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100% Ridecamp elbow pads review

Comfortable arm protection

Our rating

4

49.00

44.00

89.00

The slim profile means they’ll fit under most jersey sleeves without needing to size up.

Steve Behr

Robin Weaver

Published: November 17, 2019 at 7:00 am

Our review

Comfortable slip-on, protective sleeves designed for trail riding that are easy to get on and stay put too

Pros:

Slim design, comfortable, don't slip down

Cons:

Can get a bit sweaty

The 100% Ridecamp elbow pads offer simple, slip-on sleeves for a bit of extra protection for your arms and are seriously comfy too.

I was worried initially about the lower opening sitting across my forearms, but there’s enough stretch in them that I didn’t have any issues with discomfort or arm pump.

The padding is pretty slim – they’re designed for trail riding rather than downhill antics – but it wraps around your joint nicely and stays put even when rattling down bumpy descents. Providing, that is, that you’ve pulled the upper opening up over your bicep.

The slim profile means they’ll fit under most jersey sleeves without needing to size up, unlike some bulkier designs. They do get sweaty when you’re working hard, but the mesh panel on the inside means they’re not as hot as some elbow pads, and they don’t slip down.

I never found myself needing to adjust them while out on the hill.

Product

Brand	100_percent
Price	89.00 AUD,44.00 GBP,49.00 USD

Features

Technical editor-in-chief

Rob is BikeRadar and MBUK’s technical editor-in-chief. Our resident tech nerd has lived and breathed mountain bikes since the age of nine. After a couple of years ripping around his local woods, he raced cross-country through the early 90s. A shift to downhill better suited his skillset and he soon became a regular on the national circuit before having a crack at some UCI Downhill World Cups. Rob always had an eye for tech and was keen to glean any kind of mechanical advantage possible. Whether that was through geometry changes, suspension tuning or adapting parts, he learned quickly that an open mind is key. He began working as a freelance writer for MBUK over 20 years ago, while he finished his degree in sports technology. He landed his dream role as technical editor 15 years ago. Rob’s passion for bikes encompasses just about anything with two wheels, including fast and efficient cross-country bikes and long-travel enduro rigs or downhill machines. He rides on the road and gravel, too. He’s tested hundreds of bikes, piles of components and mountains of kit, so understands what does and doesn’t work.

Height: 172cm
Bike size: Medium/450-460mm reach