Fox Racing Enduro D3O Mountain Biking Knee Guard, Large

Great seller, quick shipment. Fox enduro knee pads are very comfortable. After the first run you almost forget that they’re on.

I've been mountain biking for five years and haven't really pushed my limits beyond basic jumps. I enjoyed riding my MTB, and have longed to challenge myself more.I discovered a new trail a few weeks ago up at my local ski lift, and near the end of my ride, I took a tumble off my bike coming down a big berm. I have always wondered how people fall on their knees when they crash their bike. I found out that day. Both knees hit the ground when I landed.My left knee got it on the inside, and I ended up with a big purple bruise there a few days later. The right knee got cut on my patella. Thankfully, I walked away with no major injuries. However, the incident prompted me to come home and research and order knee guards.I assumed gear like this was meant for hardcore riders, but after doing some research, I discovered a lot of people opt to ride with knee protection. Cool. I didn't feel like such a poser after all.I watched several YouTube videos and decided to order these. I'm very happy with them. I rode for an hour and had no issues with irritation on the back of the knees. They are hot though. I ride in 60 degree F weather most of the time, so it's not that big of of deal. If you're riding in anything warmer than that, these might be a bit much.The real test will be crashing in them. While I obviously don't want to get injured, I realize that falling is a part of pushing your limits and ultimately improving your skills on the bike. Wearing these gives me more confidence to see what I can do.Lastly, the size chart had me at an XL, but I decided to order a large and they're perfect. I ordered down simply because I think over time, the fabric will stretch out and I didn't want them to slip down. Happy riding!

Fit: I’m 5’10” and 185 lbs and the large fit great.Comfort: Probably as comfortable as knee pads can get. Going without them is the most comfortable, and it doesn’t feel like you’re not wearing them. But they aren’t horrible. I wore them for a 5 hour ride and they didn’t squeeze too tight, weren’t too bulky, and didn’t restrict movement. I forgot they were there eventuallyImpression: overall they left a positive impression.Note: the sticky dots on the elastics that hold them in place left red dots on my skin, like a rash. It went away after 24 hours. I washed them and we’ll see if it happens again.

Protection is very good and pedal efficiency is very good.

These are great pads to protect you but not cook you, out in the trails. Fit under all my MTB clothing and aren’t bulky or restrictive. The removable pad makes them a breeze to wash or just leave the pad in and wash and hang to dry.

I’ve ridden with these a few times down some mountain bike trails at a ski mountain. They are comfortable and don’t get in the way of riding

The best part about these fox pads is that they are very lightweight and flex very well and do a good job of blending in after you've had them on a few minutes. They also allow great amounts of airflow so they work especially well for desert riding. The only negative I can say is that it can be hard to figure out your size. I find the forearm to be on the tighter side and my bicep fit to be slightly loose. But obviously this will vary person to person. Start with fox's measurement recommendations and go from there. I've taken a couple spills with these and other than superficial marks they are good to go. It's also easy to wash these in the sink or washer, the pad is removable but it's not really necessary.

If not a question of if you will go down, but when. They don't limit knee movement. Good protection