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Submitted by
Bad Radiation
a Cross Country Rider
from Victoria
Date Reviewed: September 13, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | the dump | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$120.00 | | Purchased At: | Online Store | | Strengths: | Light, strong, easy to get in and out of, Foam inner kneepad is removable for easy washing. Splendid knee articulation | | Weaknesses: | Compared to previous products? None. Slightly wider shin foam - even ½" would be good. How long with the velcro last? | | Similar Products Used: | Mace Tectonic knee/shin combo. Raceface/Roach FR knee/shin combo. Bare skin and hair (the least effective) | | Bike Setup: | Wheels gears and something to sit on. | | Bottom Line: | The Core Rat leg armour is the bomb. Separate shin and knee pads stay where you put them. Even with deliberate "too loose" strap settings.
Delivery was delayed and Angie called me to explain this and offer apologies.
I will buy these again. In fact I will probably buy a second set just to make sure I can still get them. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alexis Artwohl
a Cross Country Rider
from Tucson AZ
Date Reviewed: April 24, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | alexisartwohl@msn.com | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | Corerat website | | Strengths: | lightweight, cool, smaller version for women, adjustable, comfortable, great for trail riding | | Weaknesses: | expensive, unattractive | | Similar Products Used: | Fox | | Bike Setup: | specialized s-works | | Bottom Line: | As a small woman rider it's always hard to get gear that fits. However, these are highly adjustable and come in smaller version for small riders. (Corerat is owned by a woman named Angie). I found the straps to be sturdy and adjustable and they are thoughtfully extra long so they can be cut to size. They are lightweight and relatively cool. After talking with Angie I got the heavier duty Burly Knee Pads and they are not bulky - just right for trail riding. I also got the shin pads which I like because they are covered with hard plastic with no vent holes and no fabric. (Vent holes sound good but are not desireable on trails surrounded by vicious cacti. Ditto any kind of fabric.) It's nice that the knee pads and shin pads are separate so you can ride with the knee pads only if you want. They are a bit expensive but will be worth it if they hold up over time. They are not attractive but as long as the rest of me looks sharp I don't care. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff
a Cross Country Rider
from Utah
Date Reviewed: October 4, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$99.00 | | Purchased At: | Direct from Angie | | Strengths: | Comfortable,light weight, cool. | | Weaknesses: | Cheap Velcro straps. Too expensive for the quality. | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | GT Idrive | | Bottom Line: | When I first got these I was highly disappointed. They are obviously a home made product. Compared to the professionally made products I have looked at they look sooo cheap.
With all that being said I have to say that these are a pretty good product. They are light weight and comfortable. I ride every ride with them and rarely notice that I have them on and I like that. They have saved my knees and shins a few times. The Velcro straps are too long but a pair of scissors fixes that easy enough. These are a light weight minimal protection product. Which is exactly what I was looking for. I do think that they are over priced for the quality though. I also bought the elbow pads but they don't fit me very well and keep rotating on my arm so I don't use them.
My only complaint really is that they are overpriced. If you are looking for something light weight and comfortable and are not looking for heavy duty protection and don't mind paying a premium price then you should be happy with these. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pete
a Weekend Warrior
from Lynn, MA USA
Date Reviewed: May 30, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | I love these pads. Worth the money. And when you need replacement parts, like grommets and foam inserts, they get back to you the same day. | | Bottom Line: | If you like your knees, buy these! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Fred
a Cross Country Rider
from Whistler
Date Reviewed: November 22, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$105.00 | | Purchased At: | www.corerat.com | | Strengths: | these things rock. I purchased the burly version, and they are bomber. big knee cushions, and lots of coverage. the molded knee cup works great and stays in place. problem is you get a little too cocky thinking you are impenetrable... the straps are adjustable, and you can wear just the shin guards or the knee pads, or both. easy to separate the padding and the hard shell when you need to wash them. awesome! | | Weaknesses: | the burly versions look a little warmer due to the extra padding, but that is what you bought them for – to protect your legs. if you are an agressive xc rider only, the lighter versions looked a little less bulky. | | Similar Products Used: | tried some kona pads but they were one piece jobbies and were not really that comfortable or flexible when riding. used some fox pads but those worked better for motocross or heavy duty riding. | | Bike Setup: | giant reign 1 - freeride setup | | Bottom Line: | these are awesome protective gear for your legs. light, well constructed and they stay in place - all while not restricting your motion or being excessively hot. they are competitively priced - not much more to ask for. I liked the fact they were made locally, and the service was exceptional, which is not something you can state too often these days.
thanks to Angie for the quick service, quick responses to my questions, and prompt shipping with a tracking number and an e-mail that my order had been recieved.
