Cycling Body Armor
POC, Joint VPD Air Knee Pads, Lightweight Mountain Biking Armor for Men and Women
$53.24
- MOUNTAIN BIKING: A light-duty knee pad for riders wanting flexibility and freedom of movement without compromising safety; Certified to EN 1621-1, Level 1 standards
- VPD AIR PROTECTION: Lightweight and highly ventilated, VPD Air is designed for those who find body armor too bulky, warm or restrictive; Provides flexible protection for every ride
- VENTILATED DESIGN: Highly ventilated panels keep you cool, loose and protected on the road
- STRETCH FABRIC: The VPD Air padding with stretch fabric is both highly ventilated for optimal freedom of movement, comfort and temperature control; Won’t chafe or slip when riding
- HIGHLY SECURE: Each pad is housed in a reinforced stretch fabric that stays securely in place thanks to an inner lining of anti-slip neoprene and an elastic strap with velcro fastening
Ikno –
I bought my first pair a few years ago and because I love the fit and design I bought another pair just in case. The pads hold up well and they are very comfortable. These knee pads don’t restrict the knees when riding. The pads don’t pinch like others. I had numerous falls and the pads prevented me from having major knee injuries. Love, Love, Love them.
Ikno –
Carlos Ramirez –
Muy cómodas, practicas, fáciles de poner y quitar. Las considero como “minimalistas” . Protegen lo necesario y no son estorbosas
Carlos Ramirez –
Jack Schnabel –
These knee pads are lightweight and pedal friendly, so I’m able to ride for hours without them causing any significant issues or sliding down. I haven’t crashed in them so I can’t speak to the impact protection, but they seem decent for the weight.
I have one main complaint though- they don’t go far enough above the knee. They only go maybe 1-2 inches, and the rubber that keeps them from sliding down (it works well) is only in the front, so the BACK, right where the (relatively) rough stitching in the material is, has a tendency to start sliding down right into the back of the knee where it grinds the skin up. This isn’t a huge issue, but it’s something that some extra rubber would have easily fixed.
Something to note- don’t be surprised at how bad they feel at first. These are shaped for RIDING, not walking, and when standing up they kind bunch up and stick out a bit and feel pretty bad. With the knees bent, they feel pretty good though.
Make sure to follow their sizing guide. I’m normally an XL or even XXL in a lot of clothing items, so I was super surprised that I wear a MEDIUM in these. I was kinda on the edge of medium and large on their chart, and I’m glad I sized down because it isn’t too tight and much looser, it would be falling down.
Jack Schnabel –
Matt W. –
My local trails are a lot of short steep climbing followed by downhill sections. These knee pads offer plenty of protection for everyday trail riding. Ive already fallen on them two separate times. First time was a pretty decent fall and I walked away with my knees unharmed. My forearm on the other hand….like a cheese grater(since have added protection there too). The fit is great; I followed the recommended measurements by POC. They dont slide around or come off during a crash. They also dont hinder your riding. I will say that when you first put them on they are slightly stiff but once they warm up from your body heat they mold right to your knee. I honestly dont even notice I have them on when I ride. That is until after a crash and you realize they saved your knees. I like these so much I wear them even when I ride a local park that is mostly pump, flow, and singletrack.
Matt W. –
Lee Trevino –
I tried both the large and medium to get the proper fit. POC’s site fitting guide suggested the large but it just didn’t feel like it would stay on in the event of a fall, it was loose fitting so I kept the medium and send back the large. The quality of the materials is top notch and the POC logo is prominent. The padded material is 1/4 inch thick and fairly stiff at first before warming up on the knee, the protection extends to the side of knee protecting the medial and anterior meniscus a bit, which after two surgeries this year I wanted more protection at the inside of the knee. The VDP material hardens on impact and absorbs a large amount of energy according to POC. These are probably best suited for single track riding for a moderate fall of the bike, any protection is better than none. Doing crazy descents? I would opt for the thicker hard shelled models. I’m combining these with some G-Form Shin (similar tech) pad and they work together great. I have only a couple of short rides with them but they were comfortable and as with anything new it will take some getting used to. I was using McDavid Hex knee pads before these but they lack the impact protection of the POC’s, although they are light enough to throw in the pack and if needed can go over the POC’s to add some protection if the situation requires it. These would also be great for hunters or any activities that require you to kneel for short periods of time on those aging knees.
Lee Trevino –
Amazon Customer –
Amazing product. The pads are light weight, flexible, and form to the knee comfortably after a few minutes of riding. Sizing seems to be true to fit if measured correctly. Dose not slip down leg when pedalling, and doesn’t bunch up or irate the back of the knee. Slightly warm but better then other pads I used in the past. Great for long or short rides. I would definitely recommend this for enduro riders, and others who do technical riding who are looking for that extra bit of protection. This will definitely help you out to go a bit faster in those techy trails with more confidence and help you push your self out of your comfort zone.
Amazon Customer –
Christian Signoret Meany –
Fell twice on of them directly on my knees. Nothing not even a scratch. So they really work.
I do have to pull them once after a long rides. But they are very comfortable even in hot weather were I just don’t feel them on the entire ride. Great knee pads do recommend them.
Christian Signoret Meany –
Lelli –
Ginocchiere comodissime non si muovono dopo un po non ti accorgi di averle indossate. Ho preso la misura M e mi vanno a pennello, non ho una gamba grossa. La protezione è ottima anche se un po più lunghe sarebbero state perfette. Prodotto consigliatissimo
Lelli –
Matthew Ruff –
These kneepads are rock solid on the front. But with nice material on the back that enables the user to have full range of motion while wearing. I wear these while parachuting, and occasionally land in wet conditions (including a river). These don’t impact swimming, walking, or even some rock scrambling. If you’re looking for kneepads that can keep up with intense activities, these are the ones to get. Make sure to check the size chart, as they can be cinched down slightly via the Velcro strap. They can’t really be loosened. They haven’t stretched out on me, though, and are not so hard that it feels weird straightening my legs. Ultimately, I’d suggest these kneepads to anyone. Plus, they come in some pretty rad colors, and who doesn’t like that?
Matthew Ruff –
stefan –
Sitter bra och har skyddat mina knän ett par gånger på omkullkörningar på MTB i skogen.
sitter skönt o bra, helt perfekta
stefan –
Amazon Customer –
Light, very well made and good protection. Very comfortable. Good value too.
Using the online estimator gave a size a little too large, so consider sizing down a little and allow them to stretch with use.
Recommended.
Amazon Customer –
Liberty Bell –
My thigh is 17″ in diameter 4″ above the knee, and 14.5″ in diameter 4″ below the knee, and the Large fits me well. Once they heat up though, they start to feel a bit too big, so I wish I went with the mediums. I bought both sizes, and the mediums felt too tight which is why I sent them back. The way these pads are, they should feel too tight at first, because they become softer as they heat up.
Liberty Bell –