Troy Lee Designs Sprint shorts review

Name: Troy Lee Designs Sprint shorts review
Item: Troy Lee Designs Sprint shorts review
Rating: 3.5

Improved baggies

Our rating

3.5

GBP £79.99 RRP | USD $130.36

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By Robin Weaver

Published: April 7, 2011 at 10:00 am

Our review

Great shorts with great features, but they aren’t the cheapest

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The Sprint shorts fromTroy Leehave had a makeover for 2011 and are now better than ever. Any waist adjustment worries carried over from the previous incarnation can be put to rest thanks to the double Velcro side clinch straps. These combine with the more robust double popper and zip closure to make you feel more than secure.

Air flow remains just as good as before, with plenty of ventilation in the form of large mesh sections. The construction retains its reasonably light build yet still offers a crash-taking toughness that will see the Sprints at the top of everyone’s kit bag.

The cut is fantastic, with a more snug fit around the hips and crotch meaning no nasty saddle snagging. The legs are long and wide enough to accommodate knee pads nicely. We love all the detailing as well as the welcome addition of a handy zipped pocket. The asking price is still pretty steep though.

Product Specifications

Product

Name	Sprint Shorts (11)
Brand	Troy Lee Designs

Description	• 600 Dernier Polyester material for durability and protection • Breathable mesh in thigh and rear leg panels for race ventilation • 4 way ribbed mesh in crotch and rear yoke for dialled race fit • Velcro side clinch straps for large waist size range adjustment • Spandex stretch liner in waist • Protective TPR thigh logos • TPD/Snap closure with zip cover
Clothing Sizes Available	30 Inch 32 Inch 34 Inch 36 Inch 38 Inch
Available Colours	Various

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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.