SHORT PANTS
Men's MTB Short Pants – Fox Trail & Downhill Shorts
This category brings together men's mountain bike short pants from Fox, the shorts you ride in from spring through autumn on trail, enduro, downhill and bike park laps. You will find loose-fitting baggy shorts for every riding style, from lightweight trail shorts to reinforced gravity shorts worn over knee pads, all available at Foxracing.si.
What you will find in this category
MTB short pants are cut differently from road cycling shorts: they sit over the knee, allow a deep pedalling position and are designed to be worn with a separate chamois liner or protective gear. The main types are:
- Trail and all-mountain shorts – mid-weight, stretchy and breathable, with zipped pockets for a phone and keys; the best all-round choice for long rides with plenty of climbing.
- Lightweight pedal shorts – thin, fast-drying fabrics with maximum ventilation for hot summer days and marathon rides.
- Downhill and bike park shorts – longer and more robust, with tougher fabric at the seat and thighs, cut wide enough to fit over knee pads and body armour.
- Liner shorts – close-fitting inner shorts with a chamois pad, worn under baggy shorts for comfort on longer rides.
How to choose MTB shorts
- Fit and length: the hem should end just above or at the knee when you are seated on the bike. Too short and it rides up over knee pads, too long and it catches on the saddle.
- Waist adjustment: ratchet closures, Velcro tabs or an internal adjuster keep the shorts in place without a belt – important because a hip pack or knee pads change how the waistband sits.
- Fabric and stretch: four-way stretch and articulated knees give freedom of movement when pedalling; denser, abrasion-resistant weaves last longer in crashes and bike park use.
- Ventilation and weather: laser-cut vents and light fabrics for summer, water-repellent finishes for muddy, wet-weather riding.
- Pockets: zipped hand or thigh pockets keep valuables secure; if you ride with a hip pack, fewer and flatter pockets are better.
- Pad compatibility: if you always wear knee pads, size the leg opening generously so the short does not pull on the pad.
- Liner: decide whether you want a short with an included liner or prefer to buy a separate chamois you can wash and swap independently.
Brands
This category is dedicated to Fox, one of the best-known names in mountain biking, with short pants across its trail and gravity ranges – including lines such as Ranger, Flexair and Defend – covering everything from light summer pedalling to bike park and downhill riding.
FAQ
What size MTB shorts should I buy?
Choose by your usual waist measurement and check the brand size chart. If you ride with knee pads or a liner short underneath, or you are between sizes, the larger size is usually the safer choice.
Do MTB shorts have a chamois pad?
Baggy MTB shorts are usually sold without a built-in pad. Some models include a removable liner short with a chamois, otherwise you wear a separate liner underneath.
Can I wear MTB shorts over knee pads?
Yes – trail and downhill shorts are cut long and wide enough at the leg opening to sit over most knee pads. Gravity-oriented models offer the most room.
What is the difference between trail and downhill shorts?
Trail shorts are lighter and more breathable for pedalling, while downhill shorts are longer, looser and made from more durable fabric for bike park riding and crash protection.
Browse the full selection of men's MTB short pants and find the pair that matches your riding style.