MTB Shorts Black Friday: discounts on shorts

MTB Shorts and Tights for Black Friday: what the page contains

Despite its name, the page mainly features loose shorts worn over a padded liner, alongside fitted tights for cross-country. You'll also find liners sold separately, protective trousers, skirts, leggings, and junior sizes, with both men's and women's cuts. The differences between these outfits and the details of a good short are explained on the MTB shorts and tights page, which is open all year round.

Discounted Shorts: with or without liner

Two similarly styled shorts don't always contain the same features. Some include a padded liner, which may be removable: CMP indicates this with "mesh inner underwear," Endurance with "2 in 1," and Fox Racing with "with lining" on a Ranger. Others come alone, like the Trail Inizio from Shimano, "without lining." If you already have a good liner, a standalone short will suffice; otherwise, consider one of the liners sold separately from Gore, IXS, VAUDE, or Mavic. This detail also skews the interpretation of a promotion: a short without lining listed lower may be pricier with the liner added than a discounted 2 in 1 model. So compare the strikethrough price and the displayed price for identical content.

Choosing your size without trying

During this operation, size is the first risk. Measure your waist and hip circumference, and refer to the brand's size guide rather than your usual trouser size. If a short from one brand fits you, take the same size from her. Women's models have their own fit, and junior versions, like the Factory from Kenny or the Spark Trail from Altura, follow the children's sizes of each brand.

Summer, rain, cold or protection

Lightweight shorts are for warm days; for rain, Altura offers a waterproof Ridge; for cold, Gonso insulates certain shorts with Primaloft and Kenny offers a Tech winter tight. Protective trousers and shorts are aimed at downhill riding. To complete your outfit, check out the MTB jerseys, MTB jackets, and MTB gloves from the operation; for road, the road tights. Outside of Black Friday, look at the clearance and new arrivals.

Kenny, Giro, Fox Racing: five brands to watch

Kenny, a French brand born in motocross, also outfits MTB with Charger, Enduro, Factory, and Root shorts, in men's, women's, and children's versions.

Giro offers the Arc, Havoc, and Ride shorts; the Arc is available from the brand with or without liner, making it important to read the description.

Mavic takes the name from Deemax for its enduro shorts, its range of downhill wheels, and also offers the padded Crosstrail short.

Gonso, a brand from Maier Sports, also applies its Sitivo system to MTB, which combines different pads based on the position on the bike, with Sitivo shorts for men and women.

Fox Racing covers both styles: Ranger, Flexair, and Defend shorts on one side, and Flexair Ascent bib shorts on the other.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Black Friday mean?

Literally "black Friday": it’s the name given to the day after Thanksgiving in the United States, which has become the kickoff for year-end shopping. At Vélo-Store, this Friday remains the reference, but Black Friday discounts on MTB shorts and tights apply throughout November.

Do you wear underwear under MTB tights?

No. The padding of a tight or liner is worn directly against the skin: a seam or an elastic in-between creates friction. Wash it after each ride.

Shorts or tights for MTB?

The fitted tight is suitable for smooth rides and cross-country; the loose short, with a liner, offers more protection and is worn with knee pads in trail, enduro, and downhill.

How to compare two offers on the same MTB short?

Check that the version is the same: men's or women's, with or without liner, length. Then compare the final price for the size and colour you're interested in.

Can you gift an MTB short without knowing the size?

Yes, if you know the brand and size that the person already wears. Otherwise, an accessory with no size, like a pair of grips or a saddle bag, avoids the risk.