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Troy Lee Designs T-bone II Pads


THE KNEE PADS that changed the way knee pads have looked for the past decade have had a redesign for 2014. While the originals were a step in the right direction 10 years ago, the new T-Bone IIs are even slimmer and more lightweight, making them ideal for wearing under race pants as well as with shorts.

Behind the tough ballistic nylon cover lies a moulded EVA outer shell that houses a combination of memory foam and absorbent thermoplastic rubber. The pads’ pre-bent shape, dual elastic Velcro straps and silicone grippers should all help keep them in place over the rough stuff.

PRICE: 96$


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