But rather than opt for the more common Velcro adjusters (or the even more straightforward elasticated waistband), Fox uses a strap and double-loop system (a little like you’d find to adjust a strap on a backpack). Feet: Use a ruler or tape measure to measure your foot (from the heel to the tip of your longest toe) Be sure to measure both feet. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Wheelbase Lakeland Limited t/a Wheelbase is an Appointed Representative of Product Partnerships Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Strategic placement of pockets ensures ample storage for your essentials during those demanding and lengthy MTB rides while the adjustable waist cinch enables a customised fit, ensuring optimal comfort and support.

Not all products offered by Secure Trust Bank PLC and Paypal Credit are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Still, pulling the tight cuffs on and off repeatedly has, over time, resulted in the bonded hems unsticking and dropping down. You can also find information about referring a complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) at financial-ombudsman. This means the cost is deducted from your salary as a non-cash benefit, so you save on tax and national insurance.The stretch fabric is light-weight and durable, and won’t weigh you down as you pedal your way along the trail. Courier deliveries to Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Channel Islands and the Scottish Highlands/Islands will incur a charge.

Despite the fact that Fox hasn’t designed much in the way of rise through the rear of the waistband (as you’ll find on some trousers, all of which is to help shield your lower back), I never had any issues with the waist not staying up while riding. Wheelbase Lakeland Limited acts as a credit broker not a lender and only introduces to Secure Trust Bank PLC trading as V12 Retail Finance and Paypal Credit. Built to perform on the bike, and comfortable post ride, the Fox Ranger MTB trousers are ready to roll. In terms of performance, the shape, cut and fit of the Rangers most closely compares to the Specialized Trail pants. With a fine pair of chicken legs on me, the looser upper and tapered lower fits me great, although if you’ve got larger lower legs, you might find these a little too snug, and that’s where the lack of fabric stretch will become apparent.

This isn’t to ensure you’re as aero as possible while sauntering down the trail, but simply adds an element of practicality on the bike – baggy trousers are likely to flap about as you pedal, especially when caked in mud, which is very annoying. We reserve the right to make changes to the product information contained on this site at any time without notice, including with respect to equipment, specifications, models, colours, materials and pricing. This restricts freedom of movement slightly compared to the best MTB riding pants, as well as placing more importance on the cut and sizing to provide adequate mobility. He loves hammering out miles on his long-term demo bikes and exploring big mountains to bring you stories about them. Built to perform on the bike, yet bring it down to a state of relaxation when you’re off the bike, Ranger Pants are ready to roll.

But, due to how tight the ankle cuff is and the limited give in the elasticated panel, they’re not the easiest to get on and off. While there are better riding pants on the market, it does a perfectly reasonable job in most conditions and for most types of riding. Changing to a different waist-adjustment mechanism would make the Rangers even easier to live with, and there's another detail I’d like to improve upon too.A slight alteration to the waist adjustment and potentially adding a zip to one of the hand pockets would be pluses. Materials-wise, the polyamide-polyester-elastane mix is likely not the stretchiest we’ve encountered but isn’t uncomfortable in any way. There’s not much stretch in the waist either, although there is a discrete cinch strap to add tension, and Fox relies on a single pop stud to keep the fly from bursting open.

Simply put, they can offer vastly more comfort over the course of a ride than riding in casual shorts, trousers, or anything else.

Crafted from a lightweight and durable stretch fabric, these pants offer unmatched performance without compromising comfort, allowing you to excel on the trail without feeling weighed down. We recycle these boxes from bikes that we get sent to do our best to help the environment, so don’t worry if the box on your door has a different branding to what you expected.