Knee pads for XC training

[Joebike]

Ive just had a knee operation and Im looking to get some kneepads to wear on training rides for some protection!Any advice please on what to get!? XC riding

[DJR]

661 Evo

[The MTBer]

Dail'd bikes.co.za. They are expecting a 661 shipment in April.

[Bizkit031]

Go look at the G-form pads.

[NicoBoshoff]

G-form for XC

[RockCoach]

Gform

 

IXS Flows are also pretty comfortable even though they are meant for AM trail riding.

[Capricorn]

Bit pricey, but the following bits from TLD i'd recommend if your XC adventures tend to involve some rough trails:

 

knee shin guards (KG5450):

http://blaisracingservices.com/images/source/Troy_Lee_Designs/2012_Gear/TLD_5450_Knee_Guard.jpg

 

Knee guards (KG5400):

http://www.moredirt.com/photos/77703.jpg

 

Elbow guards (EG5500 ):

http://cdn3.volusion.com/jncwp.jwbfy/v/vspfiles/photos/TLD0033-2.jpg

 

elbow forearm guard (EG 5550):

http://www.btosports.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000007/TLD11_EG5550.jpg

 

They are very light, stay in place during riding provided you get the sizing right (same for all pads!), and do a pretty good job in event of a stack. I think some XCers during the recent XCO world cup were wearing these pads.

[Bizkit031]

Bit pricey, but the following bits from TLD i'd recommend if your XC adventures tend to involve some rough trails:

 

knee shin guards (KG5450):

http://blaisracingservices.com/images/source/Troy_Lee_Designs/2012_Gear/TLD_5450_Knee_Guard.jpg

 

Knee guards (KG5400):

http://www.moredirt.com/photos/77703.jpg

 

Elbow guards (EG5500 ):

http://cdn3.volusion.com/jncwp.jwbfy/v/vspfiles/photos/TLD0033-2.jpg

 

elbow forearm guard (EG 5550):

http://www.btosports.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000007/TLD11_EG5550.jpgWhere do you get them from?

 

They are very light, stay in place during riding provided you get the sizing right (same for all pads!), and do a pretty good job in event of a stack. I think some XCers during the recent XCO world cup were wearing these pads.

[Capricorn]

 

unfortunately, from overseas as there is no local distributor.

[hihello]

G-forms are available locally, super nonrestrictive while still very protective = winning formula also not too bad at R700

[Jeremy M]

661s from Dial'd . Depending on your size you might even be able to pick up some old stock at a good price http://dialdbikes.co.za/protection/knee-guards/

[Bizkit031]

 

 

unfortunately, from overseas as there is no local distributor.

Damn I was looking for a Troy Lee A1 helmet but no one brings them in.

[NotSoBigBen]

Not sure where you all are but we have some new Gform knee and elbow pads as well as a large 661 helmet as per the pic for sale. In the south of Jobeg! PM me if you're interested.

 

[CAAD4]

Not sure where you all are but we have some new Gform knee and elbow pads as well as a large 661 helmet as per the pic for sale. In the south of Jobeg! PM me if you're interested.

 

Lil Ben moved on from DH NSBB, or onto fancier kit?

[braailegend]

What operation was it? If you need to keep ligaments from ripping again (Or something in that line), you should get a brace, pads wont help. I wore a brace for a while, not fun at all

 

Saw Greg was also sporting a Brace last weekend.

 

http://nsrmtb.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC_6385-683x1024-333x500.jpg

[NotSoBigBen]

 

Lil Ben moved on from DH NSBB, or onto fancier kit?

 

 

He's still loving the DH, off to Thaba again this morning. ????

 

He has other kit and the helmet is a L which is too big .....