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1. Rear ventilation window adds a dedicated airflow opening on the back of the elbow sleeve — targeting the area directly behind the joint where heat and perspiration accumulate most readily during riding
2. Silicone printing on both the outer cuff hem AND the inner liner provides a dual anti-migration system, with the inner liner silicone adding an additional grip layer against the skin that works independently of the cuff hem
3. At £55, these are the entry price point in the Paragon elbow sleeve range, providing the core Paragon construction quality at the most accessible price before the Plus and Lite versions
1. CE Level 1 is the lighter certification standard; riders needing higher protection performance should look at the Bionic Pro or A-Motion Plasma Elbow options
2. Abrasion resistant fabric front panel provides durability at the forward face but is not the rip-stop reinforcement system of the Paragon Plus — the Pro uses a different durability approach at a lower price point
3. No rollable feature like the Paragon Lite — these are standard-fit sleeves rather than a packable format for selectively protective riding
The Paragon Pro Elbow Protectors are the entry point to the Paragon elbow sleeve line, sharing the core construction DNA of the range while bringing the specification to an accessible price that makes CE Level 1 certified elbow protection attainable without significant investment. At £55, the Pro delivers the fundamental Paragon qualities: breathable stretch mesh chassis, pre-shaped ergonomic design, perforated anatomical protector pads, and silicone-printed retention — with a rear ventilation window as the defining feature that sets it apart from simpler alternatives.
The rear ventilation window is positioned on the back of the elbow sleeve: the area directly behind the joint where the two sides of the sleeve meet during arm bending. This zone typically accumulates the most heat and perspiration during riding because it’s compressed against the back of the elbow in the bent arm position and has limited natural airflow. The ventilation window creates a dedicated opening that provides airflow specifically to this highest-heat zone, maintaining cooling performance where it’s most needed.
The protector pads are perforated for airflow through the protection zone and secured in a mesh pocket on the outer face of the sleeve. The pads are contoured to offer a compressive anatomical fit at the elbow, positioning the protection precisely over the joint rather than requiring flat pad compression. Flat inward-facing seams reduce contact discomfort against the skin at the joint zone.
An abrasion resistant fabric front panel on the sleeve provides structural durability at the forward face that takes the most direct wear contact during riding. Silicone printing is present on both the inner liner and the outer cuff hem, providing dual-layer anti-migration retention that works from both the inside (skin grip) and the outside (cuff positioning).
The Paragon Pro Elbow Protectors are for trail, enduro, and MTB riders who want CE Level 1 certified elbow protection in a Paragon quality sleeve at the most accessible Paragon price point. The rear ventilation window and dual-layer silicone retention make these a considered entry-level option for riders who want more than basic hard-shell strap-on protection without the investment of the Lite or Plus versions.
– CE Level 1: EN 1621-1:2012 Level 1
– Rear ventilation window for additional airflow at the elbow joint zone
– Perforated protector pads: contoured for anatomical, compressive fit
– Abrasion resistant fabric front panel
– Flat seams for improved comfort
– Breathable stretch mesh main construction, extremely lightweight and flexible
– Slip-on design with elasticated cuffs and silicone printing
– Silicone printing on inner liner for dual-layer anti-migration retention
– Pre-shaped ergonomic design for various riding positions
The Paragon Pro Elbow Protectors at £55 are CE Level 1 certified elbow protection with the rear ventilation window and dual silicone retention as the practical differentiators. A sensible entry to the Paragon elbow sleeve range.
The Paragon Pro Elbow Protectors at £55 are the entry to the Paragon elbow sleeve line: CE Level 1 certified, with a rear ventilation window, abrasion-resistant front panel, and dual-layer silicone retention. A well-featured elbow sleeve at the most accessible Paragon price point.
1. Rear ventilation window adds a dedicated airflow opening on the back of the elbow sleeve — targeting the area directly behind the joint where heat and perspiration accumulate most readily during riding
2. Silicone printing on both the outer cuff hem AND the inner liner provides a dual anti-migration system, with the inner liner silicone adding an additional grip layer against the skin that works independently of the cuff hem
3. At £55, these are the entry price point in the Paragon elbow sleeve range, providing the core Paragon construction quality at the most accessible price before the Plus and Lite versions
1. CE Level 1 is the lighter certification standard; riders needing higher protection performance should look at the Bionic Pro or A-Motion Plasma Elbow options
2. Abrasion resistant fabric front panel provides durability at the forward face but is not the rip-stop reinforcement system of the Paragon Plus — the Pro uses a different durability approach at a lower price point
3. No rollable feature like the Paragon Lite — these are standard-fit sleeves rather than a packable format for selectively protective riding
