Knee pads

flappy8

Hi all,

Can anyone recommend knee pads for general trail use which are OK to wear all day and a bit compact? I know that the 661 Kyle Straights are like this but I have had trouble getting some as they are between years. Anything similar?

1mancity2

Fox launch pro, really comfy, and loads of protection.

delcol

troy lee scored 10's in the mag reviews.. i have a pair of tld t bones they amazing pads

the fox ones score good reviews

so do the rock garden neo our kid uses these and rates them.

i had kyle st before they good and comfy but tend to move under impact...

nferrar

I'd check out G-Form pads, you forget you're wearing them (assuming you size up from their suggested size, otherwise you'll likely get pins and needles otherwise...). You can just bung them in the wash with your other kit at 40c after a ride to so no need to wear humming pads in future. I've not crashed on mine (yet) but from reviews and other people's posts it seems they offer good protection.

sparky543

Kyle Straights available here:

http://www.descent-gear.com/index.php?sec=prod&prod=108

Good bunch of guys too.

delcol

+ 2 for decent gear..

got my poc elbow pads from them and ordered the wrong size (thanks to pocs dodgy sizing on their webby)
decent gear shipped the bigger size before i even sent the origonals back.. amzing service and cheap.

Anonymous

Kyle Straights are cheap, simple and relatively light. Just don't wash them with detergent as apparently it will give you a rash.

I do find they slip a bit now after a pedalling up hill and keep having to hike them up. For some reason only the left knee.

Had them for some time and wear them almost always on the bike. Keeps the knees warm at least.

andymc06

+1 for Fox Launch Pro. Excellent bits of kit.

flappy8

Thanks all for the input. Will try some Fox Launch Pro