The most comfortable shin guard you will ever wear. Designed and made in-house by LizardSkins. Removable injection molded plastic inserts ride on the side of your shin, not the bone. Made of 5mm perforated neoprene, foam, and powertex crash panel. Works great with our hard cap knee guards for the ultimate in protection.
If you are into technical riding, as I am, and tired of shin bashing, these are a godsend. I use them on all rides now. After trimming the velcro tabs and a bit of the neoprene behind the knees (rubbing) they fit great and stay in place. The top velcro strap holds the pad up. Trim it so it fits above your calf and it wont slip. I took the hard inserts and drilled holes down either side to allow for more air flow, this allowed air to move down the ridge over the front of my shin and made a big difference. Be carefull not to drill to many though as you may compromise the protection factor. I did the same with the soft inserts, but put a ton of holes in them since they fit flush to the shin. I've used them on 90 degree days and have not be bothered by them, you almost forget your wearing them. If you have ever played hockey you know how neoprene can start to stink. When these get to that point just throw them in the wash, A BIG PLUS. The Liz skins are a great compromise from hard shells and offer just as much protection from all but the most treacherous impacts. Get them you wont be sorry.
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Dain
a Cross Country Rider
from Chico Date Reviewed: May 8, 2006
Favorite Trail:
One I haven't ridden yet
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
B&L Bikes - Davis
Strengths:
Great protection. They protect my legs from my pedals both front and back from the pedal bite. Taken some nasty falls and they stay on.
Weaknesses:
HOT. Wrapping these things on in 110 degree heat isn't the funnest thing to do. No knee protection. They do slide down after a long ride. If you have big calves like me they can be a little tough to get the top strap on.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Chameleon, Psylo, Mavic Pro's, Avid Archrival, XT driven, Thompson, Race face Carbon Cranks........
Bottom Line:
Overall these things are bomb. I have gone through some nasty stuff and come out of it relatively unscathed. They do help with the confidence factor. I'll keep wearing them til i find something better. The heat thing I could really do without. The summers can get pretty bad and the full neoprene wraps can get you pretty warm pretty quick. On the flip side, if you ride in the winter they are awesome. I bought them at cost from the shop I worked at, so I don't really know the retail. But for the $ they are great.
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Don
a Cross Country Rider
from Woodland Hills, Ca. Date Reviewed: June 19, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Jenson USA
Strengths:
Protect shins and back of calf from rocks, pedals, stinging nettles, poison oak, light weight, stay in place, comfortable, easy to adjust, and washable.
I bought these to protect the stitches in my shin from a riding mishap. It felt a little weird wearing them at first, but after a few rides, I realized I should have done this earlier. They are comfortable to the point that I don't notice them when riding. Also, they stay in place, don't shift around and don't require adjustment during the ride. The hard plastic inserts protect against hard hits and the neoprene/nylon protects against stinging nettles, poison oak, etc.. When they get dirty and muddy on the outside and sweaty on the inside, just take out the inserts and toss them in the washer. I have long skinny lower legs, so these fit me perfectly without rubbing the backs of my knees.
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randy
a Weekend Warrior
from edgewood,nm,usa Date Reviewed: October 25, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Albuqureque bicycle center
Strengths:
good protection
Weaknesses:
if wearing shorts can rub blisters on the back of your knee
Bike Setup:
mosh brass 3 star, oddessy hubs and wheel, specialized tires, maddog bars, pirmo cranks, kink sprocket,and Man o war toe tac magnisium pedals
Bottom Line:
these have saved my shins tons times
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Bugzee Malone
a
from Kiwi in Kobe, Japan Date Reviewed: November 4, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Futatabesan
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
$50
Strengths:
Good shin protection (if you want knee protection buy something else) They cover the calf area as well. removable plastic insert. Washable.
Weaknesses:
a little hot but bearable. I wore them through summer
Bike Setup:
Giant AC3
Bottom Line:
After chewing up both of my shins and a 10cm cut in my calf muscle I bought these shin guards at my LBS. I have never regretted the yen I paid. I even wear them on road training rides as one slip of my pedals and the allen type screws studding them will shred my shins to the bone. I have had one bad crash since I started wearing them. My knee got torn up but even then the damage stopped from the edge of the guard onwards. The neoprene got a little damaged but nothing to worry about. I have had no problems with rubbing...once on, I forget I'm wearing them.
These pads are washable by removing the plastic inserts. A good thing as they do get a bit "Funky" after a while because they do get hot in summer.
Buy these shin guards .....they work
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Matt
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney, Australia Date Reviewed: April 30, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Chain Reaction, Cronulla
Strengths:
Tough, comfortable, light and they work!
Weaknesses:
A little warm in summer, but not too bad, not enought to complain about really.
Bike Setup:
'02 Giant Rainer
Bottom Line:
Great pads, recommended. I need knee pads though as they are literally just shin pads..
