Rider Inspiration | Clothing and Protection Designed by Dakine

Dakine takes what it has learned from designing technical mountain bike clothing over the years and combines it with some rider input, including a special edition “Aggy” print.

The 2019 range of Dakine clothing manages to balance technically impressive features with freeride ready style and all at a competitive price. Below we delve into the details of this fashionable range of trail ready kit, including a look at Dakine’s new jerseys, shorts, gloves and level 1 CE certified knee pads.

Dakine Thrillium Jersey

• Price: £40.00
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Riders with a view to going downhill faster and harder should take a look at the gravity inspired Dakine Thrillium short sleeve bike jersey. For the Thrillium, Dakine decided to opt for a cut that isn’t too close fitting and not too loose, giving the right balance in comfort and ultimate maneuverability. Again, there’s more style in the Thrillium’s design than most downhill jerseys making it an ideal bike park to bar shirt. Technical features of the Dakine Thrillium short sleeve jersey include a crew cut neck design, 2in (5cm) drop rear hem, 4-way stretch construction, Polygiene® Odor Control technology and 1 Year Limited Warranty.

The Thrilium Jersey was the one selected by Graham “Aggy” Assasiz to develop his special edition print, available in orange and black

Dakine Thrillium Jersey Details

Dakine Thrillium Shorts

• Price: £90.00
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Aggressive gravity riders! These are the shorts that you have been searching for! The Thrillium bike short has been designed, engineered and thoroughly tested and proven for enduro and gravity riding exploits. The durable double-stitched Schoeller® construction provides reliability while ventilated panels ensure you’re running at optimal temperature on those hot summer rides. While hardwearing, the Thrillum short is fully articulated for comfort. Additional features include a built-in webbing belt with clamping quick-release waist buckle and 3 secure, zippered pockets.

Dakine Thrillium Shorts Details

Dakine Thrillium Glove

• Price: £35.00
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The first step to riding like Graham “Aggy” Agassiz is to dress like him and that’s where the lightweight Thrillum bike glove comes in. This lightweight design keeps you cool in any situation and at the same time gives you that connected feeling you need on the bars for 40-foot hooks to flat. The Thrillium glove gets a durable, tactile, Pittards® goat leather palm for long-life and is backed up with a 2-year limited warranty.

Dakine Thrillium Glove Details

Dakine Vectra 3/4 Sleeve Jersey

• Price: £35.00
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The 3/4 sleeve Vectra jersey is for the rider who appreciates classic styling and a comfortable fit. The classic and casual cut of the Vectra is optimised to keep you cool and dry while on the bike, while the four-way stretch fabric gives you room to maneuver on the dance floor. This relaxed pocket-tee style tech jersey boasts a high V neck design, 3/4 length sleeves, chest pocket, and odor control Polygiene® technology. What’s more, the Vectra even has a built-in glasses/goggles cloth too.

Dakine Vectra Jersey Details

Dakine Vectra Shorts

• Price: £65.00
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If you enjoy riding up hills as much as you do thundering down them, and your idea of fun varies from a trip to the local dirt jumps one day to an XC epic the next, Dakine’s Vectra short is for you. The casual design of these tech shorts hide the cleverly integrated ventilation panels, the externally adjustable waist and 3 x pockets with zippered openings to keep your house keys, and mobile phone in your pocket and not on the trail.

Dakine Vectra Shorts Details

Dakine Vectra Glove

• Price: £30.00
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The first thing that will strike you about the Vectra glove is that it perfectly matches the Vectra jersey, though other colours are available. The next thing that will blow you away is just how lightweight, airy and comfortable these tailored gloves feel. The Vectra gloves are designed for riders looking for adventure in the warmest of conditions and provide plenty of wicking and breathability even on the hottest of days. An unpadded silicone mesh palm lets you feel exactly what your bike is doing through precise bar control, and silicone grip on the finger and thumbs keeps you connected to your brakes, shifter and dropper post through the chatter.

Dakine Vectra Glove Details

Dakine Dropout Jersey

• Price: £30.00
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Riding straight to the cafe after a full day at the bike park has never been so easy thanks to the technically feature-packed, yet casual looking, Dropout short sleeve bike jersey. This T-shirt inspired riding jersey is as fashionable and comfortable as a fashion T-shirt, but with the features that you’ve come to expect from high-end riding kit. A loose fitting cut aids airflow, while the sweat-wicking lightweight material will keep you comfortable even in the most gnarly of situations. Delve deeper into the details and you’ll uncover a 4-way stretch construction, Polygiene® Odor Control technology, and Interior sunglass wipe.

Dakine Dropout Jersey Details

Dakine Slayer Knee Pads

• Price: From £27.50 – £55.00
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Designed for protection and for pedaling, the lightweight and highly-breathable Slayer kneepad are designed for mountain bikers of all levels and abilities. Although low-profile in design, the Slayer knee pads offer level 1 CE certified protection through DK impact energy absorbing foam technology. To keep these pads looking great for longer an abrasion resistant Aramid fibre is used on these slip-on pads.

Dakine Slayer Knee Pads Details

Dakine Anthem Pads

• Price: £65.00
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The Anthem knee pad, a midweight pad that sports an open design allowing you to slip them on and off without even taking your shoes off. The Anthem offers level 1 protection, but in this case via a 3D-molded foam insert which hardens on impact. Protection with the Anthem is extended around the knee with side armor, but with an ergonomic design, they still offer great pedaling comfort and airflow.

Dakine Anthem Knee Pad Details

To see more of the clothing and protection range from Dakine head over to the official Dakine website.

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