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Zachariah
a Cross Country Rider
from Palm Desert, California USADate Reviewed: December 8, 2009
Strengths: -Vent zippers
-Cargo short fit
-Waistband adjustment
-Chamois doesn't feel like a baggy diaper
-Microfiber outer and vented spandex liner
-Slim fit will not snag on bikeWeaknesses: -Main zipper is too short
-Only two small zippered pocketsBottom Line: They cost a lot, but Fox's high-end MTB shorts are excellent performers all around. They are cool, comfortable and will save your skin on crashes that would shred spandex cycling shorts completely. The high tech antibacterial chamois is padded in all the right places and is comfortable enough even for 3+ hour epic rides.
If these can last at least five years...I got my money's worth!
Favorite Trail: Hurkey Creek Park(24 Hours Adrenalin Course)
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Specialized
Pearl Izumi
Sugoi
Bike Setup: 19-pound Cannondale XC hardtail.
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Mikeerac
a Weekend Warrior
from UKDate Reviewed: July 6, 2009
Strengths: Look great, fit is great, very confortableWeaknesses: Long term wear possibly suspect, may be sorted in newer versionsBottom Line: I got a very good deal on these from Stif as they were, at the time, last season's design. They have a mesh liner and very comfortable padded insert. I can't agree with anyone who says these are confortable off the bike as walking around with a foam pad between your legs/bum/nuts is not natural! However, get on the bike and the design really makes sense, very comfortable. There's pockets in the right places and they look very cool. My only issue is the way these are put together, i did a sixty mile charity ride, on the road, and got a very bad saddle sore where these had never given me grief before. When i got home i examined the shorts and noticed that the stitching had come out from the pad and left a gaping hole between the liner and the pad itself which had been rubbing my tender bits! I have got two pairs of these and have no problems with the second pair. I have also got a pair of Fox sergeant shorts, with removeable liners and there is a huge step up in quality and comfort so i would go for these (even though they are very expensive) if you can afford it.
Favorite Trail: Swinley Forest
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: stif
Similar Products Used: Altura, Fox Sergeant
Bike Setup: Kona Blast
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do2b
a Cross Country Rider
from TennesseeDate Reviewed: May 15, 2008
Strengths: Good quality construction with good materials.Weaknesses: The liner is cheaply made.Bottom Line: Either spend more to get the Epic or less to get the Pondersoa or the Mid-ranger. These are not worth the money, unless you rip out the chamois. It feels like cardboard.
Favorite Trail: anything with dirt
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$49.00
Similar Products Used: Fox Mid-ranger, Fox Epic, Hoss Ponderosa
Bike Setup: Ironhorse warrior 5.0, fox float 32 RLC, X.9 trany and shifters, Panaracer tires, avid juicy 7 brakes, shimano XT pedals and cassette, Raceface cranks
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Iwan Kemp
a Racer
from Cape Town, South AfricaDate Reviewed: November 18, 2007
Strengths: Tough, zips help cool it down,comfortable paddingWeaknesses: Can be a bit warmin South African summerBottom Line: Great shorts
Favorite Trail: Eden / Delvera Blk Route
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$899.00
Purchased At: Cycle Factory Store
Similar Products Used: Other FOX trail shorts, Anatomic
Bike Setup: Titus Moto Lite II
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John
a Weekend Warrior
from Denver CO USADate Reviewed: October 8, 2007
Strengths: Fit, style, and comfortWeaknesses: poor construction.Bottom Line: Poor stitching and glue why???, DONT BUY THEM UNLESS IN THE BARGIN BASEMENT
Unless you got a sewning machine and like sweating off the trail over a sewing machine , walk away.
Fox don't use glue in the most criticle place. I can handle thread I can't handle rough edges and bunched up fabric down there.
Pay more to your sweatshop employees for some extra stiching. Did you hire a bunch of dress makers cause hidden single seems don't work in mountain biking.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$64.00
Purchased At: REI
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: Schwinn Straight 6 the Lengend lives
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Grady
a Weekend Warrior
from Elgin, IL, USADate Reviewed: September 25, 2007
Strengths: -TOP QUALITY chamois
-Stylin'
-Very breathable
-Slim fit
-Adjustable waistbandBottom Line: Top quality shorts that you would gladly wear off of a bike. They are comfortable and ventilated, and the fit is the best I have seen yet. If you are looking for some baggies that WILL NOT ever get caught on your saddle, check out the High Frequency shorts. BUY FROM AJSSPORTINGGOODS! Great prices and great service!
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At: ajssportinggoods.com
Similar Products Used: Azonic DH, Nashbar, various road shorts
Bike Setup: Klein Attitude Disc
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Chas
a Cross Country Rider
from Titusville,Fl. Date Reviewed: March 23, 2007
Strengths: Fit Feel LookWeaknesses: price(@retail)Bottom Line: KILLLER SHORTS/Lame Merchant - Randall Scott Co. has an absolutely BAD return policy!!! Read very carefuly before doing business. Almost every other online company has a better return policy than Randall Scott. Not to say you can`t get a good deal there...just make sure there is no way possible that you need/want to return whatever you have bought. BEWARE!!!
