G-Form – Leightweight Protective Gear with SmartFlex™ Technology

Over 10 years ago, G-Form engineers discovered a special chemical formulation and created a proprietary molding process that revolutionized protective gear for athletes. Back then, high speed protective gear was made with hard outer shells, as softer, more comfortable protective gear only provided cushioning with limited protection. With SmartFlex you get all of the protection offered by hard shells and the comfort and flexibility offered by softer materials. Why is this so smart? The secret within SmartFlex padding is a special non-Newtonian material that remains soft and highly flexible, yet it will harden immediately upon impact. SmartFlex then returns to the same soft material as before so you can hop back up your bike and keep riding. SmartFlex pads are body-mapped and designed to move freely with your body. Best of all, when you get home, just toss those pads into the washing machine. Because all SmartFlex pads are waterproof, they won’t absorb sweat as your ride or water and detergent as they are cleaned.

More durability. More comfort. More customized fit. If you’re an all-mountain, trail or even an enduro rider, Pro-Rugged protectors may be the right choice for you. It features G-Form’s legendary SmartFlex™ padding that is soft, ultra-conforming, yet hardens on impact when the occasional crash happens. But there’s more: the SmartFlex pad is coated with ArmorTex fabric technology that resists tearing or catching from sharp rocks or unexpected branches along the trail. Looking for a more secure fit? Pro Rugged has it. The knee guards feature an extra wide top gripper that distributes pressure evenly and keeps the pad in place. Integrated into this top gripper is an adjustable fit strap so you can customize your level of security and comfort. And, finally, as an added measure of security and comfort, the SmartFlex pad has a super soft inner foam behind it that is amazingly comfortable during long days of pedaling and helps to cushion your knee during a crash.

E-Line Knee and Elbow Guards are G-Form’s most innovative solution for the aggressive rider tackling technical terrain. Downhill extremists and enduro riders should strongly consider E-Line. The protective gear is loaded with all of G-Form’s best technologies. The base technology is rooted in SmartFlex – soft, flexible, and hardens only on impact. Beneath the SmartFlex pad is a super soft cushion layer for riding comfort. The SmartFlex pad is enhanced with ArmorTex fabric that is Kevlar-based. And — a first for G-Form — a firm, yet flexible outer shell for riding styles that prefer to slide and bounce off objects and keep right on going without missing a beat. If you’re concerned about all of these comfort and protective layers creating a warm environment for your knees and elbows, fear not. An innovative Active Airflow ventilation system releases heat with every flex of the knee and elbow. And you will love the customizable fit at the top and bottom with adjustable fit straps, and also a lower leg zipper closure that allows for pad removal while keeping your shoes on.