That's interesting, these Sendy pads are soft inside - maybe an update from last year? No velcro-on skin contact with knees or elbows or believe me I'd be hearing about it. We've been on some sweaty adventures (both the unseasonable sunshine we've had and also the challenges of dressing a grom to ride) and mine likes them significantly better than other pads we've tried.
The G-form stayed up okay but when she really hits the deck they don't offer anywhere near the protection of the Sendy.
My Pearl Izumi elbow pads (with some hockey tape) where the win I thought, but Claire says the Sendy are much more comfortable to pedal in and we're doing what I would call some big rides for a six-year-old.
We have some lighter-weight PI stuff we're testing as well. I'd say it's perfect for folks that live somewhere with the terrain where crashing _could_ happen but the D3O isn't thick enough - nor do they strap in place sufficiently - for riding where crashing _will_ happen multiple times a ride.
My grom has got up from some hard off the bikes on Bridal Path, Sticks & Stones, Bobsled, etc and she'd vouch 100% for the pads she's wearing.
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_"The best kids pads are the ones they keep on... no matter the price. Cheaper pads that stay in the car or end up in a pack = useless."_
Absolutely.
May 10, 2021, 10:05 a.m. - Andrew Major
That's interesting, these Sendy pads are soft inside - maybe an update from last year? No velcro-on skin contact with knees or elbows or believe me I'd be hearing about it. We've been on some sweaty adventures (both the unseasonable sunshine we've had and also the challenges of dressing a grom to ride) and mine likes them significantly better than other pads we've tried. The G-form stayed up okay but when she really hits the deck they don't offer anywhere near the protection of the Sendy. My Pearl Izumi elbow pads (with some hockey tape) where the win I thought, but Claire says the Sendy are much more comfortable to pedal in and we're doing what I would call some big rides for a six-year-old. We have some lighter-weight PI stuff we're testing as well. I'd say it's perfect for folks that live somewhere with the terrain where crashing _could_ happen but the D3O isn't thick enough - nor do they strap in place sufficiently - for riding where crashing _will_ happen multiple times a ride. My grom has got up from some hard off the bikes on Bridal Path, Sticks & Stones, Bobsled, etc and she'd vouch 100% for the pads she's wearing. \-\-\- _"The best kids pads are the ones they keep on... no matter the price. Cheaper pads that stay in the car or end up in a pack = useless."_ Absolutely.