The most important facts in brief

The knee protectors are made from a very lightweight stretch material and have a D30 protective insert that can be easily removed for washing. A silicone band at the top ensures a good fit, while an elastic Velcro fastener at the bottom

First impression

When you first see the brown knee pads, you think: Hm, something different! At second glance, you have a different image in your head, namely that of stockings worn by older ladies. As a pale face, you have to be a "cool sock" and wear the Indys with pride, because they do look a bit alienating. If you have a darker skin tone or are already tanned, you can wear them almost invisibly. Race Face calls the color "loam" - meaning mud - and not beige like the tights that have been around for what feels like 100 years.

In action

The Indys are quick and easy to put on and fit snugly against the skin. The soft and highly elastic outer material efficiently prevents heat build-up. Even on long mountain rides or when used for several hours, nothing gets in the way or slips.

Conclusion

No crashes were recorded during the several months of testing, so the protective effect remains unclear. Otherwise, the Race Face Indy Knee is a convincing companion that you can wear all day without it getting in the way or migrating downwards. Thanks to the almost skin tone-like color, you can confidently go biking with very short shorts: The nasty schooner gaps won't show, your skin won't peek out between the protector and the shorts. Because once again, that's an absolute no-go!

Recommendation

The protector world is unfortunately dominated far too much by black products, have courage and wear "mud", your granny will be happy.

Price: CHF 99.90

Manufacturer

www.raceface.com