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Slickrock 9in Bike Short - Men's

4.9375 out of 5 stars
16 Reviews
$89.99
Color:Kalamata

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Conquer rugged trails with breathable, stretchy bike shorts that move with you on every climb and descent

"The lightweight fabric is perfect for the high temps during summer rides." —Gearhead® Expert Jessie


Whether we want to save some precious grams and show a little thigh or go from trail to town without changing our shorts, our Backcountry Slickrock 9in Short sits high atop our list of double-duty bike shorts. The 4-way stretch fabric and close-to-the-body fit give us full freedom of movement for tackling technical high alpine rock gardens and sandstone slickrock descents, while the integrated belt and waistband gripper ensure that our shorts stay put, no matter how rocky the trail gets.


Details

  • Lightweight trail shorts built for staying cool on daily rides
  • Stretchy recycled fabric doesn't limit our range of motion on techy sections
  • 9-inch inseam is perfect for trail-to-town adventures
  • DWR treatment helps fend off the water, mud, and dirt
  • Trim fit ensures that annoying saddle snags are a thing of the past
  • Integrated belt and silicone gripper dots hold waist in place
  • 50+ UPF rating provides protection from the sun's harmful rays
  • Fit to pair with the Backcountry MTB Liner Short
  • Fabric is OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Certified
  • Item #BCCZ2QU
Responsible Collection
Recycled/Repurposed, [face fabric] bluesign® APPROVED
Material
85% recycled nylon, 15% spandex, PFC-free DWR treatment
Fit
semi-fitted
Inseam
9in
Pockets
2 zippered hand
Waist
integrated belt, internal silicone dot gripper
Venting
inner thigh laser perforations, hip laser perforations
UPF Rating
50+
Claimed Weight
6.9oz
Activity
trail, cross-country, gravel
Manufacturer Warranty
limited lifetime

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Overall Rating

5 based on 12 ratings

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5 out of 5 stars

September 16, 2024

missing my 7inch inseam

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer
Size Bought:
xl
Height:
5' 10"
Weight:
230

Hey Backcountry! I'm 5'10" with a fairly long torso & short legs. The 7 inch inseam fit me really well. Please bring it back! I ride multiple days a week and i'm constantly digging through my laundry for my shorts. I want to buy more! I mainly ride cross country, and I don't wear knee pads. I don't like fabric pulling on my knees when i'm cycling. Not all MTB riders are hitting the chairlifts, yet the entire industry is putting out 9-12 inch inseams, meant to ride with kneepads, which only caters to one style of rider. Please be the outlier and capture the business of people needing shorter inseams and more interested in the long climbs and epic rides than the jumps and drops.

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5 out of 5 stars

August 21, 2024

My new go-to short

Familiarity:
I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
Size Bought:
Large
Height:
5' 8"
Weight:
200

These are really a great pair of shorts. They are light, stretchy, and fashionable. They are noticeably more stretchy and lighter than the Zoic shorts I've been wearing for the past year. Definitely would recommend

Bryan F
5 out of 5 stars

August 19, 2024

Amazing all round shorts (7inch version)

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer
Size Bought:
small
Height:
5' 8"
Weight:
160

These are my most favourite shorts. I have the 7" version (please bring them back!). I've tried so many competitor brands, not necessarily bike specific but I cannot find something that fits and feels as good as these shorts. I use them for all kinds of sports now because they are so much lighter than normal sports shorts, but really durable. The 7" versions fit like normal shorts, so you can wear them casually too and they look really nice.

Ewan M
5 out of 5 stars

June 6, 2024

Great MTB/Casual shorts

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer
Size Bought:
M

I'm happy with my purchase, the fit is great, and I could wear the shorts even if not for mountain biking. They're so comfortable and breathable.

TK11
5 out of 5 stars

June 4, 2024

Best riding short!

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer
Size Bought:
Large

Love these shorts for mountain biking. The pockets in the front zip close so you can store your car keys without fearing loss. The waist clip is infinitely adjustable so you can get the best fit. Also, the fabric survives crashes, to which I can attest. I have had them for two years and the still look new.

Best Riding Short
5 out of 5 stars

May 13, 2024

Great shorts

Familiarity:
I've used it several times
Size Bought:
Large
Height:
5' 10"
Weight:
200

I've used these a few times now and am quite happy with the shorts. I'm not a fan of long, really baggy shorts so these fit the bill perfect for me. Stretchy enough to be comfortable, but not so stretchy that they snag on the saddle. I really like the integrated belt on them too. The Aspen Green color is fantastic!

J. T73
5 out of 5 stars

May 4, 2024

The Perfect bike pants

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer
Size Bought:
Xl
Height:
6' 3"
Weight:
225

I have purchased a few of these and they are awesome. Well made with quality materials, great feel and fit. More importantly, they fit just right, not too tight and not too loose for my preference. These pants were earlier in the $40 to $50 range, however, they are $100 now. That would be my only mark against these bike shorts.

Admore W
5 out of 5 stars

July 24, 2023

Great short

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer
Size Bought:
L
Height:
6' 2"
Weight:
205

Perfect short would like one more pocket in the rear

Matthew W
5 out of 5 stars

July 7, 2023

Great summer riding pants

Familiarity:
I've used it several times
Size Bought:
L
Height:
5' 10"
Weight:
205

Posted the review just to help people out on fit, as pants for me are a nightmare. I'm 5'10 205 with 27" legs, so in a skinny pants world it's almost impossible to find a good fit. I have 32" waist butnsized up to large just for more room in the thigh, and the choice was right. The fit is good. Rides 2" above my knee and my inseam is 31" Material is very thin, like swim trunks. Stretch is excellent. Which is fine as I'll be riding in hot summer weather. Pockets are small but I only ever put a car key in them, and they zip shut, so I'm fine with it. Just fyi, the vents in the fly area come up pretty high, so if you're not wearing 5" or longer underwear you'll see some skin

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matt s
K K97Gearhead
5 out of 5 stars

June 4, 2023

Great Shorts

Familiarity:
I've used it several times
Size Bought:
Medium
Height:
5' 11"
Weight:
175

Super light weight and breathable. These shorts feel great and look just as good. There is plenty of room for a chamois but still high enough that you won't catch the crotch on your saddle. I will for sure be buying more of these in the future.

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