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Scott Grenade Evo knee pads


We’ve long been fans of Scott’s Grenade pads and the improvements made to the latest ‘Evo’ version mean that’s not likely to change any time soon. A heavily-formed, reassuringly-thick D3O cup covers your knee and the surrounding area, while chunky foam inserts are dotted above and on either side for extra protection. Possibly our favourite thing about the Grenade Evos is the strap placement. While the upper Velcro strap runs just below the top opening – nothing out of the ordinary there – the lower one is designed to hook up and over your calf muscle. This means the pads stay in place without you having to crank the straps up particularly tight. Even though they’re fairly heavy duty, you can still pedal in them with no discomfort, thanks in part to the airy mesh back panel. While the Grenade Evos are a touch slimmer than their predecessors, they’re still on the bulky side, which won’t suit everyone.

Price $120
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