Preview: Troy Lee Designs 2014 Apparel and Protection
For 2014 the Troy Lee Designs mountain bike clothing and protection line has received a complete revamp - Troy and the team have been hard at work, not only crafting new designs for the bicycle line, but continuing to improve on the fit, feel and durability of TLD's apparel, protection and helmets. There is incredible momentum for TLD Bike right now, and 2014 is shaping up to be another action packed year. Take a look at the latest designs and styles below that are all now available at finer bicycle dealers worldwide or troyleedesigns.com.
![TLD 2014 Sprint Collection]()
![TLD 2014 Youth Sprint]()
Sprint is now available in youth sizes, as shown here on Finn Finestone
TLD Sprint 2014
Sprint is Troy Lee Designs' premium race wear, and for 2014 they've created an all-new bicycle pant that was developed secretly at events in 2013. The Sprint pant is about a half a pound lighter than the previous SE Pro bike pant, which is no longer in the line.
Sprint also has an all-new race short to match the jersey, lighter than previous Sprint short, but just as durable, along with all new Sprint gloves. Sprint is now available in youth sizes, so the groms can rip it up like the big guys.
• Sprint jersey: MSRP $50 ($38 youth)
• Sprint pants: MSRP $125 ($99 youth)
• Sprint shorts: MSRP $86
• Sprint gloves: MSRP $26 ($30 YOUTH)
![TLD Ruckus 2014]()
![TLD Ruckus 2014]()
TLD Ruckus 2014
Ruckus is the staple all-mountain category apparel, when you need to be ready for more trail abuse than other pieces of kit. Based on customer feedback, more features have been added for 2014, like a slick phone pocket that’s positioned in the right area, zip fly with snap enclosure flap, rear pocket too, and strengthened fabric in key areas so it is ready to handle a big ride on a big bike. The Ruckus jersey has gotten a little more tailored while still being a classic loose fitting mountain bike jersey, the fabric is softer than in the past and it sits on your body better than ever.
• Ruckus jersey: MSRP $52
• Ruckus shorts: w/included liner short: MSRP $135
![TLD Skyline 2014]()
![TLD Skyline 2014]()
TLD Skyline 2014
The Skyline collection is Troy Lee Designs' multi-purpose, most popular mountain bike jersey and short. This season sees new colors for these kits, from mild to wild, but also the addition of the Skyline Race short, which a bit more feature rich than the standard Skyline. The main difference is the included padded liner short.
• Skyline jersey: MSRP $50
• Skyline short: MSRP $68
• Skyline Race short w/included liner short: MSRP $98
![TLD Ace 2014]()
![TLD 2014 ACE Cross Country kit.]()
![TLD Skyline 2014]()
TLD Ace 2014
Ace has always been Troy Lee's XC category, but it has undergone some dramatic changes to be more focused on premium endurance and XC riding. The new Ace short is the lightest short TLD has ever made, with more of an athletic performance fit, more tapered and lower waisted than other shorts, and it comes with a new redesigned padded liner short. If you want to go fast, feel like you have nothing on, and not wear a sausage suit while on the trail, this is the short for you. The Ace jersey has also been redesigned for better fit, with zip rear pockets and a zipper front. The Ace collection also sees the addition of lycra bib short, arm warmers, knee warmers, base layer top, lightweight breathable windbreaker
• Ace jersey: MSRP $68
• Ace shorts w/included liner short: MSRP $165
• Ace bib short: MSRP $110
• Ace arm warmer: MSRP $30
• Ace knee warmer: MSRP $34
• Ace windbreaker: MSRP $65
• Ace gloves: MSRP $36
• Ace fingerless glove: MSRP $34
• Ace cold weather glove: MSRP $40
![TLD Protection 2014]()
TLD Protection 2014
The TLD protection line has undergone a major overhaul, with five all new models being unveiled for this sesaon, including the TBone-II, a long awaited revision of TLD's first MTB specific knee guard. This will be very popular for the “E-word” riding, since it's rugged enough to take a digger on the trail, light enough to throw in your pack and adjustable enough to fit any sized leg with the adjustable straps.
