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think 30c end of June , long days on natural alpine singletrack, hike-a-bike, mega sweats

Madison trial shorts? Anything else nice and airy and cheap?


 
Posted : 18/04/2019 12:47 pm
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This is my area of expertise. I always bake in baggies above 20 dgreesd.

I got these last year and it's like angels wafting cool air over you  as you ride.

I've spent a fortune on shorts and these are the only ones I'm happy with.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Champion-Long-Mesh-Shorts-Pockets/dp/B000J9YQOS/ref=asc_df_B000J9YQOS/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=226562504120&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18092773924824972620&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045913&hvtargid=pla-337734999542&psc=1&th=1&psc=1


 
Posted : 18/04/2019 12:58 pm
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Do those have pockets you'd fit a stupidly big phone in? For running, not riding.


 
Posted : 18/04/2019 1:00 pm
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Was it you who also enhanced the aeration of your mtb shoes using a soldering iron?


 
Posted : 18/04/2019 1:00 pm
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TLD Ruckus. Basically the only shorts I now own. They arn't exactly 'cheap' at full price though. But you can usually get them in the sales (especially if you are not the usual 32 waist).


 
Posted : 18/04/2019 1:05 pm
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Shorts have big pockets but no closure. Break out the velcro.

Sirromj that was me. Perforations and tongue removal makes for happy feet.


 
Posted : 18/04/2019 1:08 pm
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I wouldn't wear shorts to a trial. No matter how hot, the judge won't look kindly.

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As for trail shorts - I've got some Humvee Lite Shorts. Still get sweaty knackers though - it's the pad and liner that makes me sweaty.


 
Posted : 18/04/2019 1:20 pm
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TLD Skyline. Love mine. Light and airy well vented and nicely thought out. Fit is perfect.


 
Posted : 18/04/2019 1:43 pm
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We have a couple of pairs of these which have always been good in the Alps, on offer at the moment.

https://www.specialized.com/gb/en/enduro-comp-shorts/p/151891?color=243167-151891

https://www.specialized.com/gb/en/enduro-sport-shorts/p/151897?color=243256-151897


 
Posted : 18/04/2019 1:44 pm
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Dakine do some shorts, I have a pair, and they're ridiculously light weight and airy, I'd 100% recommend them. I think they were Dakine Mode but I was in Leisure Lakes the other week and they had a similar thickness but named differently nd they had a mens version so I'd check em out.


 
Posted : 18/04/2019 1:50 pm
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Was it you who also enhanced the aeration of your mtb shoes using a soldering iron?

Not to mention the homemade ventilated shorts 😳


 
Posted : 18/04/2019 1:53 pm
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i should be on trail for my appalling spelling . thanks so far, will take a look


 
Posted : 18/04/2019 5:58 pm
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Certainly high enough to reach your waist.


 
Posted : 18/04/2019 9:17 pm

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