MTB shorts
What makes MTB shorts for cross-country special?
MTB shorts for cross-country are short, fit closely and have a chamois pad like road cycling shorts, often made from slightly more robust material for occasional contact with branches or scree.
They are available with a waistband or with bibs, and the chamois pad is designed for frequent changes between sitting and standing off-road. A wide silicone gripper at the leg end stops the shorts from riding up during intense accelerations or rough sections.
For riders who mainly race on courses with little dense undergrowth, the aerodynamic advantage of the tight fit outweighs the extra freedom of movement of looser shorts.
Tip: On technical terrain with a frequent risk of crashing, choose a more robust shorts fabric than with pure road models, as small abrasions from branches or stones are more likely.
