VOLUME 57 ISSUE 31 AUGUST 4, 2020 P99
S TANDOUT FEATURE
Good knee protection at a reason-
able price
RIDER AN ALYSIS
Leatt offers three models of knee
braces; the unique single side
hinged C-Frame Pro Carbon that
cost $529.99 per pair, the X-Frame
that cost $469.99 per pair, and now
they have the Z-Frame, which cost
$299.99 for the pair. The Z-Frame
braces are CE certified as a medical
device (this may allow you to get
them paid for through insurance)
and for impact protection.
We have many hours on the Z-
Frame braces and have been happy
with the comfort and ease of putting
them on. They have two straps on
the lower leg and an x-pattern single
strap on the upper leg. All the straps
have Velcro adjustments and once
you get them set, you can leave the
Velcro and use the four clips on the
outer side of each leg.
The frames are made of glass-
filled nylon, which is not as stiff as
the higher-end knee braces, but that
improves comfort. It seems that this
flexibility would reduce the effective-
ness of the braces in preventing knee
injuries, but if the improved comfort
makes it possible to wear them all
LOWDOWN
day, that may be a trade-off worth
considering. They have a relatively
low profile fit and the knee cup is also
much lower profile than typical knee
braces. The lower leg extends well
down the shin to provide some added
protection and that low-profile design
allows it to fit nicely into your boots.
Overall, the Leatt Z-Frame knee braces
provide a comfortable fit with far
more protection than knee pads with
a very reasonable price tag. CN
•More comfortable than
typical knee braces
•More protection than knee pads
•Reasonable price tag
•They don't feel as protective as
a more rigid knee brace (but the
tradeoff in comfort may appeal
to people that don't like more
rigid knee braces)
Our Leatt Z-Frame Knee Brace
has proven to be durable.
KNEE BRACE
