Issue #033 Review

The best heavy-duty knee pads you can buy

24.05.2018
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SCOTT Grenade Evo

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Opting for evolution over revolution, SCOTT may well have made the right decision with the Grenade Evo–after all, its predecessor, the Grenade II, is arguably still a great knee pad. The new version comes with the fancy ‘Evo’ suffix and features a bigger mesh insert on the hollow of the knee to improve ventilation. This works fairly well, but the SCOTT is still amongst the warmest knee pads on test. Despite its massive construction, the Grenade Evo offers great comfort. The fit is good – only a few riders complained about the top strap slipping down after a while. In the lab the SCOTT scored the same rating as the Fox, placing just behind the leaders. The multiple side pads help to prevent abrasions and minor injuries. With the exception of the below-average ventilation the Grenade Evo doesn’t present any significant weaknesses and is therefore a worthy alternative to our Best In Test and Best Value title holders.

Strengths

– Great comfort
– Good all-round protection

Weaknesses

– Ventilation could be better

Comfort
Fit
Ventilation
Protection

Weight 553 g
More info at scott-sports.com

Price € 99.95

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Table of Contents
  1. Intro
  2. Best in test & best value ION K-Pact Zip
  3. 661 EVO KNEE II
  4. AMPLIFI Cortex Polymer
  5. Fox Launch Pro D3O
  6. iXS CARVE EVO+
  7. Leatt 3DF 6.0 Knee Guard
  8. O'Neal SINNER Kevlar Knee RACE Guard
  9. SCOTT Grenade Evo
  10. Sweet Protection Bearsuit Pro Knee Pads

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