[MtnBikerChk]

I need new knee/shin pads. I'm not real agressive - I just need good knee coverage for those times my knee meets rock and shin protection for those little scrapes.

I currently have these (in adult small - they don't come with straps behind the knees but I had a friend sew some in )

What do you guys think of these?

http://www.sixsixone.com/gear/pads_racelite.html

(beyond bikes has them on sale for $25)

I'm only 5'2" so size is usually an issue.

 

[Leethal]

Get the seperates they stay up better... lizard skin shin guards and 661 knee pads...

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Did you get pads at LBS or by ordering? I'm ready for armor but sizing is hard when looking at web sites or catalogs.

 

[MtnBikerChk]

Did you get pads at LBS or by ordering? I'm ready for armor but sizing is hard when looking at web sites or catalogs.

I got my first set at an LBS. Fox's new pads only come in 2 sizes and the small ones are too big.

 

[MMcG]

MBC - the ones I told you about have kind of a web type strap thing around the knee cup area and then some calf straps and ankle straps. Light, breathable. They just might be a tad short for my legs, so they may fit you a little better.

 

[Skookum]

Stay with Foxes. Right now i'm running the North Shores and they are hands down the best knee/shin for trail riding i've found so far.
They don't shift or move.... at all. i guarantee those 661's will... bad....
The knee is real high which is smart since many times i've crashed by endoing you wind up hitting your upper knee which moves your pad down (this protects against that.
They are wrap around so you can tie them to your frame when you don't need to use them.
i've had mine for quite a while and they've held up well. i know the main complaint would be tearing the mesh fabric by crashing on a hard surface. Mine have held up well so far.
Plus they're cheap, definately more bang for the buck than most pads.

http://store.airbomb.com/Itemdesc.asp?ic=CL6247

 

[Skookum]

I got my first set at an LBS. Fox's new pads only come in 2 sizes and the small ones are too big.

oops bummer nevermind....

 

[MMcG]

These might be the ticket for you. They are almost a combination of your old ones and the 661s and sized for petite women or Jr. riders.

 

[MtnBikerChk]

they look very hot - and I'm not sure I want something that goes up that high on the thigh.

 

[Crazy Sweeper]

I use roach rally fr, and I like those. Not sure about size for you though. There might be some women specific pads out there if you look hard enough

 

[mobius]

Stay with those fox's but buy the 661 padlock. It is a neoprene sleeve that keeps any pad knee up and thats what i use with those fox's. If u get those race lites ull need the padlock neway cause those knees dont stay in place.

http://www.sixsixone.com/gear/support_padlock.html

 

[I Are Baboon]

Never trust a man who drinks Pabst Blue Ribbon.

 

[MtnBikerChk]

Stay with those fox's but buy the 661 padlock. It is a neoprene sleeve that keeps any pad knee up and thats what i use with those fox's. If u get those race lites ull need the padlock neway cause those knees dont stay in place.

http://www.sixsixone.com/gear/support_padlock.html

funny, don't ya think that they have to make a product to hold up their pads?

 

[Andy_B]

Get the racelights. they are shorter than normal, have calf protection, stay in place fairly well. They breath well to.


* I also use the kneelock thingys... and have removed the top 2 straps

 

[MtnBikerChk]

how about Troy Lee?

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/14253-536_TLDCG5-1-Clothing-14-Protective-Gear/Troy-Lee-Designs-Combat-Knee_shin.htm

 

[SilentJ]

I was rocking some CCM hockey pads (4 years) until a couple weeks ago. NOTHING I could find was comfy until I found these:

http://www.macegear.com/main_pages/clothing.php?iframe=../armour_leg/tectonic_leg_black.php

 

[narlus]

i had the (old) roach pads for a while, but there was literally nothing you could do to stop them from exposing the upper (fleshy) part of the knee. this would invariably be hit. it really forced me to get the Dainese bibs, but that's complete overkill for trail riding (however, my knee pads are ALWAYS where they need to be).

if you are running clipless (which i think you are), i'd look to ditch the shin pads and just get a set of knee pads. ask the dirtjumpers what works well and doesn't interfere w/ pedaling (although on 2nd hand they might not rate that high on the list of attributes).

 

[MtnBikerChk]

I was rocking some CCM hockey pads (4 years) until a couple weeks ago. NOTHING I could find was comfy until I found these:

http://www.macegear.com/main_pages/clothing.php?iframe=../armour_leg/tectonic_leg_black.php

I think you'd have to ship them to me in the USA

 

[McGRP01]

Stick with the 661's you pictured. If you're concerned about the heat, get the race lites you pictured, if you're concerneed about them moving around on you, get the Races. I'll have a pair of the Races in my truck you can check out at MonkeyFest.

