The Low Down: Pads that are slim enough to be worn comfortably underneath your trousers, without being binding or irritating to cycle in! There is more clearance for pedalling. They have vented side padding guards against top tube and other impacts. They were developed with Red Bull Rampage Champion Kyle Strait.

Our Pedal Head bike expert says: ‘These are very comfortable to wear all day long, and have proved highly robust in numerous crashes and falls. I’ve used them on big rides in Wales, The Lake District and Scotland and they have never proved restrictive. I even use them for snowboarding and have walked away unscathed where my friends (with similar falls) have suffered their whole week on the mountain!’