Giro Switchblade, poly-carbonate eye protection, mesh body armour, gloves and knee pads (to supplement the shorts and jersey). Had enough stitches in A & E for a while.
Chris .. you say you broke your back and ankle when fully armoured up .....fuck ...what would it of been like with out armour ...Yes it is restrictive but it’s a life saver when things go wrong.....There’s a lot of riders out there with life changing injuries....
I like the face protector style tube scarves around my neck when it’s cold.... you can keep the outer layer to a minimum and not overheat while keeping the cold breeze from getting down your neck.
To answer Ian Skinner, As a spec wearer, I wear Guard-Dogs Evader II googles. They have FogStpper in their name and don't mist up when you are moving. I bought them to keep brambles and the like on bridleways out of my eyes. I also think they keep hayfever at bay.I also like to wearr long sleeves in summer also to protect from brambles etc. Endura An MT500 Long Sleeve Cycling Jersey works for me - cool and confortable.
Warm: I use a detachable chin bar full face, goggles and then a long sleeve T-shirt and joggers. Cold: Same but with extra layers like a jacket or a skin or water proof trousers.
Hey EMBN! I like to wear pants and gloves that are electrically conductive when I ride my Ebike so I can tell if there is a short circuit! Ride ride ride!
As always AMAZING content! Love both your energy and enthusiasm on presenting the show! No question my favourite ebike channel! Keep up the great work guys! All you guys ROCK!
Hi there, great news about the extra battery for Rocky Mountain Powerplay bikes.....Awesome news.....I ride and Instinct A70 Powerplay and average about 100kms per full charge, this will definitely allow much longer runs......The integral Battery was really the only down side to the Rocky Mountain EBike.....
I use UVEX safety glasses which you can swap colored lenses in/out Soccer shin guards because those pedal pins leave MARKS! Carry leather gloves for the odd Blackberry infested/overgrown trail of which we have many this year on the leftist coast of Canazuela. I double up on padded shorts and light hikers for footwear Started wearing supportive knee 'braces' which offer some protection. I will wear full leg protection on serious technical trails Copper wrist bands.
Standard half helmet , though I've smashed my face hard on rocks. Gloves for better grip and fall protection. Rarely knee and elbow protection, but sometimes. Compression sleeves are essential to protect from harsh sun and elements, though it helps some in falls and sharp plants along the trail... Also has a cooling effect when doused with water. Handy neck tube for hot and cold and bandana with liquid absorbing crystals to keep sweat out of my eyes. Wind deflecting safety prescription glasses with light changing lenses. Shorts or pants without seat catching crotch. Padded or chamois undies for long rides.
Use the Bell Super Air MIPS hybrid helmut with either glasses or Oakley MX goggles. Goggles work better in late afternoon to avoid glare and keep stuff out of my eyes but are a little hotter. Usually don't wear protection but always wear long sleeves and long athletic type pants to keep from getting scratched and cut by branches. Always use gloves for same reason, and choose type that allow touch screen. Using trail running shoes because they have a good grip, water resistant, and tough. Located on Maui, Hawaii, temp is between 23-34 C year round, not much rain on the trails I ride, but lots of tall grass, hard branch trees, sand, dust, rocks, ruts.
When i was a young bloke my riding team mate did the same i laughed my arse of karma got me the next week on the same jump i almost ripped my cock of funny as f as long as its not you ha ha .
No gloves is a huge no no. The first thing to go down is the hands. Having taken all the skin off my hands and forearms and getting subsequent blood poisoning on one occasion, I'd never ride without them. I've also had a pretty horrific face plant on gravel so I also wear a hybrid full face Met Parachute which feels light and has great visibility.
While riding I definitely prefer the open face helmet better more wider open freedom field of view, only wear sunglasses, but on dark days or forest 🌳 rides wear with clear lenses. Prefer long pants, don’t like the restriction with knee or elbow pads. And prefer my light weight trainers. Have a water bottle on my frame don’t like anything on my back I love the FREEDOM. IN HOT WEATHER I will ride in my shorts. I wear lightweight wind proof long sleeve top all the time. Nearly always ride with gloves. In summer my gloves have vents. Winter definitely need some thermal gloves to keep those hands as warm as you can! I get white finger while riding my motorcycles so need the best winter weather gloves! Any recommendations? Let me know the best for warmth?
