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The XC Air shorts aren’t your typical cross-country numbers, offering you something a little more robust and aggressive to get down and dirty with.
The Spandex stretch panels around the side leg and seat area make for a comfy, customised fit and the chamois crotch pad makes longer stints in the saddle far more bearable.
The deep cargo-style pockets have a secure zip closure and are really handy for keeping keys or phones secure. They’re impressively tough too.
The 500 denier polyester mesh panels do a good job of keeping air flowing and, along with the loose fit, stop the Airs becoming too restrictive.
The waist closure offers a choice between two popper buttons, but could use a little more adjustment if you’re looking to layer up.
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Product Specifications
Product
| Name | XC Air shorts (10) |
| Brand | Troy Lee Designs |
| Description | Features: * Two large cargo side pockets * Chamois crotch pad with full length mesh * 500 Denier polyester mesh panel for ventilation * Lycra bottom leg liner for increased mobility and comfort * Spandex stretch panels utilized in side leg area and rear seat yoke |
| Clothing Sizes Available | 30 Inch 32 Inch 34 Inch 36 Inch 38 Inch |
| Available Colours | Black Red White |
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.