5 chilies for these - without a doubt, and hats off to Angie for the great customer care
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Submitted by
Lawrence Waters
a Weekend Warrior
from Edmonds, WA, USA
Date Reviewed: August 9, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Shawns, Mt. Galbraith | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | Core Rat, BC | | Strengths: | Stays in place, mostly (have had the knee portion slide down a bit when I slid belly down along a gravel trail; can remove the top portion for cooler climbing, durable, washable. Looking at the pics of the new ones, it looks like they have solved that problem. They work. | | Weaknesses: | None that I have noticed. | | Similar Products Used: | A couple of different Fox knee/shin protectors. Wouldn't stay in place. | | Bike Setup: | A Blur and a Cannondale Gemini 900. | | Bottom Line: | I will likely get another pair when I wear these out or want to try the newer model. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a
from Wakefield, MA
Date Reviewed: July 20, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Yo mamma. | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | Core rat #888-868-7688 | | Strengths: | Light, strong, comfortable, and they don't make your legs overheat. | | Weaknesses: | Only last 2-3 years. J/k, that's really not a weakness. That's a long time for the abuse they've been given. | | Similar Products Used: | Roach, and Fox | | Bike Setup: | Huffy frame with Chris King components, XTR, etc.. | | Bottom Line: | These shin pads rock. I'm buying my second set today because they do what they should, protect your shins and do it well.
The ony way I'd switch to another shin pad would be if I went full on DH. For XC, trail riding, and light FR -these things are perfect.
I really like having detachable knee armor. For 99% of my riding I only want shin protection, but its good to know I can slap of the calf and knee guards.
Bottom line: You will not be disappointed with this product. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Blair
a Weekend Warrior
from Northwest CT
Date Reviewed: June 27, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$35.00 | | Strengths: | Affordable. Tough. Excellent customer service! | | Weaknesses: | None. | | Similar Products Used: | Veggie wrap. Fox lo-pro | | Bottom Line: | Angie hooked me up with their old style kneepads because I have skinny legs. Other pads were too big for pedaling or had too much extra strap. Several corerat emails later Angie hooked me up an excellent pad that isn't hot and stays put when pedaling. Excellent knee only for xc, all mountain, freeride-lite. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andrew M
a
from Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date Reviewed: May 24, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Vic's-Lower Vic's | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | Corerat.com | | Strengths: | They still work like the day I bought them. | | Similar Products Used: | The usual suspects | | Bottom Line: | This is a follow up to my last review back in '03. I figured since I was (finally) posting reviews of some other Corerat gear I'd post this too.
So yeah... my pads are still going strong. The molded plastic bits (which you'll note a lot of other companies are doing now) are pretty scratched and pitted but they don't seem to protest when I strap them on a few times a week all year round.
I switched back to clipless pedals about a year back, so for the most part I have just been running the knee pads since then (one of the best features is being able to choose to use the whole set or just the knee). I haven't found anything out there I like as much.
I think next year I'll probably switch to the new burley knee pad simply for the extra support, but otherwise I'm still 100% satisfied with this product. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steven
a Cross Country Rider
from Tacoma, WA USA
Date Reviewed: July 8, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Purchased At: | Core Rat online | | Strengths: | Great protection, well-thought out design, comfortable. | | Weaknesses: | Had to re-sew some of the straps to fit my skinny legs. But once I did...a perfect, "custom" fit. | | Similar Products Used: | Homemade shin gurads, long pants. | | Bike Setup: | Kona hardtail. | | Bottom Line: | I really like these pads. With the shin and knee combo in place, I feel indestructable. Very comfy. Last weekend I hit some forest trails, just loosened up the knee pads a little and I didn't even feel them...even on the uphill parts. I thought that the pads might slip because I was wearing them looser than normal, but after a sliding crash, no pad movement at all. Super cool.
