The slim silhouette of these pants and tapered leg mean you’re less likely to get caught up on things as you fly by. Inseam: While standing without shoes and with feet slightly apart, measure from the crotch along the leg to the floor. Despite the fact that these are clearly more of a shoulder season or summer offering, the fact that they fit out of the box makes them a firm favourite for me. This means the cost is deducted from your salary as a non-cash benefit, so you save on tax and national insurance.

With a fine pair of chicken legs on me, the looser upper and tapered lower fits me great, although if you’ve got larger lower legs, you might find these a little too snug, and that’s where the lack of fabric stretch will become apparent. Tough but not without their faults Fox includes two hand pockets, which are useful when off the bike, but don't offer secure storage when you're riding. Fox doesn’t mention any kind of DWR waterproof coating to the fabric, and while water does bead on the surface at first, it quickly gets absorbed.Credit subject to status, UK residents only, Performance Cycling Limited acts as a broker and offers finance from a restricted range of finance providers. Performance-focused MTB apparel for both on and off the bike excursions, the Men's Ranger Pants redefine your riding experience with their tailored fit. The lower cuff is tight, so expect to have a minor wrestle with them when you go to put them in the washing machine. The svelte, tailored cut certainly helps to play its part here, keeping the fabric of the lower legs close to your own.

In 2010 he joined the team full-time and has been keeping a close eye on all things test-related ever since. Borrowing more than you can afford or paying late may negatively impact your financial status and ability to obtain credit. Performance Cycling Limited FRN: 720557 trading as Tredz are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The small zipped pocket on the left thigh is indeed handy, but I can’t help thinking adding a second zipped pocket would benefit most riders. Waist: With a tape measure, hold it level and measure the circumference at the waist's natural bend.Despite the fact that Fox hasn’t designed much in the way of rise through the rear of the waistband (as you’ll find on some trousers, all of which is to help shield your lower back), I never had any issues with the waist not staying up while riding. A slight alteration to the waist adjustment and potentially adding a zip to one of the hand pockets would be pluses. Please be aware that if you are purchasing a bike or products using a Cycle scheme voucher and the bike is on sale, you will need to pay a subsidy.

Missed payments will show on your credit file potentially making credit harder to obtain and will result in late fees being added to the debt. Rob manages all of the testing here at BikeRadar and across our magazines, Mountain Biking UK and Cycling Plus.

But rather than opt for the more common Velcro adjusters (or the even more straightforward elasticated waistband), Fox uses a strap and double-loop system (a little like you’d find to adjust a strap on a backpack). Take your actual body measurements as they are more accurate than measuring over your clothes or shoes. Cycle to Work is a salary sacrifice scheme, where you can save up to 42% off a new Bike and Safety equipment.

He loves hammering out miles on his long-term demo bikes and exploring big mountains to bring you stories about them. Fox’s Ranger mountain bike pants feature heavily tapered legs and include some simple details that make sense on the bike. They aren’t, however, packed with features, instead offering more of a pared-back design that shows you don’t always need all the bells and whistles to make a decent pair of mountain bike trousers.Out on the trail, the lack of DWR coating or similar can see these getting soggy reasonably quickly, but then they’re not marketed as such, so asking them to see off a winter monsoon is perhaps a stretch too far. A degree in sports technology and decades of riding experience all help to give Rob a thorough understanding of what’s needed to create a great bike or product. The Fox Ranger pants, on paper, tick plenty of boxes for a UK riding trouser, without claiming to be anything they’re not. Product Partnerships Limited FCA registration number is 626349 and its address is Suite D2 Joseph’s Well, Hanover Walk, Leeds LS3 1AB.