Pants with integrated knee pads?
11-22-19, 09:36 AM
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Pants with integrated knee pads?
was just watching a vid about adventure motorcycling & the narrator was wearing some cool pants, they appeared to have integrated knee pads. anyone know about similar pants for mountain biking? I only ever see MTBers in shorts & add-on knee pads
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In my experience, they don't work well. The pads always seem to ride up over the knees every time it's bent. The other side of the coin is if the pant leg is too long then they're not covered when the leg is straight.
If you want cool, practical field pants, you can get lightweight BDU pants. The ones with ripstop fabric are the most breathable and they're surprisingly durable(plus cargo pockets). For something more athletic and even more breathable, I really like athletic pants that are geared more toward rock climbers and hikers. Comfortable, belt loops, and plenty of zipper pockets. Those are my #1 choice for riding.
If you want cool, practical field pants, you can get lightweight BDU pants. The ones with ripstop fabric are the most breathable and they're surprisingly durable(plus cargo pockets). For something more athletic and even more breathable, I really like athletic pants that are geared more toward rock climbers and hikers. Comfortable, belt loops, and plenty of zipper pockets. Those are my #1 choice for riding.
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Leggings with knee and shin pads work better for me. Even when off road motorcycle riding I take the pads out of my adventure pants and have proper motorcycling knee shin guards.
Look at these.
https://www.amazon.com/Fox-Racing-La...=fsclp_pl_dp_2
Look at these.
https://www.amazon.com/Fox-Racing-La...=fsclp_pl_dp_2
