Notes: I used these pads after riding/racing with Dianese freestyles for a few years.

My riding style is fairly aggressive and as a result the body armour gets a pretty good testing. Working as a mountain bike guide for Gravity Assisted Mountain Biking means that the gear gets tested for all-day use and often four or five days in a row. So far I have used mine for six months.

Good Points (Out of Five) +++++ Full frontal coverage, all the way from shoe to above the knee +++++ Comfortable with a nice, soft behind-the-knee sock +++++ Great fit. When they're on they're on. Even with pretty full-on sliding crashes the seem to stay put as opposed to sliding around or down your leg. Bad Points (Out of Five) -- Poor ventilation. Due to not having lots of holes in the front they get a bit sweaty and definitely need a good airing after rides. - A few co-riders have had problems with the middle strap coming loose, this seems to be because they have the Velcro "hooks" afixing directly to the strap, rather than onto a piece with the Velcro "eyes." Mine are still fine.

Comments: I find that it's not until the 3rd or 4th day in a row of all-day use that I start to feel a bit of chafing behind the knees (as opposed to the end of one day with many other models and brands I have used). Ideal User: Any one riding hard who wants good solid protection! Don't Do It: If you are riding on 40 C.+ days they may be a bit warm and will definitely need a wash after.

Reference: Check out the 661 web site on www.sixsixone.com

Mac Hosking, Senior Guide 2004,

Gravity Assisted Mountain Biking

www.gravitybolivia.com