![]() ![]() Colours: Black, ‘Azure Blue’, ‘Forest Green’, ‘Tangerine’.Pockets: Zipped hand pockets and rear security pocket.The waistband is sturdily constructed, nice and high at the back, with internal gripper print. Ally that with the stretch in the DWR-finished material and the result is the best pair of mountain bike shorts you never felt like you were wearing. The back is high, and the superb tailoring means the Slabs follow your shape and movement while riding. The quality of the construction and the slim cut mean they don’t flap and there’s no excess material to snag. Stretch panels in the side waist allow the shorts to be pulled up easily, and there’s an elastic belt to tune the fit. Smooth on the inside, they feel like the ultimate in friction-free, lightweight design. Made in a simple, yet elegant, pull-on style with ultrasonic seams throughout and a single minimal thigh pocket, the Slabs are created for high-speed comfort.įirst, we have to praise those seams, which bond the panels that give shape to the shorts so well that they’re almost invisible. Colours: ‘Grateful Red’, ‘Super Blue’, black, ‘Charcoal’.The best pair of shorts you never felt like you were wearing. ![]() Read our full Rocday Roc Lite Shorts review.The close cut might not be suitable for everyone, but these shorts are so comfortable they can even double up as off-bike apparel. Mesh sewn into the knee helps the shorts slide across your knee pads and the two deep pockets have Lycra sides to stop your belongings from falling out.ĭespite the material being weighty, the shorts are comfortable in the riding position, mainly thanks to the lumbar panel, which also provides good coverage on the lower back. The shorts have a great-quality feel and attention to detail. The Rocday Roc Lite Shorts are the ideal length and weight for a trail short, with a stretchy feel and a neat cut that comes in just above the knee. Of the two pairs of shorts in this Polish brand’s line-up, the Rocday Roc Lites are – as you would expect – the lighter of the two options. Read our full Assos Trail Cargo shorts and bib liner review.And if you prefer things baggy, they come in a wider leg size too. These shorts are pricey, but if you put in a lot of miles they will quickly prove a wise investment. There is gripper tape at the waist to hold the no-fly design in place against the liner beneath, and the reflective detailing on the back is a great touch. The outer shorts have a minimal design that sits perfectly on the bike. These Assos Trail Shorts come with a bib liner, and the shorts and the bibs have been designed to work together, but they can also be worn separately.Ī more common sighting with the best bib shorts for road cycling, the bibs help these shorts achieve their amazing comfort and once you try them, it’s unlikely you’ll want to give them up. The Trail Cargos aren’t cheap, but they really deliver on a promise of all-day, hard-riding comfort. Buy the Women’s Trail Shorts from Rapha.Other than the price, which is at the higher end of the spectrum, there is nothing to fault with these shorts. The shorts haven’t shown signs of wear in testing, but in any case, they’re supplied with adhesive repair patches (repurposed from fabric leftovers) so you can fix them up – or other kit – if you end up getting a bit too rowdy on the trails. ![]() These aren’t only easy to access on the move, but also have an inner divider that keeps your phone perfectly in place. Instead of poppers, the shorts fasten with a short zip and sliding clasp, which is very secure.Ī large zipped pocket sits on the outside of each thigh, facing rearwards. The legs are tapered, have hems shaped to accommodate knee pads and a long 15in inseam. A wide, elasticated back panel offers a fantastic fit, even if you have a much narrower waist than hips, and the shorts are cut high around the back, too, to keep you covered in the riding position. The bluesign-certified material is very comfortable and allows unrestricted pedalling. Rapha has truly hit the nail on the head with the Women’s Trail Shorts. Colours: Black/light grey blue/light grey purple/light grey blue green/’Egg Shell’. ![]() The Trail Shorts’ bluesign-certified material is very comfortable and enables unrestricted pedalling. ![]()
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