I put in about 50 hard miles today with the new Ultra Cells.
Ultra Pros:
Lighter.
Main frame fits better around the leg.
Attatching system-Light years ahead.
Better warranty: BOA cable system has a lifetime warranty.
1 year warranty on the rest of the Ultra Cell.
Cons:
Bulkier around the knee guards. Had a tighter fit in the MX pants.
Instructions are the New World pictographs.
I did a "dry" fit with the Ultras Saturday. Fit was excellent. Had to do some minor tweeking of the metal cinch bars around the upper thigh. The braces come with an allen wrench for making these adjustments.
While riding, I could not feel any pressure points from the brace.
The new attatching cable system is fast to put on very easy to tighten up.
With the lace up system on the old braces, I was never sure they were tight enough.
I did not have any shifting of the braces while riding,
It was easier to grip the bike due to the better fitting main frame.
No chafing at all-the Ultras have nothing behind the knees that would cause chafing.
I am very impressed with the new Ultra Cell knee braces. I was ready to pull the trigger on the Troy Lee braces when I saw these.
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