Knee and Shin Guard

[Catrin]

I did a bit of research, and THESE are the ones I really want. Decent price ($50) and perfect for protecting me from pedal slap. The Lizardskins are bulky and hot for what I use them for..

Thankfully the G-Form guards come in total black rather than screaming yellow

[Susan]

Thank you, Catrin. I came across the Lizardskins too and thought about trying them but the reasons why you don't like them so much would probably be a problem for me too (I have short lower legs).

In a bike magazine I read a knee-guard-test recently and the G-Form Knee pads did quite well (my eyes were attracted to that bright yellow ) and are very light and thin - they didn't test the shin-guards though.

At the moment I think I will try the O'Neal Dirt guards and see if they are short enough for me and if they are comfortable. I can report back if I get them

[Catrin]

I look forward to hearing what you think. I really like the G-Force but will wait a bit until.I get them.

[Susan]

I got the Dirt shin guards and the weather was good enough to try them out (and cover them in dirt :P):




They are comfortable and I can leave them on for the whole ride and forget about them. They have a hard cover in the front, and an optional hard cover for the calves (which I didn't use). They are shorter than usual shin-guards, which is nice because I am so short. Still, they are on the bulkier side I guess and may be hot in summer, but offer great protection.

They come with a Velcro sewed to the top which is meant to attach them to the knee guards, but I didn't like it and cut it off.

I got the Sinner knee guards too and like them, even if I have to overlap knee and shin guards because of my short legs