Women’s Specific Gear: 8 Rad Picks from Leatt

1 august 2025, cape town SOUTH AFRICA | women's gear guide by leatt as published on bike network

Our favorite picks of cool and functional gear to keep you looking good and feeling fast.

Whatever your ride style, Leatt has many performance-driven picks designed specifically for women who demand comfort, style and serious function. To celebrate Women’s Month, we’ve picked eight of their best to consider adding to your wardrobe.

1 august 2025, cape town SOUTH AFRICA | women's gear guide by leatt as published on bike network
These days Leatt’s Women’s Specifc Gear is sharper, slimmer and more wearable than ever.

Leatt Endurance 6.0 Women’s Jersey

Race-day or everyday performance

The Leatt MTB Endurance 6.0 jersey isn’t just gear, it’s your secret weapon on the trail. Engineered for high-performance, the sleek second-skin design fits an aggressive race posture. The lightweight 360° stretch fabric offers a UPF 50+ sun protection, exceptional breathability and antibacterial tech to keep you cool, fresh, and focused. Low wind resistance and practical pockets add smart function, while its streamlined look keeps you riding in style. For women who ride hard and expect more, this jersey delivers race-day performance every day.

1 august 2025, cape town SOUTH AFRICA | women's gear guide by leatt as published on bike network
Race fit yet equally stylish for casual rides.

Details

Ride Style | XC, Gravel, Road but also Trail
Fabric | 360-stretch with high breathability
Fit | Race fit
Wear it with | Gilet, Jacket, Base layers, Bibs or Shorts
Colours | Black, Red or Purple
RRP | R1499 R1189
More | leatt.com

Leatt Endurance 6.0 Women’s Bibs

Comfort that lasts

The Leatt 6.0 Endurance Bibs feature a premium Italian chamois with a central channel, four-layer density padding and are designed to offer comfort and support for up to seven hours of riding. Designed to move with your body like a second skin, Leatt says the Bibs promote blood flow whilst also reducing pressure – which is particularly useful on big days out. Breathability is maximized with the use of ventilated suspenders and a few mesh-like panels.

1 august 2025, cape town SOUTH AFRICA | women's gear guide by leatt as published on bike network
Premium race bib.

Details

Ride Style | XC, Trail, Gravel, Road
Fabric | Carbon blend
Fit | Second skin feel
Wear it with | Jersey, Gilet, Jacket, Base layer
Colours | Black or Lagoon
RRP | R2599
More | leatt.com

Leatt Endurance 5.0 Gloves

Maximum control and comfort

Leatt says these gloves have been designed with biomedical precision – meaning they feature anatomically engineered palms that promote blood flow and relieve nerve pressure. The idea is to reduce hand fatigue, improving your grip and keeping you strong throughout your ride. The upper fabric is the brand’s X-Flow mesh fabric, which delivers maximum ventilation and cooling for those hot days out. They’ve also reinforced the knuckle area for added protection.

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Well-ventilated, short-finger gloves.

Details

Ride Style | XC, Gravel, Road
Fabric | X-Flow, well-ventilated and stretchable
Palm | Pre-curved and seamless palm
Support | Triple density foam
Colours | Black, Peanut, Neon, Lagoon
RRP | R1099
More | leatt.com

Leatt Endurance 2.0 Women’s Jacket

Lightweight protection from the elements

The Leatt MTB Endurance 2.0 Jacket is a minimalist layer that does it all. It’s not bulky, has a four-way stretch fabric and delivers good windproof protection with excellent breathability. The cut and fit is styled to suit both aggressive and semi-aggressive riding positions. You’ll love the smart touches like reflective detailing, the pocket it folds into and the on-bike storage strap. Ideal for when the weather shifts mid-ride.

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Great wind protection!

