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Fox Demo DH shorts


For shorts that bill themselves as downhill fare, the Fox Demo DHs feel surprisingly light and airy, but make no mistake – the 600-denier shell is tougher than it looks. Fox makes a big deal about the Demo’s ‘freedom of movement’ and there’s truth in advertising here–the shell has a light feel and a nice degree of stretch to it. Sure, you can wear these things at the bike park, but they’re just as ideal for allday pedals in the backcountry. The Demos sport a fairly long inseam (14 inches), so they completely cover kneepads and prevent the dreaded gorby gap.

When it comes to tweaking the fit, the Demo relies primarily on a front ratcheting closure, which, while very secure, doesn’t offer quite as much adjustment as some of the Velcro waist adjusters on other shorts. There are also no belt loops to take up extra slack. Consequently, you need to be a bit more precise with your choice of short size when shopping for these. Lastly, at this price it’s a bit odd that the Demos don’t come with a chamois.

Price 110$
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