ION bike protectors K_CAP and K_CAP_SELECT by IONbike

The intended use of ION’s new top-of-the-line knee protectors K_CAP & K_CAP_SELECT is Downhill riding at max speed – and with maximum protection. To ensure both ION brings together two key features: Feature one helps you to gain unrivalled acceleration when pedalling. Feature two wards off something worse when you exaggerate…

ION bike protectors K CAP amp K CAP SELECT

Photo: Ale di Lullo / ION

The K_CAP_SELECT is the premium version of the Eurobike Award winning K_PACT_SELECT, adding a removable semi-hard knee cap for improved crash and sliding characteristics. This cap is made of polyurethane and can be replaced by releasing the Velcro underneath. Just in case the protector has to face more runs with crashes than runs without...

However, the knee-shin combo offers best protection but at the same time enables you to pedal uphill as good as without: The patent pending ION Tectonic_Fit consists of overlapping and sliding protection panels to keep the pad always close to your knee but guarantee a maximum freedom of movement at the same time.

K_CAP_SELECT’s fraternal twin called K_CAP is a knee-only protector without the shin padding. It features an open sleeve construction for easy access and no need to pull off your shoes anymore. Similar to the K_CAP_SELECT the unique construction with Tectonic_Fit offer best protection, but at the same time enables you to pedal uphill as good as without.

The main SAS-TEC performance padding inside K_CAP & K_CAP_SELECT is famous for its cushioning characteristics and scores with some great material features: the SAS-TEC padding is multi-impact resistant, adapts to the body’s contours, quickly expands back to the original shape and it is tolerant against heat. The asymmetrical side paddings protects from impacts and top tube contacts.

Perforated Air_prene neoprene provides additional breathability and the ION Anti_Smell Sanitized® feature guarantees long lasting freshness.

More about the reliable partner for home trail rides, bike park adventures and high-speed backcountry descents on www.ion-products.com/bike/K_CAP_K_CAP_SELECT / @IONbike

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9 Comments

AlexRob (Apr 28, 2015 at 5:32)

"Feature one helps you to gain unrivalled acceleration when pedalling."
It's a bold claim, i'll give them that.

dirtydog11 (Apr 28, 2015 at 18:43)

The patent pending ION Tectonic_Fit consists of overlapping and sliding protection panels to keep the pad always close to your knee but guarantee a maximum freedom of movement at the same time.

Patent, your having a laugh?

That's exactly how POC bones work, great idea but it's not yours!

one38 (May 17, 2015 at 11:32)

Nope, own patent, totally different to POC, look at the 4 pics above to see how the knee & shin panel slide over each other when the knee is being angled.
And yes, former ION employee.

lozzerbiker (Apr 27, 2015 at 23:19)

These look really promising but still remind me of 7idp with the sliding bit

Bolders (Apr 28, 2015 at 7:00)

Reminds me of medieval plate armour. Very cool!

CustardCountry (Apr 28, 2015 at 6:23)

Do Ion get to advertise in the disguise of an article on PinkBike? There's been a few of these recently and it just seems to be the company's marketing guff with out and comment from the PinkBike staff.

miketizzle (Apr 28, 2015 at 6:29)

It's a press release. That's always made clear (top of the article heading) and Ion aren't the only ones that are published on the front page

simooo (Apr 28, 2015 at 9:20)

The gear looks awesome! But the names suck, it looks like some kinda parsing error in the HTML

vDijk (Apr 28, 2015 at 0:19)

Love it! Let's go ION