Accessories brand Leatt, which is most established in MTB accessories & protective gear, is now serving XC and gravel riders with its new Endurance collection.
The South African company notes that its new Endurance range of helmets and apparel is designed specifically for the needs of endurance off-road riders. Leatt partnered with Gregor Egger & Lukas Baum from Speed Company Racing to develop the range of helmets and apparel, including jackets, vests, jerseys, bibs, and gloves in both a men’s and women’s fit.
“As the 2022 Cape Epic champions and 2023 second place finishers, Lukas and I need gear that performs as strong as we do when covering long miles,” said Gregor Egger.
“That was our goal when developing the Endurance collection with Leatt. We brought our experience and expertise in endurance racing to create a best-in-class collection that meets our high demands. We need products that enhance our riding when we are pushing through our longest days in the saddle, and that is exactly what we created with the new Leatt Endurance helmets and apparel.”
The MTB Endurance helmets are equipped with 360° Turbine Technology for head and brain protection. This technology is claimed to help to reduce peak brain acceleration by up to 30% at impact speeds associated with concussion, and peak brain rotational acceleration by up to 40%.
The helmet’s in-moulded Power Bridge disperses impact forces for even more protection, while the Maxiflow Air Channels provide airflow and breathability. Helmet fastening and removal is via the Fidlock Buckle, and the Sunglass Dock with anti-slip provides convenient and safe storage for eyewear.
The MTB Endurance helmet is packaged in a lightweight polymer compound shell available in three sizes and two price points. The MTB Endurance 3.0 helmet retails at USD$139.99, and the lighter weight MTB Endurance 4.0 retails at USD$179.99.
The Endurance apparel collection is designed to be durable, lightweight, comfortable, and functional. The Endurance Jackets and Vests offer protection in varying weather conditions with a windproof and breathable ripstop weave fabric plus dirt-resistant coating.
Knitted mesh panels at the back and underarms offer targeted ventilation, and reflective spots on the back and front improve visibility. The jacket is fully packable within its zippered back pocket with on-bike storage strap.
The Endurance Jerseys have a second skin feel and ergonomic cut that caters to an aggressive riding position, with eco-friendly materials that offer sun protection and cooling effects.
The Endurance Bibs are tailored with a premium Italian chamois with four layers of density padding, providing enhanced blood flow and a second skin feel. Large cargo pockets on the back and leg give secure storage for ride essentials.
The Endurance Gloves help to prevent hand numbness with biomedically designed palms that are claimed to improve blood flow and relieve nerve pressure. The X-Flow upper has fully vented mesh coupled with brush guard reinforced knuckles.
