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Gear Review · Neck Braces
All 7 neck braces we've tested and ranked, from budget-friendly entries to premium carbon construction, sorted by rating.
Hinged braces and lighter race collars covering budget entries through premium carbon construction, sized to fit over most chest protectors.
Neck Brace
Leatt effectively created this category, and the 6.5 Carbon is still the benchmark others get measured against, a MaxiWeave carbon chassis keeps weight down while managing the same rear, front, and lateral load paths that made the original brace a genuine safety-equipment breakthrough.
Neck Brace
EVS takes a genuinely different structural approach than the Leatt/Atlas hinged-carbon design, and the R4 is their answer at the flagship level, worth a real look if the more common carbon-brace fit hasn't worked well for your body shape or riding position.
Neck Brace
The Leatt most riders actually end up buying, a reinforced nylon chassis brings the same core protection philosophy as the 6.5 Carbon down to a genuinely accessible price, without cutting corners on the load paths that actually matter.
Neck Brace
Leatt's entry point into their own lineup, the pick for riders who want the brand that started this whole category without paying flagship money, and a sensible first neck brace for someone still deciding if they'll wear one every ride.
Neck Brace
Alpinestars brings their own construction approach to the category rather than copying the established Leatt/Atlas hinged-carbon format, worth trying if you already trust the brand from their boots or gloves and want a matching-ecosystem option.
Neck Brace
A genuinely different product category from the hinged braces above it, a lighter, lower-profile collar for riders who want some added neck support without the bulk and cost of a full brace system.
Neck Brace
EVS's most affordable option and a genuinely common pick for younger or smaller riders getting their first piece of neck protection, real retailer reviews consistently mention it fitting kids well across a range of ages.