Since the weather went scorchio i’ve stopped wearing the full leg biking lycra under the shorts, and i’m getting a couple of knee twinges, very mild mind, but if I ride again with lycra its fine. I’m guessing they not only give warmth/wind proofing, but also help the knee and leg muscles from a compression perspective?

I’m wondering should I pick up something like this to give a try

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sportful-no-rain-knee-warmers-2/

Anyone else notice the benefits of lycra on the knees?

I used to wear one of these for about a year after getting really bad bursitus in one knee.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Neo-MEDICAL-PATELLA-SUPPORT-breathable/dp/B001M04WVK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436081583&sr=8-1&keywords=knee+support

Not the most comfy thing though as it starts to bunch at the back of the knee. But it did allow me to manage to cycle when I otherwise could not!

I’m not sure of any medical reasoning but if it feels better, do it. I’ve not used the ones you link to buy Planet-X do some
Compression knee warmers which are pretty snug and may do what you need.

Probably a bit ott for your needs but this stuff has got me back riding knee pain free a lot of times. I rarely ride with it on but stick it on after rides if I get even the slightest twinge. It has helped from slight irritational pain to full on £$%^^ me I will never ride again pain. Not sure what it is doing but sure has worked for me. Knees are ok atm while riding but I am slapping this on after running now.

Cohesive Bandage ( Amazon )

Thanks all will check some of those out. Find the legs recover quicker on long rides with lycra, seems theres some good research behind the compression effect.