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Fasthouse Crossline 2.0 Short

The Fasthouse Crossline 2.0 is a lightweight baggy mountain bike short, with a price tag that places it at the premium end of the category. With stiff competition from benchmark…

£99.00
Score 9

7Mesh Slab shorts

There are five different shorts in the 7Mesh range, with this 7Mesh Slab model being aimed at the enduro end of the spectrum.

£120.00
Score 7

7mesh Glidepath shorts

This Glidepath is a lightweight, super breathable trail short made with a four-way stretch fabric and six different size options. It’s exceptionally cool and comfortable, and offers more stretch than…

£130.00
Score 9

Alpinestars Drop Algorithm shorts

These Alpinestars shorts are made from a mid-weight fabric mixed with 15% spandex to allow extra conformity while pedalling. While the material isn’t as thin and aerated as some we’ve…

£100.00
Score 8

Endura Singletrack Lite short winner logo

This Singletrack Lite short is, guess what, Endura’s thinner, summery take on its long-refined Singletrack model. The fit is close without being restrictive, and Endura has mixed in enough elastane…

£79.99
Score 10

Rab Cinder Crank shorts

Rab says one reason it has launched the Cinder range is because many of its cyclist employees were using garments from the rest of its line up anyway. Perfect sense…

£100.00
Score 8

Rapha Padded Liner shorts

Bizarrely, some riders I know wear regular underwear when they go riding. Some even go commando. I have a XC racing background, so I wear a padded short because I…

£90.00
Score 10

Designed to be a very lightweight and breathable foundation layer under your bike shorts in warm weather, hence the name, the 7Mesh Women’s Foundation Short have a very distinct styling…

£90.00
Score 7

When I first got this short on test it didn’t come with a liner, which  is fine because some of the best mountain bike shorts we’ve reviewed don’t either. Besides,…

£70.00
Score 9

7Mesh Farside Long shorts

This Farside short from 7Mesh is a lightweight breathable trail short made with a thin four-way stretch fabric. It’s exceptionally cool and comfortable, and, unlike most of the best summer…

£100.00
Score 9

7Mesh Foundation brief padded short liner

A pair of the best padded liner shorts underneath baggy MTB shorts add extra cushioning for long days in the saddle. I’m a big fan of them, since cycling-specific liners…

£45.00
Score 9

Spada Pro Orion short

Baggies are difficult things to get right. The best mountain bike shorts combine perfect fit, robust materials and all-day comfort – has new kid on the block Spada got it…

£69.99
Score 8

O'Neal Mud Waterproof shorts

O’Neal’s latest top-tier Mud shorts use a thick three-layer fabric that’s extremely waterproof, tough and rip resistant. Inside, well glued, fully-taped seams don’t skimp on the overlap and outer pockets…

£110.00
Score 8

Race Face Stash Bib

The two criss-cross straps on the new Race Face Stash bib are surprisingly comfortable and supportive. Race Face has also improved the chamois.

£84.95
Score 7

Troy Lee Designs Skyline Air short

The Troy Lee Designs Skyline Air short is not the lightest in their range – that accolade belongs to the Drift – but it is definitely the best ventilated.

£110.00
Score 8

Scott Trail Tuned short

Overall we really rate the Scott Trail Tuned short – it’s comfy and tough, floats over kneepads and covers everything, but the price is fabulously steep.

£139.99
Score 8

Patagonia Dirt Roamer short

Patagonia asserts its green credentials on the Patagonia Dirt Roamer short by using a polyester fabric made from recycled plastic bottles.

£90.00
Score 7

Dainese HGL Aokighara short

The Dainese HGL Aokighara could be a decent short thanks to its unfussy styling, but the waist closure is over-thought and needs to add zips on the pockets.

£94.95
Score 6