[MikeD]

What knee pads are still made without a sleeve so that they're easy to put on after the climb? I don't want to climb with them, remove my shoes to put them on, or pull the pads on over my muddy Sidis.

Velcroing a wraparound two-piece sleeve around would be fine...

I have a set of Leatts 3.0something which are straps only, but don't even see them on the website anymore.

 

[StiHacka]

RF Ambush.

 

[Westy]

Sleeves are for arms, wouldn't you want legless kneepads?

 

[kidwoo]

no

there are decorations you can put on your knees but no knee pads that fit that description

judging by what passes for mountainbiking now I can tell you that pedaling up roads with kneepads acting as shin guards is the hot ticket. Add fanny pack and pit vipers to complete the look.

 

[Scrub]

100% Fortis

 

[iRider]

IXS Flow Zip

 

[HardtailHack]

 

[buckoW]

There are some pads with a zipper on the side.
https://www.scott-sports.com/global/en/product/scott-grenade-evo-zip-knee-guards
https://www.bike24.com/p2245624.html
https://www.bike24.com/p2241028.html
https://www.raceface.com/products/ambush-knee-2021

I think the compromise of the easy on and off is that they take off easily when crashing too.

 

[6thElement]

RF Ambush.

This man knows.

 

[DaveW]

Leatt do the 5.0 pads in a zip on version and the local importer shows a 3.0 EXT as a 2022 model (sold out locally tho) so they still make them.

 

[MikeD]

Thanks for the info--I think the Raceface fit what I'm looking for best, but some of the lighter weight options are interesting, too. (Edit: Actually I get a Leatt discount, so those zip pads look perfect...)

I am wondering, though, who forgot to feed Kidwoo his Geritol. Really, shouldn't it be OldWoo by now? I mean, spiritually AND chronologically... (Though, Woo, you're right about straps-only models, as that's what I am trying to replace...I shouldn't have said pads without sleeves in the title, but pads with velcro or zipper sleeves...)

 

[Gomi no sensei]

Not entirely sure of what you'll make of Fox Titan Pro D3O knee guards.

But the design seems pretty good.

 

[MikeD]