Troy Lee Designs Sprint downhill pants review
Supremely comfortable racing gear
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Coming in at almost half the weight of Troy Lee’s last bicycle-specific race pants – 530g for the 34in size we tested – the new Sprints take refinement to another level, making strategic use of different materials in different areas to balance comfort and durability and reduce heat build-up.
The fit and feel is superb thanks to the tapered legs, extra room in the knees for pads and the use of stretchy material on the thighs. There’s also a stretchy yoke at the rear that ensures there’s no binding or restriction when you pedal or move around on the bike.
The two zipped pockets on the front are a welcome addition to these otherwise race-focused trousers, with space for keys, small change and a lift pass, though they’re a little too small for a modern smartphone.
Authors
Olly can trace his obsession with off-road cycling back to his childhood in the Borders, yet it wasn’t until he discovered Mountain Biking UK magazine that his obsession with bikes truly took root. He eventually found find himself as Staff Writer on his favourite mag. Today, Olly’s contributing to BikeRadar once again, tapping into his encyclopedic knowledge of all things off-road and occasionally radical. Away from his laptop, Olly would prefer to find himself in the woods, bouncing between rocks, roots and ruts getting into all manner of mischief on his trusty Transition Sentinel.
