Tarheel Trailblazers Message Board - opinions on shin/knee pads with Flat Pedals

07/02/25 at 7:09am

Tarheel Trailblazers Message Board › Mixed Bag › Gear & Tech › opinions on shin/knee pads with Flat Pedals

(Moderator: Enoch)

‹ Previous Topic | Next Topic ›

Pages: 1

opinions on shin/knee pads with Flat Pedals (Read 1003 times)

FredRubble Little Ring Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 509 Location: Mineral Springs Joined: 05/28/14	opinions on shin/knee pads with Flat Pedals 02/11/15 at 11:04am	Print Post
	I've been riding with flats for a bit now and have decided I like them.... The only thing that haunts my brain is the pins gauging my shin.... Does anyone run shin pads? If so can you recommend a comfortable pair that will stay in place on longer rides? Thanks

	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
	IP Logged

MTBman1127 Small Cog Offline Work Ride Drink Beer Posts: 469 Location: Concord Joined: 12/02/13	Re: opinions on shin/knee pads with Flat Pedals Reply #1 - 02/11/15 at 1:35pm	Print Post
	I can't imagine wearing shin pads while riding trail...way too hot, Grab some 5.10's and you should be fine!

	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted) Triangle Pest Control - 704.698.5357 - Low Trailblazer Rates (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)
	IP Logged

FredRubble Little Ring Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 509 Location: Mineral Springs Joined: 05/28/14	Re: opinions on shin/knee pads with Flat Pedals Reply #2 - 02/11/15 at 1:41pm	Print Post
	Yeah wouldn't really run hem' around here.... was thinking specifically on trips to Wilson's Creek where I tend to pick a bad line here and there....... and there....

	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
	IP Logged

Slothzilla Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 391 Location: Charlotte, NC Joined: 06/28/11	Re: opinions on shin/knee pads with Flat Pedals Reply #3 - 02/11/15 at 4:22pm	Print Post
	661 rage knee/shin pads. They are soft pads so if you need to do some pedaling you are not restricted. I rarely hit my shins on my pedals though... It's usually the back of my legs which these pads won't help with. That being said I have some troy Lee hard knee/shin pads that I've never used, still in the bag that I would let go for cheap.

	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
	IP Logged

UncleThunder Small Cog Offline Posts: 455 Location: Charlotte, NC Joined: 11/01/13	Re: opinions on shin/knee pads with Flat Pedals Reply #4 - 02/11/15 at 5:08pm	Print Post
	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) These things rock! I am getting the Control or Covert(probably covert) knee pads. But also I ride with tall socks and a pair of Teva Links. It comes with the territory to get nicked every now and then but the skills you learn are worth it!

	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
	IP Logged

UncleThunder Small Cog Offline Posts: 455 Location: Charlotte, NC Joined: 11/01/13	Re: opinions on shin/knee pads with Flat Pedals Reply #5 - 02/11/15 at 5:12pm	Print Post
	and honestly I would wear the covert pads around here. I hit my knee one time and I was out for a week. Overkill? Maybe. But then I would like to protect myself.

	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
	IP Logged

FredRubble Little Ring Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 509 Location: Mineral Springs Joined: 05/28/14	Re: opinions on shin/knee pads with Flat Pedals Reply #6 - 02/11/15 at 6:01pm	Print Post
	UncleThunder wrote on 02/11/15 at 5:12pm: and honestly I would wear the covert pads around here. I hit my knee one time and I was out for a week. Overkill? Maybe. But then I would like to protect myself. Yeah....I'll be 40 this year and a life of not protecting has left me pretty dinged up so I'm just considering some "options".. Thanks for the input y'all...

	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
	IP Logged

UncleThunder Small Cog Offline Posts: 455 Location: Charlotte, NC Joined: 11/01/13	Re: opinions on shin/knee pads with Flat Pedals Reply #7 - 02/11/15 at 6:54pm	Print Post
	well I learned my lesson early! Being 25 this month I just want a healthy life!

	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
	IP Logged

Pages: 1

‹ Previous Topic | Next Topic ›