Long gone are the days of heavy, shapeless motocross pants; modern mountain bike trousers come in a range of technical fabrics to suit different conditions and there are more choices than ever for women. They’re an increasingly popular alternative to shorts, with lots of different options on the market.

Ben tested Endura’s MT500 Spray Trouser to see if they can stand up to the wettest British winter in years. Hips: Stand with legs approximately six inches apart. Always measure across the widest part to ensure a non restrictive fit. Spray Ready ProtectionWhilst only the seat panel of the trouser is waterproof, a DWR treatment has been applied throughout to help water bead and not soak into the shorts. As with all of Endura's DWR treated garments, an environmentally friendly PFC free DWR has been used in line with Endura's commitment to reducing our environmental footprint. For any mountain biker worth their salt, The Athertons need no introduction. And, like us Pacific Northwesterners, the fastest family in mountain biking are no strangers to inclement weather. When your home turf is Dyfi Bike Park on the coast of Wales, you’re guaranteed to encounter your fair share of bone chills and raindrops. Rachel, Dan and Gee all had a hand in developing Endura’s MT500 line of rain gear, and what works for them in Wales should work pretty well for us in the PNW. You might expect a more relaxed fit with baggy in the title, but don’t be fooled into thinking these are a shapeless offering – far from it.Gone are the days when if you wanted to be warm while riding, you’d need to get yourself some tight-fitting downhill pants. The Endura MT500 Spray Trouser is part of the new wave of light, comfortable full length numbers that keep the worst of the elements off you. a) If we have sent you the incorrect bicycle, we will cover the cost of collection and delivery of the correct model. While we can dream of mountain biking in perfect sunny weather all the time, the reality is often different. So, the Endura MT500 Spray MTB Trousers are a brilliant choice for all of your mountain biking adventuring when the weather isn’t endless blue skies and sunshine. While they’re nice and light, they’re also durable too, and with four-way stretch front panels, they make manoeuvring your bike effortless too. The pull-on style has a wide, stretchy yoga-legging style waist band, which hugs the hips and is great news if you’re curvy, and if ordinary trousers have a tendency to gape at the rear on you. A drawstring also means you can tighten and secure it to give a little more secure fit. However, I did find that these trousers had a tendency to pull down a little when riding – a problem we didn’t experience on the similarly designed Shredly MTB Shorts – possibly because of the pull of the fabric when worn over kneepads.

Knee Pad Friendly CutThe fit of these trousers has been engineered so that they can be comfortably worn with knee pads.

The Endura MT500 Waterproof Jacket II

Chest: Always measure across the fullest part (usually under the armpits and across the shoulder blades). Keep the tape as level as possible around the body. For the best results take your body measurements either undressed or in lightweight clothing. The tape measure should be kept snug around your body, but not overly tight. Stand up straight and get a friend to help if you’re struggling!

The styling and comfort is such that I’ve been using these pants for general wear; they’re also great for walking. Overall, there’s a whole lot to love about these pants, though I’d like to see some improvement in the waistband. One feature I never used was the ankle zips that open up the bottom of the trousers and run along the reflective seam that dominates the design of the lower leg. I don’t really know why they are there to be honest as I can’t imagine people putting their riding trousers on after their shoes. The Endura MT500 Spray Trousers II combines a 4-way stretch breathable softshell fabric with a fully waterproof softshell fabric seat panel, these trousers are spot-on for cold or muddy conditions and for rides when you simply don't know what you'll encounter. You should always keep proof of postage and we advise you to use a ‘signed for service’ when returning goods.

Endura MT500 Waterproof Trousers II performance

If you wish to return your bike to us please keep it in the box it arrived in and call us on 01772 644340 and we will arrange a collection. Finance is subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history. Performance Cycling Limited FRN: 720557 trading as Tredz are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are a credit broker not a lender – credit is subject to status and affordability and is provided by Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC. Terms & Conditions Apply. Inside Leg/Inseam: Measure from the top of the inside leg at the crotch down to the ankle bone. An easy way to do this is to find a good fitting pair of trousers and measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the pants. Chain reaction Cycles and CRC are trading names of Wiggle Ltd (In Administration) registered in the United Kingdom at 1000 Lakeside, Suite 310, Third Floor N E Wing, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3EN,