Okay, so I snagged these mountain bike shorts after my old pair gave up on me. First impression? They look pretty slick—not too baggy, not too tight. The material feels lightweight, and the UPF 50+ is a nice touch for those long rides under the sun.

The padding is decent—not as plush as my $$$ road cycling shorts, but for the price, it does the job. Did a 20-mile ride last weekend, and my bum wasn’t screaming at me afterward. Big win.

Now, the pockets? Love ’em. Two side pockets and two cargo pockets, all with zippers. No more panic-checking if my keys bounced out mid-ride. Plus, the reflective strips are low-key genius for early morning or late-night rides.

Fit-wise, they run big. I’m usually a medium, but had to size down to small because the liner felt like a saggy diaper in my first pair. Pro tip: check the sizing chart twice.

Only gripe? The liner’s elastic isn’t the strongest—it rides up sometimes. But hey, for casual trails or commuting, these are solid. Would I buy again? Yeah, but maybe wait for a sale.