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Hoss Ponderosa Shorts
Product DescriptionPonderosa Have you been searching for a pair of shortsThat are comfortable enough for long days inThe saddle yet stylish enoughTo wear aroundTown? Saddle up in comfort and style withThe Ponderosa. Finally, a baggy shortThat’s as versatile as your lifestyle.Features & Benefits * 8 panel micro fiber polyester outer shell is lightweight and durable * 6 panel polyester/Spandex liner with CoolMax for moisture management and comfort * CoolMax sanitized chamois with multi-levelTechnology imprHoss Ponderosa Shorts Pro Review
The Ponderosa shorts fit well, and like a proper pair of mountain biking shorts…they are baggy, but the liner and chamois fit perfect to keep everything in their proper place. There is a buckle on the belt to secure the waist line, and you can cinch them tighter and secure the belt on either side with velcro. The chamois is comfortable but not bulky and breathes well. The outer shell feels thin to the touch, but I have not snagged or torn them.
User Reviews 
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High Side
a Weekend Warrior
from Alabama Date Reviewed: October 2, 2011 Strengths: Comfortable, looks good, good pockets Weaknesses: I have owned 3 pairs. All three pairs ripped in the crotch area with little use. One pair ripped across the upper butt area. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Monte Sano Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $35.00
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crfoot
a Cross Country Rider
from so cal Date Reviewed: August 27, 2011 Strengths: price Weaknesses: On my 2nd pair. The first pair lasted over a year and was the best short I ever used. Just got this pair and it was the "10" model. Seems like these are not up to par. Not as comfortable and the liner is thin. Sucks cuz these were a great short. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $30.00 Purchased At: jenson 
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obssesed
a Weekend Warrior
from Honolulu Date Reviewed: January 8, 2011 Strengths: Lots of pockets. Well built. Cheap and comfortable Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $25.00 Purchased At: Jensonusa Similar Products Used: Fox, Oakley Bike Setup: Blur LT2, 36 Talas
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barnhorse
a Cross Country Rider
from Las Cruces, NM USA Date Reviewed: January 5, 2011 Strengths: I have two pair. The old pair is good. Weaknesses: The new pair is bad. Strange fit, buckle won't stay tight, velcro beltline gives way. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 2 Years 
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Chad5080
a Cross Country Rider
from PA Date Reviewed: October 8, 2010 Strengths: Durable, comfortable, inexpensive, and multiple pockets Weaknesses: The velcro on the tip of the belt is used to attach the loose ends to the shorts. If the ends don't reach the velcro section they can rub against your skin. I cut the velcro off and melted the tips to prevent it from fraying and the problem was solved. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Rothrock Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $45.00 Purchased At: Hoss Similar Products Used: Lycra shorts, and cargo shorts Bike Setup: 2009 Trek Fuel ex8
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AusMTB Orienteer
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney Aus Date Reviewed: September 28, 2010 Strengths: Good Pockets. Keeps you warm in winter Weaknesses: belt/clip tore out, now the crotch area is ripping badly. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Mt Stromlo Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $100.00 Purchased At: online Similar Products Used: neti bike shorts. Bike Setup: 09 specialized Enduro Comp 
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Garagemonkey
a Cross Country Rider
from So Cal Date Reviewed: September 16, 2010 Strengths: Lots of large cargo pockets with velcro flaps and smaller zippered pockets for cell phone or keys. Weaknesses: First, they're hot. Limited ventilation and my thighs were soaked in sweat after a mild 7-mile ride. Second and most obnoxious is the chamois liner padding. Padding thickness is acceptable even with my rock-hard Bontrager saddle, but it falls to one side then the other and feels like you dropped a big solid deuce. Rise up to peddle out of saddle and you feel like some evil sumanabatch crammed a dryer full of towels up your crack. Third, the sizing seems a bit off (maybe it's just me). I have a 31-inch waist and the Mediums I bought were too small. Exchanged 'em for a Large at my LBS (Bike Bling) with no issues. Rode 'em a few times and am done. Too bad the liner isn't removable 'cause the shorts themselves aren't bad. Maybe I'll cut the chamois liner out and wear 'em as regular shorts. Look good, feel like crap. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Hurkey Creek Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $45.00 Purchased At: bikebling.com Similar Products Used: Cargo shorts. Bike Setup: Fuel EX9
