Mace and cross armor

Mace and Armor covers MX/off-road protection built to keep you riding when the track gets rough or the trail turns into rocks and ruts. This category is for riders who want real impact coverage and abrasion resistance without feeling bulky: body armor, chest and back protectors, elbow guards, knee guards/braces, neck support systems, and protective shorts. It solves the most common problems of bruised ribs and collarbones after a tip-over, plus forearm and knee hits from bars, pegs, stones, and hard landings. Choose your armor by fit and compatibility first: it should sit tight without cutting circulation, and it must work with your jersey, pants, cross boots, and goggles strap/helmet shape. Pick the right type for your riding—roost deflectors for light coverage, full body armor for aggressive MX, and braces for riders with knee history or big jump loads. Materials matter: look for CE-rated impact foam, hard shells where roost and stones hit, strong stitching, and breathable panels for hot motos. Match it to conditions and maintenance: removable liners and easy-wash fabrics help keep sweat, dust, and mud from breaking down padding and straps. Common mistakes include wearing armor too loose so it shifts on impact, or stacking incompatible pieces that create pressure points under a pack or neck brace. Replace protectors after a major crash, cracked shells, compressed foam that doesn’t rebound, or stretched straps and Velcro that won’t hold—especially on knees and chest where repeated hits add up. Tip: Put armor on, then do 10 deep squats and a full handlebar reach—if anything rides up, twists, or pinches, size down or adjust straps before your next ride.