Things that are worth considering, and things that perhaps aren't...

A brand new sleeve-fit knee pad from Ion.

Bluegrass has refined their knee and elbow pads.

The chest/back, knee and elbow protection uses a new technology.

South African based protection specialists Leatt add two formidable new products to their existing range.

Unfortunately, Sam Hill's riding skills aren't included with these pads.

"From the second I laid eyes on the Slayers, I knew we were meant for each other."

A half dozen burly options for keeping your knees safe and sound.

Designed, developed and tested with T-Mac, the Hooper is a sleeve-style pad done in a heavy duty fashion.

The new Recon features increased protection certification from a machine washable D3O Ghost insert and an extended sleeve construction.

The French brand is targeting the enduro and downhill markets with this one.

A fresh batch of helmets, goggles, glasses, and knee pads from Scott.

TSG updates its Tahoe knee pads with two new options added to the range.

Mike Hopkins runs through Ion's 2021 line of protective equipment.

The pedal-friendly pads will feature D3O harden-on-impact technology.

You can spend a ton of money on clothing if you want, but you certainly don't need to. Here are a few pointers on how to save some cash.

Dainese's new and improved Trail Skins line is designed for all-day pedaling.

The new E-Line pads feature the companies first ever 'hard outer shell'.

Everything from magnetic water bottles to oil slick stems.

We take a look at the ski brand's foray into MTB protection.

New gear from Dakine, including a half-sized tailgate pad for your pickup truck.

Mountain biking isn't cheap, but it doesn't have to be that expensive—no matter what us gear dorks would have you think.

Chromag expands their apparel collection with the addition of the Rift knee guards.

A round-up of the latest gear to cross our desks.

A half dozen worthy option for keeping knees safe and sound.

100%'s Teratec knee pads are a simple, lightweight way to keep your knees safe from the ground.

Ion's new pads are light and comfortable, with enough protection for a wide range of riding.

SixSixOne's DBO knee pads are designed to provide enough coverage for DH riding, while still remaining pedal friendly.

Endura adds their new full-face trail helmet along with a lightweight and more heavy duty knee pad to the MT500 range.

Knee pads for everyone from the tallest to shortest riders out there.

Dainese went back to the drawing board and substantially increased the comfort level of their new Enduro Knee Guards.

Cartwheeling through a rock garden is a good way to test knee pads, right?

Pinkbike's tech editors answer your most pressing forum questions.

100% expands its offerings with knee and elbow protection

A brand new open face helmet and protective pads from the Swiss brand.

Dainese's new Enduro Knee Guard is designed to offer the extra protection racers need, but their initial design compromises off-the-bike comfort.

The Enduro Knee Guards blend mobility and breathability with high impact resistance.

The Project knee pads offer a blend of hard- and soft-shell protection.

French-designed flexible knee protection with performance that matches their pay grade.

The Armoform pads from Dainese promise the performance of a hard shell pad with enough comfort for all-day rides.

Ion's revised K-Pact knee pads provide plenty of protection without being overly bulky or cumbersome.

Leatt’s 3DF 6.0 knee guards are streamlined, yes, but they also offer more protection than you'll receive from the many knee guards out there that are, by comparison, heavy-duty knee warmers.

In search of a set of low-profile knee pads? iXS' Flow Evo+ knee guards are worth a look.

Their new knee pad is purposely-designed to combine a classic soft protection construction covered by two hard shell sliders.

Kali's new pedal-friendly knee pads look like they belong in a science fiction movie, but how do they perform on the trail?

POC's newest knee pads are one of the most comfortable options around.

Scott's Grenade guards have long been some of the most pedal-friendly, full-duty guards out there. Here's how their most recent version, the Grenade EVO, held up to a season of riding.

We try out the latest version of Dainese's popular trail-oriented knee protection.

Pinkbike's tech editors answer some of your most pressing forum questions.

How do Slytech's latest kneepads fare out on the trail? We rode `em. Here's the answer.

The Speed Knee Sleeve uses a D3O pad and a simple, slip-on design to provide enough protection for everyday trail riding.

661's Recon pads are some of the lightest on the market - how do they hold up?

五款不同品牌護膝，看看哪一款最適合你。

Five sets of knee guards get put to the test out on the trail.

Molded polyurethane cups provide excellent knee protection for minimalist trail riders.

Troy Lee's latest knee guards provide DH-worthy protection with enough comfort for pedaling.

We see if Ion's zip-up knee guards make the grade.

Stout enough for DH, comfortable enough for all-day rides.

Do Dakine's new knee pads make the grade?

Do the Alps 2 knee pads bridge the gap between all day comfort and ample protection?

Full-length, flexible knee guard offers the highest level of protection.

We check out Dainese's latest knee guards, which feature extra shin coverage and a slim profile.

Low profile, DH worthy knee protection that resists slippage.

We put the miles in on Specialized's new low profile pads.

