Submitted by
John
a Downhiller
from Australia Date Reviewed: June 23, 2007
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
shop
Strengths:
protect your arms
Weaknesses:
stretchy thing might hurt fat peoples arms
Similar Products Used:
none
Bottom Line:
Good for crashes and sliding along rocks
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Submitted by
Paul
a Weekend Warrior
from Yonkers, NY Date Reviewed: September 26, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Sprain Ridge Park
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
beyondbikes.com
Strengths:
Super Duper Comfy, strong!
Weaknesses:
stitchings coming off after 1 ride =(
Similar Products Used:
skin
Bike Setup:
Trek 4900 Stock
Bottom Line:
great protection overall, the arms at first feel hot but once you get moving it's fine. very very comfy, no digging in of straps, I purchased this b/c of the reviews on this website. great stuff, now I feel more confident to do crazier XC rides. Yes I am XC rider w/ a little bit of FR cravings on a hardtail - but what can do you?
stitching is all I am worried about, I know RaceFace does a warrantee on it but still, a new product should fall apart.
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Submitted by
Peter Rinaldi
a Weekend Warrior
from trumbull ct USA Date Reviewed: August 3, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$94.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint
Strengths:
Leg Armor fits awesome-can't wait to use it
Weaknesses:
sizing from roach
Similar Products Used:
none
Bottom Line:
I just ordered the rally FR package frome price point. 94 bucks for the arm and leg armor. I am 5'7 180 lbs and ordered the medium as per the sizing guide provided by roach. The leg armor fit perfect however the medium arm armor would not fit around the arm of one of the olsen twins-I will be exchanging for a large. My advice is to go a size up on the arm armor if you are of average build.
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Submitted by
Patrick
a Weekend Warrior
from San Mateo, California, USA Date Reviewed: October 7, 2005
Favorite Trail:
whatever is closest
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
blue sky
Strengths:
Super cozy fit, not so much tight as just anatomically correct. They feel like you're putting on a comfy orthopedic device, whereas the Fox and Specialized I tried felt like I was being assuaulted by flipped over velcro and/or plastic.
Weaknesses:
Warm enough to make my arms sweat after 20 minutes on the road at 65 degrees F. Upper portion may snag a bit on big short sleeved shirts.
Similar Products Used:
Fox, Specialized, old rollerblade pads
Bottom Line:
Thoroughly well designed pads with no risk of slipping at all. And like another review, I got the Large size and I'm 6'2" with skinny arms, good fit. There is a reasonably tight lycra tube though so I wouldn't use this size with even remotely muscled arms. I've yet to crash, so time will tell how they do in that situation, but I'm not worried in the slightest.
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Submitted by
PN
a
from Boston Date Reviewed: September 13, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$29.00
Purchased At:
Beyondbikes
Strengths:
Shell, Fit, Fastening, Light-weight, and Range of Motion
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
02 Big Hit
Bottom Line:
I'm 6'0 200Lbs using the xlrg. A big thumbs up to other reviewers for helping out with my selection. The pads fit extremly well. They stay in place while riding or falling.
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Submitted by
Jeff
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle Date Reviewed: January 1, 2005
Favorite Trail:
tapeworm
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
Santiam Bicycles, Salem, OR
Strengths:
Made by Roach, which to me means they are built well and to last. Right out of the bag they felt good. Don't bother me at all when riding.
Weaknesses:
I guess cost, but you get what you pay for.
Similar Products Used:
I've used Roach leg pads for 2+ years now, but this is the first pair of arm pads I've owned. I didn't even consider other brands. My leg pads have held up awesome.
Bike Setup:
04 P.3
Bottom Line:
Save your pennies for an extra month if you have to and get these, or any Roach pads. You will be happy.
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Submitted by
dave
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver BC Date Reviewed: August 22, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Great protection, very comfortable.
Weaknesses:
Tight fit. Even the XL is very tight, I can't do up the middle strap.
Similar Products Used:
661
Bottom Line:
I really like these pads but Roach needs to get some realistic sizing. I've got large forearms, but they're not huge and the XL just barely fit. I can't do up the middle strap, but luckily these pads are made so well they don't need it.
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Submitted by
James
a Cross Country Rider
from Tacoma, WA USA Date Reviewed: July 8, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
Bainbridge Island Cycle Shop
Strengths:
light, tough, comfortable.
Weaknesses:
None really...
Similar Products Used:
--
Bike Setup:
XC Kona hardtail
Bottom Line:
According to Roach, sizing is as follows: M= 5'2"-5'8", L=5'8"-6', XL=6'+. Im 6'3", 140lbs with really skinny arms, and wanted to make sure they would fit, so I got the Large size. They fit me nicely and stay in place. I rarely have to adjust them while riding. And if I do, it's only after really rough riding (like stairs on a hardtail) that they slip a little. Protection is great. Ive crashed a number of times and havn't even gotten a bruise. If you ride in a hot climate, ride traditional xc, or are just looking for minimal protection, I'd say go for elbow pads only. If you do more agrresive riding and don't mind getting a little sweaty, the elbow AND forearm protection that the Roach pads afford is perfect.
PS. Thanks to the guys at Bainbridge Island Cycle! Very helpful and friendly.
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Submitted by
David Caissy
a Cross Country Rider
from Gatineau, Québec, Canada Date Reviewed: May 18, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Camp Fortune
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Strengths:
Light, not too hot, stay in place and they are really comfortable.
Weaknesses:
The middle strap is a little bit too short.
Bottom Line:
These are the kind of pads you put on and forget about them, even during hot and humid day! I have felt once on my right elbow and they did there job perfectly. Great product!
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Submitted by
bobble
a Downhiller
from Oakton Date Reviewed: May 1, 2004
Favorite Trail:
next to my house
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
these are the beat pads ever execpt for one thing
Weaknesses:
they are super hot. I wore them for only 30 minutes and then my arm was soaked with sweat. it was somewhat hot though.
Bike Setup:
k2 tirade 6.0
Bottom Line:
these are great pads if you are not riding in hot weather
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Submitted by
Steve
a Weekend Warrior
from Ohio Date Reviewed: March 12, 2004
Favorite Trail:
All of them
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
The pads cover from elbow to wrist and stay in place extreemly well. They are also fairly cool considering how much area they cover
Weaknesses:
The center forarm straps (there are three total) feels very tight at first but in about five minutes the tension goes away as the pads form to your arms. Not really a weakeness, just give them a few minutes it's worth the wait as they are very comfortable.
Similar Products Used:
Some no-name pads
Bike Setup:
Giant VT-1 . Amazing trail/cross country bike.
Bottom Line:
I'm a guitarist and the last thing I want is an injured arm . I got these because they cover the arm from elbow to wrist as I mentioned earlier. The plastic shell is strong and the padding is medium thick and the linning is very comfortable. I did crash with these on (slamming my left elbow) and they didn't move at all and I didn't get hurt. Good job Roach! Comfortable pads that stay in place!
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