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Test knee padsO'Neal Redeema Knee Guard - classic with only moderate protection

Stefan Frey

 · 15.06.2024

The O'Neal Redeema Knee Guard has been on the market for some time. Can it still keep up with current models?
Photo: Stefan Frey

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Solid riding technique and good physical fitness are the best way to prevent falls. In an emergency, however, only knee pads really protect against injury. The O'Neal Redeema Knee Guard aims to score points with clever details. Can the knee guard also impress in practice and in the lab?
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O`Neal Redeema knee pads - Features

The Redeema knee pad consists mainly of an open-pored honeycomb material covered with mesh. In addition, a mesh trim on the back is intended to provide cooling. A Kevlar trim only protects the protector from excessive wear.

No slide plate, but robust Cordura protects against abrasionPhoto: Stefan FreyNo slide plate, but robust Cordura protects against abrasion

The O'Neal only has a Velcro fastener on the thigh. However, the sleeve can be opened completely via the zip so that you don't always have to take your shoes off. The protector can be removed for washing. Although the Redeema has exemplary labelling in terms of certification, there is no side marking.

The Redeema can be easily opened with a zip for the lunch break. The shoes can stay onPhoto: Stefan FreyThe Redeema can be easily opened with a zip for the lunch break. The shoes can stay on

Protective effect & laboratory values

Although the Redeema knee pad fulfils the high level 2 of the test standard, it ranks last in the laboratory test. With 18.70 kN The residual force in the event of a fall is similar to that of many significantly lighter trail protectors. Laterally, the residual force in our measurement is only 23.04 kN. The curve shows a narrow peak at the highest point, not an optimal course.

The residual force values from the laboratory are the worst in comparison. Nevertheless, it is enough for level 2Photo: Stefan FreyThe residual force values from the laboratory are the worst in comparison. Nevertheless, it is enough for level 2

Do you want to play it safe on the trail, but are you looking for a protector that is still easy to pedal? Then you'll find what you're looking for in our test of 12 lightweight knee pads.

How to wear the O`Neal Redeema knee pad

Amazingly comfortable fit. Although large areas of honeycomb mesh are used, ventilation is not really noticeable. Short pedalling passages are still possible with the Redeema knee pad. Only in the hollow of the knee does some material accumulate and cause the odd pinch.

A draught here? Despite the airy mesh, it's not really cool in the Redeema. But the material can pinch at the back of the kneePhoto: Stefan FreyA draught here? Despite the airy mesh, it's not really cool in the Redeema. But the material can pinch at the back of the knee

The large pad is well moulded to the knee and doesn't leave too much room for manoeuvre, which ensures a good fit overall. The Cordura fabric over the protector does not glide over the ground as smoothly as the slide plates on some other models. Nevertheless, the Redeema knee protector stays in place well in the event of a fall and doesn't slip down too much.

O`Neal Redeema Knee Guard - Details & Price

  • Price 99,99 Euro >> available here
  • Weight (M) / Sizes 469 g / S-XL
  • Country of manufacture China
  • Equipment Zip; Kevlar cover; honeycomb material with mesh cover; silicone strap; Velcro on thigh
  • Protector / protection level IPX / Level 2; K-Type A
  • Residual force (centre / bottom / side) 17.28 / 15.79 / 23.04 kN
The O'Neal Redeema Knee Guard has been on the market for some time. Unfortunately, it can no longer really keep up with current modelsPhoto: Stefan FreyThe O'Neal Redeema Knee Guard has been on the market for some time. Unfortunately, it can no longer really keep up with current models

Conclusion & evaluation

In terms of construction, the O'Neal is very similar to the Amplifi. Here, too, the zip to get in is a nice detail, but one that is probably rarely used in practice. The fit is unobtrusively good and slightly better than the Havoc, and the pad of the protector is pleasantly pre-shaped. In the lab, the O'Neal falls well short of the competition and the hold in the event of a fall is not too firm with just one Velcro strap and the Cordura fabric over the kneecap. Attention: The Redeema is rather large. Passable ventilation.

The O'Neal sits comfortably but not too securely. It performs only moderately in the lab.Photo: Stefan FreyThe O'Neal sits comfortably but not too securely. It performs only moderately in the lab.

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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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