MTB Shorts and Tights
Our selection of MTB Shorts and Tights includes the Giro Havoc and Arc shorts, VAUDE Kuro, Kenny Charger, Altura Esker Trail, Royal Core Quick-Wick and Shot Rogue Revolt shorts, the women’s shorts Silvini Patria and Alma, CMP Free and Kenny Charger, the women’s tights VAUDE Matera and the undershorts Kenny.
Free to move on the trail.
The baggy shorts
In mountain biking, the baggy shorts have become popular, especially in all-mountain, enduro and downhill. More resistant to abrasion and falls than tight shorts, they allow great freedom of movement when getting up on the pedals or shifting weight downhill. The Giro Havoc and Arc, Kenny Charger or Altura Esker Trail made from stretchy fabric, reinforced at wear points, illustrate this approach.
The rest of the outfit
Mountain bike gear also includes:
All the equipment is gathered on the equipment page.
Inner comfort
Under the baggy shorts, you wear a padded under-short, like the Kenny, which provides the comfort of tight shorts on the saddle. Some models, like the CMP Free for women, integrate it directly, with a removable mesh undergarment. Cross-country mountain bikers, seeking performance, often stick to tight shorts, like the VAUDE Matera for women, which are lighter and more aerodynamic.
Good details
A good mountain bike short has an adjustable waist, by Velcro or buckle, zippered pockets for the phone or keys, ventilation to release heat, and a cut long enough to cover the tops of knee pads. Women's models, like the Silvini Patria and Alma, have a tailored cut. The VAUDE Kuro and Royal Core Quick-Wick dry quickly after a rain shower.
Good deals
Good deals can also be found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped in 24h are prepared and sent within 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a steady order: Black Friday at the end of autumn, the end-of-year holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back to school.
Frequently asked questions
Baggy or tight shorts, what to prefer in mountain biking?
The baggy, more resistant to abrasions and falls, is favoured in all-mountain and enduro. The tight shorts, seamless and more aerodynamic, are preferred in cross-country and longer rides.
Should you wear an under-short under a baggy mountain biking short?
Yes, the padded under-short, like the one from Kenny, provides necessary cushioning on the saddle and avoids chafing. Some baggies incorporate it, while others are worn with a separate under-short.
How to choose the size of a mountain bike short?
The short should fit well at the waist, thanks to adjustment tabs, without hindering when getting up on the pedals. Check that it covers the top of knee pads, so it doesn’t ride up downhill.
What details matter on a mountain biking short?
Zippered pockets for the phone, ventilation, stretchy fabric, reinforcements at the back and waist adjustment by Velcro or buckle make a difference on long rides.
What mountain biking short for a woman?
Women's models, like the Silvini Patria and Alma or the CMP Free, have a cut that fits the hips and waist, and an adjusted leg length. With a women's padded under-short, they provide comfort and freedom of movement.