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Al D.
a Cross Country Rider
from Santa Cruz Ca. Date Reviewed: December 27, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Lock em' up
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
PricePoint
Strengths:
comfortable, flexeble, light and can take anything.
Weaknesses:
cloth-your pedal can tear it up easily.
Similar Products Used:
zip.
Bike Setup:
Schwinn 98 Mesa, 01 X-fly, LX
Bottom Line:
These are good if you like to do jumps and drops on your xc ride. If your a downhill/freeride guy go for somting much stronger.
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Submitted by
ddanj
a Weekend Warrior
from Hell Date Reviewed: June 9, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$30.00
Strengths:
Great fit Never slip 4 Straps Protects very well
Weaknesses:
no knee protection?
Bottom Line:
Great buy, very lightweight, good for trials and such, saved my shins many a time.
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Alex Doogen
a Racer
from US Date Reviewed: May 31, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Kings Run MN
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Bicycle sports
Strengths:
These pads are the Sh..............it! they make u feel invincible! The 50 bucks are well worth spending on these shin pads! lotta ppl i know have em, dont look bad, really stand out color, i have red to match my bike!
Weaknesses:
wish it would cover some of the knee
Bike Setup:
Haro SR 2.0 with ODYSSEY SHARK BITE PEDALS! ouch, for all u morons out there try to picture shark teeth or look them up on the net!
Bottom Line:
Really good and stylish shin guards for a pricy price! get em theyll end up saving u having to go to the hospital for stitches! trust me they do! GET EM! WEAR EM! USE EM! but dont eat em, they dont taste good! LOL!
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Submitted by
SphInX
a
from Singapore Date Reviewed: May 23, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Singapore's an urban paradise...
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Singapore
Strengths:
despite what other people say, they're surprisingly cool considering they cover so much of your leg... look good (if you don't mind free advertising)
Weaknesses:
slightly expensive... but you get what you pay for...
Similar Products Used:
fox ventilators (not nice at all these one's are)
Bike Setup:
Trials set-up
Bottom Line:
if your a rider like me (esp. trials riders) who whack your pedals against your shins and the lower part of your thighs alot, these things are for you... really like them
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derek
a Cross Country Rider
from WA Date Reviewed: January 21, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Victor Falls
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At:
Phils
Strengths:
Look great. Cover a ton of skin
Weaknesses:
THEY RUB THE CRAP OUT OF the back of my legs! The velcro straps rub and rub!
Similar Products Used:
Azonic Pro Knee Cups
Bike Setup:
Jamis Durango SX
Bottom Line:
They work well, but rub very well too! Wear your tights if you plan on wearing these things!
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Submitted by
Lourens
a Weekend Warrior
from Cary NC Date Reviewed: October 23, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
They save your shins , Not that pricy
Weaknesses:
They rub-me-raw under my legs, they don't cover knees
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
LTS(GT die hard)XTR,Spins, carrumba cranks
Bottom Line:
They are pretty are a pretty good buy for thier price , but not really "rough rider" approved
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Specter
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto Date Reviewed: August 18, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Don't care, as long as there's nothing sharp
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Bloor Cycle
Strengths:
They Fit Great, protect amazing, look sweet (if you don't mind advertizing for the company), and a really lite
Weaknesses:
don't cover all the way around the calf for those of use with big ass calf muscles. velcro will eventually start lossing it's hold (i've been wearing them day in day out for a year, and they havn't started yet, but eventually)
Similar Products Used:
azonic
Bike Setup:
Haro Shredder, cutomized all the way
Bottom Line:
these shin guards rock. before them, i was always bleeding from scraps, cuts & puntures all over my shins and calf (damn freestyle with blood rivited pedals :) ), and the pain of a shin crunching on something hard is almost as bad as smashing your knee. so i went out and bought these on the advise of a really awesome rider in my area. so i slap them on. simple, once i got the straps all the way i liked them, the fit was perfect, nothing jabing me anywhere, nothing hard biting into my skin, and they were so lite and cofertable i almost couldn't fell them. i wore them for two day's straight (yes i slept with them on), they became undetectable. they did get sweaty in there though, but it's neoprene, what would you expect). Bottom line, if your looking to protect your shins from pedals, cranks, pegs, sticks, rocks, logs, Little yappy dogs, and the occasional kick from a wussy soccer player, buy these baby's. they don't offer any knee protection (hence why there called shin pads), so if you want to protect your knees aswell, pick these up and some high cut knee pads (like Ryan Nyquiest uses) or go with a knee shin combo (hopfully lizard skins will come out with on soon)
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Nick Bagnall
a Weekend Warrior
from Dartmouth Date Reviewed: August 15, 2001
Favorite Trail:
The Hourse Tracks (dirt jumps and stuff)
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
Cyclesmith
Strengths:
Really good protection, they dont come undone..the velcroe is really strong, they look good...etc.
