![]() ![]() These are really too small to be hand pockets, but are perfect for keys, snacks, or a gel or three. There are two small waist pockets-one on each hip. More importantly, they stayed put exactly where I wanted them during every ride I tested them. In this age of buckles, belts, and velcro, this was initially a little disconcerting, but they fit just right: not too tight, not too loose. That's right: they're basically built like your favorite, perfectly-fitting sweatpants. The most interesting feature which immediately stands out when you pull these pants on is that other than a "super band waist band", there's nothing to secure the DP3 in place. Colors: Black/Charcoal(tested), Cement/Charcoal, Midnight Navy/Cool Grey, Black MONO, Cement MONO, Midnight Navy MONOįit: I tested the NF pants in a medium.I was initially concerned that the rather large-seeming waist buckle would cause a pressure point under my hip pack strap, but it's big enough that it distributed the pressure evenly vs. The Thrillium's don't have a ton of venting so I'll chalk that up to the Schoeller fabric. On the warmer test day these pants remained comfortable for the entire ride, which was surprising I thought I'd be roasting some chestnuts but they breathe exceptionally well. That said, they did keep me warm for my ride even after they soaked through. Once they do wet out, though, these pants become boat anchors. In the wet, I found the DWR on these pants to be rather ineffective, but the comparatively thick Schoeller material keeps water at bay for a while. I wore them in conditions ranging from around 35º F / 2✬ to a little over 50✯ / 8✬, and some pissing rain. Testing: These pants are burly! When picking through the pile of pants for testing, these ones stood out in a sea of nylon as the pant I would choose to crash in if I knew I was going to eat it. Overall they fit me pretty well, considering I measure as a 31" waist, although I'd like just a little more room or stretch across the lap in the waist. feeling like I'd pulled on a pair of tights. The lower legs are on the roomier side as compared to many of the other offerings reviewed here, which made them nice and comfy when pedaling vs. ![]() The pants have room for knee pads when dry, but once the fabric gets soaked, it tended to bind on my kneepads. If you're on the upper edge of that size you may want to bump up a size. Thanks Outbound for helping make this test happen!įit: The Dakine Thrillium Pant had the snuggest fit of all the "mediums" and size 32's in this round up. But just a few emails later and to my surprise and excitement, Outbound pitched in with their brand new Evo Downhill light package, which basically turned night into day. This task quickly showcased the weaknesses of my old lights. I am a carpenter by day in order to review everything in this round up in a timely manner, I turned into a mountain biker by night. Below you'll find eleven pair of mountain bike specific pants ranging from pedigreed downhill race pants to pants designed specifically for cool weather pedal missions to a pair of pants that'll keep you warm and dry when Mother Nature throws everything at you.īefore you go on to learn about pants, I have to give a shoutout to the team at Outbound Lighting. The heavy, MX inspired pajama pants of the mountain biking past have given way to fitted, light-weight, breathable pants that have all the mobility and performance of thermal lycra tights, but offer the more robust performance of purpose built mountain bike apparel. ![]()
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