Submitted by
Mike
a
from Brevard, NC Date Reviewed: May 24, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Pisgah Whatever
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Harvey Cycles
Strengths:
Stays in place. Wraps around entire leg (hence veggie).
Weaknesses:
Getting hot for trail riding now that summer is back. I don't want to take them off for the summer.
Similar Products Used:
Dainese knees / shin
Bottom Line:
After years catching rocks off the tire, pedals, handle bars, brush, thorn etc. on the shin, i decided to try some shin guards full time on the trail. It was really like duh dude what took you so long. I don't notice them at all when pedaling.
They are getting pretty hot now that summer is setting in here in North Carolina. I might look for something open in the back for the summer but I'll keep riding full time with something on the shin.
Happy Trails
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Submitted by
Nick
a Weekend Warrior
from Boone NC Date Reviewed: December 17, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Northwood
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Lightweight, comfortable, good protection, protects the backs of your legs too
Weaknesses:
no more gnarly scars or bloody socks, if your into that kind of thing
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
07 Rockhopper comp
Bottom Line:
Awesome product! I can pedal all day in them and not even know they are there until i look down. Fabric is very resistant to rips. Buy em!
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Submitted by
Ashley
a Weekend Warrior
from Reno Date Reviewed: August 3, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Whites
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Bicycle Village in Boulder, CO
Strengths:
Great wrap-around protection, don't get too warm even on climbs, they move around only a tiny amount but always cover the shin itself, comfy, don't restrict movement. Cheap.
Weaknesses:
Dirt gets in the top and around the ankle but that's no big deal.
Similar Products Used:
661 Race Knee/Shin(borrowed)
Bike Setup:
04 Haro Extreme X2-all stock
Bottom Line:
Awesome pads for the price. During one ride I actually forgot I had them on until I was loading up my truck afterwards. :) The neoprene breathes well and they look sweet too. Buy these if you're looking for inexpensive, comfortable, and effective shin protection.
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Submitted by
Nick
a Cross Country Rider
from New York Date Reviewed: September 3, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Trailblazer's Bike Shop
Strengths:
Good shin protection and comfortable to wear
Weaknesses:
dirt can get into through the top
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
2003 Giant Boulder SE - Stock but new rear tire and new front Shimano V-Brake
Bottom Line:
These shin gaurds provde good shin protection and are not that expensive. A definite buy!
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Submitted by
won
a Cross Country Rider
from mammoth lakes Date Reviewed: September 15, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Mammoth Mtn Bullet
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Comfort,fit,breathability
Weaknesses:
wide opening at top (for attahcment to veggie knee) allows some rocks in from above
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
SC Heckler XT 5th air Avid Juicys Fox Vanilla Fork
Bottom Line:
These shin guards are perfect for XC/trail riders looking for abrasion/laceration protection from pedals or other obstacles on tougher trails. Very comfortable to wear on even long rides. When I'm not going on downhill runs on Mammoth Mtn, I use these shin guards to avoid all the nicks and scratches from XC riding.
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