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The Ripper Race Shorts from Fasthouse have been my go-to skin protection for gravity racing this spring, and I am pleased with their fit and function alike.
The shorts employ the same heavy synthetic canvas-like material as the brand’s gravity pants, and their construction leaves no question that these folks design moto gear. The 99% polyester, 1% polyurethane shell is tough enough to save your butt, and the soft mesh liner slides independent of the shell to help prevent dirt-rash.
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The bold slate (blue/gray) colorway stands out against the palette that most current riding gear is drawn from. Long adjustment straps on either side allow you to cinch them as tight as you like.
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The Race Ripper shorts are essentially a cut version of the Fastline riding pants, though there are a few small differences in their upper half. With lighter material in the crotch and across more of the seat, the shorts have more ventilation than Fastline’s burly pants. I rode in these on some humid spring days, with temps above 25° C (77° F), and the shorts were comfortable.
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Fasthouse Ripper Race shorts are available in slate or black colorways for $110.
Available at Fasthouse web store and JensonUSA.
Check out our mountain bike shorts buyers guide and our picks for the best mountain bike shorts.
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Jun 2, 2019