BMX trousers Black Friday: race deals and shorts
A BMX trouser chosen during Black Friday is first selected based on its use: a long one-piece trouser for racing in a club, shorts only if your category allows it, and children's sizes in the correct size chart. The promotions from this event apply to these three categories: compare two crossed-out prices for the same model and size, taking into account the knee reinforcements and the belt adjustment.
Long trousers or shorts: what racing allows
To race under the rules of the French Cycling Federation, a one-piece long trouser, made from durable fabric and reaching down to the shoe, remains the standard. The shorts on this page, such as the Warpath from Fly Racing or the Bike Track from Kenny, are reserved in competition for Elite and U23 riders, protected from the knee to the shin; during training, in dirt or bike parks, they regain their appeal.
Size and comparison of discounts
The size charts differ: Fly Racing numbers its sizes like motocross, including junior sizes (18, 20, 22…), whereas Kenny and Shot Race Gear size children according to age, starting from 4-5 years. Measure your waist and inseam, and leave room for knee pads at the knee.
The Rayce from Fly Racing comes back under various references, for adults and children: a discount on one doesn't indicate anything about the others, so compare identical versions and sizes. Before contrasting two crossed-out prices, also distinguish the families: the Rayce is designed for BMX and mountain biking, made from four-way stretch fabric with laser-cut ventilation, while the F-16, Kinetic, and Lite come from the motocross range of the brand, featuring thicker fabrics. At Kenny, the Elite reinforces its bottom with Cordura, and the Prolight, the most technical, focuses on lightness.
BMX trouser brands involved
Fly Racing features the Rayce, with pre-shaped knees to accommodate protection, its children's versions, motocross models like the Kinetic, and the Warpath and Maverik shorts.
Kenny outfits racers with the Elite, featuring a micrometric buckle waist, available in children's sizes, and the ultra-light Prolight, as well as the Bike Track shorts.
Shot Race Gear offers the Airy Sharp for young riders, the Station Edge designed for BMX, and the Defender and Rogue Revolt shorts.
Complete the outfit during the event
The trousers are worn with a long-sleeved BMX jersey and long-finger gloves, which are also on promotion; the entire rider's outfit is gathered in the BMX equipment of the Black Friday. For trails, shorts and mountain bike trousers have their own page, and past collections join the clearance.
Frequently asked questions
How to choose the size when giving BMX trousers as a gift?
Locate the label of a sports trouser that fits well, then measure it flat: waist and inseam length. Transfer these values to the size chart of the chosen brand rather than converting a city size.
Is a mountain bike trouser accepted in BMX racing?
The rules require trousers designed for BMX racing, motocross, or downhill mountain biking. A model designed for BMX and mountain biking, like the Rayce, meets this requirement; a lightweight mountain biking trouser may not, so check with your club.
What are pre-shaped knees for?
They provide space for knee pads beneath the fabric and follow the leg's flex on the bike. Without them, the trouser pulls at the knee in the riding position and the protection rides up.
Does the Black Friday for BMX trousers take place in just one day?
No: the day after Thanksgiving is the date, but the discounts from Vélo-Store on rider's gear extend throughout November. Enough time to measure waist and inseam, then check the brand chart.
Is a motocross trouser suitable for dirt or park?
It provides good protection, thanks to thick fabrics, but is often warmer and heavier than trousers designed for cycling. For long sessions, a ventilated and stretchy cut is more comfortable.
