Fox Racing Men's Ranger 3l Water Pant Ranger 3L Water Pant

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So while we found they won't offer as much protection from the weather as proper rainproof fabrics they still shrug away general winter muck well, especially around the inner legs and seat panel where a heavier material has been used.

They didn’t soak through during testing, keeping us totally dry after hours of torturous wet-weather riding, even once they were covered in mud. The svelte, tailored cut certainly helps to play its part here, keeping the fabric of the lower legs close to your own. This totally dialed fit means the waistband never digs in when hunched over on prolonged steep climbs and the shaped knee fits really well with pads.

They're constructed using ExoShell40DR fabric which is lined with a high-wicking mesh layer and then topped with a durable laminated outer shell to provide an outstanding blend of breathability and waterproofing. Reading between the lines you’ll see that Fox only states the Ranger Water pant to be water-resistant and not waterproof, but this isn’t obvious when out in downright terrible conditions, and these trousers do a stellar job of rejecting the rain and keeping you dry. Please be patient with us as we need to receive this confirmation from the suppliers before we can process your request for a replacement/refund.

Jim’s chosen riding genre is hard to pinpoint and regularly varies from e-bike-assisted shuttle runs one day to cutting downcountry laps the next.The fit of the 30s was perfect on the bike and sculpted to reflect the riding position well, with extra space for knee pads, which didn’t get pulled down by the trousers or pull the trousers down, even when seated pedalling. Besides a sleek-looking cut, the best waterproof MTB pants need to have both waterproof and breathability ratings that will withstand the heaviest downpours during the hardest sessions. The tailored fit looks steezy and makes for zero wind flap, but because there’s no netting-style liner the waterproof material has a tendency to stick to neoprene logos on some kneepads, which can lead to the pant being pulled down. We’ve tested a whole load of mountain bike pants, and all of the ones we’ve selected above have scored highly enough to make our list of the very best out there.

Thanks to the pants’ ability to keep me dry and comfortable on the wettest trails and the host of MTB-specific touches, the Fox Ranger 3L Water Pants are an essential bit of kit that, if looked after, should be top performers for many winters to come. There are now loads available on the market, from lightweight ones for summer riding and protection, all the way through to waterproof mountain bike trousers which, when combined with the best waterproof mountain bike jackets, will ensure you can ride through the wet winter months and stay warm, dry and relatively clean. s Thunder Pants are one of the best waterproof MTB pants available if your riding regime is as regular in winter as it is in summer. The higher the number, the more resistant to water ingress and bad weather conditions the material will be, with ratings of 16,000mm and over suitable for wet conditions and 20,000mm and above among the best. They’re excellent value, the cut is tapered and slim without being skin-tight and restrictive, and there are a smattering of useful features, such as numerous ventilation holes and five storage pockets.The fabric needs to support a minimum of 1,500mm but some fabrics will be rated at 50k plus and, as a rule, the higher the fabric rating the more waterproof the whole product is. While pedalling, the Rangers move smoothly over knee pads without snagging or pulling them down, which is a real plus. TheRanger 3L Water Trousers are made with a waterproof and windproof 3-Layer fabric to ensure those stormy clouds and cold winds don’t stop you from enjoying mountain biking in inclement weather. On the outside the ratchet closure provides secure fit and adjustability whilst a DWR finish (Durable Water Repellent) sheds moisture and muck.

Since then he’s written several million words about several thousand test bikes and a ridiculous amount of riding gear.

Their sleek, close-fitting profile means they’re great to pedal in, stay exactly where they need to be and feel comfortable, even after hours in the saddle.