Semenuk: Long time TLD rider and 2x FMB World Tour Champion Brandon Semenuk has wanted TLD to make an aggressive pad for dirt jumping, shuttle runs and freeriding for years, and Troy Lee Designs finally answered his requests and spent the last year developing this new pad. A CE certified impact cup is encased by a very subtle Semenuk themed (pics of his Mustang, newspaper headlines, etc) abrasion resistant liner. They work great under pants - the guys have been racing and riding this guard with the new Sprint pants all winter and loving it
The Method is an all-new take on the 2-part knee guard system TLD has offered in the past. A polyester mesh knee gasket that can be worn by itself on an easy ride, but throw on the bomb proof plastic shield, made of honeycomb polyethylene plastic and is CE certified.
Panic: Another completely new knee guard for 2014, this one is a 5-strap application and is a longer knee guard with great shin and knee protection, pre-curved guard for a fantastic fit, also CE certified.
E-Lite elbow. Another completely new guard, this one is a ergonomically designed ultra thin slip on elbow guard, using a lycra sleeve with a co-polymer pad exterior that also has memory foam to protect your elbows in a crash, or grazing a tree.
• TBone-II: MSRP $52
• Semenuk: MSRP $98
• Method: MSRP $85
• Panic: MSRP $112
• E-Lite: MSRP $35
![TLD 2014 Gloves]()
TLD Gloves 2014
Zink glove: MSRP $36
Air: MSRP $29
Sprint: MSRP $26
SE Pro: MSRP $32
XC glove: MSRP $30
![TLD 2014 WHEELS Collection Connect shorts Network Jersey A1 Helmets]()
TLD 'Wheels' Collection
Connect shorts: MSRP $65
Network jersey: MSRP $36
Transit jacket (not shown): MSRP $198
![Troy Lee Designs 2014 Fit Guide and Symbology Symbols]()
See the entire 2014 Troy Lee Designs collection at their TroyLeeDesigns website, TLD App on iOS or the TL online catalog.
TLD Sprint 2014
Sprint is Troy Lee Designs' premium race wear, and for 2014 they've created an all-new bicycle pant that was developed secretly at events in 2013. The Sprint pant is about a half a pound lighter than the previous SE Pro bike pant, which is no longer in the line.
Sprint also has an all-new race short to match the jersey, lighter than previous Sprint short, but just as durable, along with all new Sprint gloves. Sprint is now available in youth sizes, so the groms can rip it up like the big guys.
• Sprint jersey: MSRP $50 ($38 youth)
• Sprint pants: MSRP $125 ($99 youth)
• Sprint shorts: MSRP $86
• Sprint gloves: MSRP $26 ($30 YOUTH)
Ruckus is the staple all-mountain category apparel, when you need to be ready for more trail abuse than other pieces of kit. Based on customer feedback, more features have been added for 2014, like a slick phone pocket that’s positioned in the right area, zip fly with snap enclosure flap, rear pocket too, and strengthened fabric in key areas so it is ready to handle a big ride on a big bike. The Ruckus jersey has gotten a little more tailored while still being a classic loose fitting mountain bike jersey, the fabric is softer than in the past and it sits on your body better than ever.
• Ruckus jersey: MSRP $52
• Ruckus shorts: w/included liner short: MSRP $135
The Skyline collection is Troy Lee Designs' multi-purpose, most popular mountain bike jersey and short. This season sees new colors for these kits, from mild to wild, but also the addition of the Skyline Race short, which a bit more feature rich than the standard Skyline. The main difference is the included padded liner short.
