Pearl Izumi Unisex Summit Knee Pad - Black
Why to Buy: you'll have to go a long way to find better lightweight MTB knee pads than these
Order in the next These light-weight knee pads are designed to be worn all ride, offering the protection you want for trail riding.
Pearl Izumi know that the challenge to making a great pair of knee guards is to build them in such a way that they are comfortable to pedal in. After all, they can't protect you if they're around your ankles.
So they used lightweight 4-way stretch Cordura® fabric to create a knee guard that fits well and doesn't restrict the pedal stroke, and kept the back open to prevent material from bunching up behind the knee a primary source of discomfort.
D3O® viscoelastic material offers excellent protection with minimal weight while maintaining flexibility.
They're perfect for trail riders who want a bit more protection, but don't want to slow down.
Features:
- Light weight pads for Trail riding
- D3O® viscoelastic sheet material backed with EVA foam provides CE level 1 protection with minimal bulk
- Cordura® 4-way stretch woven fabric provides durability in high impact areas
- Mesh fabric on main sleeve provides breathability
- Longer knee warmer inspired design with wide elastic grippers and silicone interior print keeps pads in place
- Offers a more forgiving fit than currently available pad designs
Pearl Izumi Size Guide
Pearl Izumi is now based in North America but, whilst it offers a variety of cuts from relatively relaxed to race fit, they generally tend to come up on the small side.
When you're choosing your size, it's worth knowing their sizing for tops and bottoms reflects more of their Japanese heritage than their more recent US culture.
However, follow the size guide below accurately and you shouldn't go far wrong; if you prefer cycling kit to feel more relaxed you should err towards the larger of two sizes. If you are still unsure, feel free to contact us.
Clothing*
| VeloVixen Size | Chest | Waist | Hip | Inseam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-Small | 31-33" | 79-84cm | 23-25" | 58-63cm | 33-35" | 84-89cm | 29" | 74cm |
| Small | 33-35" | 84-89cm | 25-27" | 64-69cm | 35-37" | 89-94cm | 29.5" | 75cm |
| Medium | 35-37.5" | 89-95cm | 27-29.5" | 69-75cm | 37-39" | 94-99cm | 30" | 76cm |
| Large | 37.5-40" | 95-102cm | 29.5-32" | 75-81cm | 39.5-42" |100-107cm | 30.5" | 77cm |
| X-Large | 40-42.5" | 102-108cm | 32-34.5" | 81-88cm | 42-45" | 107-114cm | 31" | 79cm |
| XX-Large | 42.5-45" | 108-114cm | 34.5-37" | 88-94cm | 45-47.5" | 114-121cm | 31.5" | 80cm |
* This includes all cycling shorts, tights, jerseys, gilets, jackets, trousers, base layers and t-shirts.
Measure at the fullest part of your hips when standing upright.
Note: the inside leg measurement is naturally less relevant for shorts and tops than for tights!