Weaknesses:
they could use some knee and ankle protection..make yer laegs sweat alot
Similar Products Used:
kona shinguards
Bike Setup:
norco scrambler, rst mozo front suspension hayes front disk
Bottom Line:
these pads are good and they save my legs...now i can go out in public and wear shorts instead of pants cuz i dont have to hide my lgs anymore cuz they arent all bruised..get em
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Submitted by
Jason
a
from Sarnia,Ontario,Canada Date Reviewed: July 31, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
The Cyclepath
Strengths:
Looks great. Fits real good. Great protection.
Weaknesses:
Pretty hot.
Bike Setup:
Schwinn Mesa GSX for freeridin
Bottom Line:
These are really great pads for anybody. You should really go buy some.
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Submitted by
Jadyn
a Weekend Warrior
from Ashland, OR, USA Date Reviewed: July 9, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Hitt Road
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Bear Creek Cycle
Strengths:
Great protection, light, good lookin'
Weaknesses:
Hot, much sweat, lycra tears on inside of the shinguard-no big deal though
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Kona stinky, avid mech disc, Fun bike!
Bottom Line:
These shin guards are absoloutely great!! Look no further than these. All shinguards will be hot, so just deal with it. I bought them after one time of slamming my riveted pedal into my shin. OUCH!!
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Submitted by
Jennifer Gonzalez
a Cross Country Rider
from Ft.Lauderdale Date Reviewed: June 20, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Dragons Tail trail in oleta river
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
A bike festival- The Fat Tire festival
Strengths:
Thier comfertable, I like the neoprene. Thier not too heavy. and i like the color choices and the fit. These pads are best for bmxers w/ bear claw pedals. or any dowmhiller who needs affordable protection. good for xc guys too!
Weaknesses:
could use knee protection, and more calf coverage.
Similar Products Used:
fox shin guards
Bike Setup:
Iron Horse Desprado-w/rock shox indy fork -brand new fork Race-ready.
Bottom Line:
Thier awsome guards at a good price and they come in lots of colors. neoprene is comfertable. And i like the way they have their logos placed on.
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Scott
a Downhiller
from CT Date Reviewed: March 10, 2001
Favorite Trail:
any old parking lot with a good stair set or two
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At:
Benidrom Bike & Snowboards
Strengths:
Full protection Stay in place look wicked
Weaknesses:
be careful with the velcro straps.
Similar Products Used:
fox 911, fox knee/shin pads
Bike Setup:
-Kona Stinky Primo, Hayes, Marzocchi, etc.. -Small razorback set for trials (maguras, plazmatics etc...)
Bottom Line:
These are the best shin guards out there. Just be careful- you aren't going to get any knee protection, nor are you supposed to. Just put a stem pad on your bike and you'll be all set (not really.. but its worth the mobility of not having knee pads). These pads stay in place (unlike fox), give you full coverage (unlike fox) and are rather comfortable (unlike fox). Just be careful with the velcro staps. for those of you having trouble getting your strap stuck in the chain ring, simply switch around the pads, so the velcro straps flap to the outside of your bike, safe and far away from vicious chainrings. only four "value" flames, cuz they are a bit pricey, but five overall flames, cuz these pads rock.
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David Rossetta
a Downhiller
from San Jose Date Reviewed: December 25, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Saratoga Gap
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
My friend
Strengths:
They protect your Shins from pedal bite. My friend has bear claws, and I used his bike and AMEN for the chin guards. They may get too hot for the panzys that can't ride, but if you're smart enough, you'll put them in your back pack, or you'll just be a man and just stick it out and be a little bit sweaty
Weaknesses:
NONE!
Similar Products Used:
Fox something
Bike Setup:
FSR set up for downhill
Bottom Line:
These things protect all the way around your leg. Anyone who complains about them being too hott is just a dumb ass.
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Submitted by
Roger
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle, WA, USA Date Reviewed: August 31, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Chutes and Ladders
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Strengths:
- Fit - Protection
Weaknesses:
- Lizard Skins billboards on my shins
Bike Setup:
Specialized Stumpjumper M2 hardtail, Marzocchi Atom Bomb, blah blah blah
Bottom Line:
Good pads. They fit well and do the job. Knee protection would be nice and I'll probably end up buying some knee pads as well. Best thing I can say about these is that after I pad up I forget that I'm wearing the things.
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Andy T
a Racer
from Morr, NJ Date Reviewed: February 7, 2000
Favorite Trail:
chimney rock
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Tight, fit really well. Protect the WHOLE shin from ankle to near the knee.
Weaknesses:
None really, they get sweaty if you wear them for a while.
Similar Products Used:
Roach DS armor, fox
Bike Setup:
I only wear these when doing trials. My trials bike is a monty x-hydra mod. I compete in sport.
