Pedal-able protection is hard to nail down, but Ion manages to get the job done with the K-Lite Zip Knee Pads. With the same lightweight construction as the regular K-Lite pad, the K-Lite Zip has the added benefit of a zipper for easy on and off access. This helps if we've laced up our shoes but forgot to throw on our knee pads first, but also gives us the option of taking them off for long and sweaty climbs, with an easy-on at the top when we're ready to drop in on the descent.
Price: $124.99 from Backcountry
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| $124.99 | Visit Store |
Get rowdy, but do it safely with the K-Lite Knee Pad. This pad lets us save some skin when we take a spill, and it's lightweight and breathable enough where we barely notice it's there. An X-shaped snug-loop strap on the back makes for mobility and breathability...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I’ve worn this on long trail days where I want protection but don’t want to feel armored up. The back pad stays put, breathes well, and honestly disappears once I start riding. It’s the kind of layer I...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I’ve worn this on long trail days where I want protection but don’t want to feel armored up. The back pad stays put, breathes well, and honestly disappears once I start riding. It’s the kind of layer I...