Black Friday mountain bike gear: clothing on sale

What does the Black Friday mountain bike gear contain?

The outfit is divided into four sub-pages. The mountain bike jerseys range from lightweight short-sleeved models to thermal long-sleeved jerseys. The mountain bike shorts and bibs include baggy shorts, padded undershorts, and bib shorts. The mountain bike jackets cover windbreakers, waterproofs, and insulating jackets, and the mountain bike gloves come in short, long, and winter versions. The helmets and shoes have their own pages.

Assemble a mountain bike outfit for the season

In mild weather, a loose-fitting breathable jersey, a durable short, and long gloves are enough. The shorts are worn with a chamois-lined undershort, either built-in or sold separately, which reduces chafing on long rides. Cross-country enthusiasts often prefer a fitted bib short.

When it’s chilly, layer up: long-sleeved jersey, packable windbreaker, thicker gloves. In the rain, a waterproof membrane jacket and mountain bike pants provide much better protection than a windbreaker, albeit at the cost of some breathability. In downhill conditions, the air cools quickly: always keep an extra layer in the bag.

Mountain bike outfit on sale: size and version before price

Mountain bike cuts are looser than those for road cycling, but each brand sizes differently: refer to your chest, waist, and hand measurements in their sizing guide rather than relying on your usual size. Women's models have their own sizing patterns. Before judging a promotion, check the exact version: short with or without undershort, windbreaker or waterproof jacket, men's, women's, or children's fit, and colors. A Leatt WindBlock jacket doesn’t serve the same purpose as an HydraDri: the strikethrough price of one doesn’t inform you about the discount of the other, and a discounted item that doesn’t fit isn’t a bargain.

The other pages of the Black Friday

The road and BMX outfits have their pages: road equipment and BMX equipment, while the cyclist's equipment includes locks, bags, and lighting. Outside of the event, the entire outfit can be found in the mountain bike equipment; previous collections go to the clearance, while the newest ones belong to the new arrivals.

The brands of mountain bike outfits in Black Friday

Giro has transferred its Xnetic knit to its gloves, initially used for its shoes: the Xnetic Trail glove has a one-piece back, with no seams. Its Havoc and Arc shorts complete the outfit.

Leatt names its clothing the same as its helmets, for practicality, Trail, AllMtn, Endurance or Gravity, followed by a number; its HydraDri jackets are waterproof, while its WindBlock are windproof.

POC, founded in Sweden with the mission of reducing the consequences of accidents in gravity sports, offers here its Motion Air and Reform Enduro jerseys and its Resistance Enduro gloves.

VAUDE, a German company from Tettnang, outfits mountain bikers with the Moab and Altissimo jerseys, Kuro shorts, and waterproof jackets Moab Pro and Kuro Pro.

Fox Racing, born in California in motocross, adapts its Ranger line, Flexair clothing, and Defend line for mountain biking, including winter gloves.

Frequently asked questions

Mountain bike shorts or bib shorts: which one to choose?

The baggy short, worn over a padded undershort, offers better protection in falls and works in any setting, including a café terrace. The bib short, more fitted, is suitable for long rides and cross-country. Many mountain bikers own both.

Do you need long gloves for mountain biking?

It’s recommended: they protect hands from branches, thorns, and the ground in case of a fall and improve grip on the handlebars when hands are sweaty. Short gloves remain popular in cross-country during hot weather.

Waterproof or windproof for mountain biking?

The windbreaker, light and packable, blocks the wind and a light shower. To ride in steady rain, only a waterproof membrane jacket with sealed seams keeps you dry, at the cost of extra weight and bulk.

Can you give mountain biking clothes as a gift without knowing the size?

It’s possible for a loose-fitting jersey or jacket if you know the person's usual size and the brand’s size guide. For bib shorts or gloves, the fit is more important: the risk of error is higher.

Does Black Friday last just one day?

The name refers to the Friday following Thanksgiving, and many retailers spread out their offers around this date. At Vélo-Store, the Black Friday discounts on mountain bike outfits extend throughout the entire month of November, not just the Friday.