Of course, no one wants to crash when riding, but when you're mountain biking you can easily be caught out by the terrain, no matter how skilled you are. And should you happen to hit the dirt, the AirFlex Knee Guard Hybrid Pro provide reliable knee protection, letting you dust yourself down and keep rolling. The super slim, AirFlex gel offers CE certified impact protection, soaking up the hard knocks of a crash. High-speed slides are also taken into account, with a hardshell knee slider providing protection. You'll also find padding above the knee cap, an area vulnerable to handlebar hits when you take a tumble. Not just protective, but also comfortable, the Hybrid Pros are made with a combination of MoistureCool and AirMesh wicking fabrics. These offer plenty of flexibility while also dealing efficiently with any sweat you generate. A pre-curved fit also gives extra comfort and non-slip silicone cuffs maintain your pads in just the right place.
A front tyre washes out. Handlebars clip a tree as you squeeze down twisty singletrack. Or maybe your ambition surpassed your skills. When you're mountain biking it's very likely you'll get caught up in an unexpected crash. The Knee Guard AirFlex Ultralite, with its CE certified knee protection should keep you riding with knees unbloodied. The key to their low weight and flexible protection is first and foremost the AirFlex impact gel protection. This provides excellent shock absorption over the knee cap and yet allows you to move and pedal without restrictions. Perforations also make sure cool air can flow. With their long sock-like construction and pre-curved knee cup, the AirFlex Ultralite give you a snug and flexible fit. Non-slip silicone cuffs also provide a secure fit. And when you're up to speed and building sweat, the moisture-wicking fabric and AirMesh ventilation keep you feeling drier and fresher.
Let’s be honest, offroad protection is one of the key aspects when it comes to inspiring confidence on the trail. Leatt has worked tirelessly to create products certain to keep you safe, and the Junior Elbow Guard Contour is no different. It scores an outstanding 14 on the brand's total protection ranking and it has been CE tested to meet stringent impact protection standards. Already convinced? We still haven’t covered comfort or ventilation yet. When it comes to fitting, the Junior Elbow Guard Contour sits like it isn’t even there. The 3D design offers an optimised fit with specific left and right sides while the impressively low weight of the pad certainly appeals. For those that like a soft feeling, this stylish creation also has soft rubber edges that produce premium protection, feel and comfort. Stay Cool, Stay Cosy If you shred aggressively there is no better pad than the Elbow Guard Contour. It has a silicone printed elbow grip and anti-slip forearm X-strap with silicone bicep lining to keep it in place and the new improved hard shell sliding surface certainly comes to the rescue when coming into contact with foreign objects. In order to prevent sweat, Leatt has definitely set the benchmark. Vented plates welcome maximum airflow while the anti-odour MoistureCool and Airmesh wicking fabrics wrestle the body effortlessly to eliminate perspiration. If that wasn’t enough, the hard shell and 3DF AirFit ventilated soft impact foam also boosts confidence with an outstanding ability to keep the joint safe 24/7.
Mountain biking is a thrill-a-minute ride, but there are times when grip, skill-levels and gravity conspire to make you crash. It's then the Stage Elbow Guard come to your rescue. Through the use of D3O® protection, if you do come crashing down the D3O® hardens upon impact, providing hard-shell-like protection without the downsides. Unlike hardshell pads, the flexible nature of the D3O® protection offers plenty of mobility when navigating rough terrain. And with abrasion-resistant elbow panels, they're durable for every-day use too. Lastly, the breathable mesh panelling keeps sweat to a minimum when you're enjoying kicking up the dirt.
The rush of downhill mountain biking is hard to beat. But sometimes you'll find yourself pushing your limits a bit too far or caught out by trail features and find yourself crashing. The Rogue Knee Guards ensure you should avoid bloodied and battered knees when that happens. The construction is something you'll be familiar with, mimicking the designs of cycle helmets. This sees a hardshell outer layer, spreading impact forces over a large area to reduce their impact. Meanwhile, a soft EVA foam inner layer absorbs and lessens the force of impacts too. Together, the two layers provide a flexible and comfortable fit that's also highly protective, allowing you to move with ease and enjoy confidence over any terrain. Soft inner padding provides a secure and comfortable fit and adjustable straps let you cinch in the fit for added security. Heat and moisture are able to escape through spaced vent holes to the outer shell while the inner is breathable too. The result is comfort and protection working in perfect harmony.
