SixSixOne (661) Evo knee pads 2012 review

Unhindered pedalling

Our rating

2.5

135.98

79.99

SixSixOne Evo knee guards

Robin Weaver

Published: February 13, 2012 at 10:00 am

Our review

The Evos can take a knock and don’t baulk at a bit of rough treatment but they're pricey and don't always stay in place

The SixSixOne Evo knee guards have had an overhaul for 2012, but continue to use the malleable, protective properties of d3o. The main change is that there’s now only one Velcro strap at the top to help keep them in place.

Despite our initial concerns, the new design seems to work well most of the time, though when you get really sweaty, you may need to tug the pads back up and into place. Just like with the previous versions, pedalling movement is free and unhindered.

The large cutouts at the rear still cause the pads to fold and spread slightly when the knee is fully flexed. With no lower strap though, they don’t bunch up, which is good, and the cutouts promote better airflow, which is great. Coverage around the knee is good too.

This article was originally published in Mountain Biking UK magazine.

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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.