A month ago, having struggled with the tight sizing on some POC knee pads for 6 months, I decided enough was enough and sold on my current knee pads and decided to replace them. My only requirement was for a pad I could wear everywhere, not just at BPW and uplift days but during my regular 8 mile route around the local forest. This meant the pads had to be comfy and breathable, easy to chuck in the car and shove on my legs, not overkill for pedalling and easy enough to look after. I ride 3 days a week minimum in all conditions and the pads have to be able to keep up, if they fall apart after five mins they're no good to me!
I tried out a few different pairs and even tried on the 2014 POC knee pads, typically they've changed the sizing and the mediums now fit me perfectly. At £90-£100 for the POC I couldn't justify the same spend again, especially when I knew I didn't wear them all the time because of their bulk, its no good slipping into the mentality of 'I'm only riding 8 miles whats the worst that can happen'. In the end I settled on the Fox Launch Enduro Knee Pads for £45 from leisure lakes having gone to the shop and tried them on.
I've been wearing them now for a months riding, although its not hugely long term its enough to give some proper feedback on how they work out.....
Pros : Lightweight, good stable fit, perfect to pedal in, good support.
Cons : Not as much protection as other bulkier pads.
I wear these pads for every single ride no matter the conditions and really love them. They provide me with the confidence and reassurance that any tumbles and Ill be covered and wont earn even more scars to go on my legs. They're really comfortable and have never so much as slipped down my leg. I can hang them over the radiator to dry and wear them again the next day after a minor brush down with a stiff brush if they're filthy. In short I'd recommend them to anybody after a pad they can wear anywhere and anytime.
I tried out a few different pairs and even tried on the 2014 POC knee pads, typically they've changed the sizing and the mediums now fit me perfectly. At £90-£100 for the POC I couldn't justify the same spend again, especially when I knew I didn't wear them all the time because of their bulk, its no good slipping into the mentality of 'I'm only riding 8 miles whats the worst that can happen'. In the end I settled on the Fox Launch Enduro Knee Pads for £45 from leisure lakes having gone to the shop and tried them on.
I've been wearing them now for a months riding, although its not hugely long term its enough to give some proper feedback on how they work out.....
Pros : Lightweight, good stable fit, perfect to pedal in, good support.
Cons : Not as much protection as other bulkier pads.
I wear these pads for every single ride no matter the conditions and really love them. They provide me with the confidence and reassurance that any tumbles and Ill be covered and wont earn even more scars to go on my legs. They're really comfortable and have never so much as slipped down my leg. I can hang them over the radiator to dry and wear them again the next day after a minor brush down with a stiff brush if they're filthy. In short I'd recommend them to anybody after a pad they can wear anywhere and anytime.
Thank you!... I use the regular Fox Launch Knee/Shin pads and they slip a lot and are extremely bulky. I will purchase these for my everyday riding.
ReplyDeleteReview much appreciated. How do you find them in warm weather? Many thanks.
ReplyDeleteI wear them throughout the year and although yeah my knees are warm when i take them off I'm never uncomfortable in terms of heat levels!
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