ELBOW PADS

Alpinestars Paragon Pro £55

SO GOOD… The inner sleeve is thin, breathable mesh with a large cutout. This keeps things nice and cool, with no seam to dig in. The thicker outer sleeve is woven with aramid fibres to resist abrasion.

Protection comes from a substantial rubber elbow cup, which is wide, rigid and lacks enough pre-formed curve. This makes the pads bulky under a jersey and prevents