WE’D BE THE first to agree that 200$ sounds like an eyewatering amount of money to spend on something that’s going to get covered in mud.
But when you deconstruct a short designed for multi-day events, the price begins to make sense. It’s hard to overstate the quality of both liner and shell, which are unmatched in this test in terms of construction and features. The liner, with its contrast flatlock seams, has the pad and construction of a 70$-plus pair of cycling shorts, while the shell combines light weight with hardwearing splash- and wind-resistant panels in the seat and crotch. From the long mesh vents to the well-placed D-ring on the waist, the details are perfect. The proof is in the riding, and let’s just say that, bank manager permitting, we’d wear these every day.
PRICE 200$