{"id":19252,"date":"2024-09-02T16:58:31","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T15:58:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/?p=19252"},"modified":"2024-09-10T09:20:44","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T08:20:44","slug":"best-cycling-shorts","status":"publish","type":"review-post","link":"https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/review\/best-cycling-shorts\/","title":{"rendered":"We don the best cycling shorts for riding on and off road in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

These are the best cycling shorts in 2024 for taming the tarmac or tackling the trails.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you’re like many occasional riders, your new year’s resolution might be to get out on the bike more. That might mean regular local road rides, weekend gravel explorations or training for a sportive or enduro event. But for anyone still<\/em> attempting to ride a bike without a pair of the best dedicated cycling shorts, this simple upgrade is a complete game-changer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The perfect cycling shorts are ones that let you ride your bike faster, for longer and in more comfort. (And if they help you look more stylish in the process, so much the better.) It\u2019s a basic yardstick and in 2024 we’re discovering that cycling apparel brands are deploying ever more advanced technology to meet it. That ranges from multi-layered foam or gel chamois inserts and thigh cargo pockets to innovative bio-fibers and dynamic ventilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you\u2019re buying the best. Find out more about how we test<\/a>. Our team of bike kit reviewers includes experienced product testers, cycling journalists and fitness writers \u2013 as well as the core MF team \u2013 who know exactly what sets the best products apart from the rest. Bike enthusiast Matt Ray<\/a> and MF online writer Laurence McJannet teamed up to find the best cycling shorts on the market.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Best cycling shorts in 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It’s up against some stiff competition, but that’s exactly where the Endura Pro SL EGM Bibshort<\/a> excels. You don’t have to be a pro to enjoy its elite level comfort and performance though, and its non-black options are understatedly stylish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Other cycling shorts recommendations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Best for wet weather<\/strong><\/td>A combination of Hydrolix moisture management and a water-repellent finish means that the Oakley Endurance Bibshort<\/a> will help you shrug off showers and ride with intensity without over heating.<\/td><\/tr>
Best for breathability<\/strong><\/td>We’re always amazed by the new tech going into cycling apparel but the UYN Metarace Bibshort<\/a> is something else. Its tiny Ventcuff holes open up as you pedal, allowing cool air to circulate over your skin.<\/td><\/tr>
Best for storage<\/strong><\/td>Some bibshorts will have the odd pocket or two, if you’re lucky. The Endura GV500 Reiver Bibshort<\/a>, however, has a whopping seven across the thighs and lower back, making it a great choice for bikepacking and gravel riding.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

1. Endura Pro SL EGM Bibshort<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Men’s Fitness verdict
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/h3>Pro-level design features for a mid-range price makes Endura\u2019s performance bibshorts hard to beat.<\/span><\/div>
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