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Jeff.P

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Hi my name is Jeff. I am new at this sport, I just bought a hard tail, I am based in central Jersey. Does anyone have suggestions for bike shops that carry a variety of pads. My local shop does not have any and I want to try some on first. For fit. Thanks.
 
Jeff.P said:
Hi my name is Jeff. I am new at this sport, I just bought a hard tail, I am based in central Jersey. Does anyone have suggestions for bike shops that carry a variety of pads. My local shop does not have any and I want to try some on first. For fit. Thanks.
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which parts of your body are you most worried about?

i was worries about my hips, so purchased some stuff from EVS. but probably it is more forearm and elbow the way i ride.

now that i think i know what i'm doing after 7 years (and a bunch 30 years ago), i just wear a helmet, and ride conservatively.

while everyone wants to "push" - learning progressively is a the way to go IMHO
Meaning start at six mile run or allaire, move to lewis morris, and chimney rock, then to the harder parks. (your location may dictate different parks)
 
Hi Jeff, welcome
yeah, body armor is more popular up north.
Maybe try CycleCraft or Wyckoff cycles
 
funny you posted this, as I'm sorting out ones that don't fit. Four sets and none really fit. Read the reviews if you're not sure
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Welcome Jeff! The G-form stuff is great for the low speed type of wrecks we all had when getting started. Where have you ridden so far?
 
Jeff.P said:
Hi my name is Jeff. I am new at this sport, I just bought a hard tail, I am based in central Jersey. Does anyone have suggestions for bike shops that carry a variety of pads. My local shop does not have any and I want to try some on first. For fit. Thanks.
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Try Halter’s in Montgomery
 
fidodie said:
which parts of your body are you most worried about?

i was worries about my hips, so purchased some stuff from EVS. but probably it is more forearm and elbow the way i ride.

now that i think i know what i'm doing after 7 years (and a bunch 30 years ago), i just wear a helmet, and ride conservatively.

while everyone wants to "push" - learning progressively is a the way to go IMHO
Meaning start at six mile run or allaire, move to lewis morris, and chimney rock, then to the harder parks. (your location may dictate different parks)
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Worried about forearms, elbows, shins and knees
 
Jeff.P said:
Worried about forearms, elbows, shins and knees
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are you riding flat pedals or clipped in?

my shin from last night. pressed a rose whip between my leg and a rock. i think?

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