Alpinestars Presents 2017 Protection Range

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fabdemaere (Mar 8, 2017 at 9:08)

I feel like these bib shorts will give me the impression of drinking my own ball sweat.

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Extremmist (Mar 8, 2017 at 11:19)

And if not their design, then the temperature of the water, which will be absorbing your body heat...

(On the other hand, you can say you shred the trails with such intensity that you need water cooling)

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minesawhitecap (Mar 8, 2017 at 11:38)

Also you can't wear a top over your bib short shoulder straps, because you won't be able to get to the drinking tube.

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groghunter (Mar 8, 2017 at 12:12)

@Extremmist: Or you can actually get some water cooling by putting ice in the hydration sleeve... might be awesome for hot days.

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jrocksdh (Mar 8, 2017 at 23:03)

@chadgmail: maybe you can clip it to ur sleeve(short) or neck?
Needs a fly as does my race face stash bib. I think the specialized one does. Nice kit tho.

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eswebster (Mar 8, 2017 at 9:07)

Perfect for the trail and the bar afterward..... depending on the type of bar you frequent.

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joalst (Mar 8, 2017 at 10:21)

People can say what they want about those bibs, I think they look freakin awesome. Integrated low profile padding on legs and back, a SWAT-like pocket, and a bladder if wanted. I'd be really curious to see how these fair to reviews. Looks like an awesome product for the enduro crowd. I'm always cool with companies trying to make padding more ergonomic and comfortable, too.

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Orangesicle (Mar 8, 2017 at 16:55)

And the integrated 3D Gel Chamois Pad for intensive usage too!

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wilflucky (Mar 8, 2017 at 9:01)

Sick swimsuit!

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suspended-flesh FL (Mar 8, 2017 at 14:08)

Borat approves

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jonbrady85 (Mar 8, 2017 at 11:27)

Knee pads look nice but I have no desire to own any that don't have velcro straps to secure them. Eventually that elastic will stretch and the silicone grip will wear out leaving them falling down to my shins 2 miles into a ride.

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handynzl FL (Mar 8, 2017 at 20:15)

My 2016 versions are still gripping strong, Been wearing them for over a year. I find them quite comfy and don't restrict blood flow which is what can happen with velco/strap ones done up too tight. But each to their own...

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jrocksdh (Mar 8, 2017 at 23:07)

Year later(many wash cycles) and my similiar 7idp knee gaskets are awesome and never sag, no stiching issues or tears. Lots of falls, trust that. I went with mediums at 6'1/180, runner type leg.

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jakebillings (Mar 8, 2017 at 9:33)

I guess bc hydration packs aren't cool anymore we have to stash our stuff in our bras now

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jrocksdh (Mar 8, 2017 at 23:09)

There still good for half day epics+, but a pack is def hotter and tend to sway a bit.
I like the evocs with protection for backcountry missions.

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captaineo (Mar 8, 2017 at 9:01)

These actually look comfortable!!! Go ASTARS!

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blowmyfuse (Mar 9, 2017 at 6:03)

Over eat a bit...then say that

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bridgermurray (Mar 8, 2017 at 18:12)

Anyone catch that new canondale frame

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bok-CZ FL (Mar 9, 2017 at 21:23)

why bib shorts holy moly? who wear those on trail? the upper part looks useful, but give us a lightweight backprotector vest with small water reservoir like 1 litre and few pockets

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forkbrayker FL (Mar 8, 2017 at 11:43)

on a more serious note, having a 1-3kg liquid weight in foldable bag inserted into a non structural fabric element is not gonna be heplful when ragging the bike up or down a track. A backpack is structurally more robust than a letoard, and essentially designed to take the weight of 1-3litres of fluid - Leotards are not!!!!! , if i'm wrong though and if this leotard is designed to cope with such weight, i can say with confidence it will not exactly be the most comfy of leotards. couple that with it cooling your back and risking back and neck injury becasue of said cooling, then also eventually your body heat warming up your beverage of choice to a sickly 37degrees C , and the fact that you'll need to cut a hole in all your riding tops to use this............here we have yet another bike specific design thats obviously had feck all real world R+D.

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dirtchurner (Mar 8, 2017 at 14:07)

Something to store my coffe in and still keep it hot. Thanks A-stars.

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nwmlarge (Mar 9, 2017 at 1:09)

Have they sorted the problem with the jackets so they stay below your belly button?

The protection is decent the product fit was shit

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serathestaii (Mar 8, 2017 at 9:18)

Hi! I'm Brüno!

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FreeridembBC (Mar 8, 2017 at 12:50)

If i had worn one of these, my sattle probably would have not went into my leg...
They are ugly anyway

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spaceofades FL (Mar 8, 2017 at 9:01)

I want a helmet. So much.

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Husker2112 (Mar 8, 2017 at 9:11)

Lol

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fedemeta (Mar 9, 2017 at 3:21)

Someone knows the prices?

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bonkywonky (Mar 8, 2017 at 12:41)

TLD quality has gone downhill (har, har) recently.

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adirint (Mar 9, 2017 at 9:05)

No moab??
Ok bye ????

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Husker2112 (Mar 8, 2017 at 9:01)

Well Gwin wears it so I should too I guess

But TLD is better ????

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Husker2112 (Mar 8, 2017 at 9:02) (Below Threshold)

Friggen pb wont let me do emojis lol. Thats what all the question marks are, supposed to be the smug emoji.

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Jackson900 (Mar 8, 2017 at 9:34)

One time when gwin on your team won't help move product.

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laxguy (Mar 8, 2017 at 10:52)

Why? Do you think he doesn't wear protection?

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iamamodel (Mar 8, 2017 at 12:05)

@laxguy: the Pope forbids it.

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suspended-flesh FL (Mar 8, 2017 at 14:07)

@iamamodel: brilliant