Why We Like The Ether Short + Essential Liner
When it comes to long days out on the trail we're glad we have the ZOIC Ether Shorts + Essential Liner on and taking harsh trail sting out. These shorts and liners change the way we ride and how long we can ride, offering more endless days in the saddle whether it's an all-day epic in the mountains or just a long session at the local bike park. The shorts multitude of pockets keeps any sort of essentials on board as the polyester fabric prevents abrasive trailside obstacles from stealing our goodies.
Details
- Short and liner combo for epic mountain bike rides
- Polyester fabric is abrasion-resistant and comfortable
- ZOIC comfort liner takes the sting out of the trail
- Easy to remove liner is easy to wash
- 12in inseam allows fabric to fall just above the knees
- Hook-and-loop waist allows for quick and easy adjustment
- Item #ZOIZ16V
- Material
- 95% polyester, 5% spandex
- Fit
- regular
- Inseam
- 12in
- Removable Liner
- IPL Essential Liner
- Chamois
- ZOIC Comfort
- Pockets
- 6
- Waist
- hook-and-loop
- Venting
- waist, legs
- UPF Rating
- 50+
- Claimed Weight
- [medium] 14oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
Reviews
Q&A
Overall Rating
4 based on 5 ratings
Review Summary
Fits True To Size
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJune 24, 2024
Comfortable, durable, and good pockets.
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- L
I've used these shorts 4 times. Once, for half a day of mainly downhill rides. Fell once and got scratched up pretty good, yet the shorts had no wear marks or tears. A second day was for 20 miles and 3000' and the liners felt fine. Lots of big pockets although I tend to put my valuables in my backpack. The only "negative"? They look like a fully functional mountain biking short. Meaning, you can't necessarily wear them when you're not riding and still look cool. I have a pair of Fox shorts(34) that look great on or off the bike but that's subjective, hence, the 5-star review. I'm a 34W and the Large waist is perfect. I don't need to use the side adjusters at all so if I gain weight, I'm in trouble :) If you want numbered sizes, like a "34", you need to pay a little more. Great value so far.
November 17, 2022
Good padding and shorts!
This is my second pair of the Ether shorts. No other compares!
Originally reviewed on motosport.com
May 6, 2022
Pleased with this.
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September 6, 2021
Zipper failure
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I have had two of these, one being replaced under warranty due to Zipper failure. One month into replacement the new one failed as well. All of the zippers failed on each of the shorts. The shorts themselves are not bad except that they are fairly bulky material; There are better shorts for warmer weather. I actually really like the liner
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
August 30, 2021
Nice design; poor zipper quality
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- L
- Height:
- 6' 1"
- Weight:
- 190
Pros: Pockets hold a lot Taped pocket zippers keep it clean and dry Adjustable waistband and fly snap let you dial in fit Fabric is lightweight and durable and provides nice range of motion Cons: One thigh pocket zipper failed after 2 years; fly zipper failed after 5 years (Zoic would not warranty) I found the liner too tight on my thighs and stopped using them in favor of other chamois
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