You won't sound like Darth Vader on the climbs with one of these on

the Truvativ Descendant Carbon bars are simply

2 - 3C Maxx Speed - EXO - TR Kevlar Folding - 720g

while keeping the 90% fill of Almagard extra high pressure grease inside and Black-Oxide/Magnetite coating provides an extra level of corrosion resistance and extended worry-free performance

Ion K-Pact Select Knee Pads - XL - Black Envelope Shipping You won't sound like DarthTypically knee shin combo pads are a bit of a no go for anything but gravity focussed riding as the extra coverage makes them too restrictive to allow for comfortable pedalling. ION has addressed this problem with the innovative Tectonic_Fit construction on the K Pact Select which keeps the knee cup nice and snug while allowing the shin panel to move independently, allowing for unrestricted pedalling movement. If you want to stop mincing up your shins