Troy Lee Designs: Clothing Check
Troy Lee Designs moto inspired mountain bike gear continues to push people's limits when it comes to colors and graphics. Inside we take a look at their heavy duty Moto short, 3/4 sleeve Ruckus jersey, and GP glove.
Read on...Troy Lee Designs Ruckus Jersey
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Much like a lot of their clothing, the Troy Lee Designs Ruckus jersey may not be for those riders who want to blend in with the forest. Available in five different color combinations, the 3/4 length Ruckus jersey is light enough to still be worn on warm days due to its breathable mesh side panels that do a good job of letting air through. The small zippered pocket is just big enough for your iPod or ID, and a subdued reflective strip is discreetly placed out back to keep trucks from running you down on your pedal home from the mountain.
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Troy Lee Designs Moto short
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Troy Lee Designs' Moto short is a serious short designed for moto use (who would've thought?) that crosses the line for downhill or all-mountain double duty. The model shown here is their Headline short that includes graphics from many of the TLD logos that you may have seen over the years. More subdued solid color versions are available in either black or white. Because these are moto shorts they are quite robust and feature a solid feeling ratchet waist enclosure that allows you to fine tune the fit for early season beer bellies or late Summer slimmer form. While the material is quite heavy, the Moto short does incorporate multiple stretch panels to increase mobility. Inside you'll find a mesh liner that helps to move some air through and keep the rider a bit cooler. The rear pocket features both a heavy duty zipper and a button fastener to keep you from losing any valuables.
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Troy Lee Designs GP glove
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The GP glove is a mixture of a thinly padded palm that still lets the rider feel the grips, and well placed padding to protect the top of the hand. While the protection found on the top of the glove looks quite thick, it is spaced out just right to allow for maximum flexibility like it wasn't there at all. Silicone additions to the finger tips and palms should help on those wet days. A Velcro wrist enclosure lets you fine tune the fit. The GP glove is also available in kids' sizes for the groms or weird, tiny handed adults.
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Visit the Troy Lee Designs website to see all of their clothing and accessories.
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Tyler in Pemberton wearing the TLD Ruckus jersey, Moto short, and GP gloves
Much like a lot of their clothing, the Troy Lee Designs Ruckus jersey may not be for those riders who want to blend in with the forest. Available in five different color combinations, the 3/4 length Ruckus jersey is light enough to still be worn on warm days due to its breathable mesh side panels that do a good job of letting air through. The small zippered pocket is just big enough for your iPod or ID, and a subdued reflective strip is discreetly placed out back to keep trucks from running you down on your pedal home from the mountain.
TLD Ruckus jersey
Troy Lee Designs Ruckus jersey
- 3/4 Length sleeves
- Breathable mesh side panels
- Hidden stash side zip pocket
- Engineered rear neck panel for more comfortable fit
- Discreet reflective strip on tail
- Sizes: Small - Extra large
- Colors: red/black (shown), grey/black, navy/burgundy, orange/blue, and yellow/black
- MSRP $49.00 USD
Lots of color, but an understated logo
Troy Lee Designs Moto short
Troy Lee Designs' Moto short is a serious short designed for moto use (who would've thought?) that crosses the line for downhill or all-mountain double duty. The model shown here is their Headline short that includes graphics from many of the TLD logos that you may have seen over the years. More subdued solid color versions are available in either black or white. Because these are moto shorts they are quite robust and feature a solid feeling ratchet waist enclosure that allows you to fine tune the fit for early season beer bellies or late Summer slimmer form. While the material is quite heavy, the Moto short does incorporate multiple stretch panels to increase mobility. Inside you'll find a mesh liner that helps to move some air through and keep the rider a bit cooler. The rear pocket features both a heavy duty zipper and a button fastener to keep you from losing any valuables.
Just so you know who's shorts you're wearing
Troy Lee Designs Moto short
- New graphics for 2010
- Full-length mesh liner for optimal air circulation
- Ratchet waist closure provides a custom fit
- Reflective piping increases night visibility for added safety
- Stretch spandex in the seat and crotch area for increased mobility and comfort
- Sizes: 30, 32, 34, 36, 38
- Colors: red(shown), black, blue, white, yellow
- MSRP $94.00 USD
A moto style waist enclosure makes sense since these are the Moto shorts
The heavy duty zipper is backed up by a button fastener
TLD's GP glove
The GP glove is a mixture of a thinly padded palm that still lets the rider feel the grips, and well placed padding to protect the top of the hand. While the protection found on the top of the glove looks quite thick, it is spaced out just right to allow for maximum flexibility like it wasn't there at all. Silicone additions to the finger tips and palms should help on those wet days. A Velcro wrist enclosure lets you fine tune the fit. The GP glove is also available in kids' sizes for the groms or weird, tiny handed adults.
Troy Lee Designs GP glove - palm detail
Troy Lee Designs GP glove
- Lightly padded, single layer Clarino™ leather palm
- Bio-foam protection on top of the hand
- Air-Prene provides cooling characteristics and a light non-restrictive fit
- Soft TPR sonic-welds guard fingers from rocks and roost
- Silicon applique on fingers and palm for improved grip
- Velcro® backed TPR wrist closure offers a comfortable adjustable fit
- Sizes: Small (8)- Extra large (12)
- Check out the website for color options
- MSRP $32.00 USD
 | The entire TLD kit shown above was comfortable and fit well, especially the Ruckus jersey - if you live in warmer climates you may want a lighter duty short than the Moto though. - Mike Levy |
Mike Scoping out Train Wreck while sporting the Ruckus jersey, Moto short, and GP gloves.
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Ugghh. I'll stick with black shorts and a t-shirt.
the outfit looks gay !
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Mtb and Snowboarding is more about fashion show than about riding.
But its good to, lot of brands in business people are making money.
Last thing in my head before bike riding is question "do i have new posh 2011 jersey and flashy shorts?" hehe
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Although your hands must be seriously tiny. Troy lee's glove sizing is really weird, the youth size gloves seem like they were made for 10 year olds.