Mountain biking is a thrill-a-minute ride, but there are times when grip, skill-levels and gravity conspire to make you crash. It's then the Stage Knee Guards come to your rescue. Through the use of D3O® protection, if you do come crashing down the D3O® hardens upon impact, providing hard-shell-like protection without the downsides. Unlike hardshell pads, the flexible nature of the D3O® protection offers easy pedalling and plenty of mobility when navigating rough terrain. And with abrasion-resistant knee panels, they're durable for every-day use too. Lastly, the breathable mesh panelling keeps sweat to a minimum when you're enjoying kicking up the dirt.
The Troy Lee Designs Speed Knee Sleeves feature a DR30 padding insert which, at only 4mm thick, is lightweight enough that you'll barely notice it but it still offers adequate protection on the trails. The abbrasion-resistant sleeve features generously deep silicone gripper bands so they'll stay in place all day. These Knee Sleeves deliver an appropriate level of protection for low-speed crashes and falls when you're out riding single-track or cross country and don't need a full pad.
The Troy Lee Designs Speed Knee Sleeves feature a DR30 padding insert which, at only 4mm thick, is lightweight enough that you'll barely notice it but it still offers adequate protection on the trails. The abbrasion-resistant sleeve features generously deep silicone gripper bands so they'll stay in place all day. These Knee Sleeves deliver an appropriate level of protection for low-speed crashes and falls when you're out riding single-track or cross country and don't need a full pad.
The rush of downhill mountain biking is hard to beat. But sometimes you'll find yourself pushing your limits a bit too far or caught out by trail features and find yourself crashing. The Rogue Elbow Guards ensure you should avoid getting bloodied and battered elbows when that happens. The construction is something you'll be familiar with, mimicking the designs of cycle helmets. This sees a hardshell outer layer, spreading impact forces over a large area to reduce their impact. Meanwhile, a soft EVA foam inner layer absorbs and lessens the force of impacts too. Together, the two layers provide a flexible and comfortable fit that's also highly protective, allowing you to move with ease and enjoy confidence over any terrain. A stretchy sleeve across the middle of the guards provides a secure and snug fit and you also have adjustable straps to let you cinch in the fit for added security. Heat and moisture are able to escape through spaced vent holes to the outer shell while the inner is breathable too. The result is comfort and protection working in perfect harmony.
For those addicted to the rush of gravity-fed mountain biking, the Raid Knee Guards bring top-drawer knee protection to soak up the hard knocks of Downhill riding. Central to their knee-saving performance is the D3O® CE certified knee pad. Extremely flexible when you're riding, but if and when you crash, it works instantly to soak up injury-causing impacts. Elsewhere, padding is added to key areas to ensure all-around protection of your knees while still allowing optimal flexibility. Flexible comfort comes via the vented neoprene construction. It makes it easy to pedal and easy to move and react to the trail below your wheels. A breathable rear mesh panel also provides a boost to moisture management. Silicone grippers and Velcro® straps lock your pads in place, while the 'Fit-Lock' calf band also prevents unwanted slippage.
Compatible with any drop bar, this gel pad set helps absorbs vibration and impact shock. Manufactured from a next generation medical gel, that is waterproof, washable and reusable, and won’t harden over time. The easy to fit Top and Drops section pads provide improved comfort in all riding positions.
These SRAM disc brake pads are available in a range of fitment types and with either a resin or a sintered compound. Both perform well in wet and dry conditions, with the resin slightly better in the wet and the sintered being more durable. Options Explained: Option 1 - Organic with Aluminium backing plate Option 2 - Organic with Aluminium backing plate Option 3 - Organic with Steel backing plate Option 4 - Sintered with Steel backing plate