Textile accessories for mountain biking

MTB Goggles: Lens, Foam and Helmet Compatibility

When riding downhill, in enduro or at a bike park, goggles protect the eyes from mud, branches and dust much better than an open face protection as they fit the face. They are worn with a : you check that the frame fits into the opening of the helmet without pressing on the bridge of the nose and that the strap goes outside the shell. Quality is judged by the foam, often made in several layers to absorb sweat, and by the lens, whose vents limit fogging during slow climbs.

The Rest of the Outfit

MTB gear also includes:

• Helmets.
• Gloves.
• Jerseys.
• Jackets.
• Shorts and Bibs.
• Shoes.

All the equipment can be found on the equipment page.

Alpinestars Supertech and Cairn Kids

The Alpinestars Supertech comes from motocross, a discipline where the Italian brand, founded in 1963 in Asolo by Sante Mazzarolo, first made a name for itself with its boots. It retains an impact-resistant lens and a wide strap, coated in silicone to prevent slipping on the helmet shell. The kids' mask Cairn, from the Lyon-based brand with a family history dating back to 1938, is designed for narrower faces: an adult mask would shift and let dust in. For young riders discovering downhill, it's the accessory that goes with the first full-face helmet.

Neck Gaiters, Headbands and Beanies: Outfit by Season

Beyond the goggles, small textile accessories enhance the comfort of your ride. The neck gaiter, a tube of stretchy fabric, protects the throat from wind in cool descents and can be pulled up over the nose and mouth against the dust of dry trails. The headband absorbs sweat from your forehead before it drips into your eyes and covers the ears in mid-season. In cold weather, a thin beanie fits under the helmet without altering the fit, provided you slightly loosen the rear dial. Light and compressible, these pieces can be packed away when the temperature rises.

Good Deals

Great bargains can also be found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, and Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped within 24 hours are prepared and dispatched in 24 hours. The year's highlights follow a steady order: the Black Friday at the end of autumn, the year-end holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back-to-school.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tinted or Clear Goggles for MTB?

In the woods, a clear or lightly tinted lens allows for good visibility of the terrain in shaded areas. A tinted or mirrored lens is reserved for exposed trails and mountain resorts in mid-summer.

Can you wear goggles with an open face helmet?

Goggles are primarily designed for the opening of a full-face helmet, which keeps them in place. With an open face helmet with a visor, you need to check that the strap holds without slipping on the shell and that the visor doesn't hit the frame.

How to prevent fogging in MTB goggles?

Avoid wiping the inside of the lens, which is treated to prevent fogging, and keep the goggles on the helmet during breaks rather than in a warm pocket. Riding uphill with the goggles raised also limits condensation.

How to wash a MTB neck gaiter?

In the washing machine at thirty degrees, with technical laundry and without softener, which reduces the breathability of the fabric. It dries in a few hours in the open air, allowing it to be reused on the next ride.

When does a child need MTB goggles?

As soon as they ride with a full-face helmet, generally when they start tackling downhill trails or bike parks. A kid-sized mask is then chosen, with a frame that fits a narrower face.