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Ninja MTB knee & elbow pads

Pads you’ll actually wear.

Certified protection that’s light, breathable and stays put. Designed with input from hundreds of professional MTB coaches, so you forget they’re on until the moment you need them.

4.9· 75 reviews
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Smiling rider showing off her Ninja elbow pads on a mountain trail CE EN1621-1 certified
  • Certified protectionCE EN1621-1 impact rated
  • Kevlar reinforcedDouble-stitched to last
  • Machine washableRemovable pad insert
  • 30-day returnsOn unused pads
Step 1 · Pick your style

Light and fast, or extra coverage?

Rider on a mountain bike wearing Speed King knee pads
Low profile · lightweight

Speed King

A slim, breathable slip-on sleeve you’ll forget you’re wearing, even on long climbs.

Best for
Flow trails, XC rides, urban riding, pump track sessions
Fit
Slip-on sleeve with silicone grippers top and bottom
Sizes
S/M, L/XL, XXL
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Rider wearing Hooligan knee and elbow pads on a dusty trail
Extra protection · more coverage

Hooligan

More coverage for when the trail gets rough, with wide adjustable straps for a locked-in fit.

Best for
Downhill, technical exposed terrain, anytime you want extra coverage
Fit
Sleeve plus wide adjustable straps and silicone grippers
Sizes
S, M, L, XL, XXL
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Both styles: CE EN1621-1 certified impact protection, Kevlar reinforcement, removable and washable pad insert, 4-way stretch fabric and a 2-year warranty.

Step 2 · Choose your size

Shop knee & elbow pads

Not sure of your size? Use the size finder. It takes 30 seconds with a tape measure. We can’t do exchanges, so it’s worth checking first.

Size finder

Get the right fit the first time

Pads only protect you if they stay put. Grab a soft tape measure, pick your pad, and enter your measurements.

Speed King Knee Pads

SizeThighCalf
S/M13.5″–17″10.5″–13″
L/XL15″–19″11.5″–14″
XXL16″–21″12″–15″

Measure 4″ above and 4″ below the center of your knee.

Enter both measurementsWe’ll match you to a size.
Rider descending a rocky trail in Speed King pads Rider hopping off a log wearing Hooligan pads Smiling rider rolling through rocks in Hooligan knee pads Close-up of Speed King knee pads on a rider
Word on the trail

Riders forget they’re wearing them

4.9 out of 575 reviews across all four pads
“I wasn’t sure I needed elbow pads. But tried them out anyway. They fit great, I didn’t notice them at all during my ride. And then I fell! Did a sort of roll and hit my elbow on a rock! Didn’t feel a thing.”
Melanie S.✓ VerifiedSpeed King elbow pads
“As someone who has expensive pads I never use because they don’t fit well, are too bulky and are uncomfortable… Finally, a lightweight pad for everyday use that I (literally) forget I have on. I love these pads so much I just purchased the elbow pads.”
Heather M.✓ VerifiedSpeed King knee pads
“These are by far the best knee pads I have ever owned. They stay in place and have a lot of protection. I even ride XC trails with these! 10 out of 10.”
Scott G.Hooligan knee pads
“Comfort and confidence, you forget you are wearing them but you know they are there… EXACTLY what you want in your pads/protection! I have an extensive ‘collection’ of knee and elbow pads, these are now my go-to pads.”
Keith B.✓ VerifiedSpeed King knee pads
Questions

Good to know

Still deciding? Call (800) 693-8360 or email support@ridelikeaninja.com and we’ll help you pick.

Speed King or Hooligan: which should I get?

Speed King is our low-profile, lightweight sleeve for flow trails, XC rides and pump track sessions. Hooligan adds more coverage and wide adjustable straps for downhill and technical, exposed terrain. Both carry the same CE EN1621-1 certified protection.

How do I measure for the right size?

For knee pads, measure around your thigh 4″ above and around your calf 4″ below the center of your knee. For elbow pads, measure around your bicep 6″ above and your forearm 6″ below the center of your elbow. Enter them in the size finder above.

Will they slide down while I ride?

Both styles have internal silicone strips at the top and bottom to keep them in place, and Hooligan adds wide adjustable straps.

How do I clean them?

Take out the pad insert and machine wash the sleeve in cold water.

What if they don’t fit?

Unused pads can be returned for a full refund within 30 days of purchase, and we’ll send you a return label. We can’t do exchanges, so for a different size, place a new order. See our returns policy.

Is there a warranty?

Yes. All Ninja knee and elbow pads come with a 2-year warranty against manufacturer defects.

Gear up, then level up

Wear them to a Ninja skills clinic.

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