Arm Warmers - Women's*
| VeloVixen Size | Length of Warmer | Bicep* | Wrist* |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-Small | 15.75" | 40cm | 9.25-9.75" | 23.5-25cm | 5.5-5.75" | 14-14.5cm |
| Small | 15.75" | 40cm | 9.75-10.25" | 25-26cm | 5.75-6" | 14.5-15cm |
| Medium | 16" | 40.5cm | 10.25-11" | 26-28cm | 6-6.25" | 15-16cm |
| Large | 16" | 40.5cm | 11-11.5" | 28-29cm | 6.25-6.5" | 16-16.5cm |
| X-Large | 16" | 40.5cm | 11.5-12.25" | 29-31cm | 6.5-6.75" | 16.5-17cm |
| XX-Large | 16" | 40.5cm | 12.25-13" | 31-33cm | 6.75-7" | 17-18cm |
Arm Warmers - Unisex*
| VeloVixen Size | Length of Warmer | Bicep* | Wrist* |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-Small | 16.25" | 41.5cm | 9.75-11" | 25-28cm | 5.75-6.5" | 14.5-16.5cm |
| Small | 16.75" | 42.5cm | 11-12" | 28-30.5cm | 6.5-7" | 16.5-18cm |
| Medium | 17.25" | 44cm | 12.13" | 30.5-33cm | 7-7.5" | 18-19cm |
| Large | 17.5" | 44.5cm | 13-13.75" | 33-35cm | 7.5-7.75" | 19-19.5cm |
| X-Large | 17.75" | 45cm | 13.75-14.5" | 35-37cm |
7.75-8" | 19.5-20.5cm
|
| XX-Large | 18" | 45.5cm | 14.5-15.25" | 37-39cm | 8-8.25" | 20.5-21cm |
Knee Warmers*
| VeloVixen Size | Length of Warmer | Thigh* | Calf* |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-Small | 14.25" | 36cm | 18.75-20.25" | 47.5-51.5cm | 12.5-13.25" | 32-33.5cm |
| Small | 15" | 38cm | 20.25-21.5" | 51.5-54.5cm | 13.25-14" | 33.5-35.5cm |
| Medium | 15.5" | 39.5cm | 21.5-22.5" | 54.5-57cm | 14-14.75" | 35.5-37.5cm |
| Large | 15.5" | 39.5cm | 22.5-23.5" | 57-59.5cm | 14.75-15.5" | 37.5-39.5cm |
| X-Large | 15.75" | 40cm | 23.5-24.5" | 59.5-62cm |
15.5-16.25" | 39.5-41.5cm
|
|
XX-Large
|
15.75" | 40cm | 24.5-25.25" | 62-64cm | 16.25-17.25" | 41.5-44cm |
Leg Warmers*
| VeloVixen Size | Length of Warmer | Thigh* | Ankle* |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-Small | 23.5" | 59.5cm | 18.75-20.25" | 47.5-51.5cm | 9-9.5" | 230-24cm |
| Small |
24.5" | 62cm
|
20.25-21.5" | 51.5-54.5cm |
9.5-10" | 24-25cm
|
| Medium |
25.5" | 65cm
|
21.5-22.5" | 54.5-57cm |
10-10.25" | 25-26cm
|
| Large |
25.5" | 65cm
|
22.5-23.5" | 57-59.5cm |
10.25-10.75" | 26-27.5cm
|
| X-Large |
26" | 66cm
|
23.5-24.5" | 59.5-62cm |
10.75-11" | 27.5-28cm
|
|
XX-Large
|
26" | 66cm
|
23.5-24.5" | 59.5-62cm |
11-11.5" | 28-29cm
|
* To measure, wrap a measuring tape snugly around the relevant part of your limb.
Socks
| VeloVixen Size | UK | Euro |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 2.5-4 |
35-38
|
| Medium | 4.5-6.5 |
38.5-41
|
| Large | 7-10 | 41-44 |
| X-Large | 10+ | 44+ |
Shoe Covers
| VeloVixen Size | UK | Euro |
|---|---|---|
| Small |
<5.5
|
<39 |
| Medium |
6-7.5
|
39.5-42 |
| Large | 8-9 |
42.5-44
|
| X-Large |
8.5-11
|
44.5-46 |
| XX-Large | 11.5+ | 46.5+ |
Gloves - Women's**
| VeloVixen Size | Hand Size |
|---|---|
| Small | 6.5-7.25" | 16.5-18.4cm |
| Medium | 7.25-8" | 18.4-20.3cm |
| Large | 8-8.75" | 20.3-22.2cm |
| X-Large | 8.75-9.5" | 22.2-24c |
Gloves - Unisex**
| VeloVixen Size | Hand Size |
|---|---|
| Small | 7.25-8" | 18.5-20.3cm |
| Medium | 8-8.75" | 20.3-22.2cm |
| Large | 8.75-9.5" | 22.2-24cm |
| X-Large | 10.25-11" | 24-26cm |
| XX-Large | 10.25-11" | 26-28cm |
** Measure around the widest part of your hand, not including your thumb.
Headwear
Pearl Izumi headwear, including caps, skullcaps, headbands and buffs, is one size fits all.PEARL iZUMI (to give it its official capitalised title!) came about thanks to one man in Japan. So far, so unusual for VeloVixen, you cry. Far off lands and male protagonists.
