iXS Trigger Race Knee Pad: Reviewed | Is it Worth Upgrading?
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- čas přidán 23. 02. 2021
- When I picked up a set of the Flow EVO+ kneepads a few years ago, I quickly feel in love with their comfort and breathability. They were still going strong two years later when my dog Norah got ahold of one of them and ripped it to shreds.
So, in June 2020, as I went to pick up a new set of Evo+ pads, I saw the Trigger knee pad. I had previously thought about getting something better suited to faster, scarier trails that protected more of my leg, and the Trigger looked like a nice balance of a pedal friendly design and increased protection.
Today, IXS has what they are calling the Trigger Race knee pad, which features a refined design as compared to the regular Trigger, so I wanted to bring you all along and check out what they brought in from the old pads and what they added to the new.
Pick up the Trigger Race:
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Flow EVO+ (comfiest pedalling kneepad):
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i own a pair and they are the best ones I have owned for far! they are just perfect
I have the Flow EVO and original Trigger as you do and have been using mine for a few seasons now. Zero complaints.
These look great. Looking for something that is comfortable when pedaling as I wear knee pads 100% of my riding. Any comparison between these and the Dakine Slayers? Those have been my go to for years.
I haven't run the Slayers since the original model (they have been updated since then) but that experience had me swear them off. They weren't terribly form fitting and therefore were not very comfy, but the biggest problem I had was that when I really needed them they'd move around. They also just didn't last very long.
Try the Flow Evo+. The strap above the calf keeps them where they need to be without the discomfort of a strap on your upper leg. They are super well ventilated, and fit like a glove. A really good glove.
www.fanatikbike.com/products/ixs-flow-evo-plus-knee-pad
- Dan at Fanatik
looks real nice.
I found that the flow plus mesh in the back of the pad rips holes easily. Just with normal use. Set will last you a year. They should use stronger thread for that area.
Hi Dan, I am also between the sizes (M - L) and not sure which size will fit. In M - Right leg fits perfectly, left leg a bit tide - cause my right leg is slimmer due to an injury years ago. Do they wear out a lot when I am wearing them constantly? Thanks.
The synthetic materials don't really stretch out, no. Maybe a teeny tiny bit, but not significantly.
- Dan at Fanatik
I have the fox enduro, and have experienced them ripping at the back from riding with flats. They just completely gave out and ripped the other day. Will the ixs flow Evo plus have this problem?
Yes, it's a light, breathable mesh, so your pedal pins will tear it. Any kneepad with that type of material on the back, which most of those designed to be comfortable while pedaling have, will tear from those sharp pins. You can try the Race Face Ambush pads, which is less comfy to pedal in but very easy to take on and off (no shoe removal required), which would avoid that. Then you can just put them on at the top. - Dan at Fanatik
www.fanatikbike.com/products/race-face-ambush-knee-guards
@@FanatikBikeCo what do you guys think about the fox launch D30? The non pro ones
My riding partner just bought these and immediately returned them... The upper strap goes right over your tendons behind the knee and are not pedal friendly.. : ( I love my flow evos though..
Dang, I'm bummed to hear that! The Flow Evos are the comfiest ones I've tried, although in my *personal* experience I've found the Triggers to be fine for all day use, but hotter and yea, less comfy because of that strap. Not so much that they were a deal-breaker for me, but everyone's different. Hopefully they were able to find something that works well for them.
Cheers - Dan at Fanatik
sizing/fit recommendations?
Yes, I found my leg (I measured 44cm slightly above the knee, as they recommend) to fit well in a Medium pad, although they recommended Large or Extra Large. The disparity is so large that I'm actually wondering if they've changed the sizing from when I bought my pads, although that seems unlikely.
One thing to remember is that we do have free return shipping on apparel and protection, so if the fit is wrong you can return it for free.
Find our iXS stuff here:
www.fanatikbike.com/collections/protection?_=pf&pf_v_brand=iXS
Any update on the sizing?
@@notantosh626 Yes, actually. I just bought a new set of the Flow EVO+ pads for longer/more pedally rides, and went with the mediums I had before. They fit very snuggly, and if my leg was really any larger, they'd be too small. So, their sizing suggestion that my leg would be a large is a good one. For example, the black Trigger Race I'm wearing in this video's thumbnail is a large, and seemed comfortable in a parking lot test (although the Trigger pads I own are also medium and fit well). It seems I'm basically in between sizes (44cm as measured 5 or 6 cm above the top of my knee cap).
Hopefully that is helpful, feel free to ask if you have more Qs!
Dan at Fanatik
I had some iXS kneepads and the mesh behind the knee tore out putting them on after just a few rides. Very disappointed.
@@Error-hc7mp I have the g form elite E line and they are the best I've tried by far. That's what I replaced these with and I couldn't be happier. I wear them on trail rides to enduro races.
Can't speak to that, might be worth trying to warranty them if you don't think it should have happened. I have not had that experience, and have a good handful of friends that also swear by the iXS Flow EVO+.
Those E-Line's look pretty slick, glad you found something that fits the bill!
Dan at Fanatik
@@Error-hc7mp I got size medium. In 5 10, 170 normal build.
I have over 1,100 miles on carve evo+'s with 0 issue
You could definitly have gotten a role as a vamp in twilight
Daywalker, for sure.
Actually, that's not true at all, I've had skin cancer several times.
@@FanatikBikeCo Oh damn bro, i dont know what to say other than im realy sorry. Feel realy stupid for making a joke like that. Hope yopu can take my apology and forgive me brother, im definitly gonna think twise next time i try to be funny.
@@afetarslani7426 Hahaha, not at all, I'm definitely one pale individual. Would have been great to play a vamp! Cheers - Dan at Fanatik
Dude, have a glass of water - your voice is like listening to sandpaper. Nice review though 😉
Thanks for watching! Sorry about the gravely voice, I've been trying different things, it just is the way it is. I drink plenty of water before and during, clear my throat, etc, etc. Haven't found a fix yet.
All the best - Dan at Fanatik
@@FanatikBikeCo Vocal Fry:
czcams.com/video/s_LmC-ynqGM/video.html
Some notable takeaways ;)
"As pitch of the voice decreased, the CEO's salary increased"
"women associate sexual attractiveness with deeper, breathier male voices"
Smart dog new those pads were not gonna cut it for a huckster like you. Just throw the rest of your gear out the window and your dog will let you know what to keep and what to get rid of...
That's a good point she does seem to know what's up. - Dan at Fanatik
$70 delivered today
So where;s he review?!?!? This is a preview.
Same same but better! They stay up on your leg better, and are a comfier because you don't have to cinch them down as tight. The extra hard shell on the knee is nice as well, makes em feel a little safer.
Cheers - Dan at Fanatik
pricey
good vid mate but bin the music please - annoying
Clear ya throat my boy
I know, I know, very raspy. Unfortunately it is how it is, I've tried everything short of vocal lessons.
- Dan at Fanatik
@@FanatikBikeCo not to be that guy but warm tea daily might do the trick!
@@matthewleno3571 I drink green tea in the mornings to cut down on coffee intake. I also drink plenty coffee, which is like tea but better ;P
It basically sounds like that after I talk for long enough, and often times in these videos I wind up talking for a while. Thanks for the suggestion though! - Dan at Fanatik
@@FanatikBikeCo Vocal lessons bro, your vocals are tiring out and that can be prevented with the right techniques