I discovered compression socks recently, I suffer with sore tendons/ligaments in my legs and they've reduce that significantly. I also like those Lycra arm sleeves as protection against nettles/sun burn, They've been repurposed as a scarf to keep the sun off my neck or the chill out. For glasses cheap flexible screwfix safeties. I keep clear and tinted in my bag at £2 meh if you loose'em, give'em away or damage'em. I was thinking about a mosquito hood because of the clouds critters we sometimes get
I live in the north of Spain, in a region with a climate very similar to south of England. I wear knee and elbow pads, shocks and underwear with protection and helmet with removable chinguard and full face googles. I carry my armour vest on the handlebar with voilé straps and put in on for the descents. Also i wear gloves with protection. I am a beginner and this protection saved me from injuries that would have left me the sport. Not for their gravity but for pain and insecurity. Most times I fall is for losing balance when I go too slow in a difficult passage. So I think your sceptical speech about the use of protection is not the best in a tough Sport. I compare enduro with ski for the downhill feeling but it is more tough and less accesible. So protections are the thing that make it seems to fall on snow.
Boy's I heard you talk about Van life, I'm about to head of to Mt Stromlo in Canberra Australia. Taking the Kenevo comp and the Levo expert mullet. 3 weeks of just chilling.
My head protection is polorized but I do use gloves to stop the nettles and thorns I have also broke my back a couple of times but not when riding Ebikes.Just stop falling off . Wranglers and a pair of riders for leg protection . Anarchistebiking.
is there somewhere a market where you can buy only frames with motors and batterys? i have good componantry, but i´d like to upgrade someday from bosch gen 3 to gen 4 or something else and change my geo .. @
Buy GMBN T-shirts? You should give us the T-shirts to promote your channel in the parks and trails. Sounds stupid if I have to buy to work (promote your channel). I really love the video by the way! Thumbs up!
Thanks for the super nice guys but you showed the wrong photo . So I'm expecting a super nice next week with the correct photo and maybe bike of the week . Love yas .
Great video! Love all your videos!! Just sold my vado. And bought a beautiful LEVO COMP in Spruce and tarmac black color. With Stamp 1 (Crank Brothers) in Turquoise. I NEED YOU HELP!!! What POC HELMET ⛑ do you guys have!? Jones=_____________ Smith=______________ Maybe you have many, if so what do you recommend. PS next time you’re in San Francisco, I’ll show you the good spots! Thanks Again! You guys are great!!! Sam
You can get prescription safety glasses if you're really into it. I've never really had an issue with just glasses.... I do have a set of bollè safety glasses that fit close to my face for when I wear contacts....
You prioritise knee pads for strong reasons, not because "you might as well protect your whole body if you wear knee pads". That was a dumb comment. If your knee pads are too bulky, buy tube ones like Fox make.
I just bought a Troy Lee stage helmet - coming from motorbikes to bicycles these open faced helmets just felt... well, like not wearing a helmet at all to be honest :P Can easily hit 40-50kph on sketchy decents in the forest, and I'm sure my face won't like hitting the ground / a tree at that speed. Transitioning to fully legal e-bikes after this season so I no longer need to care that I look like a motocross rider with a full face ;)
I’ve a POC Coran - same as the FF’s they use on the channel - it’s vented but if summer arrives..........it’ll be too sweaty - seriously looking into a Troy Lee stage as a upgrade to my open face TL A1 - seems to be the best vented FF out there - FF saved me a couple of times in past when I’ve pushed it - look after your head - Conversely POC works great in the depth of winter up on the moors/hills in the filthy weather
I hate riding without gloves. For me it is a definite must
When it’s hot and humid, l prefer to ride in a Borat style mankini.
You crash harder on heavy ebikes. Knee, shin pads and long sleeves for whipping plants. Good padded gloves.
Giro Switchblade, poly-carbonate eye protection, mesh body armour, gloves and knee pads (to supplement the shorts and jersey). Had enough stitches in A & E for a while.
