The 7 Best Knee Pads of 2020

If you’re going to do a proper review, I think it makes sense to specify what people are paying for. the specific properties/ composition that makes each knee pad should’ve been at least mentioned. This is coming from a person who is getting into the Industry. This way it avoids people doing google searches on properties about certain knee pads.

I just bought a pair of G-Forms last week and did my first ride in them (or any kneepad) on a 21-miler. After the first five minutes, I didn’t notice that I had them on. Thankfully, no crashes, so I didn’t get to test out the protection aspect, but they are super comfortable. It was hot Saturday, and the ventilation seemed adequate.

The fox ones wear out very fast. Without crashing the stitching comes out on the back of the knees. There is no warranty. I have owned two pairs, so not buy.

I wear the pocs and they protect good but they hurt and fit bad. Dont buy them

are those prices like the Fox launch pro is that 60 for the pair or 60 each

Just crashed today, messed up my shoulder and my leg, suddenly this video showed up in my recommended. ��

But sir where is Demon x30 Hyper knee pads????? Plz someone tell is they are best or not… demon Xd30 knee pads?..

Have you tried Kali Striker knee pad? For me the best out there for Trail/Enduro. Best in comfort and protection plus looks great!
I like it so much I have just ordered Kali Striker elbow pads.

I use well ventilated motocross pads because they are a third of the price and I love them. They are not comfy for pedalling tho so I only use them for the downhills, other than that they are pretty good and I combo them with shin pads which help them stay in place so neato magneto. Great video as always. have a nice day:)

i’m looking for a kneepads that I can also use for snowboarding as well as mtbiking. What do you guys suggest? I’m thinking of the G-Form Pro X. I have the POC VPD Air but it was hurting the back of my knee. It wasn’t comfortable at all.

I must be old. I never wore knee pads while riding my mountain bike. I saved pads for my dirt bike ��

do you have the knee pads and full face helmets in stock at your store?. i’m willing to make the trip

I’m not riding any knee pads at the moment. But I’m looking for a a good comfortable pair that I can ride both DH and some single track trails. I’ve been riding pretty much all my life. Been on a Bmx most of those years ND I’m 43. Just recently made the decision to ride more mtb then Bmx. This next summer I will be riding my first DH trails up in Minnesota. I have purchased a used Giant Glory DH, that I like very much nd am soo stoked to ride. I need some ideas. I also want pads that cover some of the shin. Those race face u just showcased i like.

Both my POC pads (VPD air and VPD 2.0 DH) slide all over my knees when crashing, I hate that about them. Since realizing that I’ve been using Fox DH long pads and have been very satisfied.

There’s a reason why 7protection wasn’t on this list, because there the best and dont need any competition lol

I can pedal all day in my �� Launch Pro. I’m tempted to buy the full length ones to keep my legs warm in winter, cheaper than trousers

I’ve been using the G form now for a year and a half. Good protective pads, they also offer compression for your knee.

G-Form looks like gaming gear for bikers and honestly a bit style over substance, but cool looking for the fifteen year olds

The fox where uncomfortable from rub on my thighs from the wraps

I will be doing a 100 mile endurance MTB race in 2 months, I am looking for the best light weight, breathable, long distance knee pad I can get. Which one do you recommend?

keep up the good work on the top 5s. Good use of personal and shopper experience

FYI the sticky rubber strip is silicone. Sounds like a lot of the pads have non-newtonian materials in them these days. D3O were among the first to market such materials where the materials resistance to a force (ie impact) is dependent on the velocity of the force. Cool tech as it allows the pads to be flexy for easier pedalling (a slow force application) but the material stiffens up during an impact (fast force application) to give more energy absorption ability than regular foam of similar thickness.

Human bone is non-newtonian to, but in the opposite manner. You can fracture a human bone with a much lower force if the force is applied slowly compared to applying the force quickly.

I use the Fox launch pro knee pads,i have done 20 miles of pedaling in the summer and never had a problem. They are great for big impacts though i have noticed a few smaller impacts that always seem to hit the seam that has no padding and boy does that hurt.

I have Race Face Ambush Guard, awesome protection, light weight, back part has open for ventilation and don’t need to take a shoe off when I put them on, great product indeed!!!

Ive gone thru so many knee n elbow pads because they all slide or are harsh on the skinn but this winter i got the g form and haven tried them on my bike but used them at the terrain park snow boarding n the did great protecting me and not sliding down and i could wear them all day n be comfortable

I love Fox Launch Pro, I forget that I’m wearing while I’m riding (pedaling). I also use them under my snowboarding pants as well. Super comfortable….

I don’t run knee pads when riding trail bikes but I do use those Fox Launch Pro for DH and love them for that. Wouldn’t want to pedal in them though just like you said.

Prefer the Endura MTR knee guard great protection got a silicon gel strap top and bottom so great for pedalling,also pad can be removed and replaced (if need be) and washed only £66.00
Very comfortable great protection also got memory foam with silicon straps can bike for miles without pads slipping

I have the IXS Flow and TLD Speed.
The speed is my go-to every day pad. Super thin, not a lot of protection but I feel more comfortable wearing nothing at all, so anything helps. I use the IXS for BMX racing and Enduro use. They move well, and offer adequate protection.

I have a pair of Fox enduro pads I wear on pretty much every ride. They don’t have the most impact protection, but they do great in a slide and that is all I really need them to do. I can also pedal all day in them without any issue. In my opinion the safest pads are the ones you are gong to wear.

Knee pads are cheep in the US!!!! Just bought a pair of 661 evo 2 from a German site €110 and took 13days to deliver? CRC were out of stock but similar prices.

I got some, I crash regularly these pads get me to work on Monday ��. You know what I mean aye.