Back in the 1950s, Kinji Shimizu used to ride his bike 38 miles every day, delivering almost 20kg of clothing to his customers.
By 1964, one of Kinji’s sons, Hiro, was racing for the Japanese national team. The team ordered its usual fourteen cotton kits. Plus a special fifteenth. After the race, the team director pulled names out of a helmet to decide who would win the special one. Hiro won the jersey - 100% nylon and made in Italy. It changed everything for him.
Later that year, Kinji created his first kit based on that made in Italy design, using the best materials he could lay his hands on.
Over the next half a century and more, Pearl Izumi grew from a one man band into one of the most recognised cycling clothing brands in the world.
They're among the biggest supporters of women's cycling we've encountered. They continue to innovate, obsess and lead on fit, fabrics and how the body moves on a bike.
Their designs show clearly how big a role female designers play in Pearl Izumi today, and the quality and fit are second to none. We're proud to work with them.
We love how they encapsulate the Pearl Izumi culture themselves: "We are innovators, product testers, cyclists, marathoners, triathletes, rec league all-stars, dog lovers, thrill seekers, gluttons for punishment, brew masters, skiers, coffee fiends, nature advocates, mountain dwellers, bike hoarders, weekend warriors, Kona champions, parents, craftsmen and so much more. But most of all, we are PEARL iZUMi."
We aim to dispatch all orders within 2-3 working days, often sooner. Within the UK we use Royal Mail's Tracked 48 service - you will receive a tracking code with your order.
Next Day Delivery (guaranteed by 12pm with Royal Mail) is available on some products when ordered before 1pm. This option will be shown next to the specific product when available.
If your particular size is not shown, feel free to contact us by email at contact@velovixen.com. Please note some deliveries may take longer if we need to order a product in.
For details on how to return products, click here.
Description
These light-weight knee pads are designed to be worn all ride, offering the protection you want for trail riding.
Pearl Izumi know that the challenge to making a great pair of knee guards is to build them in such a way that they are comfortable to pedal in. After all, they can't protect you if they're around your ankles.
So they used lightweight 4-way stretch Cordura® fabric to create a knee guard that fits well and doesn't restrict the pedal stroke, and kept the back open to prevent material from bunching up behind the knee a primary source of discomfort.
D3O® viscoelastic material offers excellent protection with minimal weight while maintaining flexibility.
They're perfect for trail riders who want a bit more protection, but don't want to slow down.
Features:
- Light weight pads for Trail riding
- D3O® viscoelastic sheet material backed with EVA foam provides CE level 1 protection with minimal bulk
- Cordura® 4-way stretch woven fabric provides durability in high impact areas
- Mesh fabric on main sleeve provides breathability
- Longer knee warmer inspired design with wide elastic grippers and silicone interior print keeps pads in place
- Offers a more forgiving fit than currently available pad designs
Tech Spec
Size Guide
Pearl Izumi Size Guide
Pearl Izumi is now based in North America but, whilst it offers a variety of cuts from relatively relaxed to race fit, they generally tend to come up on the small side.
When you're choosing your size, it's worth knowing their sizing for tops and bottoms reflects more of their Japanese heritage than their more recent US culture.
However, follow the size guide below accurately and you shouldn't go far wrong; if you prefer cycling kit to feel more relaxed you should err towards the larger of two sizes. If you are still unsure, feel free to contact us.
