Mine should be here today. Let’s hope they fit...
If the pad itself is overly stiff, this'll also not help the staying in place issue mentioned in the review. Definitely worth jumping around the house in them to see what happens
Got mine and tried them on, went straight to L/XL as I have fairly chunky pins.
The fit is actaully pretty good and I appreciate the length and the reasonably flexible material of the sleeve. Little chance of ****-gappage with these.
The lower portion of the actual pad does touch on my shin when standing or making a pedaling motion, however the top seems fine.
I think I'm gonna give them a try and then perhaps cut the lower tip off the pad (it's removable) to address if needed. Could also pop some extra material around it, an old buff or something.
Worth a trial at the price anyway.
Gotten this morning.very weird design. Huge pad at the front, bugger all at the sides.
Fine in a frontal crash, useless if you fall sideways
Mine have just arrived. I'd say that sizing is on the small side. No digging in at top but definately an annoyance from the bottom bit. Looks are "interesting". Protection looks good though which is the whole point I guess. £17 well spent I reckon but as a secondary set to my super comfy 661s.
Protection looks good though which is the whole point I
I'm totally intrigued by that. Fair enough the front is well padded, but there's literally nothing at the sides. What makes you say protection looks good?
Plenty of pads now just have a solid front pad like that, and this one is bigger than most - though that may cause problems as above.
Seems you need to buy DH pads to get proper side protection these days.
I have nobbly knees and these cup my knee caps from all sides. It's my knee caps that I want to protect. I didn't expect them to give me the full knee protection of my downhill ones but they are definately a step up from my soft pads.
It’s my knee caps that I want to protect
Quis custodiet ipso custodes?
...what have the Romans ever done for us?
Got mine, fit well and look nicely made. Good that you can pop the pad out to clean the sleeve. Will give them a go tonight with the weather we have been having I’m highly likely to give them a proper test!
Got the M/L according to the size chart and they're too tight!
Anyone need a pair at that size for the same cost £17.00?
Yeah mine are also M/L and seem a bit tight. Will try them for a bit and then eBay if they aren't comfortable.
I bought the s/m and m/l for MrsL to try. M/l should fit her but they would cut her circulation off in about 5 mins if she was riding.
We were going to send them back but the smallest fit my daughter and the bigger ones fit my son.
So my wife doesn’t have any pads still but both kids are sorted with quality pads for cheap. Win!
Mine arrived today and im seriously Impressed
I tend to struggle with fit an comfort of knee pads and was a little hesitant due to some comments but they are very comfortable maybe it's just my skinny legs as I went for s\m and there perfect and more comfortable than my 661 Evo
For £17 there an absolute bargain and offer the protection I need .pads with side protection are often clumsy to pedal in ime
Likewise proper chuffed ,17 quid and they fit very very well. Happier now in the knowledge they are 69.99 on the website.
I was going to order a size bigger and notice the price had gone up!
Wonder if it was a mistake?
Mick
All I need now is cheap elbow / forearm pads
Got mine today, they're the most uncomfortable knee pads I've ever tried on, they dig in to my shin unless my leg is bent... they'll be going back unless anyone on here want to buy them off me (after reading my sparkling review!! Size M/L for the discounted price)
Always a bit of a lottery buying before trying - especially something like pads and lids. I guess at £17 it's not a pricey gamble though.
Another set of M/l no good as they’re too tight. I’m happy to pass them on to a fellow forumite for £17 plus post if you missed them on Wiggle, get in touch before Friday though.
Interesting you cant return for an exchange, only refund.
I'll take a punt on sizing/comfort on some M/L if anyone wants to sell on a pair for £17+P&P?
If you could email me on jakd 'at' live 'dot' co 'dot' uk, that would be great, rather than battling the PM function..
And if anyone has a L/XL which they don't want, I will purchase.
Cheers,
Mick
Still waiting for mine to arrive but from the comments on here I think they are gonna be too small 🙁
Oooh I was wrong. Just arrived and m/l fits fine. Strangely the bottom of the pad digs slightly on one leg but not the other. Nothing too bad though, it'll either bend to shape or I will trim it a bit.
