{"id":253300,"date":"2026-07-16T22:45:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T22:45:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/16\/backcountry-mtb-apparel-review-testing-the-online-retailers-summer-gear\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T22:45:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T22:45:50","slug":"backcountry-mtb-apparel-review-testing-the-online-retailers-summer-gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/16\/backcountry-mtb-apparel-review-testing-the-online-retailers-summer-gear\/","title":{"rendered":"Backcountry MTB Apparel Review: Testing the Online Retailer\u2019s Summer Gear\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/backcountry.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Backcountry.com<\/a> is one of the largest online retailers of outdoor sporting goods, selling everything from backcountry skis and rock climbing equipment to camping gear and casual apparel. Backcountry also sells a wide range of cycling products, including complete bikes, components, accessories, and a very large selection of apparel for gravel, road, and mountain bike riders. In the past couple of years, the online retail giant also began selling a small lineup of Backcountry-branded mountain bike apparel for both men and women.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Backcountry\u2019s MTB apparel lineup now includes multiple pairs of shorts, pants, jerseys (DriRelease and button-up), liner bibs and shorts, a hip pack, and two styles of full-finger gloves. It\u2019s a relatively extensive collection that covers nearly all the bases, and is competitively priced, too. A few months ago, I got my hands on several pieces of the men\u2019s Backcountry MTB apparel to check out. I\u2019ve ridden in all of them numerous times, and have some impressions to share.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-ad\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-info no-score no-badge \" id=\"backcountry-empire-bike-short\">\n<div class=\"product-info__content\">\n<div class=\"product-block__header\">\n<div class=\"product-block__header-infos\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- title --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/c\/2227671\/358742\/5311?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Fbackcountry-empire-bike-short-mens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBackcountry Empire Bike Short\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"product-info__button-box\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/c\/2227671\/358742\/5311?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Fbackcountry-empire-bike-short-mens\" class=\"c-button c-button--large\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check Price at Backcountry<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- end header.infos --><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-block__featured-image\">\n<div class=\"product__gallery\">\n<div class=\"product__gallery-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gallery__item-wrapper item-full\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Backcountry-Empire-Shorts.jpeg\" class=\"gallery-image-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1095\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Backcountry-Empire-Shorts.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full first-image\" alt=\"Backcountry Empire Shorts product image\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- end header.image -->\n\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!-- end header --><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-block__body\">\n<div class=\"product-block__body-infos\">\n<div class=\"product-block__specs-wrapper\">\n<h4 class=\"product-block__specs-header\">\n\t\t<label for=\"specs-toggle-413001\">Specifications<\/label><br \/>\n\t<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-block__specs-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>MSRP: <\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$119\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Material: <\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t88% recycled nylon, 12% spandex, PFC-free DWR treatment\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Inseam length: <\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t13&quot;\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Pockets: <\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2 open hand pockets, 2 zippered thigh pockets\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Measured weight: <\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t259 g (size M)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Available sizes: <\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tS-XXL\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-pros-wrapper\">\n<h4 class=\"product-block__proscons-header\">\n\t\t\tPros\t\t<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-pros\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Reasonable price<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Good looking<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Useful pockets on and off the bike<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Tough material<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Good cut and fabric for more aggressive riding<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-cons-wrapper\">\n<h4 class=\"product-block__proscons-header\">\n\t\t\tCons\t\t<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-cons\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Not the best ventilation<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>More articulation in the waist wouldn&#039;t hurt<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- end body.infos -->\n\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!-- end body --><\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;empty-review&quot;\">\n<p><span class=\"author-meta screen-reader-text\"><br \/>\n\t<span>Jeremy Benson<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block__footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!-- end footer -->\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Empire is Backcountry\u2019s gravity-oriented short with a 13-inch inseam for extra leg coverage and a gap-free fit with knee pads. The 4-way stretch fabric is made from a blend of recycled 88% nylon and 12% spandex and is treated with a PFC-free DWR. At 259 grams in size medium, the material is in the midweight category, but it has a tough, durable feel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Backcountry-Empire-shorts.