Tough but light, protective but flexible, the Carve Race Knee Guards make no compromises to your protection in a crash but still offer superb riding comfort. The first line of defence is the low-friction knee shell, fending off sharp impacts and also allowing the pad to slide easier in a high-speed fall. This outer is backed-up by the Xmatter foam, dissipating impact forces in a crash, protecting your knee from harm. In order to maintain excellent flexibility and comfort on your mountain bike, the Carve Race Knee Guards are made with AeroMesh, a light, quick-wicking and breathable material. This means you'll enjoy easy pedalling and full mobility across any trail. LoopLock straps top and bottom provide easy adjustability and keep the pads in place.
If you're seeking light but technically advanced knee pads, you need to look no further than the Trigger Race Knee Pads. The ergonomically shaped Xmatter protection foam delivers excellent impact absorption at both high and low speeds. It's light too, so you're not left feeling weighed down. The outer shell sections also boost impact protection and are vented to deliver improved airflow. The Xmatter padding is removable to make it easy to wash the pads or if you want some fresh padding to revive your pads as new it's easy to slide in replacements. When you're getting loose on the trail the left and right pads are ergonomically designed for improved comfort and flexibility Excellent flexibility and comfort are also maintained thanks to the AeroMesh construction. This light, quick-wicking and breathable material allow you to enjoy full mobility across any trail. LoopLock straps top and bottom provide easy adjustability and keep the pads in place.
With their combination of lightweight, breathable tubular mesh body and highly-vented NockOut padding and shock-absorbing Xmatter foam protection, the Flow Light Knee Guards deliver unrivalled flexibility, low weight, comfort and superb breathability. For the demands of fast, flowing MTB trails they won't restrict your movement or weigh you down and the mesh body prevents excess sweat from building up. And mot just that, they're also compact enough to slip in a backpack when not needed. Xmatter Protection Across the knee cap, you'll find iXs' Xmatter padding, ergonomically shaped for a perfect fit. This is a viscoelastic polymer that provides optimal impact force absorption while remaining highly flexible - ideal for both pedalling and on-the-bike mobility. Its open-cell structure also enables it to withstand multiple impacts while still retaining exemplary shock-absorbing properties. The padding is also removable, allowing you to pop your pads in the wash or replace pads that have seen the end of their useful life.
A great introduction to the iXS protection line, the Hack Evo+ Knee Guards are ideal for those of you new mountain bikers just starting out on your adventures or more experienced riders seeking a great value protection option. Inspired by the characteristics of the Flow and Carve pads, the Hack Evo's offer a lightweight and flexible fit. This is thanks to the AeroMesh construction. This high-performance 3D mesh is both breathable and quick-wicking, preventing sweat build-up. An anti-bacterial finish also combats odour and prevents any itchiness that bacterial build-up can cause. Qmatter Protection Across the knee cap, you'll find iXs' Qmatter padding, ergonomically shaped for a perfect fit and optimal flexibility. Absorbing impact energy, and meeting the EN1621 level 1 standard, Qmatter padding ensures that you enjoy protection in the event of a crash - and all being well you can dust yourself down and keep riding.
Built from shock absorbent polypropylene for truly hardcore protection, the IXS Mallet Knee/Shin Pads bring together everything you could ever want from MTB body armour. First and foremost, the ArmadilloDuo™ construction, 360 degrees of protection with double-injected protection shells for added durability, as well as NockOut™ shock absorbent padding in all the areas that matter. The SqueezeBox™ joint system allows complete freedom of movement while still sitting close to the body, and the breathable mesh that holds everything together allows plenty of ventilation to flow when things really start to heat up. All of that, and the silicon used ensures that the pads won’t slip or creep out of position. The IXS Mallet pad really is a big step up for protection.
Whether shredding the trail or negotiating extreme gravity sports the Dagger Knee Pads are a welcome form of lightweight protection destined to keep you protected. Jam-packed with technology, they are impressively breathable thanks to the AeroMesh construction and the SqueezeBox patented joint system ensures for an optimised fit and freedom of movement. For those that crave comfort, the Dagger Knee Pads certainly deliver. There is an integrated SideTap padding and the LoopLock fasteners offer maximum security, adjustability and decompression. Should you come into contact with rough edges or terrain, the NockOut shock absorbant padding reduces the damage to your joints while the tear resistant nylon layers keep the pads looking as good as they feel from the first pedal until the last. Glide over rough terrain like a knife through hot butter, riding with endless confidence and unrivalled safety thanks to the Dagger Knee Pads from IXS.
