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Body Armor

Body armor is the difference between walking away and getting carried away. This collection brings together knee pads, elbow pads, spine protection, and armored tees from the brands that trail and enduro riders trust most: POC, Race Face, Seven IDP, and Assos. Whether you’re sessioning a technical trail, pushing into steeper terrain, or just adding a layer of confidence to aggressive riding, the right protection lets you commit fully. POC’s VPD foam system delivers CE-rated impact absorption in a slim, flexible package; Race Face and Seven IDP offer reliable hardshell and softshell options at accessible price points; Assos rounds out the range with trail knee protection built for extended wear. From lightweight air-mesh sleeves to full spine vests, this is the body armor that fits under your kit, stays in place, and works when you need it to.

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About Body Armor

Body armor starts with CE-certified impact protection — foam, hardshell, or a hybrid of both — shaped to cover the joints and spine most exposed in a crash. Mountain bike body armor ranges from minimalist knee sleeves you barely notice to full spine vests with level-2 back protection. The right choice depends on terrain, riding style, and how much coverage you want under or over your kit.

This collection is anchored by POC, whose VPD (Visco-elastic Polymer Dough) foam has set the standard for lightweight, packable joint protection in trail and enduro riding. The Joint VPD System series offers hard-cap elbow and knee guards for heavier impact; the VPD Air line trims weight and bulk for riders who want everyday wearability. Race Face’s Charge series delivers hardshell protection at an accessible price point. Seven IDP’s Transition pads are a solid entry for riders adding armor for the first time, and Assos rounds out the range with their Trail Knee Protectors built for long-distance mountain riding.

For riders building out a complete protection setup, explore mountain bike helmets at RA Cycles. Shop the full mountain bike range, or see all bike helmets for the complete selection.

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R&A Cycles - 50th Anniversary

50 YEARS AND COUNTING

From a Brooklyn storefront to flagships in Walnut Creek and Miami, from handwritten mail orders to a fully digital custom bike builder — RA Cycles has spent half a century doing one thing: serving riders who demand the best. That half-century belongs as much to you as it does to us. The riders who kept coming back, who sent their friends, who trusted us with bikes that matter — you're the reason we're still here. Here's to the next fifty.

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