The shorts certainly feel light when you pull them on - they're the lightest baggies I've ever tested. The mesh bib straps are comfortable over the shoulders, and the padded insert is extremely comfortable for the longest rides I've used them for. The lack of bulk is a benefit that makes this a brilliant summer and hot weather short, as they feel so light and airy compared to heavier baggy shorts. The material used in the baggy portion of the shorts is very thin and feels almost delicate, but it's very durable, a couple of crashes attest to that. I'd like a little more length on the baggy shorts, however, as they sit quite high above the knee, and I found they peeled up during riding, exposing the Lycra shorts underneath. Not a cool look. They're also far too short if you ride with knee pads, but that is perhaps an unfair criticism as they are designed for cross-country riding and racing, where the lightness, fit and excellent comfort will appeal above all other factors. While they're impressively made, they do lack the flexibility of separate bib and baggy shorts, but if you want very comfortable fitting and lightweight baggy shorts these might just be for you, although they're not cheap. - David Arthur |
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7:30pm, I go to Mcdonalds, 7:40pm im done eating, 7:41pm TOILET.
I cant put weight on for shit, whats worse is that im 6ft2, but im beginning to grow out a bit more now yaaaaay
I have a pair of their old soft shell 3/4's from a few years back for commuting when it's cool here. They see a ton of use and show it. I just noticed a big hole in crotch the other day and marveled at how a company producing "bike wear" designed these with a straight seamed crotch rather than with a gusset.
I do think they make absolutely stellar hardshell rain pants and shorts for riding (I use them for commuting) in the wet, but they are very expensive (3 layer seam taped goretex) so not something mtn bikers are going to buy up.
For quality and value my stuff is mostly Endura.
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