2012 Best Mountain Bike Apparel, Shoes, Protection and Packs
Beyond the Bike: Top 2012 Mountain Bike Accessories
Ride in style and comfort with these new packs, shoes, glasses and more from the 2012 Sea Otter Classic bike festival
POC VPD 2.0
Innovative Swedish brand POC has refined its knee and elbow pads, which use a soft pliable viscoelastic armor the company calls VPD. The flexible material moves freely under normal conditions but hardens under impact. The latest version, called VPD 2.0 features 3D molded pads that POC says are lighter, more durable, absorb shock better, and perform better in cold weather. Without heavy plastic armor, the pads are light enough and flexible enough for trail riding. The kneepad shown here costs $120. The elbow pads run $90. A longer version of the kneepad, with an extra 8cm of protection against pedal strikes, is also available.
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