Trouble is the rub my knee caps pretty badly as the the cloth covering on the internal padding is pretty rough. So I tend to use my old ones that are pretty knackered now.
Anyone else have these..., if so how do you live with them?
I think I need to cover the inside with some material that is a little less rough... but what to use?
I find tubular compression stocking stuff (available free at A&E by falling off) to be just the job and removes the need to wear the knee pads on the outside of your waterproof pants.
I think you're right Tim, I'm gonna need something like that.
@TTR It's not the straps that chaf, or not yet at least, haven't managed to wear them for more than a couple of lanes.
It's the fabric that is over the internal padding, it looks very nice but puts scotch bright to shame!
These or similar https://www.dirtbikexpress.co.uk/product/oneal_knee_brace_sleeve_-_black
They may cost more than Tubigrip, but they do the job better. They are the right size/shape, they don't wrinkle like Tubigrip, you can wash 'em and they don't fray
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They fit well enough Doug, super comfy and are a one size fits all deal anyway.
They are obviously not matching my skin movement 100% as there is some rubbing with movement but not a great deal.
The problem is the internal padding cover material, it's hard wearing to the point of being aggressive media.
I brought a Lycra type air wicking top bottoms for exact same problem, excellent with knee pads and my long sleeved body armour. keeps the sweat away, and armour doesn't rub, looks better than cut off rugby socks under knee pads.
ps looking to sell my knee pads as above, £10. if any takers. hardy used.
I just use a pair of old Frank Thomas leather bike trousers with the built in plastic knee protectors. The current pair have lasted 14 years and were second hand from ebay at £30. Totally waterproof too.
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I just use a pair of old Frank Thomas leather bike trousers with the built in plastic knee protectors. The current pair have lasted 14 years and were second hand from ebay at £30. Totally waterproof too.
After reading this and buying a pair should have got around to buying something to wear underneath rubbed a fair bit today bucould not have been better timed not worn knee pads before but well and truly tested them today