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 have not experience any bunching behind the knee, but I only wear my knee sleeve during my workouts. I have never worn it all day or under my clothes. I hope this response is helpful.
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I wouldn't recommend these for bike riding, I would recommend Harbinger wrist guards for that. And these typically run one size small; so I usually wear a small glove, but I wear a medium in these wrist guards (and they're snug). They are super durable though if you think your going to be falling off your bike lol :)
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I really like the fit and feel of my Shock Doctor, however, I must agree with the other comments. It seems to me it would be pushed upward uncomfortably in your lower crouch by the bicycle seat.
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You could wear it while biking, if you want an extra workout. Breathing is restricted, and I don't know how well the thing will stay on with the bumps in the road or sweat.
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Hi,I wore a pair once when playing slow pitch, and very restricted, due to the stabilisers. Affected my infielding too.hope this helps.
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I don't know if you've found a solution for yourself or not, but maybe this will help someone else in this situation... If you strap your feet into the pedals while the pedals are horizontal and parallel to the floor (with your legs perpendicular to the pedals and knees directly above your feet while sitting with the seat rested near the digital readout) instead of with the pedals at their resting position (at an angle), it seems to work infinitely better. I did this last night and was able to make it through the workout without my feet coming out of the pedals. Seems to have something to do with the feet secured flatter and with the weight on the heel rather than looser and more weight on the ball of the foot.
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The open patella style knee brace seems to lock it in place on the knee for me. Others that I tried without the open patella would ride up or down depending on what I was doing and bunch up under the knee which was very uncomfortable. By the way I LOVE my pair of open patella braces. Great support for my Arthritic knees.
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Hhhmmm, how to answer this since I have never worn bike shorts before... If you are wondering if it will feel like wearing the old style Maxi Pads - it isn't. Actually, I forget that I am wearing bike shorts during my ride and it prevents the soarness/rubbing that I was experiencing where my legs meet my hips. In my humble opinion, these are perfect. I wouldn't want to walk around in them all day, but for riding they are just the thing I needed.
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I know this is kind of an old thread...but I'm not overweight and kind of looking for a bike as another form of cardio after three knee surgeries...just curious from the people who have commented below that they are overweight and using this...what would be your follow-up results after using the bike?
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I have used them for mountain biking and they do an acceptable job protecting my knees and shins. I am not sure that type of protection might be comfortable for climbing and will stay in place if you take traumatic steps, small jumps, etc. I believe a tube fabric with plastic inserts might work better for you. Just a thought.
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Not at all, there is no discomfort or bunching up behind the knee. It is so comfortable and really gives my knee great support thatis snug enough but not at all too tight! Hope my response helps in you making your decision to buy. I think you will be just as pleased as I am. Btw, I had a total knee replacement and really needed the support, that works!!Do take care,Geneva
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I put mine around my ankle and it tracks when I cycle. To keep it on I pull my sock over the band to ensure it doesn't fall off.
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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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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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Shoes are very personal. It depends on how wide ur foot is etc. U will see as some shoes have diff widths. I was new to cycling and didn't feel any shoe was comfy until I tried.the giro shoe. I bought the giro gauge shoe. Love it. Unlike pedals u need to try the shoe on b4 u buy.
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DEFINITELY!!! I used this before I discovered cycling pants. Even with the padded pants on a recent cycling trip in Germany the combination provided an extreme level of comfort.