MTB SHORTS

Essential criteria for mountain bike shorts

Mountain bike shorts are an essential part of any mountain biker's outfit.
Before choosing your mountain bike equipment, it's essential to know what you really do and how often you do it.

Quality and comfort

Mountain bike shorts come in 2 types: with chamois or without. Most models with a chamois can be removed. In fact, you can remove the chamois to use your shorts in different circumstances.
MTB shorts are wide and loose-fitting. This means you can wear protective gear underneath, such as undershorts. They also feature pockets for storing your accessories and personal belongings during mountain biking outings.
Your cycling clothing will determine how comfortable you feel on the road, and how much fun you'll have on your mountain bike outings. Their quality and comfort should not be overlooked. Your performance, too, will be closely linked to your purchase of sports equipment. You need to feel comfortable on your bike. Any sportsman who has spent a few hours or covered a few kilometers in the saddle knows how important it is to have high-quality, comfortable mountain bike shorts.

Take a look at our product reviews

If you're interested in a particular product, don't hesitate to check out the reviews and comments on the various shorts. It's very interesting and a definite advantage when we shop online, on the Internet. You'll get a wide range of completely different opinions on the product(s) in question, and you'll be able to compare them too. You'll see what's good and what's bad. You'll be better informed about the MTB shorts that have caught your attention, and it will be easier to make your own selection according to your needs, your MTB outing habits and all that while saving time.

The difference between MTB shorts and bib shorts

These are 2 very different items of equipment for the same discipline.
While cross-country riders in particular prefer to wear shorts (whether long or short), freeride riders, for example, prefer to wear undershorts under mountain bike shorts.

Mountain bike shorts

Mountain bike shorts are ideal for sports that require a lot of leg movement and considerably more frequent snags. They are designed to withstand the impact, friction and snags specific to mountain biking. In fact, their fuller cut allows greater freedom of movement. That's why it's so important to choose shorts that are sturdy, hard-wearing and of good quality, for maximum comfort.
The textiles used in mountain bike shorts are lightweight, so they help wick away perspiration. They also allow good air circulation. More comfortable in warmer weather, some people prefer to wear shorts instead of bib shorts for this reason.

Mountain bike shorts

The materials used in the design of cycling shorts compress your muscles, promoting drainage. The key element in the choice of cycling shorts is the insert, more commonly known as the "chamois".
Leg movements and saddle friction can sometimes cause irritation in the crotch area. When you're on your bike, sitting on your saddle, your body also exerts pressure. Here are the 2 main reasons why some people prefer cycling shorts to mountain bike shorts. The shorts will absorb this pressure on the saddle, limiting friction and therefore possible irritation.

Which model should I choose for my MTB shorts?

Mountain bike shorts brands offer different models with or without chamois, with more or less specific features depending on your use and duration, but also on the frequency of your mountain bike outings. The choice of your mountain bike shorts depends on 2 factors: the duration of your outings and the material of the shorts. Indeed, for short 1-hour outings, your needs won't be the same as for someone who rides for a whole day. Your outfit will also differ according to the discipline you practice: whether you ride mountain bikes, cross-country bikes (XC), trail bikes, enduro bikes, all-mountain bikes, downhill bikes (DH) or freeride bikes.
Cycling clothing can either give you a great time in the saddle, or give you a real nightmare.
The brands we have selected are designed to provide you with top-quality equipment all year round, season after season. Choosing specialized and adapted clothing means protecting yourself and practicing your discipline in complete safety and serenity. That's why we've designed jackets, jerseys, shorts, pants, mountain bike shorts and other equipment exclusively for mountain biking.
When it comes to comfort, mountain bike shorts with chamois are the way to go. Some offer the possibility of being 2-in-1 by being able to remove or put on the cushion quickly and easily for added comfort.
The different ranges of mountain bike shorts these days are varied enough to match the rest of your mountain bike sports outfit.
As the only contact between you and your bike, your mountain bike shorts must offer maximum comfort. You can't compromise on what you can wear. That's why we've selected a range of high-quality mountain bike shorts, specialized for the discipline you're into.
Pedal in total freedom with our mountain bike shorts!