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Prior to a recent trip, I’d never given handguards much thought. Even after being encouraged to bring them for a recent trip, I was on the fence–until we got an email from Crankbrothers. They would soon be launching their new Guardian Handguards, and this seemed like a perfect chance to test them out before the launch.
I’m glad I did. Why would you need handguards for mountain biking?
why you should use hand guards when riding mountain bikes in the desert why you should use hand guards when riding mountain bikes in the desert why you should use hand guards when riding mountain bikes in the desert The desert is sharp. And beautiful. The desert is sharp. And beautiful. why you should use hand guards when riding mountain bikes in the desert One of the more moto-inspired mountain bike accessories, handguards do just as the name suggests–they protect your hands. The desert is sharp. There is always something trying to stab or cut you. On a lot of trails, these pokey plants are only in bounds if you crash or run off trails. But on other trails, the sharp bits come into play if you corner aggressively or the trails haven’t been cut back in a while.
Outside of the desert, handguards can be useful for any kind of trail overgrowth, from long grasses to thorn bushes to larger […]
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