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Backcountry-Empire-shorts.jpeg\" alt=\"the Backcountry Empire shorts on a table\" class=\"wp-image-423245\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Empire shorts have two jeans-style hand pockets, along with two zippered back-loading pockets, one on each thigh, the perfect size for a smartphone. A zipper fly with dual snaps comprises the closure, with external velcro tabs on both sides of the waistband to optimize the fit. The back of the waistband has a silicone dot texture for grip on liner shorts\/bibs, plus a hang loop. Ventilation is limited to numerous small perforations on the inner thighs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of the two pairs of Backcountry shorts I have, these are my favorite. They fit and feel similar to Fox\u2019s Defend gravity shorts, with a longer inseam and a durable fabric. With a mid-weight material and limited ventilation, they aren\u2019t my first choice for the hottest rides, but I\u2019ve been wearing them quite frequently on enduro bikes and eMTBs \u2014 basically any ride with knee pads.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Backcountry-Empire-standing.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Backcountry-Empire-standing.jpeg\" alt=\"wearing the Backcountry empire shorts while standing near a fence.\" class=\"wp-image-423246\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The medium fits my 32-inch waist well, they don\u2019t slip down while riding, and they are easy to adjust if\/when needed. The pocket layout is functional both on and off the bike, and I think they look pretty good with just a single Backcountry Goat logo by the left knee. I wouldn\u2019t complain if they had a touch more articulation in the waist and some larger ventilation holes in the crotch, but at $119, the <a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/c\/2227671\/358742\/5311?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Fbackcountry-empire-bike-short-mens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Empire Bike Short<\/a> gets the job done for less than most gravity shorts.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-ad\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-info no-score no-badge \" id=\"backcountry-slickrock-11in-bike-short\">\n<div class=\"product-info__content\">\n<div class=\"product-block__header\">\n<div class=\"product-block__header-infos\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- title --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/c\/2227671\/358742\/5311?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Fbackcountry-slickrock-bike-short-mens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBackcountry Slickrock 11in Bike Short\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"product-info__button-box\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/c\/2227671\/358742\/5311?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Fbackcountry-slickrock-bike-short-mens\" class=\"c-button c-button--large\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check Price at Backcountry<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- end header.infos --><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-block__featured-image\">\n<div class=\"product__gallery\">\n<div class=\"product__gallery-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gallery__item-wrapper item-full\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Backcountry-Slickrock-Short.jpeg\" class=\"gallery-image-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1149\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Backcountry-Slickrock-Short.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"Backcountry Slickrock Short 11in mens product image\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- end header.image -->\n\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!-- end header --><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-block__body\">\n<div class=\"product-block__body-infos\">\n<div class=\"product-block__specs-wrapper\">\n<h4 class=\"product-block__specs-header\">\n\t\t<label for=\"specs-toggle-413004\">Specifications<\/label><br \/>\n\t<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-block__specs-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>MSRP: <\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$99\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Material: <\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t85% recycled nylon, 15% spandex, PFC-free DWR treatment\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Inseam: <\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t11&quot;\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Pockets: <\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2 zippered hand pockets\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Measured weight: <\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t204 g (size M)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Available Sizes: <\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tS-XXL\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-pros-wrapper\">\n<h4 class=\"product-block__proscons-header\">\n\t\t\tPros\t\t<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-pros\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Affordable<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Good-looking<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Relatively well-ventilated<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Stretchy, comfortable material<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-cons-wrapper\">\n<h4 class=\"product-block__proscons-header\">\n\t\t\tCons\t\t<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-cons\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Pockets aren&#039;t great for a phone<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Shorter inseam may not be for everyone<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- end body.infos -->\n\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!-- end body --><\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;empty-review&quot;\">\n<p><span class=\"author-meta screen-reader-text\"><br \/>\n\t<span>Jeremy Benson<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block__footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!