• Skyline jersey: MSRP $50
• Skyline short: MSRP $68
• Skyline Race short w/included liner short: MSRP $98
Ace has always been Troy Lee's XC category, but it has undergone some dramatic changes to be more focused on premium endurance and XC riding. The new Ace short is the lightest short TLD has ever made, with more of an athletic performance fit, more tapered and lower waisted than other shorts, and it comes with a new redesigned padded liner short. If you want to go fast, feel like you have nothing on, and not wear a sausage suit while on the trail, this is the short for you. The Ace jersey has also been redesigned for better fit, with zip rear pockets and a zipper front. The Ace collection also sees the addition of lycra bib short, arm warmers, knee warmers, base layer top, lightweight breathable windbreaker
• Ace jersey: MSRP $68
• Ace shorts w/included liner short: MSRP $165
• Ace bib short: MSRP $110
• Ace arm warmer: MSRP $30
• Ace knee warmer: MSRP $34
• Ace windbreaker: MSRP $65
• Ace gloves: MSRP $36
• Ace fingerless glove: MSRP $34
• Ace cold weather glove: MSRP $40
Clockwise from top left: Semenuk, Method, Panic, TBone-II
TLD Protection 2014
The TLD protection line has undergone a major overhaul, with five all new models being unveiled for this sesaon, including the TBone-II, a long awaited revision of TLD's first MTB specific knee guard. This will be very popular for the “E-word” riding, since it's rugged enough to take a digger on the trail, light enough to throw in your pack and adjustable enough to fit any sized leg with the adjustable straps.
Semenuk: Long time TLD rider and 2x FMB World Tour Champion Brandon Semenuk has wanted TLD to make an aggressive pad for dirt jumping, shuttle runs and freeriding for years, and Troy Lee Designs finally answered his requests and spent the last year developing this new pad. A CE certified impact cup is encased by a very subtle Semenuk themed (pics of his Mustang, newspaper headlines, etc) abrasion resistant liner. They work great under pants - the guys have been racing and riding this guard with the new Sprint pants all winter and loving it
The Method is an all-new take on the 2-part knee guard system TLD has offered in the past. A polyester mesh knee gasket that can be worn by itself on an easy ride, but throw on the bomb proof plastic shield, made of honeycomb polyethylene plastic and is CE certified.
Panic: Another completely new knee guard for 2014, this one is a 5-strap application and is a longer knee guard with great shin and knee protection, pre-curved guard for a fantastic fit, also CE certified.
E-Lite elbow. Another completely new guard, this one is a ergonomically designed ultra thin slip on elbow guard, using a lycra sleeve with a co-polymer pad exterior that also has memory foam to protect your elbows in a crash, or grazing a tree.
• TBone-II: MSRP $52
• Semenuk: MSRP $98
• Method: MSRP $85
• Panic: MSRP $112
• E-Lite: MSRP $35
A small sampling of the numerous design and color options found in TLD's mountain bike glove line. From left: Zink glove, Air, Sprint, SE Pro, XC.
TLD Gloves 2014
Zink glove: MSRP $36
Air: MSRP $29
Sprint: MSRP $26
SE Pro: MSRP $32
XC glove: MSRP $30
The new 'Wheels' Collection, for playing around with anything on wheels! Network jersey, Connect shorts.
TLD 'Wheels' Collection
Connect shorts: MSRP $65
Network jersey: MSRP $36
Transit jacket (not shown): MSRP $198
Troy Lee Designs has developed new symbols to better locate product based on your riding style.
See the entire 2014 Troy Lee Designs collection at their TroyLeeDesigns website, TLD App on iOS or the TL online catalog.
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New pads look really good, they needed improving; don't rate their Shock Doctor guards at at all.
Glad you've found them to your liking, we're all a little different shape-wise and prefer different things, and that's fine by me, although obviously not to the person who thumbed down my response!
Gave you a plus prop your back at +1 now haha
That said i love there shockdoctor kit. Ive superman'd down some nasty rocky shoots and cracked a helmet but still walked away unscathed in the body armour. All armour and helmets come down to personal fit but the tecnology worked bloody well in crash testing for me
www.myteespot.com/I-Brings-The-Ruckus-To-The-Ladies-Curb-Your-Enthusiasm-T-shi-p-14843.html
I do love the looks I get while wearing my downhill gear on my 29er XC bike, though.
Light MTB trousers, with pockets and don't cost the earth - who woulda thunk it?!
The First Yellow / Green is too Australian.
The Red white and Blue, well is too 'Murican.
The black one is alright, but kinda Kiwi "All-blacks-esque"
The other one, well... no one wants to be that guy.
I could go for a pair of pants for winter coastal BC riding, but only if the pads are compatible.
My only complaint is that the TL jerseys I have snag really easy compared to other brands I own. Not deal breaker, but if there was a way to solve that they would be 10/10 awesome.