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flag balog
Posted: Apr 9, 2019 at 8:13 Quote
Hello

My wife is riding more agressivelly latelly and is asking for a nice knee-shin guard that can be used all day long.

Knee only and short shin protections are not an option, since she rides flat pedals as is scared of them if her feet slip out.

G-Form Elite seems to fill all the boxes, but I read that it slips down.

Fox Launch Pro Knee/Shin Guard looks unconfortable as it has only 3 straps and no "slip-in"

Dainese ARMOFORM KNEE GUARD LITE EXT.. same impression...

Any advices?

Thanks
flag undescended
Posted: Apr 9, 2019 at 18:32 Quote
The Race Face Flank leg guards work great. They appear bulky but they fit well, don’t feel hot, provide awesome protection, and you forget they are on. CRC has a load of customer reviews to scan through.
flag Cammyd14
Posted: Apr 12, 2019 at 5:46 Quote
I second the RF pads!
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Posted: Apr 12, 2019 at 6:57 Quote
Curious as to the fit of the size small Flank pads. I use these in a large, but looking for something for my GF as well. Not sure if the size small will be small enough for a 120lbs woman...
flag Gmoneyog1
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Posted: Apr 12, 2019 at 10:44 Quote
balog wrote:
Hello

My wife is riding more agressivelly latelly and is asking for a nice knee-shin guard that can be used all day long.

Knee only and short shin protections are not an option, since she rides flat pedals as is scared of them if her feet slip out.

G-Form Elite seems to fill all the boxes, but I read that it slips down.

Fox Launch Pro Knee/Shin Guard looks unconfortable as it has only 3 straps and no "slip-in"

Dainese ARMOFORM KNEE GUARD LITE EXT.. same impression...

Any advices?

Thanks

My vote goes to Kali strike knee, shin guards. Ive run them comfortably without slipping on 16 mile rides without any annoyance. Theyre very comfortable and give great protection.
flag mtbikeaddict
Posted: Apr 12, 2019 at 12:57 Quote
Not to hijack... Smile but I am also looking for shin guards. I ride flats and frequently shinburger myself. I already have knee pads so I thought just shin guards, but people said a combo is better. Someone recommended TLD Methods, which look nice; combo but also separate... I can get those for about $50... anything else?
flag Gmoneyog1
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Posted: Apr 12, 2019 at 13:22 Quote
mtbikeaddict wrote:
Not to hijack... Smile but I am also looking for shin guards. I ride flats and frequently shinburger myself. I already have knee pads so I thought just shin guards, but people said a combo is better. Someone recommended TLD Methods, which look nice; combo but also separate... I can get those for about $50... anything else?

Kali strike knee pads
flag undescended
Posted: Apr 12, 2019 at 16:41 Quote
mtbikeaddict wrote:
Not to hijack... Smile but I am also looking for shin guards. I ride flats and frequently shinburger myself. I already have knee pads so I thought just shin guards, but people said a combo is better. Someone recommended TLD Methods, which look nice; combo but also separate... I can get those for about $50... anything else?

Your kid’s soccer shin guards from last season, preferably with integrated ankle guard... wish I wore them when I wrecked my ankle on rock climb 2 yrs ago, bone still hurts...d;o)
flag iffy
Posted: Apr 12, 2019 at 17:14 Quote
TLD work for me, durable and dont move once you work out the right position for them,

g forms were terrible, but you really gotta try some till you find ones that work, everyone is differently shaped
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Posted: Apr 12, 2019 at 17:39 Quote
iffy wrote:
TLD work for me, durable and dont move once you work out the right position for them,

g forms were terrible, but you really gotta try some till you find ones that work, everyone is differently shaped

Totally off topic... how’s the terrain down on the ice sheet? Oh, current playlist is Phantogram, Joywave, Sir Sly, Lizzo, and K.Flay... d;o)
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Posted: Apr 12, 2019 at 23:16 Quote
Heist30 wrote:
mtbikeaddict wrote:
Not to hijack... Smile but I am also looking for shin guards. I ride flats and frequently shinburger myself. I already have knee pads so I thought just shin guards, but people said a combo is better. Someone recommended TLD Methods, which look nice; combo but also separate... I can get those for about $50... anything else?

