quixoft Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 (edited) I'm really good at banging the inside of my knees on my frame when I'm moving the bike around underneath me on more technical trails like 1/4 Notch and DD at Brushy. Any recommendations for soft and comfortable knee pads that will help and not slip off? Don't want full shins or hard plate. Edited December 30, 2022 by quixoft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Sorry, can't help as I don't wear them. And I have had multiple knee surgeries in my youth so you would think I would. Just have never fell and hurt my knees. But I hurt my elbows twice before I decided to start wearing armored elbow pads. They have "saved me" maybe four times now. Worth whatever discomfort they cause. A side benefit was protection from branches. I feel them getting scrapped a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridenfool Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 (edited) A friend wears the Fox Knee/Shin guards and likes them. They Velcro on for easy removal. For just knee protection, you might find something at Lowes or Home Depot that construction workers use. Many of the MTB specific knee pads are slip on, so, if getting them off without having to remove your shoes is a consideration, look for something with straps. Like @The Tip, both my knees have surgical scars, yet my shins are what I've always had to protect. Even when building trail I wear shin guards under long pants. For the shins, I've found products from martial arts and weight lifting on Amazon that are good value and easy on/off. A company called G-Form makes some lightweight slip-on products that have been priced okay, but have the hassle factor of shoe removal to get out of. They do offer Knee protection products. Sometimes I bump my knee on controls on the handlebars when negotiating tight trail, so I'll keep watching this thread to see what folks come up with. I'm open to finding something that is reasonably priced, easy on/off, and light weight (minimal padding). Edited December 30, 2022 by Ridenfool 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 (edited) Sam Hill lite. Wife uses these and loves em. I've been really happy with the lite elbow pads. Overall 7idp has been great. https://7idp.com/products/sam-hill-lite-knee Edited December 30, 2022 by ATXZJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throet Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Kali Mission have worked well for me. Very minimalist and seem to check all of your boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Not as lightweight/thing as the g-form but ... i think ... just a bit more protective? I got them for the combination of paranoid protection of knees for some trails, and for winter riding when I wanted a bit of added structure and warmth around my knees as my port-side has become quite grumpy when cold since I almost destroyed it single-speeding in the VT mountains a number of years ago (and, well, age, I guess). https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XVPFBGY I've done a number of rides beyond 20 miles with them without issue, some beyond 30. No signs of wear yet, but I've only had them for 4 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestbike85 Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 I've got a pair of the G Forms. They're solid, really comfortable, east on and off, but man do they smell bad after a ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 2 hours ago, bestbike85 said: man do they smell bad after a ride. Ha! Are you sure it's the pads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestbike85 Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Well the rest of my kit is nowhere near as bad. I blame the dense fabric's inability to shed moisture like bibs and shirts. Either way, they're solid knee pads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuitbreaker Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 If you are looking for light: POC VPD Air https://na.pocsports.com/products/joint-vpd-air-knee?variant=35593016377510 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Amazingly after nearly 40 yrs of mtb'ing and I can't remember banging or scraping a knee ever, especially after bombing down Forest Ridge on alum hardtails with Vbrakes! I always thought we needed shoulder pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Bart said: Amazingly after nearly 40 yrs of mtb'ing and I can't remember banging or scraping a knee ever, especially after bombing down Forest Ridge on alum hardtails with Vbrakes! I always thought we needed shoulder pads. your bike must have fit better ... i used to get seatstay wear on my inner knees from the bounce-around. wet/grimy rides sometimes were most "exfoliating." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 new review https://www.pinkbike.com/news/review-7idp-sam-hill-and-sam-hill-lite-knee-pad-review.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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