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joshc123
a Downhiller
from Honolulu, HawaiiDate Reviewed: March 2, 2010
Strengths: Not too expensive, light, fairly cool.Weaknesses: Long straps, too many straps, abrasive stitching.Bottom Line: These pads are not meant to protect from the gnarliest crashes. They are made with thin plastic and foam padding, for general purpose. They provide adequate protection for what they were made for. I'm 5'11 and fit the LARGE size. I'm on the skinnier side, so all the straps are too long for me. There are 7 velcro attachments on each leg, I think some are unnecessary. The mesh makes them breatheable, but some of the stitching on the inside can rub a bit abrassively. Good basic pads, medium comfort, medium protection.
Favorite Trail: St. Louis Heights
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: JensonUSA.com
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Crashcousins
a Downhiller
from Richmond B.C., CanadaDate Reviewed: December 31, 2009
Strengths: Very Comfy.
great knee cap protection
cool in summer yet warm in winter.Weaknesses: None, zero, i love them.Bottom Line: These things rule. I had the older style for a very long time. They were so worn out i had to get new pads. I think i tried on every hard pad out there. None seemed really comfy nor did i feel they protected the top of my knee cap which always seemed to get wacked in big crashes. These new give the protection i want, are even more comfy than my old ones, cooler in the summer yet still keep my legs warm in the winter night rides.
Favorite Trail: Neds
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At: On line
Similar Products Used: Older version of this type of six six ones
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Jason
a Downhiller
from VancouverDate Reviewed: July 15, 2009
Strengths: Cheap all in one pad setWeaknesses: -weak protection
-slide down ALL the time
-straps are too long
-not very durable
-hotBottom Line: These pads should be sold as shin protection only. During any crash when the moment of impact is upon you these pads slide down leaving your knee's exposed. I would recommend saving the cash and not wearing pads rather than buying these.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
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Ray Lee
a Weekend Warrior
from Pittsburgh, Pa, USADate Reviewed: March 17, 2009
Strengths: light weight and comfortable with a good amount of protection for trail riding... anything more would just be to much for every day use. the wrap around design makes them stay put better than just straps.Weaknesses: straps are to long (easy to fix) and they do take a minute to get on and off so your not going to be taking them on and off throughout the ride.Bottom Line: Nice, about as much protection as I can wear all day, the amount of bloody shins was getting ridiculous and the occasional knee to stem or rock contact wasn't fun either.
There are a couple places I ride where I just love having these... one is all rock and the other is filled with log rides and such, most of the other spots I just dont mind wearing them.
Favorite Trail: Moraine
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Similar Products Used: Fox RockGardn and some other hard plastic shell models at bike parks
Bike Setup: Cannondale Prophet
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poozank
a Downhiller
from Rat Turd RanchDate Reviewed: February 25, 2009
Strengths: somewhat cheap I guess better than bare skinWeaknesses: to many straps
hot
straps to long
requires excessive tightening
slide down
look bad
materials are not durable
only a centimeter of foam with one mm of plastic does noy provide much protection
stink for pedaling
Bottom Line: These are dicks
Favorite Trail: The Snurkle
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: jenson
Similar Products Used: Fox Launch
Bike Setup: Demo 7
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doctorpunch
a Weekend Warrior
from Holtsville, nyDate Reviewed: December 23, 2008
Strengths: -Non constrictive
-Lightweight
-Full coverage
-DurableWeaknesses: -Take FOREVER to put on
-Straps are too longBottom Line: I purchased these because I ravaged my calves on my unicycle. The only reason I got them was because I needed calf protection, but they've saved my shins more than once. I got them in the fall so the whole "heat" thing was never an issue. It's like riding in a pair of jeans. My main gripe is the straps: there's too many of them and they're waaay to long. After a while you get used to it but it takes a solid 2 minutes to get everything on and in place. There's also a strap on top that wraps around the back but it takes up Velcro space for the main top one, so it's pretty much useless.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: Frenchie's Cycle Wor
Similar Products Used: None, first pair of guards
Bike Setup: Unicycle
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cgirnus
a Weekend Warrior
from Colorado SpringsDate Reviewed: September 9, 2008
Strengths: The padding material seems good and the coverage are is good which has kept me from getting scrapped up in a couple falls.Weaknesses: I am 6'2" and these are always sliding down on me.
The stitching on the velcro straps are pulling apart after only 6 rides.
They are a little hot especially in the summer but for those early spring/fall rides and night rides it is nice.Bottom Line: Granted they aren't really expensive pads but would have expected the stitching to hold up better. Once those velcro straps go the pads are pretty much worthless which is why I am sending mine back for either a warranty replacement or refund.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: Greenfishsports
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: K2
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robot
a Cross Country Rider
from Palos Hills, IL, USADate Reviewed: August 20, 2008
Strengths: -great protection
-stiff, hard shin-pads (that means they will protect your shins fairly well)
-all-around protectionWeaknesses: -a bit hot (but which pads aren't?)
-some rubbing on the knees
-slides down above the knee (just a tiny bit)Bottom Line: Fairly decent shin/kneepads. They protect the vital limbs quite good against rocks and pedalbites.