Your kid’s soccer shin guards from last season, preferably with integrated ankle guard... wish I wore them when I wrecked my ankle on rock climb 2 yrs ago, bone still hurts...d;o)
The soccer shin guards I've got, besides being currently missing lol, don't have the ankle guard and only cover the bit just above my ankle... I scrape the area just below my knee. Plus my legs are super long.
flag iffy
Posted: Apr 14, 2019 at 6:37 Quote
Heist30 wrote:
iffy wrote:
TLD work for me, durable and dont move once you work out the right position for them,

g forms were terrible, but you really gotta try some till you find ones that work, everyone is differently shaped

Totally off topic... how’s the terrain down on the ice sheet? Oh, current playlist is Phantogram, Joywave, Sir Sly, Lizzo, and K.Flay... d;o)

Pretty cool lol

*currently listening to 100 classic 90's Ibiza party anthems.*
flag balog
Posted: Apr 18, 2019 at 11:57 Quote
Gmoneyog1 wrote:
balog wrote:
Hello

My wife is riding more agressivelly latelly and is asking for a nice knee-shin guard that can be used all day long.

Knee only and short shin protections are not an option, since she rides flat pedals as is scared of them if her feet slip out.

G-Form Elite seems to fill all the boxes, but I read that it slips down.

Fox Launch Pro Knee/Shin Guard looks unconfortable as it has only 3 straps and no "slip-in"

Dainese ARMOFORM KNEE GUARD LITE EXT.. same impression...

Any advices?

Thanks

My vote goes to Kali strike knee, shin guards. Ive run them comfortably without slipping on 16 mile rides without any annoyance. Theyre very comfortable and give great protection.

This Kali and the TLD slip in options are too short for flat pedal strikes... the shin is absolutely exposed.

I am looking for something longer
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Posted: Apr 18, 2019 at 14:36 Quote
balog wrote:
Hello

My wife is riding more agressivelly latelly and is asking for a nice knee-shin guard that can be used all day long.

Knee only and short shin protections are not an option, since she rides flat pedals as is scared of them if her feet slip out.

G-Form Elite seems to fill all the boxes, but I read that it slips down.

Fox Launch Pro Knee/Shin Guard looks unconfortable as it has only 3 straps and no "slip-in"

Dainese ARMOFORM KNEE GUARD LITE EXT.. same impression...

Any advices?

Thanks

Heya Balog,
I'd reccomend the older hard shelled Fox launch (not the Fox launch pro).

https://www.mtbr.com/product/mtb-apparel-and-protection/armor-and-pads/fox-head/launch-knee-shin-guard.html


I've had them for for 6 years now and they've been amazing pads, I can ride and pedal all day in them, they breath reasonably well and provide excellent shin coverage (and overall knee protection). They can usually be had for around $70 (US). They've definitely saved my knees many a times and I actually love the snap on strap system, which is convenient and super secure. You pretty much adjust it once and then forget about it as the rest of the time you just snap them in and out (and no I've never had them unsnap in a crash, despite my best efforts XD. I don't think they can due to their design). I can say say that they're significantly better in all ways to my older 661 pads and some older troy lee pads I've tried.

https://www.backcountry.com/fox-racing-launch-knee-shin-guard

Since the launch of the Fox launch pro they I've also seen them relabeled sometimes as the FOX launch safety.

Just be sure to measure your wife's legs/shins as like I said the shin coverage is excellent (full shin) but if you get too large of a size the bottom of the pad will press into your ankle.
flag zachinblack
Posted: Apr 18, 2019 at 15:09 Quote
I love the TLD Raid knee. Really good front and side protection. Comfrotable enough to pedal in and dont ride up at all! only downside is price. They have D30 so they are not cheap.
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