Downhill / Gravity

TOUGHER THAN DIRT

The Defend short combines durability and 4-way stretch to keep you agile on the climb and covered on the descent. Ride with the Defend mountain bike short and push your limits on the toughest trails.

FEATURES

• Ratchet closure provides a secure fit & quick on-the-fly adjustments
• Secure zip hand pockets
• TruMotion all-way stretch fabric for increased mobility
• Body-mapping laser perforated areas on front & back keep you cool
• Durable Water Resistant finish sheds moisture, dirt, & debris

FABRIC

• 94% polyester / 6% elastane

The Defend 2-in-1 Short is a hybrid design which blends a thermal base layer and waterproof short to keep you warm and dry. The outer shell-short features a water-resistant build with 10k/30k waterproof/breathability and taped seams in strategic areas.

For impact resistance, the brushed thermal tight features built-in pockets which can accommodate our F3 or D3O® knee inserts for improved confidence on those wet slippery root sections.

• Critically taped seams and waterproof zippers
• 10,000mm/ 30,000gm 3-Layer breathable waterproof fabric
• Brushed thermal tight with built in pockets for compatibility with F3 Armor Knee Inserts
• Stash pocket on waistband for key fob, id, and bank cards
• Zippered water-resistant hand pockets

FABRIC

• Shell: 95% nylon / 5% spandex
• Liner: 52% nylon / 32% polyester / 16% elastane

THE ULTIMATE WET WEATHER MOUNTAIN BIKE SHORT

The Defend Pro Water Short features a waterproof three-layer 10K/30K waterproof/breathable rated construction with fully taped seams for true waterproof performance on even the longest and wettest rides. The bonded waistband provides a snug and mobile fit for lasting comfort, which will keep the short in place as you shred the trails all winter long.

• Fully taped seams and waterproof zippers
• Stretch 10,000mm/30,000gm 3-Layer waterproof fabric
• Proven race ratchet closure provides secure fit and quick on-the-fly adjustments
• Bonded waistband for superior comfort
• Laser cut slit with bonded hems just below the knee to easily fit most knee pads
• Hand pockets with water-resistant YKK Aquaguard zippers

TOUGHER THAN DIRT

The Defend short combines durability and 4-way stretch to keep you agile on the climb and covered on the descent. Ride with the Defend mountain bike short and push your limits on the toughest trails.

FEATURES

• Ratchet closure provides a secure fit & quick on-the-fly adjustments
• Secure zip hand pockets
• TruMotion all-way stretch fabric for increased mobility
• Body-mapping laser perforated areas on front & back keep you cool
• Durable Water Resistant finish sheds moisture, dirt, & debris

FABRIC

• 94% polyester / 6% elastane

Our Defend Shorts combine durability and TruMotion® all-way stretch to keep you agile on the climb and covered on the descent. These shorts feature a longer inseam so you stay mobile while eliminating pad gap. The race-ratchet closure means you can make on-the-fly adjustments to get the fit just the way you like it. Ventilation is no afterthought either, with body-mapped laser perforations to increase airflow and keep you cool.Ride with Defend mountain bike shorts and push your limits on the toughest trails with confidence.

• Durable stretch fabric and a longer inseam provide mobility without pad gap 
• Proven race-ratchet closure provides a secure fit and quick on-the-fly adjustments 
• Secure, zip hand pockets TruMotion® all-way stretch fabric offers full range of motion, increasing mobility 
• Body-mapped laser perforated areas on front and back panels increase airflow keeping you cool 
• DWR (Durable Water Repellent) finish sheds moisture, dirt, and debris

Durable shorts for your roughest mountain bike run

Our Defend Shorts combine durability and 4-way stretch to keep you agile on the climb and covered on the descent. The race-ratchet closure means you can make on-the-fly adjustments to get the fit just the way you like it, while zippered hand pockets provide storage for all your essentials for all-day park laps. Ride with Defend mountain bike shorts and push your limits on the toughest trails with confidence.

