I was all in with hardshell knees or nothing (usually nothing) until this year starting with the Leatt Air Flex Pro knee pads. Now I never mountain bike - even long Tech-C rides - without knee pads. I just don't have a good excuse not to wear them. These P.I. pads are still comfortable after 4-5 hours of pedaling and even on the hottest days, they're really not that hot that I ever wish I'd left them at home.
I think the personal fit would be the biggest barrier. If you're going to make the commitment absolutely try a half dozen different pads on. Some (most?) are like kryptonite for me.
Aug. 10, 2020, 1:13 p.m. - Andrew Major
I was all in with hardshell knees or nothing (usually nothing) until this year starting with the Leatt Air Flex Pro knee pads. Now I never mountain bike - even long Tech-C rides - without knee pads. I just don't have a good excuse not to wear them. These P.I. pads are still comfortable after 4-5 hours of pedaling and even on the hottest days, they're really not that hot that I ever wish I'd left them at home. I think the personal fit would be the biggest barrier. If you're going to make the commitment absolutely try a half dozen different pads on. Some (most?) are like kryptonite for me.