Royal Blast downhill shorts review

Name: Royal Blast downhill shorts review
Item: Royal Blast downhill shorts review
Rating: 3.5

Hardcore shorts

Our rating

3.5

GBP £69.99 RRP | USD $109.95

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By Robin Weaver

Published: September 27, 2011 at 4:00 pm

Our review

Well thought out hardcore shorts with love/hate looks

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Not everyone will like the Blast shorts’ eye-popping looks, but we’re big fans. Sartorial sensibilities aside, beneath the 600 denier polyester outer, there are plenty of useful features that riders and racers will benefit from.

Unlike many other hardcore shorts, the Blasts feature two really useful zipped pockets, which are perfect for stashing a goggle bag or car keys. There’s also a meshed liner that helps when things get sweaty. The fairly square cut fitted us perfectly, sitting just over the knee with a great fit over pads.

We didn’t experience any snagging on shifters or the tops of dual crown forks. Those who are a little longer in the leg might find they’re not quite long enough but we had no issues at all. We’ve crashed in them numerous times and washed them plenty, and the Royals are still looking and feeling as fresh as ever.

Product Specifications

Product

Name	Blast Shorts (11)
Brand	Royal Racing

Description	Description: Go to any race on the planet and you'll see our race kit everywhere. Why? Because we don't compromise. Check out the 600 denier polyester shell, moisture wicking lining, zipped vent pockets, Spandex rear panel for great maneuverability and hi-def logos and you'll get the picture.
Clothing Sizes Available	L M S XL XS
Available Colours	Blue Green Red

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Robin Weaver

Technical editor-in-chief

Technical editor-in-chief, Rob Weaver, manages all of the testing here at BikeRadar and across our magazines, Mountain Biking UK and Cycling Plus. Rob first graced the pages of MBUK back in 2001 when working as a freelancer and went on to start testing bikes for the title in 2007. In 2010 he joined the team full-time and has been keeping a close eye on all things test-related ever since. Rob’s expansive knowledge of bikes comes courtesy of his passion for racing. He cut his teeth racing cross-country mountain bikes in the early 90s before finding his feet in the discipline of downhill. After many years competing on the UK national circuit (including a year attempting to race UCI DH World Cups), Rob realised his know-how and passion for bike setup, tech and writing clearly outweighed his racing ability. A degree in Sports Technology and decades of riding experience all help to give Rob a thorough understanding of what’s needed to create a great bike or product. It helps that he’s more passionate about riding than ever and will spend much of his free time consuming just about every bike-related publication he can get his hands on. While Rob’s a mountain biker at heart and never happier than when he’s sliding down a Welsh hillside, he’s more than happy to put the miles in on the road or gravel bike, too.