Whether you ride with gloves or without, grips are almost as personal as seat choice, with one person loving a design that another can't stand. You'll know what you're a fan of after spending countless hours holding onto a variety of grips, and that perfect-for-you pair can make all the difference day-in and day-out. With that in mind, the North Shores provide a nice balance between shock absorption and diameter, with the extra thickness compared to slimmer options making a noticeable difference in regards to vibration damping. This results in all-day comfort while still offering plenty of friction to keep your hands glued to the bars, gloves or no gloves. Pairing the added comfort with a functional lock-on style grip makes the North Shores a great option for riders looking to add some coziness to their bars, but their 33mm diameter won't be for everyone - if you prefer a minimalist grip, these may not be the best option for you. Wear rate seems to be par for the course, with them not losing material faster than anything else out there, although their extra thickness could mean that they'll be useable for longer than a set of thinner grips. - Jordan Carr |
We're not about to tell you to rush out to spend $270 USD on a short - that is a lot of money no matter how you look at it - but there is certainly room for the Soft Shell A/M short given that there are countless reasonably priced options already on the market if you can't see yourself spending this much dough. For those who are both interested and have the financial means to consider the Kitsbow short, read on. If you spend loads of time on your bike, comfort and quality are of the utmost importance, and Kitsbow absolutely nailed those two points. They fit and perform like no other short we have used, with a bit more of a conforming design that is far less baggy than most others. Inseam length is spot on with no extra fabric to catch on the seat, and the same can be said about the leg length. The Schoeller soft shell fabric also proved to be quite weather and stain resistant, but also manages to not feel thick and un-pliable like many ''durable'' fabrics. Our favourite feature of the short has to be the strategically placed leg pockets that make carrying a smartphone or heavy multi-tool almost unnoticeable while still being readily accessible when needed, something that is possible thanks to how the pockets aren't as loose fitting and their positioning more towards the rear. Complaints? They can be a touch warm in hot summer weather, and the pocket position meant that we sometimes found ourselves sitting on our tool or phone when not in the saddle, but that's about it. Are the worth $270? That's for you to decide, but we have to step up and say that they are the best performing short we've ever worn. It isn't one specific design point, but rather all of the combined efforts that make them both the most comfortable and well executed short on the market. There are tons of shorts that perform very well and cost much less, but the Soft Shell A/M short is a step above them all. - Jordan Carr |
Seat preference is obviously a very personal thing, so this or any other seat will not work perfectly for every rider. Luckily, I prefer a more rounded shape to keep me centered comfortably on the bike. The Scoop did this, and did it amazingly well. After spending the majority of my time aboard Fizik saddles, I have become accustomed to their fit and feel, and the Scoop was an easy transition that I was able to spend three hours on with no issues at all. The rounded nose and tail kept me right in the sweet spot of the saddle, while the padding offered a nice cushion to take the edge off on the hardtail I mounted it to. Overall, the Scoop is a great option for riders who prefer a rounded hammock shaped and are looking for something quality, but don't want to spend $200 plus dollars to find it. Having said that, it won't be ideal if you prefer a flat saddle shape that lets you slide around to get in to your desired riding position - the Scoop sets you in its sweet spot, making setup a crucial component. - Jordan Carr |
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"Complaints? They can be a touch warm in hot summer weather, and the pocket position meant that we sometimes found ourselves sitting on our tool or phone when not in the saddle, but that's about it. Are the worth $270?"
I'm so embarrassed to wear a hot shorts with mini tool under ass and cost $300 including tax.
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new bikes are the same as MTBs..
prices for protective gear are also cheaper. We are getting priced out of this sport!!!
2. Get whatever patch you want for under $10
3 invest some time to apply patch to shorts.
4 congratz, you now have Fox shorts for under $60 ( or whatever brand you like )
and your bambo 650b santa cruz v10.4c is amazing
£6 shorts, yeah bitches !!!
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I don't get what youre saying?
WTB stands for Wilderness Trail Bikes.
Pompous prick- "very well Jeeves, looks like you'll have to saddle up your fanny pack and walk to the store then, doesn't it! Hmm yes. Bring me those beautiful shorts URGENTLY!"
I have another pair by fox. the crotch is ripped out and they are awaiting sewing. I found them behind a boulder. I figured a bear got the rest of the guy.
a van down by the river please
www.wiggle.co.uk/charge-spoon-saddle-with-cromo-rails
Kitsbow - Stuff looks great. Thanks for putting out a really nicely made product.
That was the gayest shit I've ever read on pinkbike.
I bought shorts for $100 , that didn't ride very well/ fit/ etc... and ended up buying another pair of shorts ($125) that work much better. So I spent $225+ time and energy finding better shorts+ riding discomfort.
If I could spend more up front to save time and riding discomfort later, that's not a bad deal.
Ha, bow to my kit
Thats 2650% markup if they cost $15. The bike industry averages somewhere between 60% to 110% markup in my experience. As outrageous as the markup is in the industry, no company could ever get away with 2650% markup, and if they could, it'd be our own fault as consumers and retailers. You're talking crazy talk.
All that said, paying $270+tax for shorts is completely ridiculous for 90% of the riders out there.
If i remember correctly, you were the one who started talking trash poozank, I didnt ask for your opinion and grammatical errors and certainly did not want to hear them, go tell someone who cares.
Think about it like this: I am a manufacturer who makes Fizzogs for your bike at two price points, 25 bucks and 150 bucks. Some of you out their have already made your decision by now as to which one you would consider buying, so my company sees no great benefit in asking loads of media outlets to review the 25 buck one. No Sir. We will send out the 150 buck one and get reviews done because consumers may well have to be shown the reasons why the 150 buck one is worth it before someone will consider buying it. That is how it works. That is why PB is much more likely to be sent the more costly option.
Oh, and don't forget, when the box of parts arrives in the PB office and everyone has a chance to use the stuff on their bike for a review, which one are you going to pick to review? The XTR or the Deore? The XX1 or the X-5? Etc etc. Which one would YOU choose?