Endura MT500 Lycra Shorts > Reviews > You won't get better than these just ride and see

Author's product rating:   

Value for money	Good
Durability	Excellent
How does it compare to similar products?	Excellent

Advantages:	Will enhance riding confort and performance by untold amounts
Disadvantages:	Quite expensive at c . £50

Recommend to potential buyers:

yes

Full review

Being an increasingly keen participant in cross country mountain biking, I decided to kit myself out with the necessary clothing to ease the pain of those long rides. Not being one who is easily conned by clever marketing, and of course being a lifelong sceptic, it was out of character for me to follow recommendations to buy the Endura MT500 short. These may initially seem expensive at around £50, but believe me, for the money you will not be able to find any better. Long climbs become suddenly more comfortable, and you don't get the chafe around the seams as you would with cheaper shorts.

The kevlar seams are fully flatlocked, giving the short superb flexibility, and removes the embarrassing worry of the short giving way when the going gets a bit rough (see gorse grass and bramble attacks!). Further durability is provided by the dual layer fabric of the side panels in the shorts, again providing support where it is most welcome. You won't find yourself getting too wet and bothered out on the trail either, as these shorts have an incredible ability to wick moisture away from the skin, and to repel much of the crud that hits you from the ground. The leg grippers make sure they don't slip around either, and make for greater comfort when you're shifting your weight over the bike.

I know that lycra is not everyone's cup of tea, but if you're well into the sport, then there really are no better shorts out there for keen leisure or competition use. It's even worth shedding a few pounds just to be able to wear some of these, as they look and feel so damn good! On word about the chamois liner though: it is best to remove and clean this as often as you can after long mucky rides in order to maintain it's antibacterial properties.

What more can I say about the things...they're great, and more than up to the job. Deserving of 5* if not more!