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100% Ridecamp elbow pads review

Comfortable arm protection

Our rating

4

49.00

44.00

89.00

The slim profile means they’ll fit under most jersey sleeves without needing to size up.

Steve Behr

Robin Weaver

Published: November 17, 2019 at 7:00 am

Our review

Comfortable slip-on, protective sleeves designed for trail riding that are easy to get on and stay put too

Pros:

Slim design, comfortable, don't slip down

Cons:

Can get a bit sweaty

The 100% Ridecamp elbow pads offer simple, slip-on sleeves for a bit of extra protection for your arms and are seriously comfy too.

I was worried initially about the lower opening sitting across my forearms, but there’s enough stretch in them that I didn’t have any issues with discomfort or arm pump.

The padding is pretty slim – they’re designed for trail riding rather than downhill antics – but it wraps around your joint nicely and stays put even when rattling down bumpy descents. Providing, that is, that you’ve pulled the upper opening up over your bicep.

The slim profile means they’ll fit under most jersey sleeves without needing to size up, unlike some bulkier designs. They do get sweaty when you’re working hard, but the mesh panel on the inside means they’re not as hot as some elbow pads, and they don’t slip down.

I never found myself needing to adjust them while out on the hill.

Product

Brand	100_percent
Price	89.00 AUD,44.00 GBP,49.00 USD

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Technical editor-in-chief

Rob Weaver is BikeRadar's technical editor-in-chief. Rob manages all of the testing here at BikeRadar and across our magazines, Mountain Biking UK and Cycling Plus. Rob first graced the pages of MBUK back in 2001 when working as a freelance writer and went on to start testing bikes for the title in 2007. In 2010 he joined the team full-time and has been keeping a close eye on all things test-related ever since. Rob’s expansive knowledge of bikes comes courtesy of his passion for racing. He cut his teeth racing cross-country mountain bikes in the early 90s before finding his feet in downhill. After many years competing on the UK national circuit (including a year attempting to race UCI DH World Cups), Rob realised his know-how and passion for bike setup, tech and writing clearly outweighed his racing ability. A degree in sports technology and decades of riding experience all help to give Rob a thorough understanding of what’s needed to create a great bike or product. While Rob’s a mountain biker at heart and never happier than when he’s sliding down a Welsh hillside, he’s more than happy to put the miles in on the road or gravel bike, too.