Fit & Function FAQs

19 posts
30 Jun
How Should Motocross Pants Fit Over Knee Braces? A Sizing and Layering Guide
By Cole Lombardi

Buying knee braces often means your current motocross pants no longer fit the way they should. This guide covers the general fit rule for...

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16 Jun
What Motocross Protection Do You Actually Need for Track Days vs Practice?
By Cole Lombardi

Not sure what protection you actually need to get on a motocross track? This guide breaks down the non-negotiable baseline every track enforces, what...

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Airbag Protection
Chest Protector
dirt bike protection
14 Jun
How to Clean and Maintain Motocross Goggles (Lens, Frame, and Foam)
By Cole Lombardi

Dirty goggles lose anti-fog performance fast. This step-by-step guide covers how to clean every part of your motocross goggles, from the lens to the...

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100 Percent Goggles
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Bell Helmets
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Dirt Bike Goggles
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10 Jun
Do Motocross Knee Braces Actually Help?
By Cole Lombardi

Yes, motocross knee braces work, and the research backs it up. Clinical studies show hinged braces reduce ACL and ligament loading under the exact...

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07 Jun
How to Read a Motocross Helmet Size Chart (Without Getting It Wrong)
By Cole Lombardi

Getting your motocross helmet size right starts with one measurement: your head circumference in centimeters, taken one inch above your eyebrows. This guide covers...

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27 May
Helmet Size Between Two Sizes | Should You Size Up or Down?
By Cole Lombardi

If your head measurement lands between two helmet sizes, size down. A snug helmet breaks in to your head shape within a few rides...

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26 May
How to Size Youth Motocross Boots | Growth Room Without Heel Lift
By Cole Lombardi

Sizing up youth motocross boots for growth creates heel lift — and heel lift removes ankle control at the worst possible moment. The right...

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11 May
How to Choose a Helmet Head Shape | Round vs Intermediate vs Long Oval
By Cole Lombardi

Buying the wrong helmet head shape causes pressure points that no sizing adjustment can fix. Here is how to determine whether your head is...

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10 May
Youth Motocross Helmet Size Guide | Measure, Fit, and Common Mistakes
By Cole Lombardi

Getting your kid's motocross helmet size right is the most important gear decision you will make. Here is how to measure correctly, what the...

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06 Mar
How do I convert EU/US sizing for women’s MX gear accurately?
By Zoe DeCaro

Navigate women’s motocross sizing with confidence. Learn how to convert EU and US sizes, measure accurately, and use BTO Sports brand charts for a...

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Alpinestars Women’s Gear
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Thor Women’s MX Gear
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05 Mar
Justin Barcia Crash Breakdown: How does an Airbag Change the Outcome?
By Zoe DeCaro

Justin Barcia’s Anaheim 1 crash delivered a brutal 27.6 g impact in just 2.7 seconds. So how did his airbag change the outcome? We...

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04 Mar
Which motocross brands run small or large in 2026 sizing charts?
By Zoe DeCaro

Discover which motocross brands run small, large, or true-to-size in 2026. Learn tips for measuring jerseys, pants, gloves, boots, and helmets to ensure the...

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