Bottom Line:
These are the best shin guards out there. I don't really use them any more because I now have the Roach dual slolem shin guard/knee guard combo and they protect the knee (needed for trials!). For the time thta I did use them they rocked. Mine were $30 new, not sure what these guys are complaining about price. If you want a shin guard and don't need knee protection these are the ones to buy.
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Submitted by
DT
a Downhiller
from Melbourne,Victoria Date Reviewed: October 27, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Gembrook
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
none
Weaknesses:
NO KNEES you need knees and there crap
Similar Products Used:
Dainese pro air
Bike Setup:
DH
Bottom Line:
There crap
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Neil
a Racer
from St. Helens, Oregon Date Reviewed: August 28, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Durable, Comfortable, Good Looking!
Weaknesses:
Warm
Similar Products Used:
roach ds pads
Bike Setup:
16 inch gt set up for trials
Bottom Line:
I play soccer and ride trials. I'm not saying I use these shinguards for trials, but I am used to soccer style shinguards (no knee pads, only shin protection). I ordered a pair of roach dual slalom pads, but sent them back when I found that I had a limited range of motion. The Lizard Skins allowed all the movemnt I need for trials riding.
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Submitted by
Moffet
a Weekend Warrior
from hopping...kicking and gaping Date Reviewed: July 25, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Cool...yeah baby!!!! Tight so that they dun roll around prevent ugly scar
Weaknesses:
a bit warm...
Similar Products Used:
in-line skate knee pads*stupid thing*
Bike Setup:
15 Rockhopper rigid...for Trials!!!
Bottom Line:
Great protection.....get it to protect ur beautiful....sexy or hairy or hairless shin!! but its a bit expensive.....
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Submitted by
Dirtsurfer
a Cross-Country Rider
from Illinois Date Reviewed: July 11, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Kettles
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Bottom Line:
I bought these to use before I recieved my Dainese knee guards(see review) because of a mail order failure and to protect some stitches in my shin. They are hot and very protective, but, they are only good to protect you from injury not protect the injury. The biofoam/plastic insert can hit an injury area on either side of your shin, directly over the shin bone is ok though. They are very comfortable, and dont move as long as you set them over your shoes. After using the other brand, I will be staying with these.
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Lurch
a Downhiller
from Wellington,New Zealand Date Reviewed: June 26, 1999
Favorite Trail:
The trail we found
Duration Product Used:
tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
They are the best shin pads I have ever tried. They dint slip around like others(Fox, Axo,Qranc etc) and offer bitch'n protection
Weaknesses:
na man they go off
Similar Products Used:
Qranc, Fox, Axo
Bike Setup:
KeeWee 13 hardtail made for slalom, RST Hi-5's,Pro-Stop disk brakes blah,blah,blah
Bottom Line:
Da'Bomb
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Richy
a Weekend Warrior
from Down-under Date Reviewed: May 9, 1999
Favorite Trail:
City of Melbourne
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Comfortable Stop all pedal penetration Cover all of your shin
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Didn't need to
Bike Setup:
14.5 Inch GT Avalance set up for trials.
Bottom Line:
If you don't like those unattractive dot scars from harsh pedal abuse to the shin then invest in a pair of these.
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Neil
a Downhiller
from Hampshire, UK Date Reviewed: April 27, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Buckland Rings (Steve Geall's Jump Spot)
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Bottom Line:
Excellent shin guards, if you stack and get them covered in crap, rip them off and chuck em in the wash! Bit pricey though (hey what do I care I got them trade price).Well worth the money GET SO NOWWWWWW!!!!
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Azimov
a Racer
from Florida Date Reviewed: March 23, 1999
Favorite Trail:
squash before it got trashed
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
They cover your whole lower leg. They can also take a real beating too!! Who ever said that they get crusty, I have something to say.they only get crusty when you don't wash them!!! They're Great.
Weaknesses:
The texture isn't as good as posible but other than that there great!!
Similar Products Used:
Fox shin guards. THey suck they don't cover your whole leg!!
Bike Setup:
Bmx and dirt jumping.
Bottom Line:
These are the best shin guards that you can buy!!(They're a little expensive though)
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Submitted by
Zeke
a downhiller
from Oregon Date Reviewed: January 7, 1999
Bottom Line:
they suck when you sweat they get real sticky and after they dry out they get crusty and really I didn't like them as much as the fox chin gaurds they rule
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Elton
a downhiller
from Rockhampton,Australia Date Reviewed: August 25, 1998
Bottom Line:
I've recently picked myself up a pair and they are great. They are really comfortable and are not restrictive in any way. They completely cover all of your lower leg. They have an excellant crash guard down the shin which can be taken out so that you can wash them. Cut the Velcro straps to suit your leg thickness otherwise they dangle every where and my get caught in your chain ring when peddling.
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