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1. Rollable design allows the knee protectors to be stored in a jersey back pocket or the included pouch during uphill sections, making CE Level 1 certified knee protection truly practical for all-day enduro and cross-country riding
2. Polygiene Odour Control Technology inhibits bacterial growth and odour in the stretch mesh chassis — particularly relevant for knee sleeves that are removed and refitted multiple times during a ride and worn against the skin for extended sessions
3. Interlinked cell protectors in a highly perforated mesh pocket provide excellent breathability and core cooling at the knee protection zone without the heat retention of enclosed protector pockets
1. CE Level 1 is the lighter protection standard — riders in more aggressive environments who want Level 2 knee certification should consider the Bionic Plus or A-Motion Plasma Knee Sleeve
2. Rollable format optimises packability over maximum coverage; riders wanting the most comprehensive knee protection should prioritise the Bionic Flex or Bionic Plus Knee/Shin options
3. At £64.99, these are marginally more expensive than the Paragon Lite Elbow Protectors, reflecting the larger protector and Polygiene technology addition
The climb-descent protection dilemma in enduro and cross-country riding is felt most acutely with knee guards: hard-shell strap-on protectors are too bulky to pack, while leaving them at the van means riding descents without the knee protection that descent crashes specifically require. The Alpinestars Paragon Lite Knee Protectors solve this by being rollable and jersey-pocket compatible, providing CE Level 1 certified knee protection in a form factor that goes with the rider wherever the trail takes them.
The rollable construction is central to the Paragon Lite’s brief. The knee sleeve rolls into a compact cylinder that fits in the back pocket of most riding jerseys or in the included storage pouch, allowing the rider to carry both protectors without needing any additional pack volume. At the top of a descent, they go on; at the bottom, they come off and go back in the pocket for the next climb. The slip-on design with elasticated cuffs and silicone printing makes the fitting process fast enough that it doesn’t become a transition burden during the ride.
The protection uses interlinked cell protectors: a design that provides the flexibility and rollability the Paragon Lite requires while maintaining CE Level 1 certified impact performance. The cell structure is highly perforated and secured in a mesh pocket on the outer face of the sleeve, maintaining excellent breathability and core cooling through the protection zone during both wearing and the vigorous activity of trail riding.
Polygiene Odour Control Technology in the stretch mesh chassis is a thoughtful specification for a sleeve that goes on and off the skin multiple times during a ride and is worn close against the skin during climbing efforts when perspiration levels are high. The technology inhibits the bacterial growth that drives odour development, extending the fresh-wearing life of the sleeve across multiple rides.
The Paragon Lite Knee Protectors are for enduro, cross-country, and trail riders who ride long routes where uphill effort and downhill protection need to coexist. The rollable format and jersey pocket storage make these the right choice for any rider who has previously compromised on protection because carrying it was impractical, and the Polygiene technology makes them appropriate for multi-day events and back-to-back training sessions.
– CE Level 1: EN 1621-1:2012 Level 1
– Rollable design for jersey pocket or pouch storage
– Storage pouch included
– Polygiene Odour Control Technology: Wear More. Wash Less
– Interlinked cell protectors: highly perforated, secured in mesh pocket
– Breathable stretch mesh chassis, extremely lightweight and flexible
– Slip-on design with elasticated cuffs and silicone printing
– Abrasion resistant fabric front panel
The Paragon Lite Knee Protectors at £64.99 are the practical protection choice for riders who want CE Level 1 certified knee coverage with the flexibility to carry it in a jersey pocket. Rollable, fresh-feeling, and fast to fit — the enduro rider’s ideal knee sleeve.
The Paragon Lite Knee Protectors are the enduro and cross-country rider’s answer to the protection dilemma: CE Level 1 certified, rollable enough to fit in a jersey pocket, breathable enough to wear without overheating, and equipped with Polygiene for multi-session freshness. At £64.99, a well-specified choice for riders who want protection when they need it and flexibility when they don’t.
1. Rollable design allows the knee protectors to be stored in a jersey back pocket or the included pouch during uphill sections, making CE Level 1 certified knee protection truly practical for all-day enduro and cross-country riding
2. Polygiene Odour Control Technology inhibits bacterial growth and odour in the stretch mesh chassis — particularly relevant for knee sleeves that are removed and refitted multiple times during a ride and worn against the skin for extended sessions
3. Interlinked cell protectors in a highly perforated mesh pocket provide excellent breathability and core cooling at the knee protection zone without the heat retention of enclosed protector pockets
1. CE Level 1 is the lighter protection standard — riders in more aggressive environments who want Level 2 knee certification should consider the Bionic Plus or A-Motion Plasma Knee Sleeve
2. Rollable format optimises packability over maximum coverage; riders wanting the most comprehensive knee protection should prioritise the Bionic Flex or Bionic Plus Knee/Shin options
3. At £64.99, these are marginally more expensive than the Paragon Lite Elbow Protectors, reflecting the larger protector and Polygiene technology addition
