After seeing the wee "bowling ball" video on STW I decided to investigate the G-Form elbow and knee pads. I'm not really into "body armour", but I thought that this stuff looked light and comfy enough that I'd be encouraged to wear it and, with a bit of risk compensation I might also be encourage to go a wee bit faster on looser terrain.
Well, I couldn't find anywhere to buy it but after a chance meeting at Glentress and a chat with Mark from The Bike Chain in Edinburgh, he decided to order some up. I popped in today to get some and was able to try it on. I'm very glad I did so as there is no way I'd have been able to wear the "Medium" sized knee pads that the G-Form site recommended for my measurement. The grip bit around the calf was so tight I could hardly move my leg for fear of cutting off the circulation. The elbow pads similarly suffered as the top grip strip was too tight to fit comfortably on my biceps. So, Large it was. I have to say that they certainly are very light and can be folded down to fit in a jersey pocket.
Next stage is to try them off-road (hopefully without a trail/pad interface though). I'm thinking a wee visit to Glentress might be on the cards for tomorrow.
Anyone else got these and care to add to this thread regarding fit, longevity and effectiveness??
(though at much less than RRP) bought some POC arm guards and interesting to hear how flexible G-form pads are, as you couldnt fold POC stuff, and it needs body heat to soften up. 