Chris .. you say you broke your back and ankle when fully armoured up .....fuck ...what would it of been like with out armour ...Yes it is restrictive but it’s a life saver when things go wrong.....There’s a lot of riders out there with life changing injuries....
I like the face protector style tube scarves around my neck when it’s cold.... you can keep the outer layer to a minimum and not overheat while keeping the cold breeze from getting down your neck.
I’m trying to remember life before those tube style scarves. They’re a game changer for winter biking...
To answer Ian Skinner, As a spec wearer, I wear Guard-Dogs Evader II googles. They have FogStpper in their name and don't mist up when you are moving. I bought them to keep brambles and the like on bridleways out of my eyes. I also think they keep hayfever at bay.I also like to wearr long sleeves in summer also to protect from brambles etc. Endura An MT500 Long Sleeve Cycling Jersey works for me - cool and confortable.
Warm: I use a detachable chin bar full face, goggles and then a long sleeve T-shirt and joggers.
Cold: Same but with extra layers like a jacket or a skin or water proof trousers.
Hey EMBN! I like to wear pants and gloves that are electrically conductive when I ride my Ebike so I can tell if there is a short circuit! Ride ride ride!
This guy! Hahaha
As always AMAZING content! Love both your energy and enthusiasm on presenting the show! No question my favourite ebike channel! Keep up the great work guys! All you guys ROCK!
Thanks for watching Simon!
Hi there, great news about the extra battery for Rocky Mountain Powerplay bikes.....Awesome news.....I ride and Instinct A70 Powerplay and average about 100kms per full charge, this will definitely allow much longer runs......The integral Battery was really the only down side to the Rocky Mountain EBike.....
I use UVEX safety glasses which you can swap colored lenses in/out
Soccer shin guards because those pedal pins leave MARKS!
Carry leather gloves for the odd Blackberry infested/overgrown trail of which we have many this year on the leftist coast of Canazuela.
I double up on padded shorts and light hikers for footwear
Started wearing supportive knee 'braces' which offer some protection.
I will wear full leg protection on serious technical trails
Copper wrist bands.
Full face for solo riding, open face if I'm riding with people, purely because it's just harder to hear and be heard with a full face when talking.
Standard half helmet , though I've smashed my face hard on rocks. Gloves for better grip and fall protection. Rarely knee and elbow protection, but sometimes. Compression sleeves are essential to protect from harsh sun and elements, though it helps some in falls and sharp plants along the trail... Also has a cooling effect when doused with water. Handy neck tube for hot and cold and bandana with liquid absorbing crystals to keep sweat out of my eyes. Wind deflecting safety prescription glasses with light changing lenses. Shorts or pants without seat catching crotch. Padded or chamois undies for long rides.
Use the Bell Super Air MIPS hybrid helmut with either glasses or Oakley MX goggles. Goggles work better in late afternoon to avoid glare and keep stuff out of my eyes but are a little hotter. Usually don't wear protection but always wear long sleeves and long athletic type pants to keep from getting scratched and cut by branches. Always use gloves for same reason, and choose type that allow touch screen. Using trail running shoes because they have a good grip, water resistant, and tough. Located on Maui, Hawaii, temp is between 23-34 C year round, not much rain on the trails I ride, but lots of tall grass, hard branch trees, sand, dust, rocks, ruts.
Absolutely LOVE the Bosch Concept
'Once I broke my testicle in half' 🤣 lmao. Great to see Chris Smith still active 🤘
When i was a young bloke my riding team mate did the same i laughed my arse of karma got me the next week on the same jump i almost ripped my cock of funny as f as long as its not you ha ha .
Bubble wrap is great protection 👍🏻
No gloves is a huge no no. The first thing to go down is the hands. Having taken all the skin off my hands and forearms and getting subsequent blood poisoning on one occasion, I'd never ride without them. I've also had a pretty horrific face plant on gravel so I also wear a hybrid full face Met Parachute which feels light and has great visibility.
While riding I definitely prefer the open face helmet better more wider open freedom field of view, only wear sunglasses, but on dark days or forest 🌳 rides wear with clear lenses. Prefer long pants, don’t like the restriction with knee or elbow pads. And prefer my light weight trainers. Have a water bottle on my frame don’t like anything on my back I love the FREEDOM.