Favorite Trail: Santos
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$59.00
Purchased At: Randall Scott
Similar Products Used: many
Bike Setup: yes
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Zoli
a Cross Country Rider
from Melbourne, AusDate Reviewed: January 28, 2007
Strengths: Great looking Short, Breathable Zips on front and back, high build quality and comfortable.Weaknesses: Price is high, but you are getting alot of short for the price.Bottom Line: Great shorts to go riding in, comfortable and breathes well when Zips are opened. Very casual looking short and chamois doesnt look obtrusive. A bit expensive over here in Aus ($149) but otherwise deffinetly worth the buy.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$149.00
Purchased At: Goldcross Cycles
Bike Setup: Modded Scott Reflex 50
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Dave
a Cross Country Rider
from Gardner MA USADate Reviewed: August 8, 2006
Strengths: Really Comfy, looks awsome, not too tight not too looseWeaknesses: I don't want to take them offBottom Line: These shorts are awsome. the pockets aren't too useful, but having anything in your pockets while riding is usually uncomfortable anyway. A little pricey but worth the investment.
Favorite Trail: Leominster State Forest
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Starter basketball shorts.....ouch
Bike Setup: 02 Kona Bear
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easyliven
a Cross Country Rider
from North Little Rock, Ar. Date Reviewed: July 25, 2006
Strengths: The fit, the zippered and the snap front.Weaknesses: PaddingBottom Line: I like the looks and fit of the shorts. The snap front and the zipper are really nice. The adjustable velcro srtaps are real useful for adjusting the fit. However the padding is way to much. It's like riding with about 3 big kotex pads between your legs and really gauld the crotch area. I had my wife rip out about 1/2 of the padding. They are still not what I would like but they're excepable. My suggestion is that you save your money on these over priced over stuffed shorts and get something less expensive with less padding.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At: competativesports.com
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Dave
a Weekend Warrior
from Lakewood, Ca, USADate Reviewed: June 13, 2006
Strengths: Great fit, light chamois, ventilation.Weaknesses: Chamois may be too light for some riders on wrong saddle on a long ride.Bottom Line: Great fitting pair of riding shorts, light weight, really comfy. I'm sure these will last as long as I may need. I like the adjustment of the waist band. and the pockets come in handy for chewing gum and GU.
Favorite Trail: Turnbull
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Fox Mid Ranger
Bike Setup: Marin Rift Zone
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Andrew
a Cross Country Rider
from BurqueDate Reviewed: June 1, 2006
Strengths: Soft, zip vents, and stash pocket on back of waist.Weaknesses: Chamois is the best.Bottom Line: They didn't hold up nearly as long as I thought they would. The chamois starting tearing from liner quickly with much less use than my Epic had. Because of the attached liner it's hard to get a good fit. Do yourself a favor and spend a little more and get yourself the Fox Epic shorts.
But they are still better than most mountain shorts you'll find out there.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At: REI
Similar Products Used: Fox Epic Shorts
Bike Setup: Salsa Moto Rapido, Fox F80RLT fork, X-9, Race Face Deus Cranks, Easton EC90 Riser bars, Thomson Stem & Post
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base 01
a Weekend Warrior
from tampa, fl usaDate Reviewed: July 9, 2005
Strengths: Fit like a gloveWeaknesses: none babyBottom Line: these are so comfortable and fit so well that i wear them as regular shorts as well. i am going to buy another pair. they are durable and breathe/vent well. they are actually cooler than my lycra shorts. the chamy is well padded. i do not put them into the drier because i want them to last and because they dry so fast. you will like these shorts.
Favorite Trail: alafia
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: fox baggy shorts, specialized lycra shorts, swimsuit
Bike Setup: stumpjumper expert 120
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Randy
a Cross Country Rider
from San ClementeDate Reviewed: December 6, 2004
Strengths: Excellent chamois and fit
Fox quality
Weaknesses: None so farBottom Line: The best mtn. bike short I've ever tried. In most baggy shorts, the chamois feels like you have a waffle between you legs. These have a road-bike quality chamois that you don't even notice when your off the bike. Plenty of pockets and ventilation zips, cool suede-like fabric and nice low-key look. Expensive but worth it if a superior fit is important to you.
Favorite Trail: El Moro
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At: supergo
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gene
a Weekend Warrior
from gettysburg,paDate Reviewed: July 23, 2004
Strengths: Amazing chamois. Truly amazing. So comfortable that I felt like I was sitting on my couch. The design is groovy also.Weaknesses: expensiveBottom Line: I love these shorts. Get some, the construction will hold up better than any other baggy short.
Favorite Trail: anywhere in Michaux
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At: independent bike shop
Similar Products Used: cannondale, nike
Bike Setup: Jamis dakar comp full suspension
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