ION announces new Arcon Kneeguard LT

Our new protection line – ARCON – brings the same development, passion and transformation as the revolutionary K_PACT, but with new responsible partners, progressive designs and innovative protection elements. The ARCON Kneeguard LT is a brand new sleeve fit, reinforced with Cordura and the highest level of protection with the industry’s first lightweight, fully biodegradable RE ZRO x ION level 2 protection pad.

There are many options on the market, almost too many, to protect your knees. The sleeve construction has proven to be comfortable and even better fits those who pedal and need more than just protection. But if you’re looking for ultimate Level 2 protection, to push your limits or simply increase your confidence on the bike, the overwhelming amount of options will usually be extensive.

ARCON Kneeguard LT brings these two worlds together with sustainable ingredients. The ARCON CE-certified Level 2 pad was developed with RE ZRO® and covers a 15% larger surface area compared to standard CE-certified pads, including medial and lateral protection of the tibial head. At the same time, it’s everything you need for any kind of cycling: lightweight, well ventilated and super flexible. Extended silicone grippers at the top and bottom keep the sleeve construction perfectly in place during every ride. The sleeve construction made from an exceptional blend of recycled nylon, including the 4-way stretch, abrasion-resistant Cordura fabric, ensures durability instead of the use of harsh materials.

Level 2 protection in the slimmest fit PI: bartek Wolinski.

RE ZRO®, the most responsible protection

Special ingredients are added during the production process of the RE ZRO® materials to accelerate the biodegradation process in a microbe-rich and oxygen-poor environment. When a RE ZRO® product is thrown into a landfill at the end of its life – a microbe-rich, oxygen-poor environment – ​​microbes and fungi colonize the pad at the molecular level. They feast on the carbon from the plastic, until ultimately only biogas and biomass remain; RE turns to ZERO. This biodegradation process is estimated to take 3 to 5 years, while traditional synthetic products, such as a plastic water bottle, take 400 to 500 years.
**Full details on the biodegradability of RE ZRO can be found at www.re-zro.com/terms

Protection level 2, with a breeze

The patented RE ZRO® technology protects riders by breaking molecular bonds on impact, releasing energy through heat and sound, a material behavior known as shear thinning. The supermolecules then immediately recombine and reset to Zro. To obtain a level 2 impact protection certificate, only a maximum impact force of 20Kn can be detected during the tests. The ION x RE ZRO® pad recorded approx. 10Kn, demonstrating the effective results of the shear-thinning technique.

Partly through this process, RE ZRO is able to construct their material into its unique shape, which provides incredible breathability without losing its protective capabilities. The additional laser ventilation holes also give the ARCON Kneeguard LT exceptional anti-toasty comfort, ensuring the rider never overheats during tough bike park laps or long pedal rides. The complete ARCON Kneeguard LT weighs a total of only 440 grams, it is the lightest protector on the market for only EUR 129.99.

The ARCON Kneeguard LT fits like a sleeve but protects without compromise PIC: Bartek Wolinski.

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