IN HOT WEATHER I will ride in my shorts. I wear lightweight wind proof long sleeve top all the time.
Nearly always ride with gloves. In summer my gloves have vents. Winter definitely need some thermal gloves to keep those hands as warm as you can! I get white finger while riding my motorcycles so need the best winter weather gloves!
Any recommendations? Let me know the best for warmth?
I discovered compression socks recently, I suffer with sore tendons/ligaments in my legs and they've reduce that significantly. I also like those Lycra arm sleeves as protection against nettles/sun burn, They've been repurposed as a scarf to keep the sun off my neck or the chill out.
For glasses cheap flexible screwfix safeties. I keep clear and tinted in my bag at £2 meh if you loose'em, give'em away or damage'em.
I was thinking about a mosquito hood because of the clouds critters we sometimes get
FOX flexair is all you need. Also FOX Defend long pants are very ventilated while riding.
I love the NEW Fox Racing clothing range, long pants, jersey and gloves as I live on the cold north east coast 👍👍👍 new DWR coatings are FAB 😊
I love the subject. You could do a part 2,3 and four and not run out of subject matter. I live where it gets dangerously hot part of the year.
@20:34 LOVE 70 year old Rob ! Lookin' tough, mate!
What should I wear to protect my clavicle when riding rocky terrain?
Got a couple of sets of Helley Hansen Marino wool thermal under layers for winter. From Cotswold leisure. Bloody awesome.
I think clothing is important obviously but what about more focus on how to transport your ebike on your car? Any ideas or tips?
I live in the north of Spain, in a region with a climate very similar to south of England. I wear knee and elbow pads, shocks and underwear with protection and helmet with removable chinguard and full face googles. I carry my armour vest on the handlebar with voilé straps and put in on for the descents. Also i wear gloves with protection. I am a beginner and this protection saved me from injuries that would have left me the sport. Not for their gravity but for pain and insecurity. Most times I fall is for losing balance when I go too slow in a difficult passage. So I think your sceptical speech about the use of protection is not the best in a tough Sport. I compare enduro with ski for the downhill feeling but it is more tough and less accesible. So protections are the thing that make it seems to fall on snow.
Liked the bit about clothing. The EMBN shop is good but any chance of getting more stock of the team jerseys in bigger sizes any time soon?
We're working on it Rob!
I see new stock is in. Team jersey ordered. Cheers!
Boy's I heard you talk about Van life, I'm about to head of to Mt Stromlo in Canberra Australia. Taking the Kenevo comp and the Levo expert mullet. 3 weeks of just chilling.
In Cornwall, shorts all year round, rarely snows and rarely below 5c
Jeans, work boots and a hiking jacket.
Looking good dude.
Got my new EMBN Core Plum T-Shirt today....Look great and has good quality...Now I am a part of the network ;-)
Thanks for your support Melkon :) We really appreciate it 🤘
Nice fireplace btw
My head protection is polorized but I do use gloves to stop the nettles and thorns I have also broke my back a couple of times
but not when riding Ebikes.Just stop falling off . Wranglers and a pair of riders for leg protection . Anarchistebiking.
What I would like to wear is mountain biking clothes but at 193cm and 135kgs I cannot find much my size.
long pants and light colored long sleeve shirt. If you decide to wear a helmet, full face would be in order.
is there somewhere a market where you can buy only frames with motors and batterys? i have good componantry, but i´d like to upgrade someday from bosch gen 3 to gen 4 or something else and change my geo .. @
One for chris on tyer pressures. Could you cover the inserts and pressures ? Cheers.
Buy GMBN T-shirts? You should give us the T-shirts to promote your channel in the parks and trails.
Sounds stupid if I have to buy to work (promote your channel).
I really love the video by the way! Thumbs up!
What do you wear on an EMTB ride? Let us know!
Mankini its... super nice 👍🏼
Thanks for the super nice guys but you showed the wrong photo . So I'm expecting a super nice next week with the correct photo and maybe bike of the week . Love yas .
What do you guys think of the dirt suits ?