El Vino, I have some brand new unused 661 elbow pads. I was bought about 4 years ago but have never worn. Hit me up if you want some details. Won’t want much for them
My S/M pads arrived earlier - seem a decent fit, only worn them for a few minutes walking around but don't seem too bad.
Mine arrived...
I get what others are saying about the pad digging in at the bottom, but if the leg is bent even just the tiniest bit it’s fine....
I’m happy..i like how thin and airy the ‘non padded’ bit is..
DrP
My s/m ones just fit, maybe a little tight in the thigh (but at spot on on the calf) but should loosen a tad with use.
The guard does dig in a little as others have mentioned, but you could defo trim a little of the bottom.
As the new version looks basically the same, but with a d3o insert, I'm wondering whether you could fit some of these d3o pads (designed for motorbike kit) with a little bit of trimming...
Mine fit perfectly l/xl and relatively chunky pins. Yet to ride a bike in them though so let’s wait and see. Seriously impressed for £17!
I just got mine today and I'll be sending them back. I am the skinniest bloke I know (I normally need XS or even children's sizes) but the S/M size is way too tight on me!
Even if they fitted me I doubt I would keep them as there's almost nothing that I like about them. As others have said, they dig in when you straighten your leg, so no walking far in them. Also, they don't protect much of your leg and, worst of all, you have to take your shoes off to put them on.
got mine today, they dig in when stood upright, sending them back
So, anyone actually cycled with these yet? Do they still dig in when pedaling or just when standing?
I bought three, the insert is brutal, rock hard on the inside too so not very comfy.
I have d30 inserts as above from m'bike jeans. They are a bit thinner and fit in the pads perfectly.
I'll be using them with d30 inserts.
My two pairs arrived. S/M fits 13yo mini me with slim legs very well. My thighs measured up at the bottom end of the range for M/L (52cm) but on they're quite tight. I'll keep them and see if they loosen up, current pair of trail skins are too loose. The pad is "reassuringly solid", if it's uncomfortable in use will swap out the pads for some d3o ones. What brand are people using here? The Richa ones at ~£14?
What brand are people using here? The Richa ones
That's the ones I pictured, seem identical in shape to the ones in the MT500 pads.
Sorry to disappoint .i meant these, I do not have 3 knees
I've just had an opportunity to try the pair I purchased this summer from crc.
Great! No digging in at the shins, comfy to pedal in, and dont feel at all overly-warm.
My trick is to wear them over my race face charge 'knee pads'...more of a knee-warmer with a grippy outer panel.
The 'charges' keep the pad in position without having to cinch up the mt500's Velcro strap too tight.
The endura s pad is quite thick, but conforms to the curve of my knee, so I won't be worrying about a lack of side protection.
My only concern (from reading the Koroyd pamphlet) is that "the protector should be replaced immediately after impact", but you do get five years of use out of them, assuming that you don't crash!
So, no complaints and I've got a better idea of what size to go for, should I venture into their 'lites' or 'hard shell' models.
I got a S/M and a M/L to test sizing - the S/M are too small if anyone wants them. Strange feeling pads when standing, not ridden in them yet.
got mine.
for the price they are excellent. Not used in anger yet. However i see peoples comments with the front edge of the pads. Ive had this on other pads before appart from my poc ones. You can tuck the lower material under the edge to prevent chaffage.
the bag says they are 80g. they are 380g my poc pads are 350g. still lightweight though.
the lack of side protection is a conern.
My main concern is that its basically a sacrificial protector which i cant see as being any good for knee pads that you do stuff like kneel down in.
The best thng is you can remove the protector (you cant do this on my other pads) so i can wsh them easier. The poc ones have gone a bit stiff after a few washes.
I got the S/M and they fit perfectly... does DrP have chicken legs??!!
Ho hum!
DrP
Ordered a set of the Richa D3o pads for £13, and they fit perfectly.
Absolutely cures the shin rub problem, as the D3o pads are soft and malleable.
Basically turns then into the new version for approx £30 all in 👍
Where from
Sounds good, where did you get them from?
