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Description
Key Features:
- Main knee sleeve fabric with four-way stretch that is highly breathable and feels like second skin for all day pedalling comfort.
- Ergonomic patterning behind the knee and wide leg gripper higher up on the thigh stop slippage and keep pads in place.
- Knee pad inserts designed specifically for Rapha in collaboration with RHEON™ Labs to control and dissipate high levels of impact.
- Pads are made with an active polymer that is soft and flexible for freedom of movement but intelligently strengthens when subjected to force.
- Front fabric constructed from SuperFabric™, a tough synthetic with a proprietary ceramic polymer print that is incredibly durable.
- Rapha Trail Knee Pads feature Level 2, Type B protection – the highest certified level of protection found in a pair of lightweight knee pads.
How to wear:
- Designed to work in tandem with the Men's / Women's Trail Shorts or Men's / Women's Trail Pants.
- Position the upper leg gripper against the skin above or underneath Men's Trail Cargo Bib Liner Shorts or Women's Trail Liner Shorts to prevent slippage.
“These are the only knee pads I've found that I can ride in all day with no complaints! I don’t notice they are there until I need them (which is exactly what I need for racing World Cups)"
Ella Conolly, Scottish Pro MTB Rider
Features
Details and Materials
- RHEON™ Labs open-styled geometry for unrestricted airflow through the pad
- Asymmetric construction (left and right) for freedom of movement
- Removable pad inserts for washing
- Seamless construction behind the knee to avoid any discomfort
- Certified Level 2, Type B protection standard
Main body:
- 78% Recycled Nylon, 22% Elastane
Front panel:
- Super Fabric™
Pad Inserts:
- RHEON™Labs active polymer
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thigh | 49 | 51 | 53 | 57 | 61 |
| Calf | 33 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 41 |
| Thigh | 19.5 | 20 | 21 | 22.5 | 24 |
| Calf | 13 | 13.5 | 14.5 | 15.5 | 16.5 |
HELP WITH MEASURING
HELP WITH MEASURING
1 Thigh
2 Calf
Q&A
View questionsCare instructions
- Remove pads from liners
- Wash liners in 30C water
- Hang dry
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Scoobi from
The Great Patella Protector
Only worn for one ride so far but they’re pretty amazing. Totally worth it! Comfortable and flexible - forgot I was wearing them at some points during the ride.
Now I wish they also made elbow pads!
Date published: 2024-07-30
Rated 5 out of
5
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Anonymous from
All day riding comfort
So far so good , excellent quality and fit . The only improvement I would make is a slightly longer thigh to reduce the gap between pads and short liner .
Date published: 2024-08-14
Rated 5 out of
5
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Michael S S from
Excellent, Very comfortable. Fit and forget!
Great, used them round the ard rock enduro for the first time, and literally didn’t notice that I was wearing that after a couple of minutes! Much more comfortable than previous knee pads I’ve had, and even on a very hot day, I didn’t feel sweaty in them as I have in previous pads, thankfully I haven’t tested their accident protection, but I’ll happily wear these whenever I’m riding!
Date published: 2024-07-29
Rated 5 out of
5
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reviewer 1 from
Decent breathability/protection, super comfortable
These knee pads offer a great balance of breathability and protection with a high degree of comfort. I've been wearing them on hot summer days and, while they're definitely going to make you warmer than if you weren't wearing them, they do such a good job of staying in place that you forget about them after a while.
Date published: 2024-08-05
Rated 5 out of
5
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Frank9000 from
They're Comfortable
They're really comfortable, I can just put them on and ride up/ down all day without even noticing them. They have a few small rips in the main fabric behind the legs from ripping them on the pedals so far but they're stellar and I would buy them again.
Date published: 2024-08-28
Rated 5 out of
5
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C115 from
Favorite knee pads, hands down
I have tried a lot of knee pads and none come close to the comfort and protection level of these. Even on big pedal days I forget to drop them down for the climbs. I've recommended them to many friends who also love theirs.
Date published: 2024-07-29
Rated 5 out of
5
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Ctlyl from
Comfortable in the heat
Comfortable and true to size. 1st ride was in 95 degrees in southeast humidity. Felt great and stayed out without any discomfort. Top notch gear as always.
Date published: 2024-07-19
Rated 4 out of
5
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Joseph Brown from
Great knee pads
these are great and are quite comfortable. They do migrate a bit but I think its a function of my smaller thighs more than anything
Date published: 2024-07-24
Sizing question re Trail knee pads. With thigh measurement 56cm and calf 37.5cm, not sure whether M or L is the better choice. Thanks
Sure, I understand your question and I'd be happy to help you with this. Based on the measurements you provided, it seems like the size M would be the better choice for you. However, it's always best to refer to the specific size chart provided by Rapha for their Trail Knee Pads to ensure the perfect fit. If you need further assistance or have any other questions, feel free to reach out to us. We're here to help!
Date published: 2024-09-05
Are the mountain bike knee pads available in size XL? Reviews show size up to XL but the Rapha site only shows Large.
Thank you for reaching out to us about the mountain bike knee pads. We apologize for any confusion regarding the available sizes. Our current inventory does include size XL for the mountain bike knee pads, despite what may be shown on the website. We are working on updating the website to reflect the correct sizing options. I would recommend signing up to our emails and newsletters to be kept in the loop with all new launches and restocks. Thank you for bringing this to our attention and we appreciate your interest in our products!
Date published: 2024-08-26
Hello. I measure 21inches at 20cm above the center of my knee which would be a medium but my calf measures 16 1/4”. What size should I order. I am 6’2 275. It seems strange to be a medium. Just checking. Thank you
Based on the measurements provided, I would recommend the large as the best compromise between your thigh and calf measurements.
Date published: 2024-08-26
Hi There, I am in between the Small and Extra Small sizes, would you recommend sizing up or down?
If you are right in the middle I would recommend sizing down for these, otherwise choose whichever size is closest to your measurements.
Date published: 2024-07-26
Hi, do you recommend wearing the knee pad grippers over the lower portion of my bibs or against my skin under the grippers on the bibs?
If the knee pads are overlapping with your bib shorts, I would recommend wearing the pads next to your skin with the shorts over the top, otherwise there would be a risk that the pads would not stay in place.
Date published: 2024-07-08
Hello, What size RAPHA TRAIL knee pads should I use for the following measurements: - Thigh circumference at 20 cm from center of patella = 54.5 cm, - Calf circumference = 40.5 cm. Thank you in advance for your answer.
Based on the measurements provided, I would recommend the medium size.
Date published: 2024-06-21
Thank you for your request. We’ll contact you when your Trail Knee Pads is available.