I’ve found the jersey doesn’t retain sweat stains, transitioning seamlessly from the trail to the coffee shop or bar without announcing your presence as a cyclist. The fabric breathes on par with any other manufacturer’s cycling line and includes odor control technology which is a nice touch. The Nine Trails has more of a soft cotton feel than polyester and I have yet to notice any chafing or rubbing. Flatlock stitching, premium fabric selection, and articulated seams have earned this jersey a place at the top of my jersey heap. A zip pocket large enough for a bar and emergency cash can be found at the right hip while a drop seat keeps the jersey from riding up while in aggressive biking positions. Manufactured using Bluesign-approved methods, the Nine Trails Jersey is a 100% polyester top with an athletic fit that is roomy enough to accommodate any shapes you might throw while riding. These shorts are available at Competitive Cyclist ( compare prices). The Dirt Roamer shorts retail for $99 (chamois not included), and are available in sizes 28-40. I am 6’1 (185cm) with a 31″ (78cm) waist and weigh 165 lbs (75 kg) and tested the 32-inch-waist shorts. While not waterproof or made of especially tough material, they have yet to show signs of wear and I have not had them soak through during rain and mud-filled rides. Lastly, these shorts held up to abuse on both ends of the spectrum, including crashes on dry desert trails and multi-hour rides during torrential rainstorms. Right: Close-up of the zipper found on the left thigh, with a glove size large hand for reference. Left: Close-up of the zipper and button closure. This isn’t a limitation for me personally, as I prefer to wear a backpack or hip pack. This airy feeling and athletic fit does come with a caveat: the Dirt Roamer shorts have only one pocket - a vertical zip pocket on the left thigh large enough to hold a cellphone and a bar. The fit is on the athletic side, with no bagginess to speak of, yet trail oriented knee pads do fit well under the shorts thanks to a 11.5-inch inseam, which covers most of my knees. This combination results in a garment that conforms to your movements so much so that I often forgot about the shorts, as they mimic the feeling of lycra without the constriction. Patagonia Dirt Roamer Shortīuilt from a 4-way stretch fabric of recycled polyester and spandex, with sonic-welded seams holding everything together, the Dirt Roamer shorts are both light and stretchy. I’ve been testing the Dirt Roamer Short, Nine Trails 3/4 sleeve bike jersey, and Endless Ride Liner Bibs, and here’s what I’ve found. Patagonia now offers two different short and chamois options, three jerseys, a backpack, and hip pack in their mountain bike line. Well known for producing some of the most well-regarded performance outdoor apparel on the planet, Patagonia has decided to expand their mountain bike lineup for 2019. After two plus hours of riding in rainstorms and through mud puddles, all pieces are intact and I’m relatively dry.
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