-- end footer -->\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Slickrock 11in Bike Short is more of a trail-oriented option with an 11-inch inseam and a lighter, stretchier material. The 4-way stretch fabric is made from a blend of 85% recycled nylon and 15% spandex, treated with a PFC-free DWR, and is <em>very<\/em> stretchy. They have a \u201cslim\u201d fit with slightly narrower leg openings. The zipper fly is topped with a single snap, along with an integrated belt that offers some waistband adjustment. A silicone dot print on the back of the inner waistband helps keep them in place.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Slickrock-shorts-waistband.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Slickrock-shorts-waistband.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-423251\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Slickrock shorts have two zippered hand pockets. There are numerous large perforations for ventilation on the inner thighs, as well as just below the waistband on the back. In addition to the 11in version, Backcountry offers the men\u2019s Slickrock shorts with a 9in inseam. The women\u2019s Slickrock shorts are offered in 9in and 7in inseam lengths.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Slickrock-sjorts-pocket-scaled.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Slickrock-sjorts-pocket-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"the zippered front pocket and perforations in the crotch on the Slickrock shorts\" class=\"wp-image-423252\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Slickrock shorts are lightweight and very stretchy, and the 11-inch inseam shows quite a bit more thigh than the Empire shorts described above. They definitely have more of a trail riding feel compared to their gravity-oriented sibling. The light material is breathable and quick-drying, while the ventilation holes do a good job of keeping the air flowing on hot days or hard efforts. The waist is easy to adjust, and I haven\u2019t had any issues with them riding up or down.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Slickrock-shorts-standing.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Slickrock-shorts-standing.jpeg\" alt=\"wearng the slickrock bike shorts while standing in front of a fence.\" class=\"wp-image-423253\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, they strike me almost as a crossover hiking\/biking type of short. Minimal articulation in the waist and the pocket layout simply don\u2019t feel bike-specific. But, they still perform pretty well on the bike, and I\u2019ve also worn them hiking and to the gym. They aren&#8217;t really my style, but at $99, <a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/c\/2227671\/358742\/5311?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Fbackcountry-slickrock-bike-short-mens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Backcountry\u2019s Slickrock 11in Bike Short<\/a> is relatively affordable if you don&#8217;t mind the hiking short look.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-ad\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-info no-score no-badge \" id=\"backcountry-slickrock-drirelease-tech-t-shirt\">\n<div class=\"product-info__content\">\n<div class=\"product-block__header\">\n<div class=\"product-block__header-infos\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- title --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/c\/2227671\/358742\/5311?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Fbackcountry-slickrock-drirelease-tech-t-shirt-mens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBackcountry Slickrock DriRelease Tech T-Shirt\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"product-info__button-box\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/c\/2227671\/358742\/5311?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Fbackcountry-slickrock-drirelease-tech-t-shirt-mens\" class=\"c-button c-button--large\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check Price at Backcountry<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- end header.infos --><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-block__featured-image\">\n<div class=\"product__gallery\">\n<div class=\"product__gallery-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gallery__item-wrapper item-full\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Backcountry-Slickrock-Drirelease-T.jpeg\" class=\"gallery-image-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1104\" height=\"736\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Backcountry-Slickrock-Drirelease-T.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"Backcountry Slickrock Drirelease T-shirt product image\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- end header.image -->\n\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!-- end header --><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-block__body\">\n<div class=\"product-block__body-infos\">\n<div class=\"product-block__specs-wrapper\">\n<h4 class=\"product-block__specs-header\">\n\t\t<label for=\"specs-toggle-417545\">Specifications<\/label><br \/>\n\t<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-block__specs-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>MSRP: <\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$49\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Material: <\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCotton-soft DriRelease yarns: recycled polyester and Tencel blend\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Fit: <\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRegular\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Pockets: <\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2 side\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Sizes: <\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tS, M, L, XL, XXL\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Colors: <\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFog, Oil Blue, Black, Kalamata\/Turbulence, Sierra\/Turbulence\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-pros-wrapper\">\n<h4 class=\"product-block__proscons-header\">\n\t\t\tPros\t\t<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-pros\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Comfortable and soft<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Dries very quickly<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Breathes well<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Reasonable price<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-cons-wrapper\">\n<h4 class=\"product-block__proscons-header\">\n\t\t\tCons\t\t<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-cons\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Open side pockets seem a little odd<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- end body.infos -->\n\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!