Within each of the three categories (Water, Fire, Wind) there is a comprehensive range of apparel, from high-tech garments with fancy fabrics and an athletic cut through to simpler, classic pieces with a more casual look. The entire collection is designed so that you can – and should – mix and match between the three categories (Water, Fire, Wind) to assemble an outfit that best suits you and your riding environment. Cold but dry? Wet but mild? Windy AF? A typical UK woodland rider, for instance, may wish to prioritise wet weather protection and not be so concerned with cold temperatures or wind chill. If you wish to return your bike to us please keep it in the box it arrived in and call us on 01772 644340 and we will arrange a collection. A simple, single meaty popper is all that’s used to keep the Rangers closed. There’s no zipped fly or Velcro in place to keep the overlapping fabric in place, but I had no issues with the trousers gaping open or coming undone. Quality is without doubt one of the most important factors that we consider when buying bikes, parts, accessories or clothing. As you’d imagine it’s especially important when buying Pants – Cycle. Let’s take at a look at the sort of things you can look at when trying to ascertain the quality of Fox Racing Ranger 3L Water Trousers. Although they coped with most conditions, the Resists did wet out at the front of the legs in prolonged downpours, but this never left us feeling cold at the end of a ride.

If you’re looking for a waterproof riding trouser that offers meaningful extra warmth, Altura’s Ridge Thermal is a really effective solution. It’s warm and dry, so you can’t argue with the functionality and it’s also really stretchy and easy to move about in.

There are a lot of good riding pants currently on the market and most feature some sort of weather-resistant or DWR coating that does a good job of shrugging off puddle splashes and light showers, but when should you hang those up and reach for a fully wet weather-specific option? Well if your riding conditions favor amphibious vehicles then a proper waterproof trouser is going to keep you drier, warmer and therefore more comfortable out on the trails. Read our 7mesh Thunder Pant review for all the dirty details of these excellent waterproof MTB pants.

The legs taper nicely, so they don’t flap around even when wet or muddy, but still leave enough room to wear knee pads underneath. Of the 283 from Fox Racing, 12 were more expensive than Fox Racing Ranger 3L Water Trousers and 269 were cheaper. How much are Fox Racing Pants – Cycle? A few of our other favourites that we spotted when researching Fox Racing Ranger 3L Water Trousers included, While the price is higher than the Endura MT500 or Fox Ranger pants, this is offset by an included repair kit and free crash repair service. Overall, these are quality riding pants that fit great, feel comfortable and work in a range of conditions. You might not be able to tell from the pictures but the Fox Ranger 3L Water Pant doesn’t have that typical nylon trouser construction, it’s more of a soft shell. The face fabric contains a high percentage of Spandex, which means it has a four-way stretch ability, is less noisy and, in our opinion, way more comfortable.

We don’t think they look quite as good as the offerings from Troy Lee Designs or Fox, but if outright performance and weatherproofing are your top priority then the MT500s are a guaranteed performer. The first thing is material. Looking at what Fox Racing Ranger 3L Water Trousers is made of will give you a really good idea of the quality overall. Take a look at the specs above and you should be able to see the material. It’s then up to you to decide if it meets your expectation. In the correct size (we’ll come on to that), the fit on these Fox Ranger 3L Water Pants is perfect and sculpts to the riding position well. In the past, waterproof trousers/pants looked awful and were rustley, crinkly and boil-in-the-bag as soon as you got moving. But advances in fabric technology mean that the latest options a soft and comfortable, stretch as you pedal, keep you warm and dry when the spray is flying, and even look good off the bike. Here’s our round-up of the best options on the market.