Description:Fox's most technologically advanced leg protection for MTB. The Fox Launch Knee/Shin Guards features Fox patent pending 'X-Up' strapping system. This system locks in on both sides of knee, preventing any twisting or slipping.
Submitted by
J-Bone
a Weekend Warrior
from MI Date Reviewed: September 30, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint.com
Strengths:
comfort. I got the shorty style so some of my leg does get some airflow.
Weaknesses:
x up straps don't stay on. always popping off when something hits the knee pad making them useless. My knee and shin are pretty shredded due to strap failure causing the entire knee-shin pad to slide to the side of my leg. Its okay, only took an hour to pick the gravel out of the wound. I bought them off pricepoint.com and the would only take them back if they were in original unused condition. Fox Racing has yet to respond-2 weeks now.
Bottom Line:
better off finding something with some sort of binding-velcro or other strap. x-up sucks. they are expensive
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Submitted by
bryan123
a Cross Country Rider
from Sonoma Date Reviewed: July 19, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Rockville
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At:
Sport Chalet
Strengths:
Stay in place, even when sweaty. Good Coverage
Weaknesses:
Bottom of shin guard could paddile could use a little ergonomic design to prevent the rubs on the front of the ankle
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Superlight
Bottom Line:
I have enough scars to give me "character", any more and I'd be pushing "disfigured", and these pads have done their job numerous times now, Primarily a cross country man, but will carry these so I can throw them on when I want to hit the rock gardens. Easy to put on. Stow nicely on the hydra pack.
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Submitted by
taylor hoffman
a Downhiller
from boise id usa Date Reviewed: May 20, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$70.00
Strengths:
very light, do not move up or down on leg, cover all of leg
Weaknesses:
a little hot
Bike Setup:
kona coiler
Bottom Line:
these are the best pads i have ever used they stay on my leg and do not slide down or twist. they move with my leg. great for down hill and great for trails
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Submitted by
A DOWNHHILLER
a Weekend Warrior
from adelaide, sa, australia Date Reviewed: September 8, 2007
Favorite Trail:
FOX CREEK
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At:
JT's
Strengths:
it is very strong, no doubts as to if it will protect u. does not slip and slide around your leg. barely restricts pedaling efficiency. pretty good air flow too.
Weaknesses:
back of the knee hurts on long rides because of the tight 'X - up' straps. not very gd for dirt jumping, restricts leg movement for tricks, not pedaling tho.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
2007 bighit 1 stock. soon with new mavic rim!
Bottom Line:
it is a quality and very durable piece of equipment. i have definitely put it through some fairly bad crashes and it holds up fine.
if u are going to use this armour for dh mainly or dh only then definitely grab it is really strong and pretty comfy.
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Submitted by
Ewan O'Brien
a Weekend Warrior
from Brisbane QLD Australia Date Reviewed: August 5, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Daisy Hill
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Great coverage & generally stay put no matter how far you slide.
Weaknesses:
Not particularly comfortable. The cross strap setup while good for security can chew the back of your knee on extended rides. Had a big off and strap mounting fractured. Pad fell off, result, one mangled leg.
Similar Products Used:
Fox standard Knee/Shin. 661 Race Lite.
Bike Setup:
05 Black Diamond, X7 driveline, Sherman Sliders
Bottom Line:
Overall a good quality pad. I was happy with mine till they broke and cost me a knee. The mounting points for the straps need to be more substantial. I probably won't buy another set, not because they broke but due to the lack of even medium ride comfort. Would suit downhillers and freeriders, people who only want to wear them downhill for four minutes at a time.
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Submitted by
Aaron
a Downhiller
from Los Gatos, CA,USA Date Reviewed: July 15, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
great coverage, easy on/off, secure strap system
Weaknesses:
pricey. NOT COMFORTABLE!
Similar Products Used:
lots of others
Bike Setup:
'02 Turner rfx & '05 heckler- the heckler's fr. der. cable guide is a problem- it constanly catches & unhooks the strap/ buckle on these pads! considering grinding it off & using full housing w/ zip ties- not really the pad's problem though.
Bottom Line:
used these for 3 days at northstar. Great coverage with a nice, secure strap system. however, I was disappointed in how uncomfortable they are, especially for the price. wearing crew socks helped from getting a rash on the bottom of my shin, and I had to put duct tape on the top of my knees to help with that hot spot. any dirt that gets inside will grind ya a raw spot. I hate to think of doing any amount of pedaling in these, so they are best used where you don't have to. the elbow pads, on the other hand, freak'n rock! very comfortable, and they DO NOT MOVE at all- providing you get the right size. I got S/M elbows and the L/XL shins. I only wish they were as comfy as the elbows, which is the only reason I will rate at a 3.
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Submitted by
mike
a Weekend Warrior
from Sacramento Date Reviewed: June 15, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Downieville
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
Bicycle Plus
Strengths:
protects the leg well, good coverage on the knee/shin, easy to install and remove. Pretty light. Cool aesthetics
Weaknesses:
Pretty stiff on the inside... rubs a lot of your skin causing blisters especially on long climbs. Protect your skin with anti-chafing cream to reduce blisters. Sizes are pretty vague in ranges. The velcro should have been longer. Needs break in time.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
SANTA CRUZ BLUR Classic Red XT/ XTRs. FOX Talas RLC/ Fox R,
Bottom Line:
If you are an aggressive rider or will go to trails with aggressive terrain please get one of these products. $70 is worth compared to busting your knee or elbow etc. When doing superfast downhill this is a must.
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Submitted by
Eugene Black
a Downhiller
from Wellington, New Zealand Date Reviewed: June 8, 2007
Favorite Trail:
National DH, Rotorua NZ
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Private Seller
Strengths:
Long Leg protection, doesnt slide down or around your leg, articulates with ur knee somewhat
Weaknesses:
The fabric on the back is quite harsh i found if dirt gets behind it rubs a bit, shorts get caught under the top of the pads- not a huge issue. Pretty expensive
Really solid pads that cover a lot of your leg and stay on when you crash, but as with anything go to a shop and try them on first to get size right etc, even if you are going to buy online!
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