 

[MtnBikerChk]

Stick with the 661's you pictured. If you're concerned about the heat, get the race lites you pictured, if you're concerneed about them moving around on you, get the Races. I'll have a pair of the Races in my truck you can check out at MonkeyFest.

thanks - I want to have them by then. so you can drive to CT and I'd love to try them.

THANK YOU. :dancing: see you sunday?

 

[Secret Squirrel]

those Rockgardn pads that were posted aren't that bad for heat....they're a little hotter than the fox's but they protect more...I've been riding em for about 3 months now...They've taken many an endo with minimal shifting to expose the upper knee...The only time they moved was when I endo'd off a rock face roller into a berm...(Stupid tree on bars..sigh...) and I was going pretty fast, they only moved about 2 inches, which is good considering all the other knee/shin combos I've had moved down and exposed the entire knee...OWWWW!!! Despite what the look like in that pic, they don't go THAT far up the thigh....they are good pedaling pads. They feel very secure!! Plus they come in a lot of sizes and the shin is not that long (I'm 6'7"....they're a little short for me even in the biggest size...oh well) so one of the smaller sizes should fit you perfect.

:dancing: :dancing:

 

[McGRP01]

thanks - I want to have them by then. so you can drive to CT and I'd love to try them.

THANK YOU. :dancing: see you sunday?

Wish I could help ya', but I'll either be;

A.) Wearing them at Platty
or
B.) Out on a boat on Lake George (not wearing them)

on Sunday.

 

[Sherpa]

dainese - pro knee shin

Call Fraser.

Either the Dianese or the Troy Lee.

 

[blt2ride]

These might be the ticket for you. They are almost a combination of your old ones and the 661s and sized for petite women or Jr. riders.

The Rockgardens are the way to go. Personally, I have had two pairs of 661 knee/shin pads and I hated all of them; they never stayed put in a crash...

 

[MtnBikerChk]

Either the Dianese or the Troy Lee.

do you guys think that's overkill for me?

 

[MMcG]

MBC - the Dainese pads that Tonyhawk dropped off for me are very very light and look to be well vented.

But that's a damned good price on those initial 661s you posted.

 

[Shyrmp]

These might be the ticket for you. They are almost a combination of your old ones and the 661s and sized for petite women or Jr. riders.

MBC, I have these in a Jr. size and they fit really well and are comfortable. I have had many a crash with them and they do not slip and are not too hot while riding.

Good luck in your search.

 

[MMcG]

The Shyrmp seal of approval!

 

[MtnBikerChk]

The Shyrmp seal of approval!

man, that is worth GOLD!

THANKS!

 

[MMike]

Amen brother. Aint' no substitute.....I've got my viking bibs for DH and just the shin guards for lighter duty riding....ya know,.... for when I actually ride... which is never.

dainese - pro knee shin

Call Fraser.

 

[berkshire_rider]

If you like the 661's, get the Race, not the Race light. The Race's have a better lycra wrap that goes around the back of your leg at your knee. They do not move / slide down. I would be concerned with the race lites and just that single strap.

661 Race

 

[Biscuit]

I use the fox (top picture) with knee warmers over them and they work PERFECTLY.

The knee warmers wear out though so you could get 661's kevlar wraps designed specifically to hold pad's in place (this is what I currently run - available at beyondbikes.com).

I am a very agressive rider, and choose to run this over many other (more expensive) pad's I have.

 

[MtnBikerChk]

CLOSURE POST:

My good friend tonyhawk had a pair of the Dainese pads - size medium that he let me try. I wanted to love them, really I did but they were a bit to tight. Bummer too because they were so light and comfy - but the straps left marks on my legs for days. So I returned them.

I bought the Rockgardn pads - which I freakin :heart: They are a bit warm but they don't slide and my legs feel totally protected.

Thanks for all the help and suggestions!

 

[I Are Baboon]

 

[TN]

The 661's are not the greatest. I would go with the fox's they look like they would offer more mobility. I have never used the foxes but they cant be worse than the 661s (IMO arent terrible just not great).

 

[MMcG]

And I'm going to rock the Dainese pads after all so everyone comes out a winner!!! :dancing:

Ooooh baby - Case photos again!!!

 

[Shyrmp]

I bought the Rockgardn pads - which I freakin :heart: They are a bit warm but they don't slide and my legs feel totally protected.

Thanks for all the help and suggestions!

I'm glad you like the Rockgardn pads, mine have held up very well...even with multiple crashes. Nice riding picture

 

[McGRP01]

Meh... I'm not sold on them until I see DHG CRASH pictures!

 

[Shyrmp]

Meh... I'm not sold on them until I see CRASH pictures!

As requested....

Notice the angle at which I'm landing the jump....

Which resulted in.... (note knee guards still in place)

Let's move on to rockgardens

Yup....knee guards still in place

Ok, I'm done derailing the thread now. Congrats again on your new Knee/Shin pads MBC!

 

[McGRP01]

Ok...now I'm convinced. Congrats MBC, may they keep you safe for many seasons!