cross country knee pads

stubs
stubs Posts: 5,001
edited March 2009 in XC and Enduro
I have knees that are shot to bits so I need to wear knee pads (not that I ever crash you understand) I have been wearing 661 veggie pads for the last couple of years but they are falling to bits I like the look of the 661 kyle strait pads and the 661 tom cat pads anyone using either of these are they any good for xc ie not to sweaty and comfy for pedalling if not anyone reccomend any other brand
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  • Thewaylander
    Thewaylander Posts: 8,594
    Heard great things about Brand X shin and Knee combo.. looking at getting some this year ready for the Mayhem festival. and a week or so heading up north, coed and all
  • kangaroo
    kangaroo Posts: 1,199
    don't know what they're like yet, but the new 661 evo pads that come out in April look interesting, some kind of soft foam that hardens under impact, so should be very flexible to wear
    what are brakes for again
  • stubs
    stubs Posts: 5,001
    Evo pads look like they could be the answer for me unfortunately stock isnt coming in till mid may and I need something for next week looks like I am going to have to get the gaffer tape out and do some repairs :(
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  • endurojcb
    endurojcb Posts: 170
    I can recommend Raceface FR knee/shin combo pads. They're so comfortable to wear and have great protection if you do fall.
    2007 Merlin Malt 4
  • stubs
    stubs Posts: 5,001
    thanks EnduroJCB just had a look at them but they look a bit bulky how much do they weigh?
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  • grantway
    grantway Posts: 1,430
    six six one race lights was recomended to me and not looked
    back since nice and light and fit snug, and dont move whilst
    riding.

    I wear these for extreme xc and downhill style of riding
    and weigh bugger all.

    How comes you have not bought another set of veggies?
  • stubs
    stubs Posts: 5,001
    I have never quite got on with the veggies knees there is a seam that always rubbed after a couple of sweaty hours
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  • warm18
    warm18 Posts: 341
    i use the 661 races for xc and dont find them a hindrance at all. cant even tell im wearnig them usually. they're more comfy than the lites as they have more padding and sit of the leg better.
    Adrian


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  • endurojcb
    endurojcb Posts: 170
    stubs wrote:
    thanks EnduroJCB just had a look at them but they look a bit bulky how much do they weigh?

    Sorry for the delay in the reply Stubs.

    They're not heavy at all in my opinion. After a few mins I forget I'm even wearing them cos they're so comfortable. They're not restrictive at all while climbing either. Just make suree you get the Freeride ones rather than the Downhill ones as the Downhill ones are a lot more ridgid!
    2007 Merlin Malt 4
  • shamus1975
    shamus1975 Posts: 29
    just thought id point out what overs have missed god is male im looking for some pads my self which ones did you go for in the end and can you recommend them cheers
  • stubs
    stubs Posts: 5,001
    shamus1975 wrote:
    just thought id point out what overs have missed god is male im looking for some pads my self which ones did you go for in the end and can you recommend them cheers

    How do you know god is male have you ever met god
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  • Bossangel
    Bossangel Posts: 164
    how did god end up in a conversation about knee pads???? that is so random. Anyway God is neither male nor female. God is a spirit being hence being made in his image we are spirit beigns who live in a body and have a soul
    Why use brakes? Falling off is a much quicker way to stop
  • Milkie
    Milkie Posts: 377
    2 things...

    I'm getting the 661 pads with d3o in them, i'll write a review when they turn up. :wink:
    how did god end up in a conversation about knee pads???? that is so random. Anyway God is neither male nor female. God is a spirit being hence being made in his image we are spirit beigns who live in a body and have a soul

    God!? WTF this is a mountain biking cycling forum... I hate talk about God, did enough of that in philosophy and theology.. Truth is everyone has their own opinion about god/bible/religion, I just wish people weren't so opionated about the topic.
  • stubs
    stubs Posts: 5,001
    Milkie wrote:
    2 things...

    I'm getting the 661 pads with d3o in them, i'll write a review when they turn up. :wink:
    how did god end up in a conversation about knee pads???? that is so random. Anyway God is neither male nor female. God is a spirit being hence being made in his image we are spirit beigns who live in a body and have a soul

    God!? WTF this is a mountain biking cycling forum... I hate talk about God, did enough of that in philosophy and theology.. Truth is everyone has their own opinion about god/bible/religion, I just wish people weren't so opionated about the topic.

    God will be very angry at you for blasphemy like that but if you sacrifice a goat (or a packet of fig rolls) she might not turn you into a frog :lol:

    good luck with getting hold of the 661 evos I had some on order for ages with chainreaction till I gave up and changed the order to 661 kyle straits and I absolutely love them but I cant help thinking what if I had waited so let us know when youve given them a good them a good test
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  • Fuzz Monkey Five
    Fuzz Monkey Five Posts: 194
    I have 661 Kyle Strass pads (£30) and can't fault them. I can happily ride in these four a few hours at a time with no pedalling problem. But my knees do get warm in them though.
    Have wiped out a few times whilst wearing them and they are very good at what they do.
  • Mdwnn7
    Mdwnn7 Posts: 7
    has anyone tried Lizard Skins soft cell combo?
  • SDK2007
    SDK2007 Posts: 782
    The Evo Knee pads are in stock at CRC but they cost £62. I have the Evo elbow pads and they are pretty comfortable for long rides
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  • shamus1975
    shamus1975 Posts: 29
    stubs wrote:
    shamus1975 wrote:
    just thought id point out what overs have missed god is male im looking for some pads my self which ones did you go for in the end and can you recommend them cheers

    How do you know god is male have you ever met god

    Because i have male parts thats how i know
  • vitohttmf
    vitohttmf Posts: 12
    Get some 661 evo`s supportive as well as protective, you dont really know youve got them on for the first few hours.

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