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3 Feb 2022
Bowtex Elite CE protective leggings - Black
Bowtex 'AAA' protective leggings complete with Tripleflex CE level 2 knee and hip armour
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Verified Customer Reviews for Bowtex Elite CE protective leggings
Comfortable all day
22 March 2025 by Phil
I have been using these for a couple of weeks now. I spend every third day using the bike all day in between meetings and site visits. They are great for wearing all day. The foot straps are the only thing that took a bit of getting used to. I have to make sure they’re perfectly straight when I put my boots on or they can rub a bit when riding. Had to adjust them on the first day and the third day but since then I worked it out.
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Feel good to me & fit my use requirements
01 February 2025 by Anonymous
I was after some armoured & abrasion resistant leggings to go under non armoured waterproof trousers for road & light off road/trail use rather than full MX articulated knee armour & off road armoured shorts etc.
I tried these & the PandoMoto AAA equivalent & TBH these are way better made IMO.
These use way more of the abrasion resistant Dyneema fabric (as apposed to stretch Lycra in the Pandos) & the armour is slightly bigger and stays in the correct place better as they aren't as rediculously stretchy.
Fit appears better for me also as the Large fits my 5'10", 79kg, 34" waist, 32" inseam pretty well, although the stirrup straps are a little long, so SWMBO has shortened them a lillte for me.
These are well worth the extra ££ over the Pando offering IMO, I would not fancy the stitching or fabric holding up in an off or the armour staying in place on them.
Overall very happy & saving for the Bowtex Elite shirt now ;-)
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Hard to believe they're AAA
17 December 2024 by Samuel M
I had been looking at these for a while and when I saw them discounted I couldn't resist. I received them quickly and tried them on the size was perfect thanks to other reviews . They fit nice and tight and the quality seems very good l can't comment on the AAA and hope to not find out but overall very pleased
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Good, but not as good as the Elite jacket
31 March 2024 by Evan
Undeniably, the quality is top notch. No questions around that. They feel very nice and cool to the touch, and don't act as a heating layer underneath the regular jeans I'm wearing.
Unlike the Bowtex Elite jacket though, I can't say they are as "invisible" as I was hoping. They do add a bit of bulk underneath my jeans, and because of the foot straps, they tend to slide down around my waist and end up putting pressure on the lower waist area. Even though they fit me perfectly while standing, moving around or riding my bike means they keep sliding down and eventually I have to pull them back up.
Definitely try these on, flex your knees, see how they behave with your body type while moving, before you buy.
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Bowtex elite leggings
15 March 2024 by Anonymous
Expensive but the large fitted my 34 frame perfectly. I'm shorter so would have preferred a shorter leg but they're tight fitting so the knee armour doesn't slip down much.
I can wear normal trousers and still be protected. Very pleased with them and the quick service received.
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Description
Designed to be the most comfortable and protective leggings ever made, the ELITE reaches the maximum CE certification level AAA! The extreme breathability that Dyneema® fibres and their thermo-conductive properties offer, allow you to stay cool and comfortable on the longest of rides and in all weather conditions. Wear them on their own or under any pair of jeans or pants and stay cool on the longest of rides and in all weather conditions.
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Bowtex Elite CE protective leggings - Black
- New adjustable drawstring waist for a perfect fit
- Maximum CE level AAA rating according to EN17092-2:2020
- Full Dyneema® fabric coverage for maximum protection, breathability, and comfort.
- Reinforced flat lock seams all around, rated 12.9N/mm resistance, our strongest seams ever
- The thermo-conductive Dyneema® fibres are in direct contact with the skin for that famous cold and soft feel
- The X-Panel 3D construction frees your movements for maximum flexibility
- SAS-TEC Tripleflex level 2 knee (KB2) and hip (HB2) protectors included
- Wear them on their own or under any pair of jeans or pants thanks to their AAA certification level
- Our deep black colour fabric is crafted for the most demanding dress codes and does not fade over time
- Ultra lightweight and highly packable
- Unique Dyneema® fabrics developed by Bowtex®
- All components and final product 100% manufactured in Western Europe
- Unisex elastic fit
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK SIZE | 26-28 | 28-30 | 30-32 | 32-34 | 34-36 | 36-38 |
Designed to be the most comfortable and protective leggings ever made, the ELITE reaches the maximum CE certification level AAA! The extreme breathability that Dyneema® fibres and their thermo-conductive properties offer, allow you to stay cool and comfortable on the longest of rides and in all weather conditions. Wear them on their own or under any pair of jeans or pants and stay cool on the longest of rides and in all weather conditions.
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