Downhill mountain biking is all about speed and pushing your limits. But with higher speeds comes higher impact, so the right protection makes all the difference. Whether your racing, or progressing through more technical terrain, downhill specific body armour and helmets give you the confidence to ride harder, stay in control and keep coming back for more. From DH-certified full-face helmets to impact-rated chest, elbow and knee protection, getting properly geared up isn’t just about safety, it’s also about allowing you to unlock your best potential.
When it comes to downhill mountain biking, not all protection is created equal. DH-certified helmets and armour are tested to higher standards than regular trail gear, because downhill crashes involve greater speeds and heavier impacts. For helmets, this means stronger shells, multi-density liners and for body armour, this means key zones like the chest, spine, elbows and knees meet strict impact-absorption rules. Choosing DH-certified protection isn’t just ticking a box, it’s investing in gear that’s proven to perform and protect.
Helmets Built for Downhill Confidence
Your helmet is the most important piece of downhill protection you’ll wear. At higher speeds, coverage and impact management become critical. With reinforced shells, advanced rotational protection systems and race-focused ventilation, DH helmets are designed to keep you protected without holding you back!
Here are some top helmet choices, guaranteed to keep you protected on all your downhill epics!
Troy Lee Designs D4 Carbon MIPS Full Face Helmet
The D4 Carbon builds on the success of the best full face helmets ever to be the most advanced downhill, freeride, and BMX helmet going.
£569.99 £449.99
21% off
Troy Lee Designs D4 Polyacrylite Mips Helmet
Details make the Troy Lee D4 Polyacrylite MTB Full Face Helmet the most coveted full-face in mountain biking, including Mips® C2 brain protection, an air intake system for ventilation, and an unmatched anatomical fit.
£299.99 £169.99
43% off
Fox Rampage MIPS Full-Face MTB Helmet
The Fox Rampage MIPS Full-Face MTB Helmet features aggressive styling in Fox’s most affordable DH Certified helmet.
£189.99 £149.99
21% off
Body Armour for Ultimate protection
A helmet protects your head, but downhill body armour protects everything else that keeps you riding. Modern body protection is designed to absorb and disperse energy while staying lightweight and breathable. With the use of impact protected armour, you reduce the risk of injury, ride with more confidence, and spend more time progressing.
Chest Protectors
Chest guards are the foundation of downhill body armour. They protect vital areas like your ribs and back from heavy impacts with the ground, bars or trail features. Here are some of our top choices to keep you safe and protected !
Lightweight and built to conform to the body, with CE Level 1 Koroyd chest and back inserts for world leading impact protection, breathability and flexibility.
£164.99
Troy Lee Designs Rockfight CE Chest Protector
The Rockfight CE has a CE EN14021 Stone Shield certificated front plate providing protection from roost and lofted debris that might come flying your way on the trails.
£159.99
Fox Raceframe Impact Chest Guard
The Fox Raceframe Impact Chest Guard offers excellent protection whilst remaining breathable and not impacting your full range of motion.
£159.99 £148.49
7% off
Knee Guards
Knee guards protect the kneecap and surrounding areas from sharp impacts, and abrasions. DH knee protection focuses on secure fit and certified impact absorption so pads don’t slip when you need them most. All by working together to keep you safe, protected and at your best level of performance.
Troy Lee Stage Pro Mono Knee Guards
D30® technology absorbs impact in the places where it’s most needed, while the guards are slim, light, cool and contoured to fit.
£109.99
The Fox Launch Pro Knee Guard is the most protective guard with a balance of comfort and mobility, ready for whatever you ride.
£139.99
Elbow Guards
Elbows are one of the first contact points in a crash, especially when you slide out at speed. Elbow guards help protect protect the joint and surrounding soft tissue from direct hits and repeated impact.
Troy Lee Stage Pro Mono Elbow Guards Black
A Pad Anchor System and technical upper and lower cuffs will ensure you’re defended in all the right places.
£109.99
