Definitely re the pads as knees copped it last time I went over the bars! Was asking in chainbrain but no bike stock for demos in my price range. Going to go to Red Hill at some point on the weekend. Where’d you reckon get the pads etc? Getting expensive this malarkey, ‘spose it’s cheaper than a Harley or MGB in my mid life crisis moment!
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wkkie
It's Not Easy Being Green
It's on the way apparently...
yuley95
soft-arse Yuley is on the lifts again
Online retailers are best for pads etc. mtbdirect.com.au and pushys.com.au are good ones. It’s hard buying pads online because fit is important. My personal approach is that if I try things on in a shop (pads/shoes) then i will buy from the shop as long as it’s not a ridiculous amount more. I dont think its right to try on in store then buy online... that’s just me.
I would recommend some light pads to start with. I have some of the older style Dainese Trailskinbs and they are great for general trail riding and have even saved my knees on DH trails in the past (I have some heavier duty Ion pads now.
I used to have a set of fox elbow pads that were quite compact in size but would get pushed up my arm in a crash and still result in losing some bark off my forearm. I rock some longer Troy Lee elbow pads now that cover my elbow and run down my forearm. Much better
The Reverend
Likes Bikes and Dirt
On protection, I tend to buy from the LBS. I can try it on and I've someone to talk to if I have an issue.
Don't expect high levels of expertise though, sometimes you'll get the work experience student trying to sell some product to you at the local store.
Knees and gloves first, then elbows. Presuming you've the helmet sorted already.
Don't expect high levels of expertise though, sometimes you'll get the work experience student trying to sell some product to you at the local store.
Knees and gloves first, then elbows. Presuming you've the helmet sorted already.
Helmet sorted , definitely need pads and better gloves, as had road bike gloves ( that road bike fad was an expensive mistake! ) on recently but still saved a few layers of skin when I came off.
Thanks.FB is inundated with ads for Polygon bikes (since Big Brother saw my search history).Don't really know much about the brand but certainly in my price bracket.
rockmoose
his flabber is totally gastered
ForkinGreat
Knows his Brassica oleracea
Got decent elbow and knee pads? Helps reduce/prevent gruesome injuries to those potentially expensive to fix joints
also snug fitting gloves, the kool kids might ride gloveless, but the smart kids like having skin on their hands
HamboCairns
Thanks for all the bananas
Mmm knee pads are something I should look at at some point actually.Got decent elbow and knee pads? Helps reduce/prevent gruesome injuries to those potentially expensive to fix joints
also snug fitting gloves, the kool kids might ride gloveless, but the smart kids like having skin on their hands
These look pretty good - https://www.mtbdirect.com.au/ixs-flow-evo-knee-pads
ozzybmx
taking a shit with my boobs out
You cant just drop a link about a certain kneepad... there are probably 50 threads about them on every MTB forum on the planet, a squillion online reviews and YouTube vids.
They are a very specific item, different leg shapes and fit. The best thing is to go try them on locally and sadly, never try on in a bricks and mortar shop and not buy... except for 99Bikes, that's acceptable.
Work out what you need, if its mainly protection for DH/enduro gnar, pedalling with max/med/light protection or just scuff pads.
Loads out there.
HamboCairns
Thanks for all the bananas
Fair point. I'll see if there's a thread on here and post my requirements.
Mate just bought the siskiu T8. Looking at that now.
moorey
call me Mia
No one smart is recommending Fox and XTR.Yeah it starts out all "Don't waste your money, just ride what you have..." - but a month from now:
"Yeah man, you I reckon you should buy the carbon Ripmo, and make sure you get full XTR driveline and the Fox Factory suspension..."
Welcome @FAC63. Red Hill is a. Awesome place based on a few rides. Will be there the following weekend, and can’t wait.
If all your parts are working, you could swap them out to a used 26 duallie cheap AF if you have a yearning. Otherwise ride the ATX, build your skills and safe up some money.
moorey
call me Mia
What size gloves? Sweet sales on XS and XL getting around if that size works.
Do you know pad size? Probably got spares you can have if the size is right.
beeb
Dr. Beebenson, PhD HA, ST, Offset (hons)
As a rider that prefers Fox and Shimano, agreed.
XTR is pretty sweet but the VFM is non-existent unless you really value saving a few grams over XT. Same with the Fox-era Marzocchi products - they're like Fox's version of Shimano XT. Few more grams but just as good, and probably stronger and more reliable.
Anyway, joke > pedantics > semantics.
Hi Moorey, been on mtb direct from recommendation from another thread. Fox dirtpaw gloves for $40 on order. Again , no idea on pad type to get. Looking at some of the videos , I reckon cricket pads would be the way to go ! I’m 6ft with chicken legs so not sure of sizing, still finding my feet, so nothing too mental for me so far on the trails Happy to pay you if sizing is compatible. Cheers.
moorey
call me Mia
Some pads are only good for descending.
Some are light and comfortable to pedal in, but useless on a hard impact.
Some can do both pretty well, and opinions and preferences will vary.
I have numerous pairs, and choose the set that suit my planned ride for the day.
For something like a gravity enduro, where I need to pedal lots but still need protection, I use ION k-lite. They’re good enough for DH racing also.
For general trail riding, I use Fox launch enduro. Fine for stopping abrasion, but not a hard shell
Some are light and comfortable to pedal in, but useless on a hard impact.
Some can do both pretty well, and opinions and preferences will vary.
I have numerous pairs, and choose the set that suit my planned ride for the day.
For something like a gravity enduro, where I need to pedal lots but still need protection, I use ION k-lite. They’re good enough for DH racing also.
For general trail riding, I use Fox launch enduro. Fine for stopping abrasion, but not a hard shell
Thanks for the advice. I’ll be looking at the fox then
HamboCairns
Thanks for all the bananas
7iSP Sam Hills are good too. Don't get the Lite ones apparently.