Despite the fact that Fox hasn’t designed much in the way of rise through the rear of the waistband (as you’ll find on some trousers, all of which is to help shield your lower back), I never had any issues with the waist not staying up while riding. Unlike many brands, Fox made the decision not to add perforations to the material, instead relying on its lightweight breathability to prevent you from boiling over.

Their sleek, close-fitting profile means they’re great to pedal in, stay exactly where they need to be and feel comfortable, even after hours in the saddle. There’s no zipped fly or Velcro in place to keep the overlapping fabric in place, but I had no issues with the trousers gaping open or coming undone.Please note: If the Bike Shed assembles your bike not only will your warranty be more robust you also qualify for a free first service with us. The slim silhouette of these pants and tapered leg mean you’re less likely to get caught up on things as you fly by. The Ranger pants are relatively simple in design, but their sleek cut and shaping, plus some neat details, make them some of the best out there. While Rob’s a mountain biker at heart and never happier than when he’s sliding down a Welsh hillside, he’s more than happy to put the miles in on the road or gravel bike, too. Winstanleys Bikes is a trading name of Winstanleys Limited, a company registered in England and Wales under number 05713842 whose registered address is at Units 8-9 Martland Court, Fourmarts Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 0LU.

But let’s get something out of the way up front: you don’t need to become a MAMIL (Middle Aged Man In Lycra) to enjoy the benefits of a good cycling short.We've divided up all of the sustainable features we've identified across our product ranges and grouped them into three so you know how your purchase is making an impact: Think Nature, Think Welfare, Think People. Missed payments will show on your credit file potentially making credit harder to obtain and will result in late fees being added to the debt.