on 7/30/2012 1:21 PM

Leatt at the 2012 Sea Otter Classic (video)

Jason at the Leatt tent, fills us in one their new body armour as well as some new features on their neck braces.

Posted by faultlinetv on 4/21/2012 11:45 PM

The Good:

Comfortable
Not overly restrictive
Leatt brace compatible
Not too hot
Good protection

The Bad:

The sizing - I'm 75kg with broad shoulders and tried on the smallest size they had (which is meant for riders between 55 -65kg) and it fit me perfectly. Leatt really need to get a better sizing chart as rider weight isn't good enough especially seeing how completely out their recommended size was. They need to include more specific body sizes such as shoulder width, torso length and arm length (as iXS do). The back protection is of a lower standard than their full body armour (level 1 instead of level 2). Chest plate is too flat and doesn't wrap around the ribs as well as it could.

Overall Review: Surprisingly comfortable, not too hot and fits perfectly with a Leatt. My only gripe is that the back protection is not the same level as the full body vest. Which is something I wanted in particular as I broke my back in 4 places not too long ago. However I figured I'd rather have less than opt...

Posted by Marc on 1/3/2012 8:45 AM