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Comparing Mountain Bike Shorts for Men

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Awards Editors' Choice Award Top Pick Award Top Pick Award   
Price $54.99 at Evo
Compare at 3 sellers		$49.73 at REI
Compare at 2 sellers		$70.95 at Backcountry
Compare at 3 sellers		$64.35 at Amazon
Compare at 2 sellers		$150 List
$107.97 at Backcountry
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Pros Comfortable, sharp design, good featuresGreat ventilation, low-pro waist adjustment, welded leg openingsLightweight, comfortable, great fit, quick-dryingStylish, functions well with knee pads, high-quality and reasonable priceQuality of materials and construction, good pocket design, work great with knee pads
Cons Single snap closure, baggier than some will likeSmall pockets, lightweight material may not be the most durable, asymmetrical waist adjustmentSlightly longer and roomier than previous versionMinimal waistband adjustment, over-complicated closure systemLong insean for a trail short, somewhat noisy material, a little expensive
Bottom Line With great features, a good build, and a sharp look, these shorts represent the best modern design offersThis lightweight, highly breathable trail short is a great choice for cranking out the miles on hot daysComfortable, lightweight, minimalist shorts for big days in the saddleA dialed all-mountain/enduro short that ticks most of the boxes but has some minor waistband issuesQuality mountain bike shorts that have a stylish cut, and pockets that are useful on and off the trail
Rating Categories Troy Lee Designs Sk... Pearl Izumi Summit... Patagonia Dirt Roamer 100% Airmatic 7Mesh Glidepath
Comfort (20%)
8.5
8.5
9.0
8.0
8.0
Fit and Pedal Friendliness (20%)
8.5
9.0
9.0
8.0
7.5
Features (20%)
8.0
7.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
Durability (20%)
8.0
7.0
8.0
8.0
7.5
Style (10%)
8.5
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
Protection (10%)
8.0
7.0
6.0
8.0
8.0
Specs Troy Lee Designs Sk... Pearl Izumi Summit... Patagonia Dirt Roamer 100% Airmatic 7Mesh Glidepath
Shell Fabric 87% polyester and 13% spandex with 4-way stretch “Aero Tech” micro ripstop panels 87% recycled polyester, 13% spandex 4-way stretch 90 denier 86% recycled polyester/14% spandex with a DWR Polyester elastane stretch blend 4-way stretch, 85%nylon, 15% elastane with DWR
Inseam Measurement (med or 32" waist) 13.5 12.5 12.5 12 14.5
Number of pockets 2 2 2 2 4
Weight (grams) 291 grams 165 grams 164 grams 250 grams 172 grams
Weight (ounces) 10.25 oz 5.85 oz 5.8 oz 8.8 oz 6.05 oz