Specifications

• Zippered hand pockets and additional phone/pass pocket provide storage for all-day park laps
• Recycled body fabric wicks sweat and features 4-way stretch for improved comfort and mobility
• Proven race-ratchet closure provides secure fit and quick on-the-fly adjustments
• DWR finish sheds moisture, dirt, and debris
• Zipperless design enhances comfort while riding

Materials

• 86% polyester, 7% elastane, 7% polyamide nylon

Care

• Machine wash cold & gentle
• Wash dark colors separately
• Use gentle detergent
• Line dry
• Do not bleach
• Do not iron
• Do not dry clean

Size & Fit 

Mountain bike pants and shorts feature a zipperless design aimed at enhancing comfort while riding. This design is particularly beneficial when the rider is in a bent-at-the-waist riding position.

TOUGHER THAN DIRT

The Defend x Kevlar® shorts perform in the toughest conditions. It's a tough mountain bike short featuring Kevlar® panels and durable stretch fabric. This combination provides comfort on the pedal up, and confidence-inspiring coverage on the way down. A durable water-resistant coating provides protection from light elements.

FEATURES

• Kevlar® fibers have a higher cut, tear, and abrasion resistance
• Ratchet closure provides a secure fit & quick on-the-fly adjustments
• Secure zip hand pockets
• TruMotion all-way stretch fabric offers full range of motion
• Body-mapping laser perforated areas on front & back keep you cool
• Durable Water Resistant finish sheds moisture, dirt, & debris

CONSTRUCTION

• Body: 93% polyester / 7% spandex
• Panel: 75% nylon / 10% spandex / 9% Kevlar® / 6% polyester stretch Kevlar®
• Kevlar® is a trademark or registered trademark of affiliates of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. used under license by Fox.

TOUGHER THAN DIRT

The Defend x Kevlar® shorts perform in the toughest conditions. It's a tough mountain bike short featuring Kevlar® panels and durable stretch fabric. This combination provides comfort on the pedal up, and confidence-inspiring coverage on the way down. A durable water-resistant coating provides protection from light elements.

FEATURES

• Kevlar® fibers have a higher cut, tear, and abrasion resistance
• Ratchet closure provides a secure fit & quick on-the-fly adjustments
• Secure zip hand pockets
• TruMotion all-way stretch fabric offers full range of motion
• Body-mapping laser perforated areas on front & back keep you cool
• Durable Water Resistant finish sheds moisture, dirt, & debris

CONSTRUCTION

• Body: 93% polyester / 7% spandex
• Panel: 75% nylon / 10% spandex / 9% Kevlar® / 6% polyester stretch Kevlar®
• Kevlar® is a trademark or registered trademark of affiliates of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. used under license by Fox.

The Women's Defend short combines durability and 4-way stretch to keep you agile on the climb and covered on the descent. Ride with the Defend mountain bike shorts and push your limits on the toughest trails.

Ratchet closure provides a secure fit and quick on-the-fly adjustments
Secure zip hand pockets
TruMotion all-way stretch fabric for increased mobility
Body-mapping laser perforated areas on front and back keep you cool
Durable Water Resistant finish sheds moisture, dirt, and debris
94% Polyester / 6% Elastane

Our Womens Defend Shorts combine durability and TruMotion® all-way stretch to keep you agile on the climb and covered on the descent. These shorts feature a longer inseam so you stay mobile while eliminating pad gap. The race-ratchet closure means you can make on-the-fly adjustments to get the fit just the way you like it. Ventilation is no afterthought either, with body-mapped laser perforations to increase airflow and keep you cool.Ride with Defend mountain bike shorts and push your limits on the toughest trails with confidence.

• Durable stretch fabric and a longer inseam provide mobility without pad gap 
• Proven race-ratchet closure provides a secure fit and quick on-the-fly adjustments 
• Secure, zip hand pockets TruMotion® all-way stretch fabric offers full range of motion, increasing mobility 
• Body-mapped laser perforated areas on front and back panels increase airflow keeping you cool 
• DWR (Durable Water Repellent) finish sheds moisture, dirt, and debris

TOUGHER THAN DIRT

The Women's Defend short combines durability and 4-way stretch to keep you agile on the climb and covered on the descent. Ride with the Defend mountain bike short and push your limits on the toughest trails.

FEATURES

• Ratchet closure provides a secure fit & quick on-the-fly adjustments
• Secure zip hand pockets
• TruMotion all-way stretch fabric for increased mobility
• Body-mapping laser perforated areas on front & back keep you cool
• Durable Water Resistant finish sheds moisture, dirt, & debris

The Tecbase Liner Shorts are an essential piece of riding gear. Comfort comes first with silicone thigh grippers to prevent the shorts from sneaking up your legs during a ride, plus a dual-density EVO chamois provides excellent comfort on any ride. The lightweight 4-way stretch mesh keeps the air moving, and flatlock seams ensure all-day comfort on the toughest rides. These shorts have a mid-rise waist and come with a lycra front and mesh side panels.Designed to integrate with Fox shorts.

