Best Leatt knee brace?

sun4589
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Edited Date/Time 4/10/2024 1:28pm

Hi,

 

I'm in the middle of choosing these 2 knee braces, but I can't see too much of a difference, which one is better?

 

https://leatt.com/gb/product/knee-brace-x-frame-hybrid-21?selected-colo…

https://leatt.com/gb/product/knee-brace-c-frame-pro-carbon-17?selected-…

 

The carbon one says carbon in the title, and that's it, I don't see what carbon it is or if it is a composite in the description.

The other one, which doesn't mention carbon in the title, it has this in the description: Injected Carbon Composite Frame.

 

I'm confused... The price tag also doesn't help, I found them pretty much at the same price...

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183Matt
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4/10/2024 3:34pm

Knee braces are too subjective to say which is best for an individual without trying them on to see how they conform to your knees and the rest of your upper and lower leg.  Even if from the same manufacturer.

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OneZeroFive
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4/10/2024 4:17pm

Big difference is the patella cup is integrated in the C-Frame versus a separate sleeve on the X-Frame. Also, on the C-Frame, there is no inner hinge like traditional braces. It's completely exposed. I have the C-Frames and love them for this. I find I have better feel on the bike because of it.

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wwdiii
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4/10/2024 5:38pm

I tried a pair of Leatt, I think it was X frame.  They were made well but didn’t feel I couldn’t keep them in place.  Sent them back.  Leatt makes good stuff. 

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ccstrebe
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4/10/2024 8:53pm

I’ve tried a lot of knee braces over the years and once the C-Frame came out I’ve never looked back. Not having the hinge on the inside gives me a better feel and grip to the bike.  They also have a knee brace pant which I use that keeps them in perfect place. 

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The Shop

4/10/2024 9:16pm

C Frame 100% for me.  On my second set.  Love the ability to grip the bike when wearing them compared to other knee braces.

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sun4589
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4/18/2024 10:49am

How do you see the difference between these two instead?

They are both C-frame, but the 2nd one is Hybrid, I think that the separation of the protection above the knee may or may not result in a better protection, because in the standard one, the knee cap protection is higher, so probably that serves at upper knee protection, which is the femor, I couldn't see other fundamental differences.

 

https://leatt.com/gb/product/knee-brace-c-frame-pro-carbon-17?selected-…

https://leatt.com/gb/product/knee-brace-c-frame-hybrid-23?selected-colo…

 

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