It might take a bit of monkeying to get the pads dialed in, but once you do, oh man, your knees and shins will thank you...but your doctor will probably curse the name Core Rat... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Justin Johnson
a Downhiller
from langley,BC,North America
Date Reviewed: June 29, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | core rat shop in Squamish | | Strengths: | They are light weight and very durable and is the best for having a moveable knee and after trying on almost every leg pads the instant I put them on I could tell they were the absolute best. Also the knee and shin velcro together fro an easy way to put them in a small pack. | | Weaknesses: | None at all | | Similar Products Used: | I have used the core rat arm pads and love those too. | | Bike Setup: | A GIANT WARP DS1 2003 with many upgrades | | Bottom Line: | Out of all the knee pads I have tried these have been the absolute best and will keep using them because they stay in the same place so no eritating rash and are down right comphy. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Drea
a
from Ontario Canada
Date Reviewed: June 22, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | all of'm | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | Core Rat online | | Strengths: | Knee and shin pads can be worn separately or together, & removable, washable inner pads. | | Weaknesses: | a little chafing, but that can easily be solved by tightening the straps | | Bottom Line: | This is my first pair of leg armor, and am very happy with them so far. One of the main reasons I chose to go with Core Rat (after a lot of reserch), was because of the detachable option. I wanted some armor that could be worn for any type of riding. You can attach and detach the shin guards on the fly. This armor is very comfortable, stays put while pedaling, and never gets in the way. I would highly recomend these guards to someone who wants an option as to what goes on their legs.. from street riding, to agressive XC, and maybe even some FR... as for more agressive FR or DH, I'm not sure, but they can take a hell of a beating!
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Submitted by
Ryan Yip
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date Reviewed: May 25, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Anything that goes down | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$130.00 | | Purchased At: | Core Rat | | Strengths: | These Leg Pads are indestructable
Good Mobility
Comfy | | Weaknesses: | With the rear leg protection, None | | Similar Products Used: | Roach | | Bike Setup: | Brodie Devo and Awl | | Bottom Line: | These pads are amazing, you can bash yourself as much as you want and you can't even feel it. Rocks, Pedals and Trees, bring it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a Downhiller
from Seattle, WA
Date Reviewed: April 29, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$120.00 | | Purchased At: | CoreRat Website | | Strengths: | Quality of construction. Pads can be taken out to be washed. Seperate knee and shin pads. | | Weaknesses: | Top support strap falls into the back of the kneecap and can rub. Inner wide support straps of the knee pad also fall into the back of the kneecap and rub (don't need these so I adjust them to keep out of the way). | | Similar Products Used: | Flesh | | Bike Setup: | Giant VT1 | | Bottom Line: | These pads rock. Once I did a little tinkering with them I fell in love with them. Provide lots of protection (my knees and shins thank me after every ride). I'm lucky, they are the perfect size for my knee/leg length so they never fall down a bit while riding (maybe the knee pad a tiny bit but I never have to adjust it).
Small adjustments - the knee pad comes with straps for above the knee and below the knee. Each position has an inner wide strap and an outer thin strap. The problem lies in that the straps tend to jam up behind your knee. I don't even use the wide strap (just position or roll them up so they are out of the way, may even cut them off eventually). On the top strap I sewed on (ok, my mom did) a hook and fastner so it attaches to the bottom of my riding shorts. Works sweet, nothing gets in behind the knee, and every thing is nice and cool back there. I love'm now. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Richard
a Downhiller
from Richmond,Va.
Date Reviewed: January 26, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Pocahontas | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | Corerat website | | Strengths: | The outer shell holds up under alot of abuse,pads can be taking out to be washed,you can use in different opitions(keenpads by themself,shin guard by itself. | | Weaknesses: | Top support strap falls into the back of the keencap and can rub. | | Similar Products Used: | Roach pads | | Bike Setup: | 2002 Cove G-spot | | Bottom Line: | Overall its a GREAT product,and is worth the investment of less then a $100.00 | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mat
a Weekend Warrior
from Oregon
Date Reviewed: October 2, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Windy Ridge/Post Canyon | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | from Angie | | Strengths: | Light, snug, no chafing. Tends to move with you, not against you. | | Weaknesses: | None. Although I would recommend ordering the rear plate to protect the back of your calf. | | Similar Products Used: | none. | | Bike Setup: | Titus Loco (Yeti ASX, Marzocchi Super T on the way) | | Bottom Line: | Very well thought out design. I've ridden with guy's who have to pull their pads up every time we stop. I've never touched em once on the trail. I attribute this to the "Burly" knee pad. They're simple, straight forward and they move with your leg and knees, not against them. Face it, you're always going to have to pedal. Another nice feature is the shin separates from the knee. If you're just doing some urban session and don't want all that pad, but also don't want the dog bite, it's a huge plus. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a Weekend Warrior
from Roseville, CA
Date Reviewed: September 29, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Salmon Falls (local), The Flume (Lake Tahoe) | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | Corerat.com | | Strengths: | Lightweight, comfortable, good fit, stays in place. The neoprene straps are great -- no chafing!! I have yet to crash in these yet (cross my fingers), but they fit great and stays in place. | | Weaknesses: | Probably not for serious downhilling, but perfect for cross-country riding. | | Bike Setup: | 2003 Gary Fisher Sugar 3+ (no discs). All stock except for SRAM PC-59 chain, Cane Creeek bar-ends, and Oury ATB grips. | | Bottom Line: | After crashing badly while riding very technical & rocky terrain full of sharp rocks and steep drop-offs, I decided to get these knee pads because I got tired of bruised and scabbed knees after every little weekend jaunt. Maybe I'm just a bad rider or maybe I'm a bit too aggressive for my own good, but these burley knee pads are perfect for the type of riding I like to do which is mainly cross-country. If you like to peddle and want some protection for your knees -- get these. I use clipless pedals so I didn't get the shin pads. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff Vance
a
from Los Gatos, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: September 22, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | many | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$110.00 | | Purchased At: | corerat.com | | Strengths: | Simple. Flexible, meaning that I can use just shin guards,
or just the knee pads, or both. They actually work as I have
hit my shin a few times with evil pedal kicks. Not too hot. Easy to get on and off. Easy to carry on the bike or in a pack. Good customer support. | | Weaknesses: | Kind of expensive, or maybe the US dollar is just getting weaker compared to CND. Anyway, with shipping to Calif, it
cost around $110 or a bit more for the standard shin guards plus the burley knee pads. But, two visits to Kaiser ER would pay for them... Maybe the rear straps on the shin guards could be a tad wider, but mine haven't slipped any.
