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TLD Ruckus shorts


When summer rolls around, i invariably reach for TLD’s Ruckus shorts due to their light and comfortable feel. The two-way stretch shell is featherlight. While I haven’t torn or snagged the Ruckus yet, there are certainly more robust shells on the market. The cut on the Ruckus is damn near perfect. Some shorts feel right when you’re faffing about before the ride, but constrictive when you’re hunched up on the bike. The Ruckus is the opposite – these shorts are at their best when you’re pretzeled up on the saddle.

Troy Lee outfitted the Ruckus with a long inseam (a definite plus if you run pads), three zippered pockets and Velcro’d waist adjusters. At $135, you’d expect a chamois to be part of the party and, sure enough, the Ruckus also sports a detachable chamois. One nitpick: I’d like to see TLD increase the size of the zippers on the inner thigh vents. The company uses small ‘hidden’ zippers that are, indeed, unobtrusive, but also a bit annoying to operate when you’re wearing gloves.

Price 135$
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