-- end body --><\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;empty-review&quot;\">\n<p><span class=\"author-meta screen-reader-text\"><br \/>\n\t<span>Jeremy Benson<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block__footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!-- end footer -->\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Slickrock DriRelease tech T is a lightweight short-sleeve bike jersey made from soft, moisture-wicking materials. The DriRelease yarns are made from blends of recycled polyester and TENCEL Lyocell and are made to create both the jersey knit front and shoulder fabric, as well as the jersey knit mesh on the back. Both materials are super-soft with a cotton-like feel, and strategically body-mapped for enhanced airflow and breathability.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Slickrock-Tech-Drirlease-materials-scaled.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Slickrock-Tech-Drirlease-materials-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"the two materials used in the Slickrock DrRelease tech T's construction.\" class=\"wp-image-423255\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The DriRelease Tech T has two materials for body-mapped airflow and breathability.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Tech T has a slightly dropped rear hem, along with a drop-in pocket on each side. Backcountry says the shoulder seams have been strategically placed forward on the shoulders to prevent chafing from pack straps. There is a Backcountry Goat logo on the right shoulder, and the mesh back has subtle Backcountry print along with a reflective stripe for visibility. It comes in sizes S to XXL, and five colorways.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Slickrock-T-front.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Slickrock-T-front.jpeg\" alt=\"wearing the slickrock tech T standing by a fence, viewed from the front\" class=\"wp-image-423256\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A more cotton-like material on the front.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019m 6\u20190\u201d, and I have the Slickrock Tech T in large, which fits me well. I\u2019ll point out that I also have the long-sleeve version in large, and it fits noticeably longer than the short-sleeve. I\u2019ve been wearing it quite a bit and have been very impressed by the softness and comfort of the DriRelease materials. It feels like a cotton T-shirt, yet it wicks moisture and dries faster than most of the other jerseys I have. It has been HOT around here this summer, and this shirt has been outperforming some of my jerseys that cost more than double.\u00a0It works really well.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/slickrock-T-back.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/slickrock-T-back.jpeg\" alt=\"wearing the slickrock tech T standing by a fence, viewed from the back\" class=\"wp-image-423257\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An airier, mesh-like material on the back.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I don\u2019t trust the drop-in side pockets, so I haven\u2019t used them at all. Otherwise, the Slickrock Tech T looks pretty good and is very comfortable. At $49, I think it\u2019s a killer value for any shirt made from a technical fabric, especially one that wicks and performs as well as DriRelease does.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-ad\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-info no-score no-badge \" id=\"backcountry-slickrock-lite-glove\">\n<div class=\"product-info__content\">\n<div class=\"product-block__header\">\n<div class=\"product-block__header-infos\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- title --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/c\/2227671\/358742\/5311?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Fbackcountry-slickrock-lite-glove\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBackcountry Slickrock Lite Glove\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"product-info__button-box\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/c\/2227671\/358742\/5311?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Fbackcountry-slickrock-lite-glove\" class=\"c-button c-button--large\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check Price at Backcountry<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- end header.infos --><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-block__featured-image\">\n<div class=\"product__gallery\">\n<div class=\"product__gallery-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gallery__item-wrapper item-full\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Backcountry-Slickrock-Lite-Glove.jpeg\" class=\"gallery-image-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1301\" height=\"867\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Backcountry-Slickrock-Lite-Glove.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"Backcountry Slickrock Lite glove product image\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- end header.image -->\n\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!