At Chromag we simply want to produce things that our staff want to use, day in, day out, which is why we’re very proud to announce the Rift. We saw an opportunity to produce a kneepad that ticked some boxes that we felt were currently left empty, and in partnering with the engineers at RHEON Labs we’ve managed to create a guard that we’re extremely proud of, but most of all, keen to slip on whenever we head out for a ride.
The RHEON material is made from highly strain-rate sensitive polymers that stiffen momentarily while absorbing energy. These properties make this material ideal for a trail knee pad, which has some unique requirements. It must be comfy enough to pedal in all day, but provide significant protection for the way down.
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