Pavement-Tested Armor

Gear that saves skin when asphalt meets speed

Independent digital teardowns of composite helmets, ballistic textiles, and CE Level 2 impact protection for urban riders who commute without safety nets.

Test Verticals

Core equipment categories

Rigorous evaluations built on actual abrasion resistance, fastener integrity, and commuter ergonomics.

Shells
Textiles
Footwear

Composite Helmets

Ballistic Jackets

Reinforced Boots

Ece 22.06 ratings, peripheral sightlines, and retention system drop tests at speed.

Cordura denier counts, burst seam testing, and integrated CE Level 2 armor pockets.

Transverse rigidity ratings, ankle torsion braces, and slip-resistant rubber soles.

The Standard

Slide time matters a lot more than brand prestige when your hip meets asphalt at forty miles an hour.

Verified Record

The numbers behind our bench tests

1,400+

hours logged in city traffic

85

armor inserts torn down

0

sponsored manufacturer dollars

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