-- end header --><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-block__body\">\n<div class=\"product-block__body-infos\">\n<div class=\"product-block__specs-wrapper\">\n<h4 class=\"product-block__specs-header\">\n\t\t<label for=\"specs-toggle-420253\">Specifications<\/label><br \/>\n\t<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-block__specs-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>MSRP: <\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$35\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Weight: <\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t33 grams (size L)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Type: <\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLightweight\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Knuckle Protection: <\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Touchscreen Compatibility: <\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-pros-wrapper\">\n<h4 class=\"product-block__proscons-header\">\n\t\t\tPros\t\t<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-pros\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Very lightweight<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Breathable and quick-drying<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Full size nose wipe<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Great, comfortable fit<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Works great with touchscreen<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-cons-wrapper\">\n<h4 class=\"product-block__proscons-header\">\n\t\t\tCons\t\t<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-cons\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Minimal hand protection<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Light materials may be more prone to damage<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- end body.infos -->\n\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!-- end body --><\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;empty-review&quot;\">\n<p><span class=\"author-meta screen-reader-text\"><br \/>\n\t<span>Jeremy Benson<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block__footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!-- end footer -->\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Backcountry sells two full-finger mountain bike gloves, both of which are rebranded Giro models. The Slickrock glove is the Giro DND, a light-midweight option that has been around for years. The Slickrock Lite Glove is the Giro Rivet CS, a true lightweight full-finger glove that\u2019s perfect for riding in warm to hot temperatures. It is made with a thin, ventilated Cool Skin microfiber palm with Giro\u2019s Super Fit three-panel construction. The back of the hand is a super thin, Gradient polyester material that is both stretchy and moisture-wicking. They have a stretch cuff, wrist pull tab, and a soft nose wipe on the thumb.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/slickrock-lite-gloves-riding.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/slickrock-lite-gloves-riding.jpeg\" alt=\"self shot picture riding with the Backcountry Slickrock Lite gloves \" class=\"wp-image-423250\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As mentioned, it has been HOT around here, and the Slickrock Lite gloves have become my go-to. I own probably 20 pairs of mountain bike gloves, yet these are the pair I\u2019ve been reaching for nearly every ride for the past couple of months. They are incredibly light, and the ventilated palm and back-of-hand materials breathe super well and dry quickly. They are so thin that it almost feels (and works with touchscreens) like I\u2019m not wearing gloves, yet they keep a layer of material between my sweaty palms and grips.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Slickrock-Lite-glove-palm.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Slickrock-Lite-glove-palm.jpeg\" alt=\"the ventilated palm of the Slickrock Lite gloves\" class=\"wp-image-423254\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The large fits me perfectly, just like every other Giro glove I\u2019ve worn in the past couple of decades. They slip on easily with a stretch cuff and a snug fit. They\u2019ve got good articulation, and the Super Fit palm construction prevents any material bunching. I also think the grey color I have looks great, with a fairly subtle Backcountry logo above the wrist. With such lightweight materials, they don\u2019t offer any knuckle protection and certainly won\u2019t last forever, but no mountain bike gloves ever do. I\u2019m honestly surprised the <a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/c\/2227671\/358742\/5311?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Fbackcountry-slickrock-lite-glove\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slickrock Lite<\/a> have become my new favorite gloves, but here we are.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-ad\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-info no-score no-badge \" id=\"backcountry-liner-bib-short\">\n<div class=\"product-info__content\">\n<div class=\"product-block__header\">\n<div class=\"product-block__header-infos\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- title --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/c\/2227671\/358742\/5311?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Fbackcountry-mtb-bib-short-liner-mens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBackcountry Liner Bib Short\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"product-info__button-box\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/c\/2227671\/358742\/5311?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Fbackcountry-mtb-bib-short-liner-mens\" class=\"c-button c-button--large\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check Price at Backcountry<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- end header.infos --><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-block__featured-image\">\n<div class=\"product__gallery\">\n<div class=\"product__gallery-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gallery__item-wrapper item-full\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Backcountry-Bike-Liner-Bib.jpeg\" class=\"gallery-image-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Backcountry-Bike-Liner-Bib.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"Backcountry Bike Liner Bib shorts product image\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- end header.image -->\n\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!