Anybody ever wear one of these while cycling (road)? I need something that will especially not grind away at the back of my knee.
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I have not yet worn this while riding but I have worn it for 13 hrs on 2 consecutive days and not felt like it was uncomfortable or cutting off circulation or anything.. The way they do the stitching on the back of the knee seems to make it not bunch as much. Now, the other day I sat in a low chair with no leg room and that wasn't comfortable (I'm 6'2" so my legs were very bent). I had to pull it off. Other than that, no problems. I think it would work great for cycling. Give me a week and I'll probably have taken it out on a ride. In any case, I don't think u can go wrong. It's about as comfortable a brace as I've ever had. Way better than the neoprene ones I've had. I have not yet worn this while riding but I have worn it for 13 hrs on 2 consecutive days and not felt like it was uncomfortable or cutting off circulation or anything.. The way they do the stitching on the back of the knee seems to make it not bunch as much. Now, the other day I sat in a low chair with no leg room and that wasn't comfortable (I'm 6'2" so my legs were very bent). I had to pull it off. Other than that, no problems. I think it would work great for cycling. Give me a week and I'll probably have taken it out on a ride. In any case, I don't think u can go wrong. It's about... » Read More I have not yet worn this while riding but I have worn it for 13 hrs on 2 consecutive days and not felt like it was uncomfortable or cutting off circulation or anything.. The way they do the stitching on the back of the knee seems to make it not bunch as much. Now, the other day I sat in a low chair with no leg room and that wasn't comfortable (I'm 6'2" so my legs were very bent). I had to pull it off. Other than that, no problems. I think it would work great for cycling. Give me a week and I'll probably have taken it out on a ride. In any case, I don't think u can go wrong. It's about as comfortable a brace as I've ever had. Way better than the neoprene ones I've had. « Show Less
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It does pinch behind knee a little with normal wear Would probably not work for cycling.
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No but have hiked up steep mountains with step and boulders, etc. and have not had an issue.
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I have not yet worn this while riding but I have worn it for 13 hrs on 2 consecutive days and not felt like it was uncomfortable or cutting off circulation or anything.. The way they do the stitching on the back of the knee seems to make it not bunch as much. Now, the other day I sat in a low chair with no leg room and that wasn't comfortable (I'm 6'2" so my legs were very bent). I had to pull it off. Other than that, no problems. I think it would work great for cycling. Give me a week and I'll probably have taken it out on a ride. In any case, I don't think u can go wrong. It's about as comfortable a brace as I've ever had. Way better than the neoprene ones I've had.
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I got a playmaker which reponded to my leg measurements. It ended up being too small. My knee was in such pain that I strapped it on and wore it one day anyway. MISTAKE!! I called trying to send this one back to exchange for a larger one. They would not exchange it since I'd worn it once. So if you get one be sure to try it on and if it doesn't fit, put it right back in the bag no matter how badly your knee hurts.
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I suppose you are asking if you can play sports while wearing the brace? Yes. It will make you shoes a little tighter because it is thick, but I did cycling when I wore mine. I didn't do anything higher impact than that because I wanted to let the ligaments heal, but if you want to push it, I"m sure the brace will help.
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Really need to sit down, I tried to stand and pedal so i could answer this question. The knees hit the handle bars and it would be just very uncomfortable.