Details

Ride Style | XC, Gravel, Road, eMTB, Trail
Fabric | 360-stretch with high breathability
Fit | Race or everyday ride
Wear it with | Jersey, Arm warmers, Base layers, Bibs or Shorts
Colours | Black or Peanut
RRP | R2499
More | leatt.com

Leatt Trail 2.0 Women’s Jersey

For warm to hot days out

The Leatt T-Sleeve Jersey is built for mild to blazingly warm days on the trail. The fabric is the super lightweight material developed by Leatt, named IceYarn. It’s made from recycled coffee grounds and unique feature is it actively cools, as you ride. The 2.0 Trail Jersey has a tailored stretch fit for unrestricted movement when you are getting rad. There’s thoughtful touches like a zippered pocket with built-in glass wipe and rear reflective prints for safety. Eco-conscious, trail-tough, and designed for cooling, this jersey is the smart pick when temps start climbing.

1 august 2025, cape town SOUTH AFRICA | women's gear guide by leatt as published on bike network
Ideal for super hot days.

Details

Ride Style | Trail but also XC, Gravel, eMTB
Fabric | Lightweight, Iceyarn with cooling
Fit | Snug to slightly relaxed
Wear it with | Base layer, Jacket, Gilet, Shorts or Bibs
Colours | Black, Coral, Stone, Lagoon
RRP | R999
More | leatt.com

Leatt 4.0 Women’s Enduro Pants

For those trail days when you want to push the limits

Engineered for more aggressive riding, the Leatt Enduro Pants for Women promise a mix of durability, mobility, and comfort. Designed with a 4-way stretch fabric, these pants flex naturally with your body as you ride. The brand’s ‘DefleXion panels’ at the seat and knees provide added protection where it counts. It has a wide, supportive waistband that stays secure without digging in, and a 3-layer waterproof seat liner to keep you dry through wet trails and those unexpected splashes. With five zippered pockets, there’s plenty of space to stash tools, snacks, and your phone.

1 august 2025, cape town SOUTH AFRICA | women's gear guide by leatt as published on bike network
For more aggressive riding.

Details

Ride Style | Enduro, eMTB, Trail
Fabric | 4-stretch, robust with some ventilation
Fit | Pre-curved regular fit with space for knee pads
Wear it with | Jersey, Knee Pads, Jacket
Colours | Black or Loam
RRP | R2299
More | leatt.com

Leatt 2.0 Women’s Trail Pants

Featherweight feel, for every trail

Crafted for women, these pants feature a removable mesh liner with a dual-density chamois, offering targeted support for longer rides. The fabric is treated to shrug off light rain. A flexible rear panel and adjustable velcro waist tabs, ensure a dialed-in fit that moves as you do. With two zippered cargo pockets and two open hand pockets, there’s plenty of storage without the bulk. Designed for a wide range of temperatures and conditions, they’re perfect for everything from short spins to all-day sessions.

1 august 2025, cape town SOUTH AFRICA | women's gear guide by leatt as published on bike network
A versatile pant.

Details

Ride Style | Trail, Enduro, eMTB
Fabric | Lightweight polymer with 4-way stretch
Fit | Slightly fitted cut
Wear it with | Knee pads, Jerseys, Base layers and Bibs
Colours | Black, Cream or Lagoon
RRP | R2199
More | leatt.com

Leatt 2.0 Women’s Shorts

Lightweight, 4-way stretch short pants

Super lightweight yet impressively robust, these shorts are built to move with you – no matter how long or technical the ride. The included removable mesh liner features a women’s specific dual-density chamois, offering plenty of support for endurance efforts. A flexible back panel enhances mobility, while the fabric is treated to offer protection from light rain and trail splash. Smart storage comes courtesy of two zippered side pockets and two open hand pockets, keeping essentials close and accessible. An adjustable Velcro waistband ensures a snug, customizable fit.

1 august 2025, cape town SOUTH AFRICA | women's gear guide by leatt as published on bike network
Ready for any ride.

Details

Ride Style | Trail, Gravel, eMTB or XC
Fabric | Lightweight, 4-way stretch
Fit | Slightly loose and just above the knee
Wear it with | Tight or loose Jersey
Colours | Black, Cream or Lagoon
RRP | R1599
More | leatt.com

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