Clothing*
| VeloVixen Size | Chest | Waist | Hip | Inseam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-Small | 31-33" | 79-84cm | 23-25" | 58-63cm | 33-35" | 84-89cm | 29" | 74cm |
| Small | 33-35" | 84-89cm | 25-27" | 64-69cm | 35-37" | 89-94cm | 29.5" | 75cm |
| Medium | 35-37.5" | 89-95cm | 27-29.5" | 69-75cm | 37-39" | 94-99cm | 30" | 76cm |
| Large | 37.5-40" | 95-102cm | 29.5-32" | 75-81cm | 39.5-42" |100-107cm | 30.5" | 77cm |
| X-Large | 40-42.5" | 102-108cm | 32-34.5" | 81-88cm | 42-45" | 107-114cm | 31" | 79cm |
| XX-Large | 42.5-45" | 108-114cm | 34.5-37" | 88-94cm | 45-47.5" | 114-121cm | 31.5" | 80cm |
* This includes all cycling shorts, tights, jerseys, gilets, jackets, trousers, base layers and t-shirts.
Measure at the fullest part of your hips when standing upright.
Note: the inside leg measurement is naturally less relevant for shorts and tops than for tights!
Arm Warmers - Women's*
| VeloVixen Size | Length of Warmer | Bicep* | Wrist* |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-Small | 15.75" | 40cm | 9.25-9.75" | 23.5-25cm | 5.5-5.75" | 14-14.5cm |
| Small | 15.75" | 40cm | 9.75-10.25" | 25-26cm | 5.75-6" | 14.5-15cm |
| Medium | 16" | 40.5cm | 10.25-11" | 26-28cm | 6-6.25" | 15-16cm |
| Large | 16" | 40.5cm | 11-11.5" | 28-29cm | 6.25-6.5" | 16-16.5cm |
| X-Large | 16" | 40.5cm | 11.5-12.25" | 29-31cm | 6.5-6.75" | 16.5-17cm |
| XX-Large | 16" | 40.5cm | 12.25-13" | 31-33cm | 6.75-7" | 17-18cm |
Arm Warmers - Unisex*
| VeloVixen Size | Length of Warmer | Bicep* | Wrist* |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-Small | 16.25" | 41.5cm | 9.75-11" | 25-28cm | 5.75-6.5" | 14.5-16.5cm |
| Small | 16.75" | 42.5cm | 11-12" | 28-30.5cm | 6.5-7" | 16.5-18cm |
| Medium | 17.25" | 44cm | 12.13" | 30.5-33cm | 7-7.5" | 18-19cm |
| Large | 17.5" | 44.5cm | 13-13.75" | 33-35cm | 7.5-7.75" | 19-19.5cm |
| X-Large | 17.75" | 45cm | 13.75-14.5" | 35-37cm |
7.75-8" | 19.5-20.5cm
|
| XX-Large | 18" | 45.5cm | 14.5-15.25" | 37-39cm | 8-8.25" | 20.5-21cm |
Knee Warmers*
| VeloVixen Size | Length of Warmer | Thigh* | Calf* |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-Small | 14.25" | 36cm | 18.75-20.25" | 47.5-51.5cm | 12.5-13.25" | 32-33.5cm |
| Small | 15" | 38cm | 20.25-21.5" | 51.5-54.5cm | 13.25-14" | 33.5-35.5cm |
| Medium | 15.5" | 39.5cm | 21.5-22.5" | 54.5-57cm | 14-14.75" | 35.5-37.5cm |
| Large | 15.5" | 39.5cm | 22.5-23.5" | 57-59.5cm | 14.75-15.5" | 37.5-39.5cm |
| X-Large | 15.75" | 40cm | 23.5-24.5" | 59.5-62cm |
15.5-16.25" | 39.5-41.5cm
|
|
XX-Large
|
15.75" | 40cm | 24.5-25.25" | 62-64cm | 16.25-17.25" | 41.5-44cm |
Leg Warmers*
| VeloVixen Size | Length of Warmer | Thigh* | Ankle* |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-Small | 23.5" | 59.5cm | 18.75-20.25" | 47.5-51.5cm | 9-9.5" | 230-24cm |
| Small |
24.5" | 62cm
|
20.25-21.5" | 51.5-54.5cm |
9.5-10" | 24-25cm
|
| Medium |
25.5" | 65cm
|
21.5-22.5" | 54.5-57cm |
10-10.25" | 25-26cm
|
| Large |
25.5" | 65cm
|
22.5-23.5" | 57-59.5cm |
10.25-10.75" | 26-27.5cm
|
| X-Large |
26" | 66cm
|
23.5-24.5" | 59.5-62cm |
10.75-11" | 27.5-28cm
|
|
XX-Large
|
26" | 66cm
|
23.5-24.5" | 59.5-62cm |
11-11.5" | 28-29cm
|
* To measure, wrap a measuring tape snugly around the relevant part of your limb.