The Covert pads use a modular design that makes it easy to customize the amount of protection they provide.

FLY Racing have released Prizm, a new knee pad made from heat activated foam that moulds to the knee. Packed with features, FLY are confident the Pizm offers excellent comfort and protection during a ride.

They might have a strange name, but are they good knee pads?

Looking for a new pedal friendly pad for those days in the saddle?

A popular watersports brand surprises us with well-designed and wearable knee protection.

Pinkbike Product Picks - a quick look at the products that we've been using day in and day out.

When your day starts off with roses and you're asked to join your partner for a ride, but to bring your knee pads, you know it's going to be a good one.

Race Face's latest knee guards are light weight, but they don't skimp on the protection.

Fox's lightweight knee pad that's designed with pedalling in mind.

Pinkbike Product Picks - a quick look at the products that we've been using day in and day out.

Dainese are confident that these are some of the lightest kneepads on the market.

TLD廣受歡迎的T-Bone護膝在上個冬天做了瘦身的改變，2014年款的外型更小，更服貼於膝蓋上。

We test the revised version of Troy Lee's T-Bone knee guards.

Pinkbike Product Picks - a quick look at the products that we've been using day in and day out.

O’Neal AMX Zipper knee pads • Burgtec Ridewider bars • Scott MX Tyrant goggle

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SOL Escape bivy • Boombotix Boombot Rex speaker • iXS Carve knee guards

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Mavic Alpine XL Shoe • Bliss ARG Kneepads • Madison Flux Jersey

Product Picks is a weekly feature that lets you see the latest gear that we're riding and how it performs.

Fox Demo Freeride short • T.H.E. Maxi knee guards • Fly Racing Default helmet

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JayBird BlueBuds X headphones • Prologo Scratch Pro seat • Demon Hyper Knee X D3O pads

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TSG Staten Carbon helmet • Club Ride Go Long jersey • iXS Dagger knee guards

Product Picks is a weekly feature that lets you see the latest gear that we're rocking and how it performs.

O'Neal Stormrider shorts and jersey • POC VPD 2.0 knee pads • Bluegrass Grizzly Lite back protector

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TRICKX 3.Lite knee pads • SDG/ODI Lock-On grips • Tioga Psycho Genius Venture tire

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Sweet Protection Bearsuit Knees • Burgtec Titanium Offset Bushes • Endura Venturi II PTFE 3/4 Shorts

Product Picks is a weekly feature that lets you see the latest gear that we're riding and how it performs.

We put Scott's top of the line Grenade Pro II kneepads to the test.

Teva Links Mid shoe • Race Face Ambush knee pads • Troy Lee Designs D3 CF helmet

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Troy Lee Shock Doctor Knee and Shinpads • Mapex Foss Innertubes • Royal Racing Crown Glove

Product Picks is a weekly feature that lets you see the latest gear that we're riding and how it performs.

Dakine Descent Short • Sensus Swayze Lock-On Grip • POC VPD 2.0 Long Knee Pads

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Renthal SR4 Chainring • Troy Lee T-Bone Kneepads • Urge Endur-O-Matic Helmet

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Sombrio Nimble knee warmers • Funkier Hawk short • Park Tool threadless saw guide

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Kenda H-Factor Tires • SixSixOne EVO D30 Knees • Giro Xen Gloves

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G-Form's knee pads use advanced density changing padding that allows them to be slim fitting and light, but are they still trail worthy?

iXS had their 2012 Metis helmet to show off, and we take a closer look at the Claw's Signature Slope-Series EVO knee pads and impressive $90 USD Phobos fullface.

Dainese shows us their impressive Oak Pro Aluminum knee pads that make use of the clever Boa Closure System to adjust fit. Have a look at these unique pads inside.

iXS Slope-Series Evo knee pads • Giro Xar helmet • Giant warm weather XC gloves • Truvativ Holzfeller pedals

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Better known for their moto gear, Alpinestars also has a full line of mountain bike clothing and protective items. Inside we take a closer look at their Bionic Neck Support brace and the slim fitting SLC knee pads.

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The Launch Pro Knee Pad is the next evolution in knee protection from Fox - hard shell knee protection with an ergonomic, soft shell fit. The Kevlar front knee panel covers a flexible plastic knee cup, and the perforated neoprene body forms to your leg, providing optimum comfort and a high degree of impact protection in critical zones. The Launch Pro delivers comfortable, stay-put coverage throughout the entire range of pedaling motion - so you can stay focused on the ride ahead.

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There comes a time when you realize that you’re shins are in need of some R&R after you feel the dents, or touch a certain spot and not be able to feel it because of nerve damage. We all know mistakes happen no matter where we’re riding. It’s always nice to have something there to keep your knees and shins protected.

I was really in need of some new pads. After not owning a pair for quite a while, I wasn’t really to sure what would be a good set of pads for me. I was lucky enough to get a chance to try out a pair of AXO DH Pads.