I think the problem is that riding with protectors is uncomfortable when you ride for hours. I ride a road bike too, and I don't wear protectors, I just don't r

I think the problem is that riding with protectors is uncomfortable when you ride for hours. I ride a road bike too, and I don't wear protectors, I just don't ride that fast because it scares me. For downhill mountain bikers, full protective gear is standard, but I guess they don't ride for hours, and they crash more regularly.