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Hey all, I am brand new to the sport and subsequently the forums. I just picked up my first bike, a 2017 Cujo 1.
I come from the world of motorcycling and am used to wearing as much ppe as possible. I’ve been able to limp my Duc home with just a few bruises after an OTB accident on the street that should have landed me in the hospital or worse.
I am looking at knee/elbow protection and am stuck between three different offerings; the Fox Launch Pro D30, the G-Form Elite, and the 661 EVO II.
Most of the reviews are done by journalists either selling the products, getting affiliate kickbacks, or seem to buy into hype a little too much. Another issue is that they seem to use them for only a ride or two before they start mashing on their keyboards – I want something that lasts.
Does anyone have any practical, real-world, unbiased experience with these or could recommend something for someone brand-new and VERY likely to spend a lot of time on the ground.
Thanks in advance.
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We surveyed 2,100 Singletracks members on this very subject, and the Fox Launch Pro D30 was by far the most popular knee guard.
Readers’ Choice: Your Favorite Protective Gear, Plus the Second Most Protected Body Part
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I think you’re asking too much. If you crash a lot, you’ll have to replace your gear. Bulky gear last longer but sucks to pedal in. Everything is a compromise. All that said, I like the troy lee speed sleeve for every day riding and have much more substantial knees for the bike park or hucking off stuff.
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I have recently tried alpinestars paragon pads and really like them. Good luck!
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All three brands are very good. My only problem with the G30/G-form style pads are their design tends to have less venting than hard pads. Living and riding in the heat of the south I prefer hard pads mostly because if the extra venting and air flow, but even so, it can still be hot to wear. If I am just riding easy I don’t wear pads, riding mildly aggressive I wear Fox Launch hard pads, https://wheelworld.com/product/fox-launch-knee-shin-pads-53066-1.htm?variations=66081&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5a20iJub2AIV14-zCh1F5w1VEAQYBCABEgKcGPD_BwE and 661 comp elbow pads https://www.sixsixone.com/comp-elbow-guard-white?VariantInventoryID=3093&feed=Froogle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI09WBh5yb2AIVG0wNCh3RhwBrEAQYAiABEgKiyPD_BwE
I also came from the dirt bikes/motocross, and I almost always wear a full face helmet and have a 661 EVO comp pressure suit jacket left over from my motocross riding I plan on using if I ever make it to a down hill park.
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