Bike shorts that don't cover your knees

holdendaniels said:

I am 5'8" and the 12 -14" inseam bike shorts always seem to long for me. Anyone find shorter bike shorts they like? I tried the Zoic shorts and did not like them.

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mtnbkrmike said:

Men's Farside Short | 7mesh | 7mesh

Go get lost. At least for a while. The Farside is our surface-adaptable summer short, built for all-road adventures and styled for stops at the watering hole.

7mesh.com

I have both the Farside and the Farside Long. Love them both.

These are technically designed biking shorts. They perform on the trail. The phone pocket alone is worth the price of admission. My phone disappears within 5 seconds. And they are whisper thin and breathable, yet shockingly robust.

As for the price of admission, they are available at a discount all the time. I have never paid full price for any 7 Mesh attire. And I have lots.

Thankfully they fit me as though they are tailored. Fit is always a question mark with any attire. These fit fairly snug I would say. The sizing chart is helpful and accurate.

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ben_1987 said:

i picked up a pair of fjallraven abisko midsummer shorts on sale at a local shop - not even with biking in mind. theyve quickly become the only pair of shorts i want to wear riding. 10.5" inseam with a bit of stretch and are breathable. i like the extra pocket storage as well. im 5'6" with a 30" inseam.

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2021Mach6 said:

Good call. Forgot to mention them. If I'm not wearing a liner and it's a shorter ride, that's what I wear too. I pretty much wear them everyday just hanging around the house and stuff. I can't remember where I got them, probably REI ... The same week I went back and got another pair I liked them so much. Weren't cheap, but really high quality and the pockets are perfect!

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