1st time using knee braces, and I must say these POD K4 fit nicely. Soon into my ride (Enduro), my apprehension of awkwardness wearing braces while riding was gone and I was able to ride like normal. Brian was very mindful of the importance of sizing and was kind enough to call to double check that I have the right one ordered. Overall these feel comfortable to wear and are well made and affordable.
I tried a few braces between the $500-$700 price range, but these were the best fit for me (in terms of quality, comfort, functionality and value for price). Wore this for an all-day off-road training, 95F+ brain melting heat, no problem; I forgot that I had it on after a few minutes on the bike (and these were my first braces!). Walking is also fine, makes a bit of a noise. Did not have any issues holding onto the bike either while standing. I wore it under a Mosko Woodsman Enduro ITB pants (32), no issues, but a somewhat tight fit. I would strongly suggest wearing brace sleeves.
Lucky it has not been crash tested, I wish the patella was a bit more protected and if all the straps had 'memory' (top and bottom has).
I purchased these braces for some extra protection adventure and dualsport riding. I'm not a racer, but wanted the extra support and protection taking bigger bikes through questionable terrain. I've only got one day of riding on them so far, a 6 hours ride on dirt and two-track. These braces are very comfortable, and after a couple hours I didn't even notice I was wearing them. I was a bit worried that they wouldn't fit under my Klim Badlands pants, but they do. I wear a 36 tall in the 2017 vintage Badlands, and a XL/2XL POD K4 2.0. There is plenty of room and my pants didn't bind up at all. Great product and great customer service!
These boots might just be perfect. Done a little riding with o hotspots or discomfort. Shifting was natural and the protection is awesome. Great help from Atomic Moto advising me on the correct sizing. Sizing is pretty accurate.
These boots offer excellent ankle and lower leg protection with their double hinge. They fit true to size, and handle normal width and wide feet well. I also like that they "seem" smaller in thattheycan fit your leg well without knee braces or guards. I also consider them generally lightweight, and very comfortable. When on special they are a phenomenal deal for a high protection boot. Not thehighest, but high.
I prefer the precision of the Crossfire 2 SRS but the comfort of the Crossfire 3TA. The Crossair are far better than both-- very precise shifting, better grip on the pegs, better feel on the pegs, and a comfortable toe box like the TA, but not too wide. The three buckles are great and I can go from no knee braces on my ADV bike around town to knee braces for off-roading and dirt biking without having to adjust the buckles. On/off is easy. The lightness is really great, it will be hard to go back. I wear 9.5 in street shoes and 43 fits perfectly with room for a comfort sole upgrade (always thin wool socks for me btw). I thought about getting the HD version but the trial sole just hooks up too much on the pegs making shifting a PIA (I installed trials soles on my TAs). I don't ride hard enduro--in 1st/2nd gear only with my feet on the ground half the time-- and the Crossair soles are plenty grippy for the technical single track, especially compared to rock hard, slippery SRSs. They're vastly better than a trials sole for ADV riding on and off road because shifting is just easier sitting and standing. I try not to dab on big bikes anyway. They also currently cost about half as much as the HD version.
These boots are just great. They are both sturdy and comfortable. I feel extremely well protected whenever i ride wearing them.
Took a bit to break in but once broken in the boots are great! Comfy and good protection!