Product Review | Pro-Tec IPS Back Pad Purpose: The IPS Back Pad is a wide, hard plated, back protector which is most often used in gravity mountain biking. A back pad is best used on it’s own or with arm pads and allows more mobility to the rider than a full upper body armour protective suit. Two arm straps and a hip belt hold the IPS Back […] Gear Review Eric Behn | September 19, 2013 0 Comments
Pro-Tec IPS Back Protector | Brain Labs Review Purpose: The IPS Back Protector by Pro-Tec is a comfortable, descrete back protector which was designed to offer spine and back protection while not hindering movement while on the bike. This back protector provides a compromise for the rider who wants a high level of mobility while still wanting protection in areas which are most important. Materials and Procedure: […] Gear Review Eric Behn | September 3, 2013 4 Comments
Brain Labs: Pro-Tec Cyphon SL Helmet Purpose: The Pro-Tec Cyphon SL Helmet is an all mountain half-shell helmet which provides a higher degree of cranial protection non-specific mountain bike helmets. The Cyphon SL features a BOA fastening system and allows use with goggles. Materials and Procedure: The Cyphon SL helmet was tested and worn in an all mountain atmosphere throughout British Columbia’s West Coast. Compared […] Cycle Eric Behn | August 8, 2013 1 Comment
Brain Labs Review: Pro-Tec Pinner-LT Knee Shin Guards | 25% Off Coupon Code Purpose: The Pro-Tec Pinner LT Knee Shin guard combo provide hard shell full length leg protection best suited for gravity mountain biking. The Pinner LT guards provide as much protection for the legs that you could ever want. Safe from pedal slips, flying rocks and anything else that might end up between your legs. Materials and Procedure: These pads were […] Gear Review Eric Behn | July 18, 2013 1 Comment
Pro-Tec Shovelhead 2 | First Impressions Purpose: This summer we have had the opportunity to test and review the Pro-Tecย Shovelhead 2ย full face helmet. This helmet doesn’t break the budget, retailing for $129.95 USD but is a very solid and stylish looking helmet. Materials and Method: The first impressions have been obtained through a few days in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park and regular out-of-the-box inspection. […] Gear Review Eric Behn | July 8, 2013 1 Comment
Pro-Tec Gravity Knee Pad First Impressions | 25% OFF COUPON CODE CycleBrains.com andย Pro-Tec Protectionย have partnered this summer to bring you quality reviews accompanied with discount codes for the Pro-Tec online store. CycleBrains is committed to providing true and honest journalistic standards while conducting these reviews. Purpose: It seems that the two pieces of equipment gravity riders always have are a helmet and knee or leg protection. Your knees are the most […] Cycle Eric Behn | June 25, 2013 2 Comments