# inexpensive knee/shin guards? **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [August 16, 2011, 7:23am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/inexpensive-knee-shin-guards/115829 "2011-08-16T07:23:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MadFurai](https://unicyclist.com/user_avatar/unicyclist.com/madfurai/32/3396_2.png) [@MadFurai](https://unicyclist.com/u/MadFurai)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 7:23am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/inexpensive-knee-shin-guards/115829/1 "2011-08-16T07:23:38Z")
The sixsixone knee/shin guards look really nice, but I’m wondering if there are alternatives that are less expensive. I’m just getting ready to start some flatland trail riding and I won’t be doing any rock garden hopping for a while. Looking for something that will lessen the impact, but not be too bulky. I have some ice hockey leg pads, but I think they would get in the way of pedaling since they are fairly big. Thanks for any input. ---
**Author:** ![simonb](https://unicyclist.com/user_avatar/unicyclist.com/simonb/32/1854_2.png) [@simonb](https://unicyclist.com/u/simonb)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 7:31am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/inexpensive-knee-shin-guards/115829/2 "2011-08-16T07:31:24Z")
Cheapest and least bulky way would be to get some football/soccer shin pads, and some cheap skateboard knee pads. ---
**Author:** ![4umfreak](https://unicyclist.com/user_avatar/unicyclist.com/4umfreak/32/2489_2.png) [@4umfreak](https://unicyclist.com/u/4umfreak)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 7:41am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/inexpensive-knee-shin-guards/115829/3 "2011-08-16T07:41:12Z")
I think you’ll feel differently after you smack your shins a few times. 🙄 See this thread: ["Worst Pedal Bite" competition!](https://unicyclist.com//t/worst-pedal-bite-competition/105862/1) ---
**Author:** ![MadFurai](https://unicyclist.com/user_avatar/unicyclist.com/madfurai/32/3396_2.png) [@MadFurai](https://unicyclist.com/u/MadFurai)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 8:37am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/inexpensive-knee-shin-guards/115829/4 "2011-08-16T08:37:10Z")
I hear you, but I’m not talking about getting a $10 set that won’t do the job. 😉 I found the following pair for about half the price of the sixsixone’s. The description mentions “pedaling” so I think they are made for mountain biking or BMX. Does anybody have a pair of these that can give an opinion? They look like they might do well for MUNI. Thanks. [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004JKJMHY](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004JKJMHY) ---
**Author:** ![dragonzfly](https://unicyclist.com/user_avatar/unicyclist.com/dragonzfly/32/2329_2.png) [@dragonzfly](https://unicyclist.com/u/dragonzfly)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 11:56pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/inexpensive-knee-shin-guards/115829/5 "2011-08-16T23:56:31Z")
> [@MadFurai](#): > > I hear you, but I’m not talking about getting a $10 set that won’t do the job. 😉 > > I found the following pair for about half the price of the sixsixone’s. The description mentions “pedaling” so I think they are made for mountain biking or BMX. Does anybody have a pair of these that can give an opinion? They look like they might do well for MUNI. Thanks. > > [Amazon.com: FOX Launch Sport Knee Pad, Black: Sports & Outdoors](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004JKJMHY) You can get 661 knee guards for as little as $30 dollars when they are on special. Just keep your eyes peeled on bike sites. Rob ---
**Author:** ![Stabiliser](https://unicyclist.com/user_avatar/unicyclist.com/stabiliser/32/3031_2.png) [@Stabiliser](https://unicyclist.com/u/Stabiliser)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2011, 8:40am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/inexpensive-knee-shin-guards/115829/6 "2011-08-17T08:40:26Z")
IXS Hack Shin Guards. Cheap, and work a treat. ---
**Author:** ![MadFurai](https://unicyclist.com/user_avatar/unicyclist.com/madfurai/32/3396_2.png) [@MadFurai](https://unicyclist.com/u/MadFurai)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2011, 8:42am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/inexpensive-knee-shin-guards/115829/7 "2011-08-17T08:42:10Z")
Unfortunately, everybody seems to be sold out of Medium and Large sizes for the sixsixone’s right now. Most sites are charging $50 plus shipping. Waiting for a $30 deal may take until Christmas. Not exactly a good option since I plan on riding this weekend. The $20-$30 difference may not sound like much for some of you, but since I just used most of my spending money to buy a new 24-inch Nimbus MUNI, I am gonna be tight for a while. ---
**Author:** ![dragonzfly](https://unicyclist.com/user_avatar/unicyclist.com/dragonzfly/32/2329_2.png) [@dragonzfly](https://unicyclist.com/u/dragonzfly)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2011, 1:56pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/inexpensive-knee-shin-guards/115829/8 "2011-08-17T13:56:50Z")
> [@MadFurai](#): > > Unfortunately, everybody seems to be sold out of Medium and Large sizes for the sixsixone’s right now. Most sites are charging $50 plus shipping. Waiting for a $30 deal may take until Christmas. Not exactly a good option since I plan on riding this weekend. The $20-$30 difference may not sound like much for some of you, but since I just used most of my spending money to buy a new 24-inch Nimbus MUNI, I am gonna be tight for a while. See this Aussie link. > **[torpedo7.com.au has expired](https://auport.rsocdomains.com/expired?d=torpedo7.com.au)** Not sure of postage but the guards are $34 odd dollars, This is a great site and often has good specials on things like hydration packs and other useful uni stuff. ---
**Author:** ![MadFurai](https://unicyclist.com/user_avatar/unicyclist.com/madfurai/32/3396_2.png) [@MadFurai](https://unicyclist.com/u/MadFurai)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 6:59am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/inexpensive-knee-shin-guards/115829/9 "2011-08-18T06:59:34Z")
Thanks for the replies. I actually solved my own problem. Found a place located on the west coast that has the medium size 661 4x4 knee/shin guards in stock and for a price of $24.95 plus $7.25 for UPS shipping. It will take a little longer to get to me on the East Coast, but not sure you can beat that price anywhere else if others are looking for the same thing. I like UDC, but they want $49.95 plus $10 to ship by UPS. Anyway, here is the link to the deal. [http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/22697-536\_SSO441-1-Clothing-14-Protective-Gear/661-4x4-Shin-Guard-offer.htm](http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/22697-536_SSO441-1-Clothing-14-Protective-Gear/661-4x4-Shin-Guard-offer.htm) ---
**Author:** ![MadFurai](https://unicyclist.com/user_avatar/unicyclist.com/madfurai/32/3396_2.png) [@MadFurai](https://unicyclist.com/u/MadFurai)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 7:19am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/inexpensive-knee-shin-guards/115829/10 "2011-08-18T07:19:31Z")
Alright, I might have been wrong about this. Looks like the $25 price is for the 4x4 shin pad and not the 4x4 knee/shin set that UDC is selling. Seems a little misleading to me that they would sell it in pieces like that. Oh well. ---
**Author:** ![jbtilley](https://unicyclist.com/user_avatar/unicyclist.com/jbtilley/32/3387_2.png) [@jbtilley](https://unicyclist.com/u/jbtilley)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 7:51am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/inexpensive-knee-shin-guards/115829/11 "2011-08-18T07:51:54Z")
I’ve never hit my shin in all these years, but I recently upgraded to aluminum pedals with stud inserts and I’m not naive enough to think it could never happen. The pics in that thread above scared me straight. I assume the 661s work for people - and UDC seems to be the only place that mentions sizing info. My challenge is I am tall, but have chicken legs. I assume medium is the size to go with.