Pads

frogbad
frogbad Posts: 32
edited July 2007 in MTB buying advice
Can anyone recommend some decent knee/shin pads for a beginner? I am considering the Brand X Stuff from Chain Reaction, unless the money would be better spent elsewhere?

Any suggestions?

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  • Mr bump
    Mr bump Posts: 369
    I use the race face DH ones. Really like them.
    Eagles may fly high but Weasels dont get sucked into jet engines.

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  • Diplomat
    Diplomat Posts: 21
    There was a review in one of the mags not long back about armour.. the Brand X stuff got some really good marks as I recall.

    I'll see if I can dig the issue out and let you know...
    There’s no panic like the panic you momentarily feel when you’ve got your hand or head stuck in something.. especially if you're going fast..
  • frogbad
    frogbad Posts: 32
    Thanks Diplomat that would be very useful.
  • Diplomat
    Diplomat Posts: 21
    Personally I use 661 Racelite knee/shin protection and they haven't missed a beat. Around £35 I think..?

    But as promised, I found the back issues so here goes.

    March MBUK Wrecked & Rated knee / shin guards:

    Brand X Freeride Pad - 8/10 - £29.99 - www.chainreactioncycles.com - Quote "Well priced for soft scuff protection"

    Brand X Mk 2 Knee Pad - 10/10 - £24.99 - www.chainreactioncycles.com - Quote "Perfect pads for protecting both yourself & your wallet"

    Raceface Rally FR Pad - 7/10 - £59.99 - www.silverfish-uk.com - Quote "Great secure protection but high price & poor finishing"

    661 Kyle Strait Knee Guard - 9/10 - £89 - www.mmasports.com - Quote "Not cheap but fantastic pedal-friendly knee protection"

    TSG Knee/Shin Guard - 9/10 - £44.99 - www.ison-distribution.com - Quote "Very protective, snug fitting & well vented articulated pads, but bulky"

    TSG Timo Pritzel Pads - 8/10 - £44.99 - www.ison-distribution.com - Quote "Less sweaty than most, but security depends on accurate sizing"

    July MBUK Wrecked & Rated:

    Fox Racing System Leg Armour - Single review "Big Value" award - £30 - www.foxeurope.com - Quote "Best fitting knee/shin combo out there".

    So there you have it.. now all you need to do is decide & get spending!!
    There’s no panic like the panic you momentarily feel when you’ve got your hand or head stuck in something.. especially if you're going fast..
  • frogbad
    frogbad Posts: 32
    Perfect - that's absolutely fantastic stuff thanks Diplomat for your trouble.
  • Diplomat
    Diplomat Posts: 21
    No probs.. you might want to try http://uk-mtb.com for your questions too.

    They've got a real helpful bunch of guys over there.. tonnes of knowledge too!
    There’s no panic like the panic you momentarily feel when you’ve got your hand or head stuck in something.. especially if you're going fast..
  • thaibog
    thaibog Posts: 271
    I use the brand -x knee/shin guards and the elbow pads.


    They are fantastic..really comnfortable if not a tad bulky to look at.
    I wear them all the time weather it be xc for 25 miles or banging downhill at afan.

    I will say i am an 18 stone beefer and i went for the large in the knee/shinpads..i would have gone medium if i had known better as the straps are real long..but for the elbow pads i would go large every time unless you are below 12 stone and have small arms ..

    big damn thumbs up for the brand -x

    ( my mate has the 661's he finds them uncomfortable)
    http://thaibog.pinkbike.com/
  • mmm_pie
    mmm_pie Posts: 1,934
    I bought some 661 Tomcat knees not too long ago. Very comfy and big, nice safe feeling to them.
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