Great video! Love all your videos!!
Just sold my vado. And bought a beautiful LEVO COMP in Spruce and tarmac black color.
With Stamp 1 (Crank Brothers) in Turquoise.
I NEED YOU HELP!!! What POC HELMET ⛑ do you guys have!? Jones=_____________
Smith=______________
Maybe you have many, if so what do you recommend.
PS next time you’re in San Francisco, I’ll show you the good spots!
Thanks Again! You guys are great!!!
Sam
Revive Your Biking Habit
Really tight speedos
What options do you have for eye protection if you wear glasses?
You can get prescription safety glasses if you're really into it. I've never really had an issue with just glasses.... I do have a set of bollè safety glasses that fit close to my face for when I wear contacts....
You prioritise knee pads for strong reasons, not because "you might as well protect your whole body if you wear knee pads". That was a dumb comment. If your knee pads are too bulky, buy tube ones like Fox make.
I live in Barcelona and allways shorts and protection POC
A massive smile every time ;-)
I always wear a compression top and compression socks. Keeps the blood moving 👍
e-mtb specific socks make the biggest difference, though the price is only 49e/pair.
kappa
😂. Don’t forget emtb boxer shorts but don’t wear them on your standard mtb cos they just won’t work! 🙄
don't forget the colored dust caps they add 3 mph and help to protect against punctures
I just bought a Troy Lee stage helmet - coming from motorbikes to bicycles these open faced helmets just felt... well, like not wearing a helmet at all to be honest :P Can easily hit 40-50kph on sketchy decents in the forest, and I'm sure my face won't like hitting the ground / a tree at that speed. Transitioning to fully legal e-bikes after this season so I no longer need to care that I look like a motocross rider with a full face ;)
G- form has good light weight stuff so Ca
The only protection I use is in bed LOL 😅
Been trying to order a Team jersey for over a month now but no large in stock !!!!!!
Ride on Wheely-Girl! Nice skills!
I'm considering a full face after faceplating some gravel on a trail the weekend 😔😂 is a full face too much on a trial?
They're great, just expect some smart arse to comment how it must be hot in that and how its overkill 😄
I’ve a POC Coran - same as the FF’s they use on the channel - it’s vented but if summer arrives..........it’ll be too sweaty - seriously looking into a Troy Lee stage as a upgrade to my open face TL A1 - seems to be the best vented FF out there - FF saved me a couple of times in past when I’ve pushed it - look after your head - Conversely POC works great in the depth of winter up on the moors/hills in the filthy weather
Holy heck, what kind of shorts is Steve wearing to get em snagged on his handle bars. Lol
Try gform u won't know they are on u may forget to take them off when you get into your car😝
Where what your comfy in,i see to many riders with all the gear & No idea
Whatever you want just not lycra
How will I know if my bike photo will br shown in the bike vault?
Guys where can we see if our bikes where in bike vault ? :) can you do that...nice show.
Five ten freerider flat pedal shoes
You Need to do some new riding tops. some short sleeve riding tops 👍🏼
Working on it!
Electric Mountain Bike Network and maybe one on those new pants fabrics/designs you mentioned.
Metallica tank top!!!
absolutely nothing
@TJ Thunder I hear ya man. I got a few pairs of snug boxxers with a kinda junk hammock (made by saxx) to stop me sitting on a bollock.
Ultra futuristic Bosch ebike with a 19th century drive train.... 🙄
Can we have more information on the "I broke my testicle in half" story please!!???
IN HALF!!!!!!!!!
Them shorts are crap, stingers branbles and assorts can get your legs and make you bleed on thorns , cheers shane uk 🇬🇧
Wahoo!
nike dry-fit only
Joc strap and helmet heat index is 108 degrees farenheit. Just joking shorts tank top helmet gloves and knee pads if it gnarly.
whats with the (mini) hairy chest?
LOL
Please no MAMIL’s
Er clothes
Never worn a helmet ... I'd rather be seen in pink suspenders and high heels on my bike going downhill than a helmet
Stupid...
if you dont know what to wear stay home you're a loser
Its getting worse
You bguys should just stick to emtb, sorry but all your advice is kinda terrible for a road user