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661 elbow/knee gear in shops?
Hey
Looking for recommendations for shops that have stock of 661 gear. I've not run elbow and knee protection before, sick of bark coming off! So I'm in 2 minds about whether to get the sleeve type (rhythm, veggie) or the bulkier Rage, Evo.
I've been to a few shops around newie, where I live and the central coast but no one has much to try on. I disliked the riot elbow gear, too restricting.
I'd rather buy stuff locally than go online, any recommendations for shops, looks like I'm going to have to go to Sydney, would be tops.
Cheers
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They used to have a pretty good selection of 661 Veggies and evo's at City Bike Depot but I haven't looked for a while. Give them a call before you travel down
Hi there - I'm selling my 661 protective MTB gear (elbow and knee pads).
It's the fancy EVO version with the D30 ballistic protection.
They've been used only twice - selling for $ 80 for both sets (elbow and knee guards). (local RRP is $ 180++ for both)
http://sixsixone.com/bike/soft-shell-pads/knee-s...
The 661 Evo pads utilize the unique type of foam that is pliable but stiffens when impacted:
- Total impact PROTECTION and comfort with internal molded D30 knee
- Breathability and flexibility through Cordura construction
- Abrasion resistance through Kevlar panels
- Superior fit with pre-curved ergonimic chassis
- Stays in place with velcro closures
From that pic they look quite short and restrictive? Which would create large air pockets at the top and bottom of the pad, between the skin and pad when the limb is bent? I found this to happen when trying on the Riot elbow pads and disliked them very much.
Why are you selling them?
This is a pic of the 661 Evo pads from the interwebs for illustration only (probably of the small size). There is a smaller (shorter) XC version too.
Mine are the large sizes (I'm 188cm) and they seemed to fit fine. Reason for selling is that I just don't ride hard core stuff on my 29'er - just cruzey XC trails.
I bought them just after I had a nice OTB / face plant on my 6" Specialized Enduro (which I've since sold - too old for that stuff)
These pads were never crashed, are fully adjustable to fit your limbs; and are very very clean and are going cheap.
Ha gotta love those face plants.
Well my original post was regarding wanting to actually try on the different pads available, from rhythm/veggie to the bulkier evo/rage to see what I like. Going off the size charts I'm definitely a medium at best, I'm 181cm and my pins are not at all "large".
I don't do too much hectic stuff either, so maybe a slimmer pad, just for that little bit of reassurance might do me. Thanks anyway.
I'll check out the bike shop mentioned above, cheers
TBSM has a decent range from what I remember...they're online too.
If you're not doing full on DH, look into G Form pads: http://pushie.com.au/g-form-athletics/4563203449
They are extremely comfortable, weigh bugger all and are the only pad I've owned that I NEVER have to pull back up.
Thankfully I haven't actually required their use yet but sufficient playing around with them makes me feel confident that they will do a good job.
Mind you, one big belter of a crash will destroy them (they are only a Lycra sleeve), but that would be a freak event as I will wear my more substantial 661s for going fast and hard.
Look for Nerf Herder either here or on Rotorburn. He can point you in the right direction.
After much consideration and Internet research I have decided on the Fox Launch Pro knee pads. They seem to be the pick of the two for many riders out there (between the 661 brand and fox launch) for XC.
I bought them from mountainbikesdirect.com.au who have a 100% refund or exchange policy if they are the wrong size or I just don't like them.
Will see how they go when they turn up.
Cheers for the responses
I found them much too hot to ride with in summer.
It's funny, I found when I bought the elbow-forearm guards I stopped falling off. Probably because I stopped focussing on what I might hit ad more on where I needed to go.
Hopefully with some consistent riding over winter your skills will improve to the point where you no longer feel the need for the pads when it warms up again.
It's definitely worth investing in a skills course. Perhaps some of the newy/central cost locals can recommend a training provider closer to you. mchargy - who is a member on here - runs a bike skills training organisation, Sydney Bike Skills. If you get no joy locally, drop her a PM and see if she has any sessions planned up closer to you, at say Ourimbah or Awaba.