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kapusta
a Weekend Warrior
from Blacksburg, VA Date Reviewed: August 28, 2010 Strengths: Cheap? Weaknesses: Terrible liner, terrible chamois, terrible belt design. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $45.00 Similar Products Used: Baggies by Specialized, REI, and others. Plus many Lycra shorts. Bike Setup: MKIII, Karate Monkey
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Bigtime
a Weekend Warrior
from Oceanside, CA, USA! Date Reviewed: May 7, 2010 Strengths: Comfort of liner, breathability, urban camo! Weaknesses: Belt adjustment, mesh that connects the inner and outer short, having to buy anything X X X Large. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Skinny Ones Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $60.00 Purchased At: Direct Similar Products Used: Performance Boulder Bike Setup: Spesh Pitch Pro
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wickedwagens
a Weekend Warrior
from Carson City, NV, USA Date Reviewed: April 18, 2010 Strengths: fit, chamois, coverage, stays put, lots of pockets. Weaknesses: Waist adjustment is a little weird. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $38.00 Purchased At: wheelworld.com Bike Setup: 20lb Spicer hardtail
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Van-Go
a Weekend Warrior
from Wilmington, NC, US Date Reviewed: November 13, 2009 Strengths: Great $ for what you get. Pockets are nice. Chamois is comfortable. Good color choices. Comfortable and secure Weaknesses: Run small - if you're on the line between large and medium (let's say) - get the large. Mind hold the stink sorta more than other shorts I have. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Blue Clay / FATS Duration Product Used: 3 months Similar Products Used: Fox and Borah Bike Setup: Haro Mary SS 29er rigid
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yfz_duner
a Weekend Warrior
from Winchester, CA, USA Date Reviewed: September 15, 2009 Strengths: Great value. Nice, casual looking short. The length is just where I like it. Chamois is comfortable and comforms well. Doesn't feel like a diaper. Weaknesses: Sizing is a litte small. I'm normally a Large. For my first pair, I bought a Large and they are just bit small. I went ahead and bought an XL for my second and they are a bit big. Not enough venting for me in 80 deg weather. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $50.00 Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: Fox Attack Bike Setup: Trek Fuel EX 8
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sbmac
a Weekend Warrior
from Huntington LI Date Reviewed: September 9, 2009 Strengths: Sturdy and comfortable. Built in liner is so comfy you never feel it...not too tight. Breathes well, good pockets. Washes well, handles shrubs and bushes without ripping, doesn't snag the saddle nose. Weaknesses: none Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $40.00 Purchased At: Hoss direct Similar Products Used: Enduro shorts
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TA
a Weekend Warrior
from fort collins, colorado Date Reviewed: August 10, 2009 Strengths: breathable, comforatble, fits true to size. plenty of pockets for those who carry their stuff to the trail, Weaknesses: it gives you this diapery feeling between your legs...may be that's the reason its so comfy Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: blue sky, pine ridge natural area Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $46.00 Purchased At: blue sky
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Shamu
a Cross Country Rider
from Columbus, Ohio Date Reviewed: July 18, 2009 Strengths: Effectively covers your nether-region. Doesn't advertise the goods and get funny looks from non-riders like lycra does. Good array of secure cargo pockets. Weaknesses: Waist sizing isn't true (you should size up). Mesh/main pockets degraded after about 3 months, so they aren't functional for doing what pockets should do for very long. Mismatched tailoring on the waist belt velcro brillos your skin (this is true for all 3 pairs that I own). That's either poor design or construction--either way it sucks. Waist stitching tears (true for all 3). Chamois is over-sized and feels like a diaper. This can lead to unwanted rub on the tip of your little man on long rides. Further the fabric used for shorts tears easily. I've ripped the butt out of 2 of the 3 pairs that I own just from regular XC riding. The fabric catches on the nose of the seat when sliding back for declining trails and will tear to the bottom of the hem. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Hartman Rocks Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $40.00 Purchased At: BikerBob.com Similar Products Used: Lycra shorts with jams to cover the lycra, Huggies Bike Setup: Titis FTM
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