Product: Mobius X8 Kneebrace

The Mobius X8 kneebrace is the result of seven years of research, development and testing. Transmoto‘s Editor, Andy Wigan, has worn the kneebrace a few times now, and offered up his first impressions of it.

How did the X8 come about, you ask? Engineer and X8 inventor, Darren Fleming, suffered a repetitive knee injury time and time again, and sought to find an evolved kneebrace solution – one that was progressive, comfortable, and most importantly, a design unlike any other kneebrace on the market. With a clear vision in mind, Fleming sought out nine-time AMA MX/SX champ, Ryan Villopoto, who suffered from multiple knee injuries. An instant believer in the design, Villopoto joined the development team and helped turn Fleming’s vision into a reality — they created a kneebrace that could combat the plight of today’s motocross athletes.

At the core of the X8 is the CCRS (Continuous Cable Routing System). The CCRS externally reinforces all of the cruciate ligaments. When forces are applied to the knee joint, the CCRS becomes tight and resists excessive movement that can cause injury to the ligaments. As the CCRS tightens, it squeezes the brace shells, gripping the tibia and femur. The tibial shell is designed to grip the tibial tuberosity controlling the lower leg, while simultaneously, the femoral shell and tendon back plate grip the femur. When the leg is fully extended, the CCRS progressively tightens resisting hyper extension, bending and rotation. When the leg is in flexion, the CCRS is designed to progressively tighten as well, preventing rotation and bending.

Mobius X8 kneebraces are completely customisable to accommodate different leg sizes and shapes. To work out your size, measure from the centre point of the kneecap to six inches up the thigh, then measure the circumference of your thigh at that point. The size chart is as follows:

Small: 16-18” (40-46cm)
Medium: 18-20” (46-50cm)
Large: 20-22” (50-56cm)

The Mobius X8 challenges the perception of knee and joint support developed over the past century. A combination of forward thinking and revolutionary design has yielded a kneebrace that quite possibly surpasses any offering on the market in support, protection, comfort and appearance.

To order yours today ($749 RRP, only sold as a pair), visit: www.serco.com.au