Socks
| VeloVixen Size | UK | Euro |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 2.5-4 |
35-38
|
| Medium | 4.5-6.5 |
38.5-41
|
| Large | 7-10 | 41-44 |
| X-Large | 10+ | 44+ |
Shoe Covers
| VeloVixen Size | UK | Euro |
|---|---|---|
| Small |
<5.5
|
<39 |
| Medium |
6-7.5
|
39.5-42 |
| Large | 8-9 |
42.5-44
|
| X-Large |
8.5-11
|
44.5-46 |
| XX-Large | 11.5+ | 46.5+ |
Gloves - Women's**
| VeloVixen Size | Hand Size |
|---|---|
| Small | 6.5-7.25" | 16.5-18.4cm |
| Medium | 7.25-8" | 18.4-20.3cm |
| Large | 8-8.75" | 20.3-22.2cm |
| X-Large | 8.75-9.5" | 22.2-24c |
Gloves - Unisex**
| VeloVixen Size | Hand Size |
|---|---|
| Small | 7.25-8" | 18.5-20.3cm |
| Medium | 8-8.75" | 20.3-22.2cm |
| Large | 8.75-9.5" | 22.2-24cm |
| X-Large | 10.25-11" | 24-26cm |
| XX-Large | 10.25-11" | 26-28cm |
** Measure around the widest part of your hand, not including your thumb.
Headwear
Pearl Izumi headwear, including caps, skullcaps, headbands and buffs, is one size fits all.Who's Behind It
PEARL iZUMI (to give it its official capitalised title!) came about thanks to one man in Japan. So far, so unusual for VeloVixen, you cry. Far off lands and male protagonists.
Back in the 1950s, Kinji Shimizu used to ride his bike 38 miles every day, delivering almost 20kg of clothing to his customers.
By 1964, one of Kinji’s sons, Hiro, was racing for the Japanese national team. The team ordered its usual fourteen cotton kits. Plus a special fifteenth. After the race, the team director pulled names out of a helmet to decide who would win the special one. Hiro won the jersey - 100% nylon and made in Italy. It changed everything for him.
Later that year, Kinji created his first kit based on that made in Italy design, using the best materials he could lay his hands on.
Over the next half a century and more, Pearl Izumi grew from a one man band into one of the most recognised cycling clothing brands in the world.
They're among the biggest supporters of women's cycling we've encountered. They continue to innovate, obsess and lead on fit, fabrics and how the body moves on a bike.
Their designs show clearly how big a role female designers play in Pearl Izumi today, and the quality and fit are second to none. We're proud to work with them.
We love how they encapsulate the Pearl Izumi culture themselves: "We are innovators, product testers, cyclists, marathoners, triathletes, rec league all-stars, dog lovers, thrill seekers, gluttons for punishment, brew masters, skiers, coffee fiends, nature advocates, mountain dwellers, bike hoarders, weekend warriors, Kona champions, parents, craftsmen and so much more. But most of all, we are PEARL iZUMi."
Delivery & Returns
We aim to dispatch all orders within 2-3 working days, often sooner. Within the UK we use Royal Mail's Tracked 48 service - you will receive a tracking code with your order.
Next Day Delivery (guaranteed by 12pm with Royal Mail) is available on some products when ordered before 1pm. This option will be shown next to the specific product when available.
If your particular size is not shown, feel free to contact us by email at contact@velovixen.com. Please note some deliveries may take longer if we need to order a product in.
For details on how to return products, click here.