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Cycling elbow pads help protect your elbows from impacts and scrapes when riding MTB, enduro, downhill or BMX. Choose from different sizes and levels of protection according to your riding style and trail difficulty.
Elbow Pads
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When riding MTB forest trails, enduro or downhill tracks and in bike parks, your elbows can be exposed to impacts and scrapes in a fall. Elbow pads help reduce the risk of such injuries, so they should be chosen according to your riding style, required level of protection and comfort.
Elbow pads are useful not only for adult cyclists. They also provide additional protection for children learning to ride or actively using a bike, balance bike or scooter. At Velonova, you will also find MICRO kids' elbow pads designed for active young riders.
Which elbow pads should you choose?
For MTB and enduro riding, a good balance of protection, flexibility and ventilation is important. If you spend a lot of time pedalling and moving actively on the bike, lighter pads that fit comfortably around the arm are usually a better choice. For downhill, BMX and bike parks, it is worth choosing more robust models that provide a higher level of protection.
For children, comfort and the correct size are particularly important. Kids' elbow pads should stay securely in place while moving without feeling too tight or restricting arm movement.
What should you consider when choosing elbow pads?
Different models vary in construction, protective elements, materials and fastening systems. Lighter and more flexible pads are more comfortable for longer rides, while a more robust construction is useful on technical trails where the risk of falling and harder impacts is greater.
The correct size is also important. Before buying, check the manufacturer's size chart. The pads should stay securely on the arm without rotating or slipping down, while still allowing free movement of the elbow.
For greater protection, elbow pads can be combined with knee pads and a cycling helmet. You can find other protective gear for MTB, enduro, downhill and BMX riding in our cycling protective gear category.
If you are unsure about the size or level of protection you need, contact us – we will help you choose according to your or your child's riding style.
Elbow pads are particularly useful when riding technical MTB, enduro and downhill trails where the risk of falling is higher. They help absorb impacts and protect the elbows from scrapes.
Elbow pads should stay securely in place without slipping while moving or riding. They should not feel excessively tight, rotate around the arm or restrict your ability to bend the elbow freely.
Some kids' elbow pads are designed for both cycling and scooter riding. Always check the manufacturer's intended use and choose the correct size.
Kids' elbow pads are best selected according to the manufacturer's size chart and the child's arm measurements rather than age alone. The pads should fit comfortably, stay securely in place and allow free movement of the arms.
Yes. Elbow pads are often used together with knee pads, a helmet and other protective gear. The appropriate combination depends on your riding style, trail difficulty and individual needs.