One reason I don’t buy mountain bike baggy shorts is that they tend to be either too long or too heavy. This is where the Patagonia Wavefarer board shorts really excel, they are very lightweight but still super durable. I have been riding in them for the past 3 years and they are no worse for wear.
I like that they are not too long and not overly complicated. Have you ever notice most mountain bike baggies have a dozen pockets? Only one on the side of the Wavefarer Board Shorts.
They don’t snag on your seat when riding which is great.
Plus they dry fast, since they are made for the water, which comes in handy in the spring snow or summer rain storms.
Plus off the bike, they don’t look like “bike” shorts. They look good, even with a big dumb hat on.
Patagonia says: http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/mens-wavefarer-board-shorts-21?p=86557-1-904&pcc=1128
Details
- Durable and quick-drying Supplex® nylon with a DWR finish
- 3-piece-self-lined waistband contours to hip; flat-lying fly with a rubber button and ladderlock drawstring closure; durable bartacked drawstring; mesh gasket easily drains
- Self-draining pocket on right thigh has a noncorrosive, recyclable plastic zipper; internal key loop and added zipper pull for ease of use
- Forward inseam at crotch eliminates skin chafe
- 21 ̋ outseam
- 4.3-oz 100% Supplex® nylon with 50+ UPF sun protection and a DWR (durable water repellent) finish
- 170 g (6 oz)
- Made in Vietnam.
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| Baller jersey, not sleeveless bike jersey, I have standards |