Men's baggy MTB mountain bike shorts with chamois pads are great for the woods or even around town. Baggy bike shorts adds a nice casual and loose fit to your bike shorts. Men's Mountain Bike Shorts are casual and loose fitting, often referred to as "baggy bike shorts" because of their loose fit relative to the traditional spandex biking shorts. To avid cyclists, these shorts are known as baggy bike shorts have evolved over time to deliver excellent performance on and off the bike. The shorts on this page are padded and technically designed for peak performance on the bicycle. MTB shorts create a rugged surface for endurance in the dirt. The shorts support your bike ride by helping you to ride longer and feel stronger. These highly functional biking shorts have pockets, pads and a great, casual look. Usually, a mountain bike short is a combination of two shorts in one. The outside shell layer is a loose fitting short with an internal padded biking short. Men's Mountain Bike Shorts are rugged "gear" that stretches with movement and can endure briers and snags from low hanging vegetation. The mountain bike shorts are dark colored synthetic fabrics that are easy to wash to remove the dirt and mud from biking in dirt.
Why is mountain biking so much fun? People enjoy mountain biking for many reasons. One of our favorite reasons is that there are no cars and distracted drivers on the single-track trails. This lets the rider relax a bit more and think about the ride and not trying to avoid poor drivers. Another big part of why mountain biking has become so popular is that this sport give people the chance to escape for a couple hours and enjoy nature. It is quieter than a motorcycle and the rider gets some exercise during the excursion. Good for the environment and good for you – that’s what we call a Win-Win situation. No matter what your reason is to get out and ride your mountain bike, you can count on Aero Tech Designs to produce and sell high quality products that will give you the strength and comfort to ride longer and feel stronger. Go ahead, and get dirty riding!
Not all mtb mountain bikers want to wear spandex shorts. I know many cyclists flat out refuse to wear tight shorts in public. While the majority of cyclists don’t mind wearing tight shorts, there are a large number of cyclists that would prefer baggy or loose fitting shorts with a chamois liner. MTB shorts are usually two shorts in one. The liner is the key component for comfort that goes under the main shell part of the short. MTB shorts are often called baggy shorts in the bicycle business. They are a good option for people who would prefer a looser fit and a more casual look while riding. This is especially common in the Mountain Bike communities that run through alot of dirt. Mountain bikers wear less tight clothing and more loose cycling apparel that looks more like traditional apparel.
One differentiation factor of mountain bike shorts is the chamois padding that is sewn into the liner short. There are lots of different thicknesses and densities of the foam or gel in the chamois. The chamois padding is sewn into a liner inside the baggy outer “shell”. The interior liner part must be both stretchy and breathable. The goal is to keep the wearer dry and cool during the heat of the summer. The most common material used in the liner short is wicking and stretchy material that moves with the cycling motion and keeps the padding close to the body during active movements. A high quality liner will create a second skin that cushions and protects from chafing. Often a blend of polyester or nylon and spandex. This material can keep the wearer dry by wicking the excess moisture away from the skin. Many of the chamois pads in a pair of men's mtb shorts are highly technical with different densities of foam that are layered with gel and poron materials for shock absorption. The face of the pads often have an antimicrobial finish that prevents the growth of bacteria and odors on the material surface.
The outer layer of a pair of mtb mountain bike shorts is made of a woven, rugged material that can endure high wear. This gives the outer layer of the short strength to resist a tear from the brush and branches commonly found in the outdoors. A men's mountain bike short come in many different colors and patterns but black sells the best. Nice mountain bike shorts will have extra features like reflective logos or reflective zippers. Higher quality mountain bike shorts will have a type of belt or cinch system to keep the shorts up and around the mountain bike rider’s waist. There are several baggy type shorts that have a drawstring or elastic band.
The location of pockets on a pair of Mountain bike shorts is an important consideration. There are lots of different opinions on where is the best location. Some people view their legs as engines and don't want anything moving in their pockets while cycling. Other people want lots of pockets with zippers so they can carry everything they need accessible within a quick zip. Most road shorts do not have pockets, so if you need pockets you may want to consider a pair of men's MTB shorts.
The fit of a baggy short is important because we all have a preference or two on the way our biking shorts should fit. Men's mountain bike shorts run true to size. They are loose fitting. Some people want a shorter inseam on the legs for coolness and air. Others need a longer inseam for protecting the legs from sun, briar bushes and branches. Most all MTB shorts have a stretch elastic waist with a drawstring which is essential to adjust the fit in any pair of baggy shorts.Reflective elements like piping, zippers and tabs enhance safety and visibility if you ride at night. Look for a bit of reflectivity that can alert automobiles that you are riding nearby. This is important to add visibility in low light conditions.
The variety of men's mountain bike shorts shown above represent a great variety of options for everyone who rides their bicycle seriously. One important note about mountain biking is - the feet are often wet during rides through mud. A key element to comfortable biking is great socks. Mountain Bikers get really dirty with caked mud and grime, so Black Coolmax Socks or other types of wicking socks that can easily be washed and are essential to mountain bikers.
