Originally Posted by
Helldorado
Please steer me in the direction of the "gravel shorts" of which you speak. I need something that's not as overkill-ish as MTB shorts with all the heavy fabric and pads, etc.
My faves are these:
https://www.showerspass.com/collecti...-gravel-shorts
The length, streamlined fit, useful and secure pockets--worth the price IMO. I hope they eventually make them in black as well, I'll buy another pair.
I also have a pair of these that I quite like as well. They were a tad long-feeling for me (I'm short-ish) so I had them hemmed up 1" and are perfect now:
https://www.moosejaw.com/product/sug...5f1724c3a8bc6c
Granted these aren't all
that different from various technical shorts designed for hiking that are out there. I have a pair of Outdoor Research hiking shorts that work well too. But these are just more bike-focused and comfy in the saddle.
There's also plenty of boutiquey brands out there making stuff like this, like Mission Workshop, but man, $150-200 is a bit much for me to put towards shorts!