Apparel - Pads

Dainese was all set to release the enduro knee pad to the wild - but media feedback sent them back to the drawing board…

Full featured knee pads that have some queues taken from both ends of the protection spectrum...

Can these new Dainese pads offer DH protection in a comfortable, lighter-weight trail package…

Threading the needle between minimalist protection and burlier armour, the VPD Joint System aims to provide comfort and substantial protection....

Quality construction and a breathable knit sock make this one durable pad. AJ weighs in on how it stacks up against similar knee pads…

A lightweight kneepad that offers side of knee protection and is CE certified? Our review delves into the reality of the claim...

A merino wool jersey, waterproof shorts, a new favourite knee pad, and a MIPS-equipped helmet - all reviewed in this head-to-toe selection from the Norwegian brand.

A lighter, less expensive neck brace, new helmets, and magic hammer time protective gel.

Two of the more creative products found in the desert dust

We ask knee protection to be cool, chafe-free and to stay in place perfectly -and to keep us out of the emergency ward...

Everything from magnets and boas to metallic paint jobs…

“I can deal with the cuts and scrapes, but I was getting seriously tired of the repeated hits to parts of my body that just don’t have any padding…”

“I was aiming for a set of kneepads that offered more protection than the traditional XC-style leg warmers, but weren’t so heavy that they got in the way while earning my turns…”

The Charge leg fills a particular niche for the rider who’s become complacent about wearing knee pads…