Mountain Bike Short Awards for 2013 announced by OutdoorGearLab.com

Oct. 29, 2013 - PRLog -- CHEYENNE, WY—Today OutdoorGearLab.com revealed the results of the 2013 Editors’ Choice Awards for the Mountain Bike Short category, listing this year’s best and best value. The OutdoorGearLab Review Editors chose the following winners after extensive field testing across various cross-country trails in California and Utah, riding lift assisted trails at Mammoth Mountain, CA, and in an Enduro race in Moab, UT. Eight top-of-the-line mountain bike shorts were subjected to head-to-head tests to determine which performed best across these metrics: features, durability, protection, fit, comfort, pedal performance, and style. The shorts were evaluated for usefulness and comfort during different styles of mountain biking, from XC to downhill to enduro, and found that some are best suited to certain styles of riding, while others are versatile enough for all types.

Read the full comparison review here:

http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Mountain-Bike-Shorts-Reviews

The winners are:

http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Mountain-Bike-Shorts-Reviews/Troy-Lee-Ruckus

The Troy Lee Designs Ruckus wins the Editor's Choice Award for 2013. According to Gear Editor Luke Lydiard, "From cross-country marathons to lift assisted bike parks, the Ruckus is comfortable and protective. Constructed from a breathable two-way stretch material, the short includes a fully detachable inner liner short that has an excellent one-piece foam chamois. With an customizable hem length, this pair is perfect for the full gamut of mountain biking."

http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Mountain-Bike-Shorts-Reviews/Zoic-Ether

The Zoic Ether wins the Best Buy award for 2013. This award is given to a product that scores notably high in our tests and is available for a reasonable price. Luke Lydiard states, "Our Best Buy Award goes to the Zoic Ether, which is loaded with useable features. It has a total of six pockets, mesh venting panels, an elastic waistband with velcro adjustment tabs, a headphone cable guide, and a removable liner short, for only $79.00. This value is hard to beat."

http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Mountain-Bike-Shorts-Reviews/Dakine-Boundary

The Dakine Boundary win the Top Pick award for 2013. This award is given to a product that excels at a specific application. Luke Lydiard notes, "Our Top Pick Award goes to the Dakine Boundary for having the one of the most comfortable chamois we tested, and a well-articulated fit that is conducive to any style of mountain biking. It has three well-placed pockets that all secure with zippers, is made from a tough and sleek nylon that holds up well to abrasions, and has a waist that can be adjusted with velcro tabs on the inside of the band, which give the Boundary a surf trunk look.

OutdoorGearLab LLC is a company headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyoming dedicated to creating world’s best outdoor gear reviews. The company’s website, is a free resource for people who love the outdoors and participate in activities such as hiking, climbing, backpacking, and camping. The company performs side-by-side testing of outdoor gear and publishes the results in comparative reviews. Each product is scored across a range of weighted categories, competing products are ranked, and awards are provide to top performing products.

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