• Dual-density EVO chamois for increased comfort in the saddle 
• Silicone thigh grippers prevent ride-up 
• Lycra front with mesh side panels and mid-rise waist 
• Constructed waistband with no side seams and front pocket slit for storage 
• Lightweight, 4-way stretch mesh provides all-day comfort 
• Flat-locked seams are low-profile for extra comfort

The Women's Tecbase Lite Liner Shorts are an essential piece of riding gear. The dual-density EVO chamois provides excellent comfort on any ride. The lightweight 4-way stretch mesh keeps the air moving, and flatlock seams ensure all-day comfort on the toughest rides.Designed to integrate with Fox shorts.

• Dual-density chamois liner for increased comfort in the saddle 
• Integrates with our short collection to create a more comfortable fit 
• Lightweight, 4-way stretch material wicks moisture and provides all-day comfort

The Youth Defend short combines durability and 4-way stretch to keep you agile on the climb and covered on the descent. Ride with the Defend mountain bike short and push your limits on the toughest trails.

• Ratchet closure provides a secure fit and quick on-the-fly adjustments
• Secure zip hand pockets
• TruMotion all-way stretch fabric for increased mobility
• Body-mapping laser perforated areas on front and back keep you cool
• Durable Water Resistant finish sheds moisture, dirt, and debris
• 94% Polyester / 6% Elastane
   

Our Youth Defend Shorts combine durability and TruMotion® all-way stretch to keep you agile on the climb and covered on the descent. These shorts feature a longer inseam so you stay mobile while eliminating pad gap. The race-ratchet closure means you can make on-the-fly adjustments to get the fit just the way you like it. Ventilation is no afterthought either, with body-mapped laser perforations to increase airflow and keep you cool.Ride with Defend mountain bike shorts and push your limits on the toughest trails with confidence.

Durable stretch fabric and a longer inseam provide mobility without pad gap 

• Proven race-ratchet closure provides a secure fit and quick on-the-fly adjustments 
• Pass pocket keeps essentials in reach 
• TruMotion® all-way stretch fabric offers full range of motion increasing mobility 
• Body-mapped laser perforated areas on front and back panels increase airflow keeping you cool 
• DWR (Durable Water Repellent) finish sheds moisture, dirt, and debris

The Youth Defend short combines durability and 4-way stretch to keep you agile on the climb and covered on the descent. Ride with the Defend mountain bike short and push your limits on the toughest trails.

Ratchet closure provides a secure fit and quick on-the-fly adjustments
Secure zip hand pockets
TruMotion all-way stretch fabric for increased mobility
Body-mapping laser perforated areas on front and back keep you cool
Durable Water Resistant finish sheds moisture, dirt, and debris
94% Polyester / 6% Elastane
 

Our Youth Defend Shorts combine durability and TruMotion® all-way stretch to keep you agile on the climb and covered on the descent. These shorts feature a longer inseam so you stay mobile while eliminating pad gap. The race-ratchet closure means you can make on-the-fly adjustments to get the fit just the way you like it. Ventilation is no afterthought either, with body-mapped laser perforations to increase airflow and keep you cool.Ride with Defend mountain bike shorts and push your limits on the toughest trails with confidence.

Durable stretch fabric and a longer inseam provide mobility without pad gap 

• Proven race-ratchet closure provides a secure fit and quick on-the-fly adjustments 
• Pass pocket keeps essentials in reach 
• TruMotion® all-way stretch fabric offers full range of motion increasing mobility 
• Body-mapped laser perforated areas on front and back panels increase airflow keeping you cool 
• DWR (Durable Water Repellent) finish sheds moisture, dirt, and debris

The ultimate in speed and performance, our Youth Flexair Shorts are incredibly lightweight and comfortable. Constructed using 4-way stretch fabric, they rapidly wick perspiration and flex to give you a feeling of freedom unlike any mountain bike short you’ve ever worn. Strategically placed laser-cut perforations increase comfort further by providing exceptional breathability, while the DWR finish sheds moisture, dirt, and debris as you ride. If you’re looking for reliable, all-day riding comfort, look no further than a pair of Flexair mountain bike shorts.

