2017 LEATT GPX 5.5 OFF-ROAD GEAR
PRODUCT LAUNCH
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iding downhill mountain
bikes in Whistler, B.C.,
Canada finds a home high
in the ranks as one of the cooler
things I've done. Navigating a
full blown downhill bike through
terrain I normally only experi-
ence when riding off-road on my
favorite dirt bike fueled an inter-
nal flame that makes me want to
run out and blow a few months'
income on a new mountain bike.
Bombing a downhill on a bike
with as much suspension travel
as a dirt bike is not something
everyone gets to do. Luckily
for me, Leatt, a company that
makes cool protective gear for
both dirt bikers and mountain
bikers, invited the motocross
and off-road dirt bike media to
Whistler, B.C. for an unveiling of
their all-new GPX 5.5 off-road
gear, and I'm here to tell you
about some of their new stuff.
The all-new GPX 5.5 off-road
riding gear from Leatt is super
lightweight and ventilated, keep-
ing the rider cool and comfort-
able. The pants feature what
Leatt calls the I.K.S. (internal
knee-brace system), which has
four layers of reinforcement in
the high-wear area of the inner
knee. A pre-curved slim fit and
a micro adjuster waist belt help
keep the GPX 5.5 pant in place
while motoing. A durable nylon
seat area also helps reduce
wear. The GPX 5.5 Ultraweld
jersey is made up of ultra-light,
four-way stretch MoistureCool
wicking mesh fabric. Tape
bonded seams add to the com-
fort level. The neck collar design
is for use with or without a neck
brace, while the athletic stretch
fit allows the use of body armor if
preferred. Color choices include
blue, orange, bright green, red
Leatt launches its 2017 GPX 5.5 off-road
gear in Canada (and on bicycles. Hey, the
ground is hard either way!)
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY ADAM BOOTH
It's All
Downhill
From Here
