love everything from the fit to the sturdyness. The inner shorts / liners are comfortable and I have actually also used them for a long time with my road bike as well. I find the number of pockets excessive, but that's really not an issue. Sturdyness is where they shine. I had a crash on downhill mountain bike where my shirt and gloves got shredded, helmet cracked and these shorts didn't tear at all. Worth every penny.

One pair of shorts to rule them all.... These are tough shorts. I've had a pair of these for about 4 years, and I've definitely gotten my monies worth. Used heavily for various types of biking, including Trail, XC, Gravel and Touring. Also used for plenty of summer mountaineering, running and general dossing about-ing. Also made a cracking pair of work shorts, being so tough and (in plain colours) smart looking. Served me well as a fence builder, outdoor instructor and Ranger in that time. Comfortable fit. Well articulating with a good range of motion (used these for climbing comfortably as well). Good all-day comfort means I've never felt the need to change out of them into something more comfortable. Easily repairable. I wore through the stitching a few times, but fabric is tough enough to sew back up really nicely. Zips have lasted well too. Finally worn through the seat after 4 years of heavy use. Will replace directly with the same shorts. Definitely recommend.