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The Chargers are made from relatively crash-proof, heavy duty nylon with bar tack stitching on all stress-prone areas. They’re built for abuse and will shrug off more than a few scrapes.
The shape is good, with a decent length leg that will especially suit taller riders. There’s no worry of hooking your crotch on the saddle thanks to the well proportioned cut.
The inner material wicks well and there is a small zipped pocket out of harm’s way on the back. However, with no venting these can heat up quickly and the retro styling isn’t for all.
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Product Specifications
Product
| Name | Charger moto shorts (10) |
| Brand | Sombrio |
| Description | • FRD Fit • Nylon short with four-way stretch inserts for enhanced durability and performance • Distressed vintage logos • Fully mesh lined • Secure zippered back pocket with wicking pocket bag • Belt loops • Seamless crotch panel • Sturdy seam construction and bar tack stitching throughout all stress zones |
| Clothing Material | Cordura |
Authors
Rob Weaver is BikeRadar's technical editor-in-chief. Rob 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 freelance writer 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 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. 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.
