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Sorry your gear got jacked. And not to draw the conversation away from your victimhood. But ... what's the lowdown on making a pair of knee pads last for 11 years? That secret sauce seems to be missing. Do tell. The funk alone should have killed them before then.

I bought those shorts last week. Honestly, $99 seems really steep, but I was using my REI member funds, so the shorts were “free.” Have to say I’m incredibly impressed after a handful of rides here in Phoenix. Easily the most minimalist shorts I’ve worn, which is great since I don’t keep stuff in my pockets. If you do, these aren’t your shorts.

Totally agree with this. I’d much rather read a review in which the rider was able to spend a month on his home trails. These “splash” events, while awesome, don’t reflect reality.

Blast from the past. I ran one on my Titus El Guapo trail bike (along with a first-gen Gravity Dropper). Yeah, it was heavy and the jump up to the draggy OD was big, but man I loved that HammerSchmidt.