I do mostly longer trail riding, moderate amount of climbing, and some downhill with some gnarl, but nothing extreme. Would the G-Form Elite be worth the extra length or should I just go for the G-form Pros

Do the flows start put in a crash? Or do they slide around after a nice impact

When my Roach knee/shin pads break down; totally going to look at purchasing these puppies!

ive had fox hard cap knee pads for years now and they never slip down and save my knees and ive crash super hard coz i ride hard many times the pads are kevlar and have way more pading stronger and last longer than most pads on the market they are one of the best pads ive had my foxs for 4 year+ and they been to hell and around agin and are in rely good nick

This video was perfect. I have been looking for something more wearable for those uphill sections but is still able to take a hit…or seven. The IXS Trigger offered a little more of what I wanted for those downhill spills, so I ended up buying that one from you guys. Your videos are EASILY the best biking videos I have ever watched. Keep on rockin Lost Co.!

I’ve had 3 pairs of the Carve EVO+ since the x-matter have decided to break every time. Good thing they have 3 year garantee. Don’t get me wrong, i still love them and still use them, they are awesome, great protection and support.

Does the foam get too ridged when the temps get too low. I have the old Flow+ but the foam is rock hard near freezing temps

I’ve got the crave evo+ version for more than a year. Its definitely very confy, well ventilated.
But I use flat pedals and the pins ripped apart the back side. Unfortunately I cant say its durable, its not

Just wanted to let you know that after watching this video, I immediately ordered those knee pads and I absolutely LOVE THEM! Super comfy, super protective, nos hot at all. Thanks for the review dude!!����

Those G-Form pads are exactly what I’ve been looking for! Thanks for the video

My pedals have torn the back of my IXS carve knee pads to shreds after 8months of use:(

do they make longer shin protection? I loved my old Roach hard shells

Great review and info on these Knee pads, but please can you give more info on the sizing!…. I recently ordered a pair of the IXS Flow’s in Large and had to send then back and go a size up. It’s difficult to know even after studying the Manufacturers chart, so any real-world info would be very helpful.

I use the full length ixs knee pads. But I’m not ready to give up on full length.

I have these pads and that are so comfortable even tho they don’t look it

Love my flows… lucky to get these as my first pair a year or so ago… good review

I have the lighter model of these without the straps and they’re awesome. Super comfy for long rides, and they’ve protected me more than once. Edit: the Flows he showed at the end.

Been looking for a good set of pads that dont move and are comfy. While also being good at doing they’re job of protecting your knees. Thanks man!!

Hey Mike, they sound like awesome knee pads I might have to pick a pair up. Great video, love your channel.

Those shins look banged up! 2:34 =D I use the LEATT 3DF HYBRID EXT KNEE & SHIN guards. They are like care bears they feel like they are just hugging your knees/shins and protecting them with their rainbow powers.

Plastic knee caps should be on all pads, then they slide and don’t pull down. If you’re wearing pants it’s not so much of an issue, but in shorts they’re vital. I wear Fox Launch Pro for this reason.

What do you mean “no matter where you’re riding on planet Earth”? I’m riding exclusively at the ISS!

I prefer full coverage knee/shin armor, after getting wacked in the shin with a pedal when my foot slipped off in wet riding conditions.

I have the exact same ones, they’re great, a bit torn in the mesh area but they still work!

Great review! I use the Flow for the vast majority of rides and they have done a fantastic job protecting my knee in crashes.
You now have the Carve on my radar! I think I’d like them more than my current Fox DH pair.

I got the same knee pads just in the EVO version and they feel better than any other kneepad. It was very hard for me to find something big enough for my thigs (57cm diameter). They still feel a bit too small but there is no better alternative.

I have them. They are great. Sizing is weird. I have fairly small legs, calves. I bought xl. Large felt too tight. I thought I would be a medium. If you have big legs, try before you buy. They also come in a zippered version.

I use the same 2020  Alpinestars-Paragon-Plus elbow and knee protections.  Quite satisfied so far. I found the elbow protections to have a quite hard and uncomfortable elbow contact, so first thing I did was to take the hard pad out of the pocket and add/glue two layers of eva 2mm sheet (drilling the corresponding cooling holes). Much more comfortable since this modification without perceptible increase on rigidity or weight  Some additional protection too from the eva sheets added.

I have the G-Form and agree they do tend to slide down and expose the top of your knee in a sliding crash. Also have had a couple of friction burns from this sliding motion. All the same they have saved my knees and elbows (when I wear them on technical descents, jumping, drop offs etc) on numerous occasions to the point I feel significantly more vulnerable if I’m not wearing them. Interesting to note the G-Force Pro-Rugged Line now have a compression strap above the knee to mitigate this sliding effect.

Great informative Video..I’m new to Trail riding and crash alot..was planing on either the POC or Dainese..Saw another video on the IXS Carve and yours…Going for the IXS Carve..THANKS

The lady in the video does a great presentation job. She gets to the point clearly and quickly. The guy rambles on and pauses many many times, and he said he has skinny legs many times over. The guy could learn some presentation skills from the lady

That’s awesome as I settled on IXS carve and this just helps confirm what I was hoping. Cheers

Can you please leave links for each of these pads, thank you ��.

Great video! ��. I Had a crash last week without anything except a helmet. Gravel rash on my forearm and elbow required two surgeries to repair artery and clean out the mud ��. after 15 years of not bothering now will always wear elbow and knee protection..cheers ��

I can’t thank you enough for this video. I’m going to get the IXS curve. They are going to be the first knee pads of my life.

Hi I’m looking at buying these as my first set of pads (new to mtb) and I’m just wondering how you are getting on with these pads since this video has been live? Cheers