[Closed] PSA: Nukeproof knee pads £29 @Wiggle/CRC

Anyone tested these.... looking for something to wear under jeans (my fox launch pro won't)
Not expecting the same protection but ... ??

I used them for a couple of years. Assuming they fit and stay in place they’re fine and seemed to work on the many occasions I tested them. I’ve only stopped using them because I’ve lost so much weight that they don’t stay in place any more.

Additional PSA; the matching elbow pads are also on offer.

OK so, I haven't worn them so take that into account, but... Minimalist kneepads are all shit, these will be no exception. You trade off a huge amount of the useful protection, both in the reduced protection where there is still padding, and the total lack where there isn't, in order to get a comfort benefit that barely exists- who really finds riding all day in a Kyle Strait or similiar to be a hassle? I solo'd the glentress seven in mine...

But even the thinnest of pads is still basically a layer of clothes, and the thickest of pads is basically a slightly thicker layer of clothes. And ironically, big bulky pads with straps tend to be softer and less restrictive while sock style pads depend on tight fit to stay in place.

I've never understood it. They kind of work for elbows and I guess they make fitting trousers easier but otherwise, get a proper pad, with side protection and straps. Except that they're hard to buy, now. 7idp still do a good one.

IMO of course 😉

You've got baby robin legs.

ironically, big bulky pads with straps tend to be softer and less restrictive while sock style pads depend on tight fit to stay in place.

Yeah, thats what I feel....
I've got some dianese pads that are essentially a stiff layer of clothes... I wore them Tuesday under jeans but they feel horrible and rub whatever I do including shorts.

My Fox Launch Pro feel way comfier I just can't get them under jeans (I'd wear). Maybe I could just take off the hard pad part and cover the velcro to stop it getting full of crap?

When I ride locally (places like Swinley) I just wear a helmet... (and gloves if its cold) [yeah and obviously clothes before smart comments] but I was thinking I should maybe make a bit of an effort with COVID and stuff?

Why on earth people wear these enduro pads is beyond me - what’s the point? They offer no protection, if you’re going to bother then use proper pads

Why on earth people wear these enduro pads is beyond me – what’s the point? They offer no protection

They obviously offer some protection. Whether or not that's enough for your antics is up to you to decide. I hate wearing chunky pads and usually don't wear any knee protection. Those look like a decent option.

OK so, I haven’t worn them so take that into account, but… Minimalist kneepads are all shit, these will be no exception. You trade off a huge amount of the useful protection, both in the reduced protection where there is still padding, and the total lack where there isn’t, in order to get a comfort benefit that barely exists- who really finds riding all day in a Kyle Strait or similiar to be a hassle?

I was actually looking at these but what you're saying makes sense.

I have some old Race Face full on stormtrooper knee / shin pads. I save these for uplifts on trails with big pointy rocks (Fort Bill) They are rock solid but you certainly notice they are there.

I've also got MT500 pads for "Enduro" (when I want to mince down black stuff on Trailforks), a lot easier to pedal in but still overkill for XC

For XC rides or local stuff I typically don't bother, these seemed like they might offer some benefit but if they are just "stiff clothes" then I won't bother

They certainly should offer a useful amount of abrasion protection.

I'll stick with proper pads myself, but maybe I'd have got some if I still lived down south and just rode mellow woodland singletrack a lot of the time.