The new Trail Pros are competitively priced and well thought out. Tough ripstop fabric is used over the knees and hips to boost durability. Although this is a little noisy, it feels fine next to the skin. Elsewhere, dhb use a two-faced fabric with two-way stretch to keep things comfy and movement free and easy. Neat touches include silicone gripper inside the waistband, which has Velcro adjusters on either side, a seam-free crotch and three zipped pockets (though we’d happily ditch the rear pocket and would have preferred black zips). The Trail Pros feel particularly well-shaped around the waist, where they sit high enough to cover your lower back when hunched over climbing, and articulate well when pedalling and moving around the bike. They also stay put when caked in mud. The straight-cut legs allow ample room for pads but can get a little flappy if you’re not wearing knee protection.
Price $90