Alpinestars Moab leg armour review
Close-fitting knee protection
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The CE certified Moab knee and shin protectors are crammed full of features in a bid to keep you safe, and looking good. Unlike many other pad manufacturers, Alpinestars have gone an extra step to make the fit as close as possible.
Rather than just using conventional Velcro strap closures, the Moab uses a padded Velcro strap that sits on the leg, with a second adjustable Velcro strap attached to the buckle that then clips into the side of the pad for extra security.
In reality this means you can tailor the fit extremely well, and the added security means less chance of slippage if you do take a tumble. The polypropylene knee and shin guards can withstand knocks well, and dual-density biofoam helps cushion any impacts comfortably.
The wide Velcro closure can bunch at the back of the knee, which did chafe when we were sat down pedaling between runs. The most important thing here though is the protection.
After taking numerous spills, the Moabs remained where they needed to be and did exactly what they were designed for. Our only real niggle is that they could do with a little more padding around the sides of the knees, but that’s about it.
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Product Specifications
Product
| Name | Moab Knee Protector (10) |
| Brand | Alpinestars |
| Clothing Sizes Available | L/XL S/M |
| Available Colours | Black/White |
| Features | # Asymmetrical polypropylene knee and shin armor plates for protection against top tube, pedal, and other impacts # TPU over molding on knee and shin for abrasion resistance and improved contact with the bike # Vented dual-density biofoam for comfort and cooling # CE certified and ultra-vented throughout # Adjustable Velcro strap system conforms to calf and knee # Silicone printed thigh sleeve prevents skin abrasion while maintaining a secure fit # Articulated panels provide full range of motion # Low profile design fits unobtrusively under pants |
Authors
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.
