![]() ![]() Adjustments are made with a 3mm Allen wrench and by popping the wedges on and off the top of the thoracic plate. Using both of these adjustments, the brace should be able to adjust to fit riders of many ribcage and shoulder dimensions. It comes with three different lengths of spacers, which serve to change the distance between the front and rear of the collar.Īdditionally, the brace comes with four different wedges, which are used to set the thoracic plate (the plate that touches your upper back) at four different angles, ranging from zero to fifteen degrees. The brace’s adjustability enables it to work with riders of many shapes and sizes. Like all neck braces, the DBX 4.5 rests on top of the rider’s shoulders, while the front and thoracic plates contact the rider’s sternum and upper back, keeping the brace in place. The collar encases the rider’s neck, reducing the force of twisting neck injuries caused by impacts to the head.īut Leatt claims to have designed their entire DBX line with a collar that allows for maximum range of head movement without sacrificing protection. Since then Leatt has built a reputation for safety with impressive transparency and extensive testing, and has won several awards for safety achievements. Chris Leatt, a neurosurgeon who designed his first neck brace after witnessing the death of a fellow moto rider. ![]() $499 gets you the DBX 6.5, the lightweight carbon version of the 5.5, while at $299, the DBX 4.5 is Leatt’s least expensive neck brace.ĭespite being billed as Leatt’s entry-level brace, the DBX 4.5 is still not a cheap piece of protective equipment (entry-level braces from Atlas and Alpinestars are available in the $220-$260 range).īut the Leatt DBX 4.5 has the same safety technology of Leatt’s more expensive braces that have been developed through extensive medical research. Their midrange model is the DBX 5.5, which retails for $369. Leatt currently offers three different models within their DBX neck brace series. Xan Marshland in the Leatt DBX 4.5, Northstar, CA. So I was curious to see whether Leatt’s lowest-priced brace, the DBX 4.5, could be a good option for riders looking for a less expensive, entry-level neck brace that doesn’t sacrifice safety. Yet it’s sometimes surprising how few neck braces one sees in the park. Often the extra weight, warmth, and hindrance of movement that comes with a neck brace keeps many gravity riders from wearing one-plus they aren’t cheap. Test Locations: Pacifica & Northstar Bike Park, CAĪs more bike parks continue to pop up, more riders are trying out lift-accessed riding for the first time, and seeking out safety gear suited to this type of riding. Intended uses: Budget DH racing, DH/park riding Reviewer: 5’9”, 140 lbs., 84cm chest circumference
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