• Lightweight, 4-way stretch fabric with engineered airflow zones for all-day riding comfort
• Proven race-ratchet closure provides a secure fit and quick on-the-fly adjustments
• Secure, zip hand pocket
• Bonded hem with over-taping detail is low-profile and reduces chafing TruDri® fabrics move sweat away from the body to keep you dry
• DWR finish sheds moisture, dirt, and debris
• Laser-cut perforations increase airflow

The Youth Ranger Shorts with Liner pack trail-specific technology into a casually styled short that performs both on and off the bike. The TruMotion® stretch ripstop fabric ensures maximum performance and superior durability. The waist adjusters make it easy to adjust the fit on the fly and while the inner waistband features TruDri® technology to move moisture away from your skin and keep you cooler and drier.These relaxed-fit shorts feature a traditional snap closure, and the fit is easily tweaked as you ride thanks to the side cinch adjustability. The material is finished with DWR, which sheds moisture, dirt, and debris while you shred and the shorts include a 2-layer, removable liner to bump up the ride comfort.The liner is removable, but make sure you love them before cutting them from your shorts as liners must be unaltered should you need to return them.

• TruMotion® stretch ripstop fabric maximizes performance on every ride 
• Relaxed fit for on-bike performance and off-bike styling 
• Removable liner with dual-density chamois for improved saddle comfort 
• Snap closure and adjustable side cinch for a secure fit and on-the-fly adjustments 
• TruDri® lined waistband moves sweat and moisture away from the body keeping you comfortable and dry
• Two zip closure hand pockets 
• DWR finish sheds moisture, dirt, and debris 
• Chamois, 92% nylon /8% spandex 2-way warp stretch (C32608-r5)

The Youth Ranger Shorts with Liner pack trail-specific technology into a casually styled short that performs both on and off the bike. The TruMotion® stretch ripstop fabric ensures maximum performance and superior durability. The waist adjusters make it easy to adjust the fit on the fly and while the inner waistband features TruDri® technology to move moisture away from your skin and keep you cooler and drier.These relaxed-fit shorts feature a traditional snap closure, and the fit is easily tweaked as you ride thanks to the side cinch adjustability. The material is finished with DWR, which sheds moisture, dirt, and debris while you shred and the shorts include a 2-layer, removable liner to bump up the ride comfort.The liner is removable, but make sure you love them before cutting them from your shorts as liners must be unaltered should you need to return them.

• TruMotion® stretch ripstop fabric maximizes performance on every ride 
• Relaxed fit for on-bike performance and off-bike styling 
• Removable liner with dual-density chamois for improved saddle comfort 
• Snap closure and adjustable side cinch for a secure fit and on-the-fly adjustments 
• TruDri® lined waistband moves sweat and moisture away from the body keeping you comfortable and dry
• Two zip closure hand pockets 
• DWR finish sheds moisture, dirt, and debris 
• Chamois, 92% nylon /8% spandex 2-way warp stretch (C32608-r5)

The Youth Ranger Shorts with Liner pack trail-specific technology into a casually styled short that performs both on and off the bike. The TruMotion® stretch ripstop fabric ensures maximum performance and superior durability. The waist adjusters make it easy to adjust the fit on the fly and while the inner waistband features TruDri® technology to move moisture away from your skin and keep you cooler and drier.These relaxed-fit shorts feature a traditional snap closure, and the fit is easily tweaked as you ride thanks to the side cinch adjustability. The material is finished with DWR, which sheds moisture, dirt, and debris while you shred and the shorts include a 2-layer, removable liner to bump up the ride comfort.The liner is removable, but make sure you love them before cutting them from your shorts as liners must be unaltered should you need to return them.

• TruMotion® stretch ripstop fabric maximizes performance on every ride 
• Relaxed fit for on-bike performance and off-bike styling 
• Removable liner with dual-density chamois for improved saddle comfort 
• Snap closure and adjustable side cinch for a secure fit and on-the-fly adjustments 
• TruDri® lined waistband moves sweat and moisture away from the body keeping you comfortable and dry
• Two zip closure hand pockets 
• DWR finish sheds moisture, dirt, and debris 
• Chamois, 92% nylon /8% spandex 2-way warp stretch (C32608-r5)