-- end header --><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-block__body\">\n<div class=\"product-block__body-infos\">\n<div class=\"product-block__specs-wrapper\">\n<h4 class=\"product-block__specs-header\">\n\t\t<label for=\"specs-toggle-417541\">Specifications<\/label><br \/>\n\t<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-block__specs-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>MSRP: <\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$99\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Materials: <\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t68% nylon, 32% spandex, recycled, bluesign approved\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Inseam: <\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t7.5&quot;\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Pockets: <\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNone\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Sizes: <\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tS, M, L, XL, XXL\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Colors: <\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBlack\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-pros-wrapper\">\n<h4 class=\"product-block__proscons-header\">\n\t\t\tPros\t\t<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-pros\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Comfortable<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Seat pad is surprisingly good<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Moderate compression<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Smooth non-stitched shoulder straps<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Reasonable price<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-cons-wrapper\">\n<h4 class=\"product-block__proscons-header\">\n\t\t\tCons\t\t<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-cons\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Main body material is a little heavier\/warmer<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>No cargo pockets<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- end body.infos -->\n\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!-- end body --><\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;empty-review&quot;\">\n<p><span class=\"author-meta screen-reader-text\"><br \/>\n\t<span>Jeremy Benson<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block__footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!-- end footer -->\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Backcountry\u2019s liner bibs are a straightforward pair of padded liner shorts with bib straps to keep them comfortably in place. Unlike many MTB bib liners, these do not have any cargo pockets on the back or thighs to stash tools or snacks. The main body of the bibs is made from a nylon\/spandex blend, with a dense mesh on the front of the thighs and mid back. The 1 \u00be-inch-wide bib straps are elastic and seamless, and the silicone leg grippers are 1.5 inches wide. Inside, the chamois \/seat pad is moderate in both thickness and density.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Backcountry-bibs-pad.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Backcountry-bibs-pad.jpeg\" alt=\"the seat pad\/chamois in the Backcountry Liner Bib Shorts\" class=\"wp-image-423247\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I can\u2019t stand pressure on my waist while riding, so I\u2019ve been riding in bibs and\/or bib liners for as long as I can remember. I\u2019m 6\u20190\u201d and 165 lbs, and I got these in a size medium. In that size, they fit snugly and feel moderately compressive, with a bit of tension in the straps over the shoulders. Overall, the fit feels pretty precise, and everything, most importantly the seat pad, stays in place while riding.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Backcountry-bibs-straps.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Backcountry-bibs-straps.jpeg\" alt=\"the straps and back panel of the Backcountry Liner Bib Shorts\" class=\"wp-image-423248\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pad is well-shaped with a medium density that I\u2019ve found to be comfortable and supportive while riding. The straps are smooth, and all of the materials feel good against the skin. I haven\u2019t experienced any chafing or discomfort from seams or anything else. That said, the main body material is a little denser and less breathable than most liner bibs I wear, and I\u2019ve found them to run warmer and soak with sweat on hot rides, comparatively. On cooler days, this isn\u2019t an issue, and sometimes even a benefit.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/backcountry-bibs-gripper.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/backcountry-bibs-gripper.jpeg\" alt=\"the leg gripper and two materials used in the Backcountry Liner Bibs Short\" class=\"wp-image-423249\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While some might wish for pockets, I haven\u2019t missed them \u2014 I almost always ride with a hydration vest these days. Although they are somewhat basic and run a bit warm, at $99, <a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/c\/2227671\/358742\/5311?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Fbackcountry-mtb-bib-short-liner-mens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Backcountry\u2019s Liner Bib Short<\/a> is significantly less expensive than most of the other options out there. Assuming you don\u2019t require pockets or ride on the hottest days, they seem like a pretty good value to me.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-availability\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Availability<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Backcountry&#8217;s branded MTB apparel is only available directly from Backcountry.com. In addition to the products described above, they&#8217;ve got a full women&#8217;s lineup, plus button-down long- and short-sleeve jerseys, mountain bike pants, and more. Head to the website to learn more or pick up some of their reasonably priced gear for summer and fall riding.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/c\/2227671\/358742\/5311?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Frc%2Fbackcountry-mtb-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">backcountry.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/backcountry-mtb-apparel-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Backcountry.com is one of the largest online retailers of outdoor sporting goods, selling everything from backcountry skis and rock climbing equipment to camping gear and casual apparel. Backcountry also sells a wide range of cycling products, including complete bikes, components, accessories, and a very large selection of apparel for gravel, road, and mountain bike riders. 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