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Roach Rally DH Leg Armor Armor and Pads
Product DescriptionThe Rally DH line from Roach features a thicker foam padding than its FR counterpart, as well as a proprietary hard shell. Whether you're a pro level downhill racer or a hardcore freerider looking for the ultimate in protection, Roach's Rally line has got you covered - literally.
User Reviews
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UncaJohn
a Weekend Warrior
from Athens, Greece Date Reviewed: February 24, 2008 Strengths: This armour is really solid. It locks on you securelly without any play, yet it doesen't interfere with pedaling. Weaknesses: Now, i cannot really get this. I mean.. what the hell ALL the manufacturers of protective pads i've used so far are thinking (Dieneese, FOX, 661 & RaceFace). Does this lining they all use around the inner padding of those products has REALLY to start & end, creating this.. "abracive "detail" at the side of the knee? Hey! This is the part of a rider's body that moves most of all. And it's not only the lining, but the thread as well (works almost like those files for soft metals!). All i can say about these pads is that they are good but yoyr knees will get deep scratches at the sides as the lining is working from the first pedal strokes, making pedaling painfull. I'll experiment, as i've done with all the rest of my pads, with some aditional soft material sewn over the problematic area. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Infamous 10, The 5, Kalopoula trails, Goura Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $40.00 Purchased At: CRC Similar Products Used: Dieneese, FOX, 661 Bike Setup: MC SIN, Marz 66 (180mm) front, Full XT drivetrain, Custom Bush ring, Shimano XT (first generation) diskbrakes, DMR revolver hubs, DMR 60mm stem, TITEC collapsible seatpost, Nokian Gaza 26X2,6 front, Nokian NBX 26X2,5 rear, ChrisKing steelset ahead set, WTB saddle, etc.  
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Jim
a Weekend Warrior
from UK Date Reviewed: September 12, 2007 Strengths: Rock-solid (and fairly rock-proof) protection. Stays in place well. Weaknesses: Chafes round the knees. Not just minor irritation and pinkness; we're talking full-on post-ride scabby wounds. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $80.00 Purchased At: Chain Reaction Bike Setup: Kona Coiler 2005 stock except for bash guard and long wtb saddle.
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switch back
a Downhiller
from w.covina Date Reviewed: December 17, 2006 Strengths: full wrap around protection what more can ask for! Weaknesses: none so far. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: mt. wilson Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $75.00 Purchased At: jensen Similar Products Used: fox Bike Setup: foes 2.1 mono
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niko
a Downhiller
from stockholm Date Reviewed: June 11, 2006 Strengths: The best for most type of crashes! They don't move. I could wear them with a side stabilizing knee suport under (after crusiate operation)!! Weaknesses: Not enough cover above the knee. Stiching came loose on the knee cups after one month. Hardly fit inside any pants. Didn't come in size small, only M & L. Hot (but safe). Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 2 Years Similar Products Used: Dainese kneeguard plus (suck). 
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Ben
a Weekend Warrior
from Everett, WA Date Reviewed: March 15, 2006 Strengths: Hard plastic shell, comfort. Weaknesses: Didn't buy them sooner. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Whistler, all Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $60.00 Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: None ridden with, but lots tried on. Bike Setup: Santa Cruz Bullit, Orange Mr. O, Kona Chute, GT Zaskar LE, Kona trials bike.
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paul
from England Date Reviewed: December 22, 2005 Strengths: They cover the whole lower leg/knee, and wrap around nice and tight. The actual pads are tough, and provide good coverage and protection from impacts. The're also comfortable. Weaknesses: The fact that they wrap around the whole leg means they do get hot. But theres no way around that problem if you want full protection. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Similar Products Used: none, just old knee-pads. Bike Setup: session 7
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Ivan Pruneda
a Weekend Warrior
from Salinas,CA Date Reviewed: September 4, 2005 Strengths: Super thick outter shell, tons of knee and shin coverage, and comfortable inner padding. Weaknesses: Rubbed on the top of my knee for about 3 rides or so and then the rubbing went away. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $70.00 Purchased At: Supergo
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Ed Churchill
a Weekend Warrior
from Salem, Oregon Date Reviewed: April 23, 2005 Strengths: These puppies are strong as hell. They stay in place and don't slide around at all, neither a wreck or pedaling can move these. They offer full coverage and still breathe pretty well. Weaknesses: Too hot, but they cover your entire leg and the coverage is worth the extra bit of sweat. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Bonzai Downhill Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $50.00 Purchased At: Fall Line Sports Similar Products Used: raceface, exact same thing basically Bike Setup: Stock Haro x1
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JL Boyd
a Downhiller
from Orlando, FL USA Date Reviewed: February 24, 2005 Strengths: Shells from hell!!! They rock! They stay in place as well. Weaknesses: I'm 5'6" and they are a little big. Roach doesn't make a small. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Santos Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $68.00 Purchased At: www.bikeparts.com Bike Setup: Specialized 2005 Big Hit
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Anthony
a Downhiller
from Brisbane, QLD, Australia Date Reviewed: January 9, 2005 Strengths: They are good beafy shinpads They protect all you need Top of the range stuff Weaknesses: Too..... HOT I would perfer the Roach FR beacuse they are more flexiable and more ventalations But DH gives more protection Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $60.00 Purchased At: JensonUsa.com Similar Products Used: none Bike Setup: Da bomb - Xlr8er Custom job
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Kip
from Idaho Date Reviewed: November 23, 2004 Strengths: Great impact protection, so compfortable, big Weaknesses: It Takes some time to break them in. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $45.00 Purchased At: online Similar Products Used: Lizard skins, pryme, fly, troy lee, ect Bike Setup: The ultimate duel suspention urban freeride, If I told you the parts you would copy it.
Submitted by
J77
a Downhiller
from LA CA USA Date Reviewed: November 1, 2004 Strengths: At 6'4" and 200# these were the only shin / knee guards that offer complete protection and a comfortable fit (in XL size). Weaknesses: huh? Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $45.00 Purchased At: supergo Similar Products Used: 661 (crap), Knucklebone (good product but sizing not the best for tall riders) Bike Setup: for riding
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AJ
a Downhiller
from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: September 3, 2004 Strengths: Big, very protective as it covers all of your leg, mesh backing is great for riding DH, lots of straps to secure it Weaknesses: Practically none, read down for minor complaints. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Q-Cup DH @ Camp Fortune Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $80.00 Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: Dainese, Roach Indy Bike Setup: Transition Trail-or-Park, 04 Jr. T, blah blah
Submitted by
erick
a Cross Country Rider
from tacoma Date Reviewed: July 28, 2004 Strengths: Pull frontal leg protection. Stays in place. Weaknesses: Once i stopped using the top two knee straps, my skin was not getting rubbed raw at the knees. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $65.00 Purchased At: jensonusa.com Similar Products Used: None. Bike Setup: GSR Hooligan DH HT built for speed.
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Romie
a Downhiller
from LA, CA, USA Date Reviewed: May 27, 2004 Strengths: Very light, breathes well and saved my ass in Big Bear!! Great looking pads!! Weaknesses: I've tried many different knee/shin guards and these are the only ones that have rubbed the skin right off my legs while pedaling! I loosened up the top strap, but it still rubs. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $50.00 Purchased At: LBS Bike Setup: '04 Yeti ASX, with all the good stuff!!
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