First Look: 2017 Royal Racing MTB Apparel 1

​We gave you a first glimpse of Royal's 2017 apparel line in our Eurobike coverage, and now the time has come to show you the whole collection. With bold new colors, a commemorative new logo, and plenty of new models and other improvements, there's something in the catalogue for any kind of riding and weather. Royal have also added a Polygiene treatment to a number of items for 2017, to help you keep odors at bay should you get a little excited in the heat of battle. Jump right in and check out the goods!

Victory

The Victory range is for racers. Royal dropped last year's "enduro-specific" Stage line after they found that people were using both race kits across both enduro and DH racing - so they decided to combine it all into a brand new Victory line.

Victory Jersey Highlights

• RACE TAILORED FIT
• INTERLOCK FAST WICK FABRIC
• FULL SPIDER MESH BACK
• ARM PIT VENTING
• SUBLIMATED GRAPHICS
• LYCRA CUFF AND NECK

Victory Short Highlights

• RACE FIT
• LIGHTER WEIGHT FOR 2017
• 4 WAY STRETCH,
• SWEAT WICKING POLYESTER
• TAILORED PEDAL FRIENDLY FIT
• NO FADE SUBLIMATED GRAPHICS
• ADJUSTABLE RATCHET CLOSURE
• PERFORATED FOR AIRFLOW
• VENTED POCKETS ZIP CLOSURE

Core

Core is a brand new, entry level offering for 2017. There is both a long and short sleeve jersey, and the short is quite feature-packed for an entry level product. Graphically, the focus is squarely on the new "RR99" logo, which celebrates the company having been at it since 1999.

Core Jersey Highlights

• TRAIL FIT
• SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRT CUT
• 2 WAY STRETCH COOL DRY
• DISCHARGE PRINT GRAPHICS

Core Short Highlights

• TRAIL FIT
• 2 WAY STRETCH HEXAGON FABRIC
• DOUBLE SNAP CLOSURE
• WATERPROOF AUDIO POCKET
• ADJUSTABLE WAIST
• LOCKDOWN ZIP PULLS
• TWO EASY ACCESS POCKETS
• HEAT TRANSFER LOGOS

Drift

With a 3/4 sleeve and fabrics that are up for action, the Drift is Royal's take on the perfect freeride kit. A relaxed fit gives you room to get rowdy, while features like a waterproof back panel and laser-perforated venting make sure you are comfortable no matter what the weather does.

Drift Jersey Highlights

• RELAXED TRAIL FIT
• 3/4 SLEEVE RAGLAN CUT
• 2 WAY STRETCH GI+ FABRIC
• POLYGIENE ODOUR CONTROL
• SUBLIMATED GRAPHICS

Drift Short Highlights

• RELAXED TRAIL FIT
• 2 WAY STRETCH FABRIC
• LASER PERFORATED VENTING
• DOUBLE SNAP CLOSURE
• ADJUSTABLE WAISTBAND
• INTERNAL WATERPROOF REAR PANEL
• LOCKDOWN ZIP PULLS
• AUDIO ROUTING
• TWO ZIP POCKETS
• SCREEN PRINTED GRAPHICS

Impact

The Impact line evolves from 2016, moving in a slightly more trail-oriented direction. Gone is the long sleeve jersey from last year, and both the short and the jersey get a slightly tighter cut.

Impact Jersey Highlights

• TRAIL FIT
• SHORT SLEEVE RAGLAN CUT
• 4 WAY STRETCH FABRIC
• POLYGIENE ODOUR CONTROL
• ENGINEERED MESH VENTING
• HIP KEY POCKET
• SCREEN PRINTED GRAPHICS

Impact Short Highlights

• TRAIL FIT
• 4 WAY STRETCH FABRIC
• LASER PERFORATED VENTING
• DOUBLE SNAP CLOSURE
• ADJUSTABLE WAISTBAND
• LOCK DOWN ZIP PULLS
• TWO ZIP POCKETS
• SCREENPRINTED GRAPHICS

Matrix

The Matrix line has been part of Royal's catalogue for a long time. Built to be light, comfortable, yet ready for action, it is the ultimate do-it-all trail riding kit and it comes loaded with features. Several improvements keep this classic right up to date for 2017.

Matrix Jersey Highlights

• TRAIL FIT
• SHORT SLEEVE RAGLAN CUT
• 4 WAY STRETCH GI+ FABRIC
• POLYGIENE ODOUR CONTROL
• SUBLIMATED GRAPHICS
• INTERNAL LENS WIPE

Matrix Short Highlights

• TRAIL FIT
• DIAMOND GRID 4 WAY STRETCH FABRIC
• LASER PERFORATED VENTING
• DOUBLE SNAP CLOSURE
• WAIST ADJUSTERS
• WATERPROOF AUDIO POCKET
• LOCK DOWN ZIP PULLS
• TWO ZIPPED POCKETS
• HEAT TRANSFER LOGOS

Altitude

Sometimes simplicity is all you need. The Altitude jersey offers a straight up T-shirt cut in a technical garment. Pick a short that matches from the rest of the catalogue. Fresh!

