Sixsixone Kyle Strait Knee Guard
BikeRadar verdict
"Not cheap but fantastic pedal-friendly knee protection"
Everyone raved about these, even XC guides who just used them in winter for warmth.
The removable patella plate and thick neoprene padding give superb joint protection. They're super mobile for uninterrupted pedalling and the twin straps give good security, even if you end up on your hands and knees at speed. Your knees will get sweaty if you don't wash them regularly and obviously you'll need shin guards if you want lower leg protection. They're not cheap either, but we can definitely see why everyone likes them.
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User Reviews
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User review of Sixsixone Kyle Strait Knee Guard
These are available for less than £35 if you look around! Don't think about paying £89 for them!
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User review of Sixsixone Kyle Strait Knee Guard
Excellent, v comfy, and yes, available at the usual places for around 35 squid. Well worth it.
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User review of Sixsixone Kyle Strait Knee Guard
has anyone ever managed to remove the patella plates?!
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User review of Sixsixone Kyle Strait Knee Guard
I just registered with this site specifically so i could recommend these pads - really comfy and they're sure not going anywhere once they're on. i'd make sure you can try them on somewhere before you buy as they're quite tight but that just means they don't bunch up.
having said that, i too would love to know how you're meant to remove the plates...
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User review of Sixsixone Kyle Strait Knee Guard
I decided to wear knee pads as I have dodgy knees from a motorbike accident, the Kyle Straits are impressively comfy to wear & keep my knees warm when its cold. Can anyone help & tell me how to wash them as there are no wash instructions, I'd hate to ruin them in the washing machine.
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User review of Sixsixone Kyle Strait Knee Guard
Mine only cost 29.99, they are good, but like many, how do you remove the padding? I can't work it out!!??!!
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User review of Sixsixone Kyle Strait Knee Guard
Just been onto 661 UK,apparently the packaging and item decription is for the Evo pad,YOU CANNOT REMOVE THE KNEECUP,which is a bit of a bugger if you purchased them like me on the premise you could,bad mistake by 661.However they are still a quality kneepad,I purchased mine from e-bay for £29.99,a bit of good news is you can bung them in the washer on a cool wash(30 degrees) and they will be fine,hope this helps.
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User review of Sixsixone Kyle Strait Knee Guard
Wore mine for the first time on sunday, and after the first few miles i forgot they were there. We done a 20 mile ride through hamsterly forrest and now i wouldn't bother not wearing them.
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User review of Sixsixone Kyle Strait Knee Guard
On sale for £25 on CRC now
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Specification
- Name:
- Kyle Strait Knee Guard
- Built by:
- Sixsixone
- Price:
- n/a
- Description:
- Twin Straps/Vented Side Padding Guards
- Clothing Material:
- Neoprene
- Available Colours:
- Black
- Available In (Mens/Womens):
- Mens
- Sizes Available:
- L, M, S
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