Best knee pads for big legs

Byrde

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Good evening folks

Does anyone have any recommendations for MTB knee pads for riders with big legs, I have a pair of 7idp Sam hill’s knee pads in the largest size but these are too tight and cause chafing on my legs on longer rides…
 
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Being a large thigh fellow myself, I've used both Leatt and Troy Lee.
I have a pair of Leatt Reaflex Pro and Troy Lee Speed Knee Sleeves. The Leatt offer more protection but the Troy Lee are a lot more comfortable for pedaling for me.
 
Second the leatt in the xxl size, I have the 3df 6.0 for bike park and for pedalling surprisingly, the poc joint air have a ton of stretch in xl.
 
I swear by my POC VPD ones, I have large thighs and struggled before these to get ones that stay in place and not rub.
 
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