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#1 Unread post by Erg0n »

http://newenough.com/armor/elbow_should ... r_leg.html

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How good are these? I was thinking of buying them so I don't have to always wear my riding pants
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#2 Unread post by HYPERR »

Did you ever get them? I have been interested in these as well. Paul's comments at newenough are usually right on. I measured my calves and they are only 15.5" so it should work in that regards. My caveat is that I have big thighs so I don't know if it will be too tight there. :frusty:

I have the Icon Super Duty pants which I like and wanted some extra knee protection also.
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#3 Unread post by flw »

That does bring up a good side point, I see many riders with boots, gloves, jackets, and helments but regular jeans (no draggon jeans).

In addition to skin loss, a bit of padding on/around the knee may make a lot of difference, depending on how you go down and end up at a stop. There's nothing to prevent everything but a little insurance is better than none for saftey.

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#4 Unread post by storysunfolding »

I use these and really like them. However, the flex isn't that great and over the course of a few hours of walking or intense riding they start to slip down a little. It also adds a few minutes to your get ready time but if you wear looser jeans you can pull them up, put these on then roll them down on top quite nicely.

If I were to do it over again I'd get the Alpinestars Bionic Knee Guards. Pretty much the same price but easier to get on and a better hinge design. Though to be honest, the retention of the icon would probably hold up better in a crash.

I wear these when I wear jeans. Most of the trauma in m/c accidents comes from impact and knees are a high risk abrasion area. Throw in some padded shorts and you're set.
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#5 Unread post by Thumper »

I'd be all over those if I didn't have freakishly huge calves...

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#6 Unread post by Brackstone »

All I think of when I see these is I remember all the times I used to play sports or go rollerblading when I was younger. What I remember is that after an hour those parts of my body got too warm and it just got uncomfortable/sweaty. Would be nice to know if these don't do that.
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#7 Unread post by storysunfolding »

I haven't had a problem with them getting nasty even on all day rides. The difference is that when riding I'm not working out and I get more breeze so I stay nice and sweat free.
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#8 Unread post by Brackstone »

storysunfolding wrote:I haven't had a problem with them getting nasty even on all day rides. The difference is that when riding I'm not working out and I get more breeze so I stay nice and sweat free.
True,

I guess my fear is that I always seem to get stuck at traffic lights.
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