PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES

MTB Protective Equipment and Accessories for Every Trail

Mountain bike protective equipment and accessories covers everything you wear and carry on the trail apart from your jersey and shorts: helmets, goggles, body armour, shoes, packs, socks and small spares. At Foxracing.si this category brings together gear for cross-country riders, trail and enduro riders and downhill racers, as well as parents kitting out a young rider. Whether you ride flowing singletrack or lift-served bike park laps, this is where you build the protection layer around your bike kit.

What you will find in this category

Bicycle helmets – open-face trail lids and full-face helmets for enduro, bike park and downhill riding.
Goggli – MTB goggles that seal out dust, mud and roost behind a full-face helmet.
Lenses and tear off – replacement and tinted goggle lenses plus tear-offs for wet and muddy race days.
Cycling glasses – lightweight sunglasses for trail and XC rides in an open-face helmet.
Protective equipment – knee pads, elbow guards, body armour, chest protectors and neck braces.
MTB shoes – flat-pedal and clipless shoes with grippy soles and stiff midsoles for power transfer.
Sports backpacks and bags – hydration packs, hip packs and gear bags for tools, spares and kit.
Socks – crew and knee-length riding socks in breathable, moisture-wicking fabrics.
Add-ons – the small extras that finish off your riding setup.

How to choose MTB protection and accessories

Match protection to your discipline. XC and trail riders usually ride an open-face helmet with light knee pads; enduro and downhill riders need a full-face helmet, goggles and harder-shell knee and elbow protection.
Helmet fit first. Measure your head circumference just above the eyebrows, check the size chart and make sure the helmet sits level with no pressure points and no movement when you shake your head.
Pad fit and coverage. Knee and elbow pads should stay put without cutting off circulation; measure around the joint and check whether you want soft, flexible foam for pedalling or hard shells for bike park crashes.
Goggles or glasses. Goggles pair with full-face helmets and give the best seal against dust and mud; glasses are cooler and easier to remove on climbs.
Lens tint. Clear or low-light lenses for forest and dusk, mirrored or darker tints for bright, open trails – and tear-offs when you race in the wet.
Shoe sole and closure. Flat-pedal shoes need a soft, sticky rubber sole; clipless shoes need a compatible 2-bolt cleat pocket. Consider laces, straps or dials for how quickly you want to adjust them.
Pack size. A hip pack suits short laps, while a hydration backpack with a bladder makes sense for long rides and full-day tours.

Brands

The category features Fox for helmets, body protection, shoes and riding accessories, 100 Percent for goggles, lenses, tear-offs and cycling eyewear, and Bollé for sports glasses and helmets.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a full-face helmet for mountain biking?

For downhill, bike park and most enduro racing a full-face helmet is the standard choice. For cross-country and trail riding an open-face MTB helmet with extended rear coverage is usually enough.

What size MTB helmet should I buy?

Measure the circumference of your head about a centimetre above your eyebrows with a soft tape and compare it with the manufacturer's size chart, as sizing differs between brands.

Are goggles better than glasses for MTB?

Goggles seal around the eyes and are the better choice for fast, dusty or muddy descents and full-face helmets. Cycling glasses are lighter and more breathable for climbing and all-day trail rides.

Flat or clipless MTB shoes?

Flat-pedal shoes with sticky rubber soles make it easy to put a foot down and suit gravity riding and beginners, while clipless shoes give more efficient pedalling on long climbs and XC rides.

When should I replace my helmet or pads?

Replace any helmet after a significant impact, even if there is no visible damage, and replace pads once the foam is compressed or the straps no longer hold them in place.

Browse the full range of MTB protective equipment and accessories at Foxracing.si and put together a setup that keeps you riding with confidence.