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mtnmark
a All Mountain Rider
from San Francisco, CADate Reviewed: February 27, 2012
Strengths: Great kneepads, they work well, don't slip, not bulky, not too expensive. Great for long, fast descents where your knees can bang around against the top tube from slamming your bike into corners.Weaknesses: Starting to stretch out a bit, and tear at the stretch points, but they have seen a lot of use.Bottom Line: These are my favorite knee pads, but like any protection, you should try them on before you buy. I love the Race Face Rally FR for knee/shin combo for DH, but their knee only pads were not as comfortable and way more expensive than Fox's, whereas the Fox knee/shins were so crappy I couldn't believe it (They may have improved them since then). POC knee pads seemed good in theory, but I didn't like them once I tried them on, and again they were way more expensive.
These launch pros are awesome for me.
Favorite Trail: Lots
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: Fox
Similar Products Used: Race Face ambush, Rally FR
Bike Setup: Blur LTc, 2x10, Fox 32, meaty tires.
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sops
a Weekend Warrior
from SingaporeDate Reviewed: September 15, 2011
Strengths: Comfortable, straps stay in place, cups cover knee completely. I was a little worried about the fabric over the cups but after crashing on landings, they're still hole-less.Weaknesses: None..Bottom Line: I get what I paid for for these. A little hot and you can feel them being bulky on XC ride. I don't use pads on XC rides and I use them on downhill races and a bit of light freeriding. Works well and stays on after crashes..
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Bike Setup: Haro X6
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dthomp325
a Cross Country Rider
from Boulder, CODate Reviewed: August 27, 2011
Strengths: Comfortable, lightWeaknesses: Bulky for All Mountain/trail ridingBottom Line: I bought these pads for riding DH, but they are light and comfortable enough to use for all mountain/trail riding as well. Their only weakness is that they are a little bulky and difficult to fit in a pack when trail riding.
Favorite Trail: Milagrosa
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: The Fix
Similar Products Used: RaceFace
Bike Setup: -
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EMrider
a Weekend Warrior
from Pasadena, CADate Reviewed: October 9, 2010
Strengths: Hard cup knee protectionWeaknesses: The comfort/fit of these pads was a big disappointment. After pedaling uphill for about 15min, they had to come off or else I would have lost all the skin on the back of my knees. If you plan to descend only, these should be fine. But if you want to wear them for the entire ride, don't bother. The design is very poor IMHO.Bottom Line: Uncomfortable. If you can't to wear them the entire ride, what good are they?
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: I've used a set of race face shin/knee pads for the past 3 years. They are super comfy when climbing. But they are also heavy and I picked up the Fox launch pads for more XC rides because they are lighter. Big mistake.
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kbrock89
a Weekend Warrior
from Little Silver, NJ, USADate Reviewed: July 27, 2010
Strengths: Thorough protection, very comfortable to wear, doesn't slide!Weaknesses: Very few...other than it gets how and itchy in the back which is expected after all day epics with any knee padsBottom Line: For the money, these pads are spot on. Great value, and they don't wear down after crashes. Very durable and comfortable product. I felt safer wearing these at all times.
Favorite Trail: Diablo Freeride Park - Ego Trip
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At: Diablo Freeride Park
Similar Products Used: Fox Launch Knee/Shin guards
Bike Setup: Rocky Mountain Slayer SXC 50, Fox 36, Fox DHX 5, Azonic Outlaw DH rims and maxxis DH tubes
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Uncle Cliffy
a Weekend Warrior
from Methford OreegunDate Reviewed: May 8, 2010
Strengths: Great fit for me, more protection than Straits, cheap.Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: Lots of people are going to compare these to Straits, and I'm no different. I feel these have a better fit and a more substantial knee cup. Better set-up over all.
I shredded a pair of Straits on my first ride with them. These have taken a couple of similar hits with minimal damage.
Favorite Trail: Chucks
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At: Bear Creek Bicycle
Similar Products Used: Rector skate pads, Kyle Straits
Bike Setup: Which one?
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agg25
a Cross Country Rider
from LondonDate Reviewed: May 5, 2010
Strengths: Good protection, not too bulky, fit ok when stationary, looks.Weaknesses: Poor fit around the back of the knee, have to remove shoes to take off, get a little hot (understandable)Bottom Line: I used these for about 15kms and had to take them off. The open hole at the back pinched the skin on the back of my knee and would have just gotten worse and worse.
Dissapointed... will have to try some Kyle Straits I think.
Maybe my legs are different to everyone elses and others will find them alright, perhaps over some pants they'd be ok...but not for me.
Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At: ebay
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Larry Biral
a Downhiller
from Marin, CADate Reviewed: March 17, 2010
Strengths: great fit, not too hot, slim feeling, and doesn't fall down. Also like the toned down branding.Weaknesses: None.Bottom Line: Perfect for drop-runs or put 'em in your pack on the climb, then put 'em on for the ride down.
Plus...great fit, not too hot, slim feeling, and doesn't fall down. Also like the toned down branding.
Favorite Trail: Barnburner
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At: www.foxracing.com
Similar Products Used: 661 pads
Bike Setup: Kona
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