Empire 11.5in Bike Short - Women's
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Why We Built the Backcountry Empire 11.5in Bike Short
"It's all about the details. The length pairs comfortably with my kneepads and has plenty of room for pedaling." —Gearhead® Expert Sammy
With endless miles of enduro riding right here in our backyard, including the legendary Empire trail in Park City, we needed a short built to stand up to gnarly descents, trailside brush, and the occasional crash. The Backcountry Empire combines a durable 4-way stretch fabric with an enduro-friendly fit to give us a short that won't restrict us, whether we're tackling a massive rock garden or practicing our whips at the bike park.
Details
- Versatile mountain bike short for enduro stages and park sends
- Stretchy fabric moves with us through technical trail sections
- 11.5-inch inseam provides extra coverage and is knee guard-friendly
- Articulated hip and hook-and-loop waist for pedaling comfort and secure fit
- Kick-forward leg opening leaves room for pads and eases pedal upstrike
- Silicone waistband gripper helps keep shorts in place on gnarly descents
- Zippered thigh pockets hold small essentials and double as vents
- Laser-cut perforations on thighs increase airflow
- Item #BCCZ2Q8
- Responsible Collection
- [face fabric] bluesign® APPROVED
- Material
- [bistre, kalamata, black] 88% nylon, 12% spandex, PFC-free DWR treatment, [other colorways] 88% nylon, 12% spandex, C6 DWR treatment
- Fit
- slim
- Inseam
- 11.5in
- Pockets
- 2 hand, 2 zippered side
- Waist
- hook and loop adjustable, internal silicone dot gripper
- Venting
- thigh laser perforations
- Claimed Weight
- 8.2oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited lifetime
- Activity
- enduro, trail
Reviews
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Overall Rating
5 based on 3 ratings
Review Summary
Fits True To Size
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageOctober 11, 2023
Great Shorts
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
I got these in the pink color and wore it riding for about 90 minutes (PNW) and it was raining a little, so the trails were wet. The back of the shorts was covered in mud / dirt. Got home and hosed it off and went into the wash. The back of the shorts still had mud stains on it. Exchanging for a new pair, but def more of dry weather riding shorts. Material is amazing, soft and great strech.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
September 9, 2023
Empire Bike Shorts
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
Great color and material. True to size, may run a little big. Most comfortable. Great for biking and hiking.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
July 3, 2023
Comfortable!
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
So great! Love the material, super stretchy - fit is loose which is perfect for climbing mountains!
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
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