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1. Rollable jersey-pocket design means young enduro and cross-country riders can carry CE Level 1 certified knee protection without a bag or wearing it on climbs — the same selectively protective approach as the adult Paragon Lite, in youth-specific sizing
2. Developed specifically for youth riders, ensuring the sleeve length, circumference, and protector dimensions are proportioned for younger legs rather than being small adult sizes that position protection incorrectly
3. Polygiene Odour Control Technology keeps the sleeve fresh across multiple sessions — useful for young riders at training camps and junior race series where kit washing between sessions may not be practical
1. CE Level 1 is the lighter certification standard — young riders competing at a level where higher knee protection is required should discuss options with coaches and parents
2. Youth sizing means outgrowing the sleeve will require a product change; parents should monitor fit at regular intervals
3. At £56.99, this is priced slightly above the adult Paragon Lite at £64.99 — the pricing is relatively close, so parents should ensure youth sizing is correct before defaulting to adult sizing
Young enduro and cross-country riders benefit from the same practical approach to protection as adults: wearing knee guards on the descents and carrying them during the physically demanding climbs, without needing a pack to carry them. The Alpinestars Youth Paragon Lite Knee Protector applies the rollable, jersey-pocket-compatible design of the adult Paragon Lite to a sleeve specifically developed for younger riders, with proportions that correctly cover younger legs rather than sliding or shifting on smaller limbs.
The rollable design is the centrepiece: the sleeve compacts into a cylinder small enough for a jersey back pocket or the included storage pouch, making trail-side removal and replacement practical for young riders without any additional carrying gear. For parents who want their young riders protected on descents but comfortable and unrestricted on uphill efforts, this design approach removes the resistance from protection compliance on longer routes.
The protection uses interlinked cell protectors: highly perforated pads secured in a mesh pocket on the outer face of the sleeve, providing CE Level 1 certified impact performance and core cooling through the protection zone. The main sleeve chassis is built from extremely lightweight, durable, and flexible breathable stretch mesh for a comfortable, close fit that accommodates the full range of knee movement during riding.
Polygiene Odour Control Technology in the chassis inhibits the bacterial growth that drives odour development in sleeves worn close to the skin across multiple sessions. For young riders attending training camps, junior racing weekends, or back-to-back riding days, the extended fresh-wearing life is a practical benefit rather than a marginal specification point. Elasticated cuffs with silicone printing prevent the sleeve from migrating during wearing.
The Youth Paragon Lite Knee Protector is for young enduro, cross-country, and trail riders who ride longer routes where uphill effort and downhill protection need to coexist, and who need a sleeve in youth-specific proportions that positions the protection correctly on younger legs. The rollable format and Polygiene technology suit young riders on training programmes, junior race series, and multi-day riding events.
– CE Level 1: EN 1621-1:2012 Level 1
– Specifically developed for youth riders
– 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 Youth Paragon Lite Knee Protector at £56.99 is CE Level 1 certified rollable knee protection in youth sizing with Polygiene freshness. The right knee sleeve for young riders who need protection they can carry and deploy selectively on the trail.
The Youth Paragon Lite Knee Protector brings the practical rollable design of the adult Paragon Lite to youth-specific sizing and proportions. CE Level 1 certified, jersey-pocket packable, Polygiene fresh — at £56.99, it’s the practical knee sleeve for young enduro and cross-country riders who need protection they can carry selectively on the trail.
1. Rollable jersey-pocket design means young enduro and cross-country riders can carry CE Level 1 certified knee protection without a bag or wearing it on climbs — the same selectively protective approach as the adult Paragon Lite, in youth-specific sizing
2. Developed specifically for youth riders, ensuring the sleeve length, circumference, and protector dimensions are proportioned for younger legs rather than being small adult sizes that position protection incorrectly
3. Polygiene Odour Control Technology keeps the sleeve fresh across multiple sessions — useful for young riders at training camps and junior race series where kit washing between sessions may not be practical
1. CE Level 1 is the lighter certification standard — young riders competing at a level where higher knee protection is required should discuss options with coaches and parents
2. Youth sizing means outgrowing the sleeve will require a product change; parents should monitor fit at regular intervals
3. At £56.99, this is priced slightly above the adult Paragon Lite at £64.99 — the pricing is relatively close, so parents should ensure youth sizing is correct before defaulting to adult sizing