When I first rode with them on a downhill trail, I faceplanted on the rocks after sitting on the bike for two minutes. Luckily I had those pads on and they totally protected my legs.
They do get a bit hot sometimes, but if you gain some speed, they will actually cool your legs a bit due to the ventilations.
A great number of the straps keeps them from slipping which is better than other pads.
Overall, a great buy for the price.
Favorite Trail: Palos Trails
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$38.00
Purchased At: xsportsprotective.co
Bike Setup: 2008 Giant Rincon Disc (hardtail)
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Nicholas Belarde
a
from EurekaDate Reviewed: April 23, 2008
Strengths: -Feel kind of funny for the first few rides
-Good protectionWeaknesses: -Straps too long
-Slips down legs untill your legs start to sweat. ;)Bottom Line: Great for your first pair of shin/knee gaurds, but get hot pretty easy. Some of the stitching ripped after about 2 months, and they slipped down my leg untill my sweat started to glue them to my leg. Pedals are brutal on the front of them, tears holes all over if you slip off.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: Ebay!
Bike Setup: Kona Roast
-Hayes Hydro brakes
-Shimano XT Rear Derailleur
-Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 3 Fork
-Rhyno Lite 27mm wheelset
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Mic
a Weekend Warrior
from ACT AustraliaDate Reviewed: August 20, 2007
Strengths: GReat pad cheap and good protectionWeaknesses: Too short. I'm 6'1 and have really long legs and I find they fall down. To get good knee coverage I am always pulling them up. If I crash they slide down and get grazes on the top of my knee.Bottom Line: They are a good pad and great value for money but I will be replacing them as its easier than getting shorter legs :)
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$60.00
Similar Products Used: Various skate pads
Bike Setup: Percentage 4x
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Connor R
a Downhiller
from Fresno CADate Reviewed: June 14, 2007
Strengths: Great coverage! Ive got a big tear in mine from the pedals. These things are amazing.Weaknesses: sure im on my second pair
but i think im a little harder on stuff than other peopleBottom Line: get them
they are amazing
Favorite Trail: anything fast rocky and technical
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: Tri-Sport
Similar Products Used: none! these things are amazing
Bike Setup: Bighit2 full custom
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Connor R
a Downhiller
from Fresno CADate Reviewed: June 14, 2007
Strengths: Great coverage! Ive got a big tear in mine from the pedals. These things are amazing.Weaknesses: sure im on my second pair
but i think im a little harder on stuff than other peopleBottom Line: get them
they are amazing
Favorite Trail: anything fast rocky and technical
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: Tri-Sport
Similar Products Used: none! these things are amazing
Bike Setup: Bighit2 full custom
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Ryan Witkowski
a Downhiller
from rockford, il, usaDate Reviewed: June 2, 2007
Strengths: light, cool, good coverage.Weaknesses: if they aren't on your leg right they hurt the inside of your leg, and it starts to really hurt.Bottom Line: you can find them cheap. they are lightweight varry well vented and cool. trailriding to downhill, they work great. and you can wear the mesh backing on the front of ur leg and they are cool enough for xc use. + they cover above your knee witch is a plus. so if u get em cheap, there a def buy.
Favorite Trail: TNT @ keystone, co
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At: jensonusa.com
Similar Products Used: my first full shinguards
Bike Setup: devinci, 888
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Jey
a Downhiller
from Sacramento, California, USDate Reviewed: September 4, 2006
Strengths: Comfortable and surprisingly cool considering the coverage (wrap around). The guards are fairly easy to pedal in.Weaknesses: Bulky fit and poor Velcro closure system. Straps behind the knee become uncomfortable and require adjustment after an hour of use.Bottom Line: (FYI... My body geometry: 6' and 177 lbs)
Overall, I'm content with the functionality of these pads as they have indeed kept me healthy after several wrecks in Auburn and Downieville, but the quality of the materials and the fit of the guards leaves me shopping for replacements.
The guards are secured by both Velcro tabs and a series of straps that wrap behind the leg. The Velcro tabs began to tear off completely after several weeks of use. This is a serious problem considering the straps don't secure the guards tightly and sit loosely behind the leg.
Favorite Trail: Anything in Auburn
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: BeyongBikes.com
Similar Products Used: This is the only soft guard I've tried.
Bike Setup: '06 Heckler (Freeride build)
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Pat
a Downhiller
from Victoria, BC, CanadaDate Reviewed: March 8, 2006
Strengths: -Stop pedals from murdering my shins
-Relatively light
-Comfy (at first)
-Durable. 661 is awesome.Weaknesses: -Price. I should have shopped around before paying $79.99 at sports traders....
-Dig into the back of your knee joint after a while
-Can get itchyBottom Line: These pads are good if you are only wearing them for about an hour at a time. If you wear them for any longer, they start to itch and dig into your knee joint (which is painful). Also, if you want to buy 661 pads, go to a motorcycle store. I know that these pads were $30 cheaper at action motorcycles.
Favorite Trail: Jimi Legs
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: Sports Traders
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: 06 Kona stuff with ODI grips, WTB saddle, and axiom flat pedals
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