The Most Overlooked Protective Gear

By Nia Lawrence


Small and insignificant things are easy to overlook, although ultimately, these are the very same things that can be of great help to us. This is especially true with protective motocross gear, which some riders opt not to get or choose lesser alternatives since they can be quite an expense. However, as motocross is one sport that has more than your average number of knocks, bumps and scrapes, riders must be able to see how necessary they are and not see them as liabilities as nothing should matter more than their life and limbs.

An often overlooked protective gear is the goggles. Goggles help a rider clearly see where he is going and will prevent any flying debris from entering his eyes. Good quality goggles like Oakley goggles can be quite expensive so riders opt for a less expensive and more aesthetically pleasing alternative, the sunglasses. While a rider may look better and cooler wearing sunglasses, they are also easily prone to more serious problems should they get entangled in a wreck as sunglasses can break into a million pieces and half of those million pieces can easily get into your eyes. Goggles will protect you from flying mud, rocks, or any airborne particles that can damage your eyes. In addition, these are available in polarized lenses that enable you to see clearly even in gloomy weather conditions.

Handlebar grips are another type of protective gear that doesn't merit much attention. Easy to install, they are also a small but significant item that you need to include in your arsenal of motocross protective gear as they will prevent your hands from slipping and losing control of your bike. These grips need to be chosen based not only on comfort, durability and practicality. Their selection will also depend on how the bike will be used, which may either be off-road or highway riding. For off-road ventures, it is best to get those soft foam or rubber grips by Odi, which lets riders retain their grips even when wet.

Riders who constantly go on long trips and traversing highways, on the other hand, will find that soft leather grips with leather strips for extra grip is the best choice. Not only does it help the air circulate, it helps keep their hands from getting numb or "sleepy," which is a common occurrence or side effect of holding on to the handlebars for a long time. Grips are easy to install and should be replaced whenever they experience any kind of damage or get worn to keep them from slipping during transit. When installing grips for the first time, apply glue to the top of the handlebar where the grip will be located and allow to dry for 24 hours before using your bike.

Odi grips are a good investment as far as getting good handlebar grips is concerned. Riders can choose from one with knob grip patterns, which are good for general riding conditions or tread grip patterns that are best for muddy conditions and wet weather. And speaking of muddy conditions and wet weather, riders aren't the only ones that need protection from the elements, but their gear as well. Motocross riders are notorious for having a lot of stuff but nowhere big enough to put them in. This is why manufacturers created and designed sturdy and durable gear bags and backpacks like Ogio bags with multi-compartments and pockets for riders' tools and gadgets so they'll never have to forget anything essential again. Little things like grips, goggles, and gear bags may seem insignificant or unnecessary expenses, but if you can't see where you're going and lose your grip, it may mean paying a higher price, one that you pay either with your entire motocross career or your life.




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