Knee protection

[Chopperbill]

Had both knees replaced and falling off the bike and my knees hitting the pavement is one of my greatest fears. I was wanting some kind of knee pad that would be comfortable while peddling. I have a pair of knee pads for working around the house but sure won’t work well on the bike. Any suggestions?

 

[6zfshdb]

My brother uses these:

https://www.amazon.com/Bodyprox-Pro...=1545683821&sr=8-5&keywords=bicycle+knee+pads

He says they are comfortable and can be worn with shorts or over long pants. It might be wise to check with your doctor though.

 

[Chopperbill]

Thanks, those look like what I need. I’m an Amazon nut, surprised I didn’t look there

 

[PDoz]

I'd strongly suggest you spend a little more and buy some modern impact hardening pads . They really do what they advertise, and the feeling is amazing when you land knee first upon a sharp rock that dissapears! Browse through here for some examples

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/au/en/body-armour/knee-pads?f=2258

I wear ( and have crash tested ) an older pair of ixs flow - they're a couple of years old now and the newer versions have side zips so you don't have to remove shoes to put them on ( tempting) . Reasonable airflow behind the knee, and the kevlar front covering provides good abrasion protection.

My son has the gaudy nukeproof ones - they're a bit chunky and hot but good value and very tough.

My daughter wears gform - surprisingly effective for lighter impacts . I wear their elbow guards and love them as an unintrusive option - but they are only impact protection - not a lot of abrasion protection. Check out the gform website, they often discount last years models.

 

[MikeDD]

Try this one G-Form Pro-X brand. They are available on Amazon.

 

[bikerjohn]

I had TKR's on both knees back in 2010. I have since biked more than 23,000 miles with at least 8000 of those miles at higher than average ebike speeds. There has been no need for knee pads. You may be feeling an unreasonable insecurity.

 

[Chopperbill]

Do you feel the same about a helmet?

 

[bikerjohn]

Do you feel the same about a helmet?

Well if you want to be silly about a subject, let's consider if you fell on your head would knee pads protect you from the consequence of the fall?

Now let's get serious about bike safety for just a moment. Helmets of course, in every situation riding a bike. Proper footwear? Again, of course!
How about clothing of a specific type? Well, it all depends on the situation doesn't it?

What I mean to point out here is that knee pads and any type of outer wear maybe appropriate depending on the biking situation.
I never thought because of my double knee replacement that it may be safe to bike only with knee pads. So in fact I have never worn knee pads while biking. I do own knee pads and have found them helpful when doing tasks that involve kneeling. And I can imagine it is possible that on certain trail type riding situations knee pads could be beneficial to wear. Try this link: https://www.rideguideblog.co/2014/08/20/crash-without-the-burn-all-mountain-mtb-knee-pad/

I have been thinking like an old man who has had two total knee replacements for about 8 years now. I have no plans for MTB cycling -so probably won't be wearing my knee pads on a bike ride. I mostly bike commuting to work -don't need knee pads in that situation. Now, I'm thinking some people could be wearing a set of knee pads to work -it just depends on the work.

Finally, having experienced a serious bike accident, a helmet saved me from more serious injury:
http://bikejournal.com/blog.asp?rname=bikerjohn&cdate=3/25/2010

bikerjohn 03/24/2010 -after a mishap on a steel decked bridge.

Chopperbill, take my advice and be careful out there.

 

[PDoz]

I had TKR's on both knees back in 2010. I have since biked more than 23,000 miles with at least 8000 of those miles at higher than average ebike speeds. There has been no need for knee pads. You may be feeling an unreasonable insecurity.

I don't think chopperbill is " being silly about the subject" - and he's definitely not "feeling unreasonably insecure". You describe an incident where the lid paid off and now percieve the benefit. He's recognising the pain of damaged knees and trying to take reasonable precautions. Good knee guards are surprisingly unobtrusive - arguably less obtrusive than a lid. MUCH cheaper than months of rehab or a life of pain.

I've brocken knee caps and shattered my tibal platuea , so for me knee guards are a non negotiable item of safety equipment . If they were functional on the bike I'd probably be wearing my knee BRACES !

 

[bikerjohn]

I don't think chopperbill is " being silly about the subject" - and he's definitely not "feeling unreasonably insecure". ...so for me knee guards are a non negotiable item of safety equipment . If they were functional on the bike I'd probably be wearing my knee BRACES !

Am I understanding that you consider knee pads essential equipment to wear on a bike ride? Would you propose that Lycra-clad outfits worn by many cycling enthusiasts is reckless with regard to safety unless they are also wearing knee pads?

Thinking Chopperbill was being sarcastically tongue-in-cheek with his questioning on my perspective of helmet use, I wanted to respond in kind and to also qualify my knowledge on knee pads and helmets. I thought Chopperbill's initial question was serious enough for me to research a bit and offer up a serious and entertaining look at bicycle safety.

 

[Chopperbill]

Thanks for all the reply’s. Going to check out some off those suggestions.

 

[PDoz]

Am I understanding that you consider knee pads essential equipment to wear on a bike ride? Would you propose that Lycra-clad outfits worn by many cycling enthusiasts is reckless with regard to safety unless they are also wearing knee pads?

Thinking Chopperbill was being sarcastically tongue-in-cheek with his questioning on my perspective of helmet use, I wanted to respond in kind and to also qualify my knowledge on knee pads and helmets. I thought Chopperbill's initial question was serious enough for me to research a bit and offer up a serious and entertaining look at bicycle safety.

" for me" knee pads are essential equipment for riding - but I wouldn't propose ANY safety standards for other cyclists - I'm a strong believer in make your own choices.

If people want to dress up in wafer thin clown suits that melt into their skin as they grind and scrape away body parts, that's their choice. How else would young doctors learn anatomy if they didn't get to practice dissection whilst picking bits of gravel out of what remains?

Ps , for educational purposes - I think scott protech sounds promising but I don't road ride so can't offer any photos