Which knee armor under mc-jeans. US online source?

[DucHead]

I have the Icon knee protectors, but I find the straps annoying -- especially in hot weather. 

The T-Pro "Limb tubes" look interesting because the are compression fit with one strap, and they might be much more comfortable.

[Privateer]

Why avoid the Icon Field Armor? Same protection as the Dainese or others pictured above, good closure system, what's wrong with them?  I've had a set for almost 3 years and they have held up very well (in excess of 20k miles w/ them on), stayed in place and did their job perfectly for 2 low-speed get-offs, and they fit very well under my jeans.

YMMV, but I've had great results.

The Icon gear from what I can find is not CE rated for anything.  While a CE rating is not the be-all and end-all, it does make me feel better about what I'm buying.  For the few bucks more the Dainese cost over the Icon, I'd go with those. The A* are a little more, but still a really good product.  My personal preference, and I don't consider myself a gear snob at all, my "main" jacket is a Cortech textile.


Andy

[ghosthound]

are the dainese knee pads for mountain bikers? 

[raulduke]

I like the look of the Dainese 3X.  I am going to give those a try.  I'll report back.

[Grrrly]

The T-Pro "Limb tubes" look interesting because the are compression fit with one strap, and they might be much more comfortable.

I use these, and they are comfortable.  

[DucHead]

I use these, and they are comfortable.  

Thanks,  I might be getting a pair of those soon!

[Dainesedan]

are the dainese knee pads for mountain bikers? 

The 3X is for mountain biking, the Knee V for motorcycling.  They are 100% identical, but go through a different homologation process for the European market.

[Raux]

i just ordered the Icon Field Armor

[ghosthound]

The 3X is for mountain biking, the Knee V for motorcycling.  They are 100% identical, but go through a different homologation process for the European market.

What a deal! I was considering getting some knee/shin guards for mountain biking and monstercycling and its like getting a 2 for 1!!

[curi0usmind]

+1 for the Dainese Knee V. I sometimes forget I have them on. As a plus I also use them when snowboarding and riding trails. It is a little time consuming to put on.

Only issue I've had with them is my brother constantly calling me Robocop and hitting me in the shin with sticks, brooms,  etc.... He's a jerk like that.  The things hold up well cause i never feel the hit.

[Vin]

+1 for the bionic A*.

Bought from motostrano.

I wear them under draggin jeans.

[stopintime]

I got the EVS posted earlier. They fit fine, but it seems I'll have trouble when I put my feet back up on the pegs. The Shift jeans I got are quite loose, but still won't slide easily over the knee guards. We'll see if they adjust or get more "slippery" after a while.

[OstOgBajer]

I have the Shift pants and they are great. But the lack of knee armor kinda sucks (as with most jeans). I have the Icon knee protectors but never wear them because they aren't comfortable at all and they slide down when walking around. Add in the fact that they are a little more annoying to put on than they should be and I can't recommend them.

Anyone who has the Dainese Knee V, have you tried the Icon ones? How do they compare? If I can find knee armor that is comfortable enough to wear 6+ hours while going to school, stores, etc I would be very happy and so would my knees if I ever take a fall.

[DoubleEagle]

Thanks,

I found Draggin at Aerostich, but MotoStrano have both Shift jeans and some very affordable EVS knee armor 

I wore Icon Field Armor for Knees and Shins before I started wearing  Armored leather all the time.

They work w, 2 straps with Velcro closures. They are adjustable. I think I paid $65.   Dolph     

[Maratom]

Here's a question about the jeans. Does anyone wear Rokker jeans ? Or are they only for Harleyriders and not done on a Monster ? I've tried the search engine but it gave no result for Rokker.

http://www.therokkercompany.com/08/en/hom.php