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Madison Tempest waterproof shorts


SO GOOD
The Tempests feel more like regular trail baggies than most waterproof shorts thanks to Madison's M:Tec fabric, which doesn't rustle as much when pedalling.

Velcro waist and leg adjusters let you cinch them up nice and tight to keep the elements out, and silicone gripper print on the waist helps keep them in place when pedalling. The two zipped hip pockets are handy, and you can't argue with the price.

NO GOOD
Water beads off the fabric initially but during sustained rain it begins to soak in, making the Tempests feel heavier than the thinner shorts here.

PRICE 80$
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