What size kneepads?
Trailblazers
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Sorry this is probably a FAQ but i'm struggling a bit:
i'm 14inches across the middle of the knee but don't know what size to order: small or medium?
I've had a look at the size charts (with top opening and bottom opening measurements) but since i've never brought kneepads i don't know where about on the leg i need to measure?
Thanks,
i'm 14inches across the middle of the knee but don't know what size to order: small or medium?
I've had a look at the size charts (with top opening and bottom opening measurements) but since i've never brought kneepads i don't know where about on the leg i need to measure?
Thanks,
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Trailblazers wrote:Sorry this is probably a FAQ but i'm struggling a bit:
i'm 14inches across the middle of the knee but don't know what size to order: small or medium?
Cause that would mean your knees have a circumference of 43", each.
I'm not sure someone with legs that big could actually ride a bike.0 -
I can't remember the name of the track cyclist with the 36" thighs, but this guy can still cycle:
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If those are his thighs, and they're "only" (that's a strange use of the word ) 36 inches, then you can imagine what 43" knees would look like.0
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there you go, a 43" knee
Note: If your knee looks like this, I'd not recommend riding your bike.0 -
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Thanks for the help anyway :x much appreciated...0
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I've got big old quads and hamstrings as I squat heavily 3 times a week. I was worried about buying pads online so I went to the LBS and tried some on. I ended up getting some O'Neill ones and they fit a treat.0
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what size?0
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Body armour is probably worth trying on somewhere. There is no point wearing knee pads that are slightly too big or going to be uncomfortable.
The other alternative is to do what I do with CRC (as it has free returns) is to buy 3 pairs and see which fit best (and if I am still unsure I buy more).0 -
Trailblazers wrote:what size?
XL, but just go and try some on. Knee pads seem to be one of those things where you don't make a massive saving by buying online, so just go to a decent shop.0 -
Doesn't help with how conflicting the size guides are.
Just buying some myself and looking at 661 Evo, wiggle say to measure 20cm up from middle of knee cap and 15cm down. Based on 661s own size chart that puts me off the scale for the top (49cm thigh) and just over medium on the bottom (35cm calf). But the wiggle size chart put's me at the top end of medium thigh and bottom end of medium calf. So i'm going with medium since 661 size chart doesn't specify where to measure from, just helpfully says "measure round... top and bottom where pad ends" :roll:0