No rear leg protection but you can buy that add-on for a bit more money. | | Similar Products Used: | None, but I have worn the Roach knee/shin pads and they felt big and bulky to me. | | Bike Setup: | some good stuff set up for a mix of FR and getting back up, even if slowly. | | Bottom Line: | I recommend these pads. Angie is nice, cordial, and replies to your queries in person. I am still waiting for a reply from Ellsworth on how well a 24" rear wheel on my Id.... sigh. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Don
a Weekend Warrior
from NH
Date Reviewed: August 23, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | Core Rat | | Strengths: | They do what I expect from a knee and shin pad combo. I can peddle in them without slipping, and they offer good protection. | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | EVS, Azonic | | Bottom Line: | I just bought the burley knee pads as a replacement to go with the shin pads that I've had for two years. They're comfortable to peddle in and stay put. Haven't crashed with the new ones yet, but the original knee pads did the job just fine so I'm not expecting anything less.
It's hard to imagine there is an easier company out there to deal with. I've ordered products numerous times over the last couple of years and Angie is as easy going and knowledgeable as they come. It's very easy to support a company like Core Rat. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Drew
a Cross Country Rider
from Vancouver, Canada
Date Reviewed: August 12, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Saw Blade or Upper Vics | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | Corerat.com | | Strengths: | This is a follow up review of one I did after using the pads for 1 month... I still love them... Absolutely no problems with slippage as long as I keep the backings on and they have been super durable. I love that I can get a Canadian made product, manufactured for the same terrain that I ride, by people who ride that terrain for the same amount of money as 661 junk from some overseas sweat shop... | | Weaknesses: | None what-so-ever... | | Similar Products Used: | I guess the older Made in Canada Roach pads would be the closest... I don't count Fox or 661 as being in the same category | | Bike Setup: | like you care | | Bottom Line: | I've been working in a bike shop for the last 1.5 years or so... so I can get the pads we carry for pretty cheap compared to retail... we stock 661, Mace (Norco's new crap that is even worse then 661), Beast Gear (no backing... made in who-knows-were, Fox, Krusher, and some others... I'd rather pay full price for quality... which goes equally for the Shorts and Vest that I also own... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jimi Surf
a Weekend Warrior
from Van
Date Reviewed: July 19, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$75.00 | | Purchased At: | Angie | | Strengths: | Comfortable, Cool, Good impact resistance. | | Weaknesses: | Knee and shin plate can move and not protect when gracefully falling down a trail full of rocks. | | Similar Products Used: | Roach DH | | Bike Setup: | Old Skool - 1997 RM Blizzard | | Bottom Line: | I like Core Rat the best when on the Shore (peddling. I wear the Roach if going to the Park (not peddling). It may be just my imagination, but I think that the Roach DH will protect better buring those sliding falls. No knocking the Core Rat Legs though, they are the best when you have some peddling to do!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jimi Surf
a Weekend Warrior
from Van
Date Reviewed: July 19, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$75.00 | | Purchased At: | Angie | | Strengths: | Comfortable, Cool, Good impact resistance. | | Weaknesses: | Knee and shin plate can move and not protect when gracefully falling down a trail full of rocks. | | Similar Products Used: | Roach DH | | Bike Setup: | Old Skool - 1997 RM Blizzard | | Bottom Line: | I like Core Rat the best when on the Shore (peddling. I wear the Roach if going to the Park (not peddling). It may be just my imagination, but I think that the Roach DH will protect better buring those sliding falls. No knocking the Core Rat Legs though, they are the best when you have some peddling to do!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eman
a
from California
Date Reviewed: July 15, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | corerat.com | | Strengths: | Absolute best fit of any knee/shin pads I have tried. Incredibly comfortable and do not slip at all, especially with the Burly knee pad which was recommended by Angie. | | Weaknesses: | I cant imagine any | | Similar Products Used: | Fox Raptor, Fox 911, 661 stuff | | Bike Setup: | Bullit | | Bottom Line: | I highly recommend these to anyone, especially those like me who intend to do some pedalling in them. I can fit the burly knee pads, shin pads, elbow pads in my Camelback MULE. I had a hard time finding something that would meet my needs and am very glad I went with Core Rat. Great company!!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a Weekend Warrior
from Connecticut
Date Reviewed: July 14, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Similar Products Used: | Roach DS legs | | Bike Setup: | Giant AC1 | | Bottom Line: | I wear these for trail riding/light freeriding. They are very comfortable. There is no rubbing around the knee joint and they are relatively cool because of the open back. They are an excellent choice if you do a lot of pedaling. I had Roach DS legs before this (Hard shin/soft knee) and found they chaffed around the knee and were hot because of the nylon back on them.
