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Been thinking about getting a pair of knee pads so tried a few on last night - 661 kyle straits + evo and fox launch. As i was in the shop i couldnt test them out properly so just had to see them for comfort and trying out a pedalling motion by bending legs. All seemed a bit bigger more restrictive than i was expecting - Not sure if its just my thighs and calfs are big (they are pretty average compared to other regular cyclists IMO) but the large ones were way too tight around the straps, but ok on the knee and the xl ones were fine around the straps but slack at the side around the knee. Is it ok for it to be slack there or will that just mean the protection on the knee cap will move too easily on impact and thus wont do much good?
I use 'large' POCs and find they always feel a bit tight around the thigh and calf when I put them on, despite my weedy muscle development.
I've done 4 hour xc rides on them with no problems though.
My 661 Race Lite knee/shin pads feel tight when I put them on, but are fine when riding.
Still don't seem to stay in place though so am looking to replace.