Never mind the quantity, feel the quality of these mountain bike knee pads deals; at least 20% discount AND all available in common sizes. Knee pads are the new helmets. What we mean by this is that it’s now standard to wear knee pads just like it is standard to wear a helmet.

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Back in the early days of mountain biking the only protection seen on normal riders was a helmet – sometimes riders didn’t even bother with them! Nowadays knee pads are no longer an unusual sight on trail riders. Indeed, it’s becoming odd to see riders not wearing knee pads.

Regardless whether you like flying down steep, technical trails or you are a rider that takes a more sedate pace, some form of knee protection while riding is a good idea. Even the best riders or the most careful make mistakes and, while most accidents don’t always end up with a trip to A&E, the last thing you want is to curtail a ride because you’ve gashed a knee open.

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7 iDP Project Lite Knee Pads was £89.99 now £62.99

“The best possible level of comfort has been provided by the unique pro knit chassis, variable stretch zones follow the contours of your leg for a superb ft. The articulated cut gives the perfect form while in the riding position. The knitted breathable sock keeps you cool and comfortable with its compressive fit, delivering the most pedal-friendly pad 7 iDP has produced. With a design that lets the pad slide over rather than gripping surfaces in the event of a crash, the flexible cap disperses forces to deliver protection when you need it.” View Deal

7 iDP Sam Hill Lite Knee Pads was £79.99 now £55.99

“Designed with valuable feedback from the legend himself, the new Sam Hill Lite signature knee pad is designed to be the ultimate ultra-lightweight knee pad for trail riding and the racer seeking super light protection. The Sam Hill Lite knee pads mould with body heat to provide maximum comfort with a breathable sleeve to wick moisture away from the skin. Unlike many minimalist pads, the Sam Hill Lites pass CE EN1621-1:2012.” View Deal

Alpinestars Paragon Pro Knee Protector Pads was £70.00 now £49.00

“Extremely lightweight, durable and flexible guard constructed from breathable stretch mesh for a comfortable, close fit. Highly convenient and time-saving slip-on design with elasticated cuffs and silicone printing to prevent slippage and help keep protector securely positioned. Pre-shaped, ergonomic design for optimized performance with various riding positions. Ventilation window on the back of the protector for additional ventilation. CE certified protector offers targeted coverage and protection against nicks and knocks. Protector pads are perforated and secured in mesh pocket for excellent breathability and core cooling. Protector pads are contoured to offer compressive, anatomical fit. Flat inward-facing seams for improved comfort and ‘second skin’ feel and fit. Silicone printing on the inner liner also prevents the guard from being displaced while riding. Abrasion resistant fabric front panel.” View Deal

IXS Flow Evo+ Knee Guards was £69.99 now £54.99

“The IXS Flow Evo+ knee guards are super thin, light and comfortable for quality protection on your next epic ride. Developed with MTB legend Hans Rey, the Flow Evo+ pads are super compact and can fit in any backpack. Integrated Xmatter padding improves high impact absorption and protection. With the Flow Evo+ you’re getting exchangeable padding, structurally improved AeroMesh to enhance comfort and structural strength.” View Deal

100% Fortis Knee Guard was £79.99 now £62.99

“The 100% Fortis Knee Guard is built of tough stuff. Not wanting to sacrifice protection while making them comfortable enough to wear all day, 100% created the Fortis with a perforated neoprene chassis that is both tough and breathable, so they can shrug off abrasion with ease yet don’t feel too hot, even in the warmest conditions. To ensure the guards don’t slip, the Fortis is equipped with silicone elastic webbing which combined with the hook and loop thigh and calf closures; these guards are built to stay in place!” View Deal

Mountain bike knee pads deals don’t last forever

The intrinsic nature of sales is that they don’t last forever. They are on for a limited time; either the stock sells out and there’s none left, or the price goes back up again once the sales promotion is over. In other words, check the date when this story was published (see top of page, publication dates is listed next to the author name) to see when these deals were announced and act fast.