As far as protection goes they seem great. I've never had any problem with these over the hundreds of small hits I've taken riding. I've also done a couple Superman imitations over the handlebars, including one which involved a long skidding stop on rock-studded downhill on my forearms and knees. The CoreRat legs never moved, and had some huge gouges in the plastic from the rocks. Between them and my Roach DH arms (another excellent product)I walked away without a scratch. The only 'weakness' they might have is the open back - it's good because this helps keep you cool, but bad if you have to worry about getting bitten in the back of the calf by platform pedals. Corerat does make a back of the calf guard you can add on, but I haven't tried it. Bottom line - an excellent choice for trail riding with clipless pedals. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adam Sealey
a
from Vancouver
Date Reviewed: July 2, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Powerhouse Plunge | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$67.00 | | Purchased At: | Angie | | Strengths: | light, tough and versatile. I don't have to use the knee pads if I don't want to, such as when on a long climb or a fairly mellow ride. But it's nice to cover up the shins any ol time! | | Weaknesses: | none that I know of | | Bottom Line: | The Corerat leg armour is bomber tough, it gives you options of use and you can cram it (or parts of) in your camel back easily for use when you need it!
I'm very happy with em, but not as happy as my shins and knees! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a
from Victoria
Date Reviewed: June 17, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | corerat (by phone) | | Strengths: | This is an update to a 2001 post. I found that the 2001 version of the kneepads did not protect the tops of my knees, above the kneecap. This wasn't an issue with a single crown fork but once I switched to a double crown, I was banging my knees up regularly. Anyway, along came the burly kneepads and I'm happy to say they offer more protection to the top of the knee. There is more padding and it is stiffer so it stays in place. The neoprene straps keep things snug too. I thought that a stiffer pad might not be as comfortable for cross country use but it's not an issue. The pads feel good. | | Similar Products Used: | Core rat original knee pads and core rat 2001 bigger knee pads, both with the shin pads. | | Bottom Line: | Comfortable and effective protection. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chas Spaz
a Weekend Warrior
from Southington, CT
Date Reviewed: April 24, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | MDC | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | www.corerat.com | | Strengths: | They are light and comfortable while still providing protection. Plus they stay in place. | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | None...did a lot of research and bought good equipment the first time. | | Bike Setup: | Have an old REDLINE hardtail frame w Zokes Atom Bomb and a mixture of LX, XT and XTR 8 and 9 speed parts. (yes it can be done). Buying a Kona Dawg Delux soon! | | Bottom Line: | Everything made by core rat it tops. I have both the arm and leg armor. I'm 6'1" and the leg armor fits fine. You won't even notice that you’re wearing these. I ride in HOT humid New England and never have a problem with heat (the back of your leg is totally open). I've taken some fast hard falls on rocky trails and these things have saved my a**. The leg armor has 2 parts, shin and knee, that Velcro together. The shin part has a removable outer plastic hard shell and an inner dense foam pad that can be thrown in the wash (or just hosed off). The kneepads are similar in construction to skate pads, but are definitely the right size for riding a bike. The BEST thing about this company is that the owner "Angie" answers your phone calls and email herself. Instant customer satisfaction, and your talking to and supporting a fellow rider. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chance Richie
a Cross Country Rider
from Austin, TX
Date Reviewed: March 22, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Emma Long | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | Corerat.com | | Strengths: | Comfortable |
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