If trails are more mellow, you've got a more laid-back mountain bike route planned or you simply prefer your pads to be as minimalist as possible, the Superfly Knee Guards are the perfect pick. The soft and stretchy construction delivers all the flexibility you need for easy manoeuvrability across the trails. And breathable materials make sure you remain cool and dry even if you do decide to increase the intensity of your ride. The slim design is also ideally suited to be worn under mountain bike pants. IPX® Technology Should you exceed tyre grip limits or a technical feature catches you out, it's the IPX® Technology across the knee that protects you in a crash. During normal riding, it remains highly flexible and supple. However, as soon as it suffers an impact it hardens, providing a high degree of safety and protection. All being well, you'll be back on your bike and riding again without fuss.
The Flow Knee Guards have been made to deliver a low bulk but highly protective guard that you can wear all day in complete comfort. And if you're enduro racing, this low-bulk design also lets you fold them up and stash them in a pack - ideal for the uphills and transitions between stages. A Lycra® sleeve construction provides a snug and flexible fit that is brilliantly comfortable too. It lets you pedal easily and enjoy unrestricted movement as you enjoy the thrills of throwing your mountain bike around berms, off drops and flying over jumps. To the back, a highly ventilated mesh material optimises breathability, lessening sweat build-up and thus boosting comfort. IPX® Softgel Protection IPX® Softgel Protection provides a high degree of impact protection and yet remains extremely flexible and well-ventilated, maintaining comfort when you're on the trail. During normal riding, it remains highly flexible and supple. But during a crash, when your tyres have let go or a technical feature catches you out, the Progel hardens upon impact. This provides you with a high degree of safety and protection, giving you the confidence to keep extending and pushing your ride limits.
Move, react, remain nimble and still enjoy crash-ready protection - the Junction Lite Knee Guards hit the sweet spot of flexibility and impact absorption. With their ergonomic fit, neoprene inserts and Velcro® straps, you'll find you can pedal and manoeuvre your mountain bike with ease while the guards remain securely where you need them. The outer material is tough enough to cope with the rough and tumble of riding, but it still offers up a flexible fit that won't hinder free movement or pedalling. IPX® Technology Should you exceed tyre grip limits or a technical feature catches you out, it's the IPX® Technology across the knee that protects you in a crash. During normal riding, it remains highly flexible and supple. However, as soon as it suffers an impact it hardens, providing a high degree of safety and protection. All being well, you'll be back on your bike and riding again without fuss.
Scoring an impressive 20 points in Leatt’s protection rating system, there is no doubt the Knee Guard 3DF 6.0 is a must for riders who love kicking up roost aggressively. The soft internal padding revolutionises comfort and works in tandem with the additional co-moulded hard shell sliders to maximise impact absorption when suffering a fall. Hardening immediately upon impact, the 3DF impact foam dampens knocks and grazes in order to reduce the potential of injuries. The pre-curved design allows for a fit worthy of any offroad champion and a silicone print keeps the guards in place no matter how aggressive the ride becomes. Covering all bases, the 6.0 pads have side impact protection and the lightweight design ensures that Leatt’s creation sits underneath trail baggies. CE certified, it is time to set the tone on the beaten path with body armour certain to keep you smiling throughout your session.
To achieve protection without bulk, the Knee Guard AirFlex Pro uses 3D moulded AirFlex gel to take the shock out of any impacts, with side and upper knee protection for instilling extra confidence when riding. 3-Dimensional shaping also allows for a wonderfully flexible fit which won't restrict your movement and pedalling on the bike. The protective materials are also ventilated to enhance airflow and hence comfort. Using MoistureCool and AirMesh wicking fabrics you'll also enjoy perfect levels of comfort and ventilation throughout the pad while silicone grip panels keep the guards firmly in place, providing the renowned Leatt non-slip fit. An anti-odour treatment also ensures freshness for the long haul as there's nothing worse than stinky pads. At a mere 300 grams, these are pads you'll soon forget about, leaving you to enjoy mountain bike trails to the maximum.
The AirFlex Knee Guard Hybrid mixes AirFlex gel impact protection and a hard shell knee cup to deliver premium knee protection. The AirFlex gel gives protection from hard impacts, absorbing the forces of a crash. Meanwhile, the hard shell knee cup deflects impacts and slides along the trail should you take a fall. Holding these protective elements together is a pre-curved knitted stretch base layer. This makes use of MoistureCool and AirMesh wicking fabrics to ensure you enjoy all-day pedalling comfort. Silicone printed, non-slip cuffs keep the guards snugly in place too.