Altitude Jersey Highlights

• T SHIRT CUT
• SHORT SLEEVE
• GI+ ANTIBACTERIAL FABRIC
• SUBLIMATED GRAPHICS

Rainy Days

The Matrix jacket has been a staple of the Royal catalogue for years. Light, waterproof, breathable, with a biking-specific cut, it's back for 2017 with fresh colors and further improvements. Pair it up with the Storm short and never let a rainy day keep you from riding again!

Matrix Jacket Highlights

• TRAIL FIT
• 10,000 DPI.MVP BREATHABLE WATERPROOF FABRIC
• WATERPROOF ZIPS
• MOISTURE WICKING LINING
• TOGGLE ADJUST HOOD AND WAIST
• UPPER BACK MESH VENT
• WATERPROOF CABLE ROUTING
• 3 SECURE ZIPPED, VENTED MESH POCKETS
• HEAT TRANSFER LOGOS

Storm Short Highlights

• TAILORED TRAIL FIT
• 3 LAYER 2 WAY STRETCH 10,000 MVP FABRIC
• INTERNAL TAPED SEAMS
• RATCHET WAIST CLOSURE
• BAR TACKED STRESS POINTS
• TWO WATERPROOF ZIP POCKETS
• REFLECTIVE HEAT TRANSFER LOGOS

Gloves

Victory, Quantum, or Core - 3 gloves and lots of colors to make sure your hands match your riding style and your kit.

Victory

Victory Glove Highlights

• PRE-CURVED CREASE FREE SHAPE
• VENTED NEOPRENE EMBOSSED CUFF
• HOOK AND LOOP CLOSURE TAB
• MICROFIBRE THUMB WIPE PANEL
• PERFORATED STRETCH AX PALM
• SUBLIMATED BACK PANEL

Quantum

Quantum Glove Highlights

• PRE-CURVED CREASE FREE SHAPE
• ONE PIECE SEAMLESS FINGER/PALM
• MICRO FIBRE THUMB WIPE PANEL
• PERFORATED STRETCH AX PLAM
• TECHNICALLY KNITTED BACK MESH

Core

Core Glove Highlights

• SUPERLIGHT PULL ON FIT
• STRETCH MESH BACK
• THIN PERFORATED PALM
• MICRO FIBRE THUMB WIPE
• SCREEN PRINTED GRAPHICS

Socks

Pfff, socks, you say? Well a good pair of socks will go a long way towards making sure your feet are happy - so Royal didn't cut any corners here either.

CREW SOCK HIGHLIGHTS

• 37% COOLMAX, 31% COTTON, 11% POLYESTER,17% NYLON, 4% LYCRA
• COOLMAX FABRIC TO REGULATE
• TEMPERATURE AND EVAPORATE MOISTURE.
• 130MM RISE COVERS LOWER CALF
• RIBBED FOR EXTRA SUPPORT
• COOL MESH ZONE
• RE-ENFORCED HEEL FOR DURABILITY
• CONTOURED ‘Y’ HEEL FOR INCREASED COMFORT
• FLEXIBLE MESH FOOT BREAK FOR COMFORT
• 2017 RR99 LOGO

T R A I L SOCK HIGHLIGHTS

• 51% DRI RELEASE, 9% COTTON, 29% NYLON, 9% POLYESTER, 3% LYCRA
• MULTI-DENSITY FABRIC ABSORBS IMPACT
• MID FOOT COMPRESSION ZONE FOR EXTRA SUPPORT
• REINFORCED HEEL AND TOE FOR ADDED DURABILITY
• DESIGNED FOR BIG RIDING DAYS
• THICKENED KNIT TRIANGLE PATTERN ON FRONT OF CUFF
• BREATHABLE MESH ON UPPER FOOT SECTION AND CUFF
• BREATHABLE DRI RELEASE KNIT KEEPS
• FOOT TEMPERATURE REGULATED

A L T I T U D E SOCK HIGHLIGHTS

• 53% DRI RELEASE, 7% WOOL, 7% NYLON, 11% POLYESTER, 7% LYCRA
• MID FOOT COMPRESSION ZONE FOR EXTRA SUPPORT
• DURABLE FABRIC MIX
• DO IT ALL SOCK FOR THE COLDER DAYS.
• MID SHIN CUFF
• BREATHABLE DRI RELEASE KNIT WITH
• ADDED WOOL TO MAINTAIN WARMTH
• 2017 RR99 LOGOS

DH A M SOCK HIGHLIGHTS

• 68% OUTLAST RAYON/COTTON, 29% NYLON, 1% POLYESTER, 2% LYCRA
• OUTLAST DYNAMIC TEMPERATURE REGULATION
• 230MM RISE COVERS LOWER CALF
• ANKLE STABILIZER
• STRATEGICALLY PLACED CUSHIONING IN HIGH IMPACT ZONE
• RE-ENFORCED HEEL FOR DURABILITY
• THICKER ARCH SUPPORT
• DROPPED ANKLE LINE WITH HIGH BACK
• CONTOURED ‘Y’ HEEL FOR INCREASED COMFORT
• FLEXIBLE MESH FOOT BREAK FOR COMFORT
• 2017 RR99 LOGOS AND FONT GRAPHICS

Well there you have it boys and girls, the 2017 Royal collection. Availability should be November. Keep your eyes on www.royalracing.com for more!