Using an advanced knee-brace design, Leatt has taken a new approach to knee protection with the C-Frame Pro Carbon Knee Brace (LEFT knee). Instead of using the typical "cage" type brace design, Leatt uses their unique C-Frame design that’s centered around a single hinge and three distinct points of force distribution—the upper thigh, the inner knee, and the outer calf. With these contact points, the brace is able to prevent lateral injuries to the meniscus and the MCL.
The C-Frame’s hinge also uses dual pivot points in its design in order to mimic the knee’s natural motion without feeling awkward or restrictive. With its exceptional strength and adjustable hyper-extension stops/inserts, this type of hinge not only protects you from ACL injuries, it also gives you more control and a better feel of your bike since there’s no hinge on the inside of your knee against the bike. The C-Frame Pro Carbon also uses an ultra-stiff, lightweight chassis to make sure the brace stays in the correct position on your leg and provides optimal performance.
The carbon fiber contoured shin plate stabilizes the brace on your lower leg, but it also protects your shin bone from potential brakes, reduces the brace’s physical dimensions so it can easily fit in the top of your boot, and accommodates a wider range of calf sizes compared to traditional double-beam designs. With all the precision engineering and clever biomechanics in the brace, Leatt has made the C-Frame Pro Carbon one of the safest, most comfortable, and most advanced knee braces currently on the market.
Comfort
Single brace specifically designed and fit for the LEFT knee
Lack of interior hinge gives superior feel/comfort and improved bike control
Multiple points of fit adjustment provide individual comfort
Mono hinge uses dual pivots to mimic the knee’s natural movement
Low profile design reduces bulk and fits in boots
Adjustable/interchangeable hyperextension inserts help prevent ACL injuries without sacrificing rider ergonomics or range of motion
Contoured shin plate stabilizes brace, allows for large calf sizes
Very low profile inner knee for superior bike feel
Comfortable, low profile shin bone plate with load distribution pad that fits inside all boots
Construction/Quality
Certified as medical device: USA FDA 10048761
CE tested and certified as impact protection: Knee EN1621-1
CE certified knee protector/cup
Durable cast aluminum and carbon fiber frame
Double-link hinge has two pivot points and sealed bearings inside for smooth operation
Engineered lab tested built in fracture points:
- The C-Frame chassis brakes before the threshold for injuring: shin bone (Tibia), and thigh bone (Femur)
Protection
Reduces forces that can cause injury to:
- ACL
- Meniscus
- MCL
Hyper extension limitations 10, 15, 20 and 25° for ACL injury reduction