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Volleyball or other "normal" pads are only somewhat effective for soccer. I wear a pair of 661 mountain biking knee pads. Very thick so lots of protection but the problem is that they move on the initial impact be it diving for a save or falling off my bike. I'm picking up a pair of these to wear UNDER my pads so that the big pad will take the fall and when it slips or moves this "base layer pad" will hopefully stay securely in place and absorb any additional impacts or sliding. The only question is since these were designed for basketball and a smooth court will the material holdup to the "grass" I play on which is very rough and unforgiving. We'll see... Volleyball or other "normal" pads are only somewhat effective for soccer. I wear a pair of 661 mountain biking knee pads. Very thick so lots of protection but the problem is that they move on the initial impact be it diving for a save or falling off my bike. I'm picking up a pair of these to wear UNDER my pads so that the big pad will take the fall and when it slips or moves this "base layer pad" will hopefully stay securely in place and absorb any additional impacts or sliding. The only question is since these were designed for basketball and a smooth court will the... » Read More Volleyball or other "normal" pads are only somewhat effective for soccer. I wear a pair of 661 mountain biking knee pads. Very thick so lots of protection but the problem is that they move on the initial impact be it diving for a save or falling off my bike. I'm picking up a pair of these to wear UNDER my pads so that the big pad will take the fall and when it slips or moves this "base layer pad" will hopefully stay securely in place and absorb any additional impacts or sliding. The only question is since these were designed for basketball and a smooth court will the material holdup to the "grass" I play on which is very rough and unforgiving. We'll see... « Show Less
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To answer your question I would say probably not. I am 5'6" tall and the extra-large pair of shorts fall just to the top of my knees when I'm standing. When I'm on the bike the shorts ride about 2 inches above my knee so the shorts aren't long enough to chafe the back of my knee. You could probably hem the outer short but the liner has an elastic band to keep it tight around your legs. I think it would be difficult to hem the liner and possibly uncomfortable to wear it if you did . The liner is about an inch shorter than the outer shorts and depending how much you hemmed the shorts you would probably see the liner if you didn't hem it. I hope this helps you in your decision. To answer your question I would say probably not. I am 5'6" tall and the extra-large pair of shorts fall just to the top of my knees when I'm standing. When I'm on the bike the shorts ride about 2 inches above my knee so the shorts aren't long enough to chafe the back of my knee. You could probably hem the outer short but the liner has an elastic band to keep it tight around your legs. I think it would be difficult to hem the liner and possibly uncomfortable to wear it if you did . The liner is about an inch shorter than the outer shorts and depending how much you hemmed the shorts you... » Read More To answer your question I would say probably not. I am 5'6" tall and the extra-large pair of shorts fall just to the top of my knees when I'm standing. When I'm on the bike the shorts ride about 2 inches above my knee so the shorts aren't long enough to chafe the back of my knee. You could probably hem the outer short but the liner has an elastic band to keep it tight around your legs. I think it would be difficult to hem the liner and possibly uncomfortable to wear it if you did . The liner is about an inch shorter than the outer shorts and depending how much you hemmed the shorts you would probably see the liner if you didn't hem it. I hope this helps you in your decision. « Show Less
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Melissa- yes, these are life savers. I have both the elbow and knee guards in this brand and won't ride without them. I would think if they are good enough for mountain biking falls, they'd be excellent for ice skating, yet low profile enough for wearing under jeans, long pants etc.. (as skateboarders, snowboarders, and bmx riders like to wear underneath. I've wiped out a couple times wearing them and came out totally ding/pain free both times. The padding works very well. I also have the Fox knee guards for more extreme / aggressive downhill riding, but they are bulkier with a hard knee cap protector and more padding on the sides (can't wear them under jeans, only outside). Both have great motion range BTW. Both the Fox and these Triple Eights, you hardly know they are on, they are that comfortable. Not restrictive at all, and safe.
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Hi there...I use it for running and it's an amazing help. So much so that I bought a second one so I can use them on both knees. However, for squats or deadlifts I think they'd be uncomfortable. But again, I just use them for running so I can't ay for sure.
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I wear them when I ride my bike. Everyone once in a while, they become loose and I need to stop and tighten the straps. I wouldn't recommend wearing them while running, but that would a decision you would need to make for yourself.
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This is a great seat! I have one on all 3 bicycles and one tandem. With this seat you sit on your sit bones and nothing else. There is no pressure anywhere there shouldn't be! I got it because with a regular seat my entire groin area went numb and hurt very bad. I no longer have that problem. and I ride a lot of miles every week! I would suggest you talk to your doctor about it. He would know better about things like that. All I know is I will never go back to a regular seat.
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Recommendation from a friend with a similar knee problem. The one I chose has been great. The only complaint I have is that periodically the cushion on the back of my knee moves and then the strap rubs the skin.
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I'm getting used to the seat.It's hard,not comfortable,but other than that getting good workouts on the bike.Riding daily since November 2013.Overall I recommend it despite the seat issue.
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It is comfortable for short distances. I ended up replacing it with this one: Retrospec Bicycles Saddle Fixed Gear Single Speed Fixie Urban Road Bike (Black, One Size)
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I've worn it across my body when biking to a yoga class. The strap is on the longer side so sometimes it will slip off my shoulder but thats from riding a road bike; I don't have that issue when I'm walking around with it on.
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no, I only used mine once and it gets in the way of your knees, I would have returned it but my girlfriend uses it in another application
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I love this seat. So comfortable, I found the "nose" saddles very uncomfortable on my lower "bits". As a woman I feel that cycle seats are not designed with our anatomy in mind!! This seat however does make a huge difference. My male friend tried the banana seat and didn't get on with it, I haven't tried it so cannot comment. I am happy with this seat and would definitely recommend it. Hope this helps. Have fun
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I like these shorts. The padding is very good, but probably not as good as higher-end road shorts. Keep in mind that a lot of discomfort comes from poor saddle fit or poor bike fit, and even the best padded shorts will not eliminate that.