We look at the Swobo Minkman Combo Short in two ways. First, if we want to blend in with the café crowd, or at a BBQ, these shorts won’t give away too much bikeguy info to the uninitiated. Not every moment is the time to shout “I Ride.” On the other hand, if we want to stand out in a cycling crowd, the colors of the Minkman will make us appear more casual than casual, more than laid back -- laid out. Who is the Minkman you ask? We hear he’s plush, phat, deluxe, choice, a guy who lives in the lap of luxury and rides like a demon, all while keeping his sense of style, and appearing cooler than a cucumber.

Despite the decidedly non-aggro appearance, the Minkman is a full-on aggressive short that can take just about everything that gets thrown its way. The practical difference between this short and the Rind is that the Minkman has a slightly longer inseam—long enough to hide the tan lines from riding the Rind. Inside the short is the Minkman liner that is pretty much identical to the Rind liner, save the color. The Minkman comes in blue or brown color options. The sizes run from small to XXL.