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Comfortable knee padION K-Lite in a practical check

Stefan Frey

 · 20.04.2016

Comfortable knee pad: ION K-Lite in a practical checkPhoto: Georg Grieshaber
Comfortable knee pad: ION K-Lite in a practical check
The main arguments against knee pads are their weight and their fit, especially on longer, pedalling-intensive tours. With the extra-lightweight K_Lite protector, Ion has declared war on these points of criticism.

Even on extended tours, the protectors don't pinch a bit thanks to the open back of the knee. However, due to the lack of width adjustment, you should try on the normal K_Lite beforehand. Even if the upper, rubberised leg cuff slips down a little when riding for long periods, the K_Lite with moulded cap always stay in place and sit firmly on the calf. A combination of plastic cap and thin Sastec foam (removable for washing) provides the necessary protection on demanding tours.


CONCLUSION Safety first: lightweight protection for the knees with high wearing comfort.

PLUS Lightweight, comfortable to wear, non-slip fit
MINUS No width adjustment


Price 79,90 Euro
Weight 313 grammes
Info www.ion-products.com


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Stefan Frey

Stefan Frey is from Lower Bavaria and loves the mossy, loamy trails of the Bavarian Forest as much as the rugged rock of the Dolomites. For technical descents, he is prepared to tackle almost any ascent - under his own steam. As an accessories specialist, he is the first port of call for questions about equipment and add-on parts, while as head of copywriting he sweeps the language crumbs from the pages of the BIKE print editions.

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