These knee pads are nice construction and stay in place well, but the seam on the inside middle of the pads chafes my knees raw on even moderate long pedals.

Honestly, I can't recommend them until they come up with a new design to address this issue.

The Rift Knee Guards are as close to perfect as any any knee pad I have used over the last 10 years, I just wish they were a little more durable behind the knee. The following may not be a consideration for 90% of riders, but I spin my cranks quite a bit right before a drop in, and sometimes I miss the pedal with a shoe being a doofus. BMX habits die hard. I did that on my second ride with these and tore two 1" holes in the back of my brand new knee guards. So far the tears aren't spreading, but my 17"+ calves are making that material work to near maximum stretch as it is (size XL). Maybe extra/different more durable material in the back would make these perfect. I wouldn't want to sacrifice comfort or function for it. But if possible, they'd be the undesputed champs for me. Probably going to buy a second pair to have on deck in case the tears grow (if that says anything about my level of satisfaction). Almost there Chromag, great product nonetheless!

Good fit. Don’t slip down leg

I’m 6 foot and 176 lbs and found the pads to be a comfortable fit. They are unnoticeable on a ride and seem hard wearing after 100km of enduro

Don’t notice the pads climbing or defending.

I’ve done about 12 rides with these so far and I haven’t yet hit anything really hard, but I’ve no doubt they’re up to the task. The material protecting the Rheon is super tough, and I appreciate the flank protection. Ridden a few long days in hot weather, and I forgot they were there after a while, and they haven’t slipped. The grippy material on the inside cuff is super skookum. I was a bit concerned the rough knee fabric would catch on long/DH pants, but it doesn’t. So far they’re the best knee pads I've owned.

These are great. Use for XC and downhill.

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