Freewheel Ride Pant - Men's
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Why We Like The Outdoor Research Freewheel Ride Pant
Outdoor Research packed the Freewheel Ride Pant with ride-ready features to keep us rolling through trails without any hesitation. Along with a trim silhouette, these pants have a stretchy, durable fabric and technical fit features that improve our comfort, boost our pedaling power, and keep the style secure. Outdoor Research layered their DuraPrint overlay in the high-wear ankle zone to prevent abrasion from pedals, chains, and trailside brush.
Details
- Feature-heavy mountain biking pants for riding in style
- Stretch nylon fabric for durability and performance
- DuraPrint overlay at ankle prevents damage from abrasion
- UPF 50+ rating keeps skin covered in sunny conditions
- Body-mirroring fit with room for chamois liner shorts
- Gusseted crotch increases range of motion for improved pedaling
- Adjustable waist tabs offer a secure fit while on the fly
- 15-inch ankle zippers make dressing with cycling shoes easier
- Item #ODRZ917
- Responsible Collection
- [material] bluesign® APPROVED
- Material
- 88% nylon, 12% spandex
- Fit
- slim
- Style
- straight
- Inseam
- 31.5in
- Waist
- Low-Pro adjustment tabs
- Pockets
- 2 zippered hip
- Claimed Weight
- 10.9oz
- Activity
- mountain biking
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited lifetime
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Overall Rating
5 based on 32 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 27, 2025
under built
The little strap waist tightener is dinky and weak, no match for a large butt like mine (6'0, 195). The whole thing ripped off on the second or third wearing. Cyclists behind me have suffered gruesome visuals as a result. I generally love OR but this is a disappointment.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
April 4, 2025
Perfect pants that fit athletic builds
100% awesome. Pocket placement, waist cinch, material all spot-on. Just rode in 32 degrees and while chilly, it wasn’t uncomfortable. Could easily wear up into the 70’s. I’m not the lean machine I once was and float between a 36” and 38” in most pants. Ordered both and the 38” fit perfectly. Also, with a more athletic build, many MTB product lines run too skinny for me. These fit my larger glutes, quads, and calves without issue.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
March 21, 2025
Best pants ever
These have quickly become my favorite riding pants. The material is durable but light enough for a long day out. I love the zippered cuffs and overall fit, tight but comfy. One thing to note, the pockets are a little weird at first and don’t store as much as a typical pocket, but they don’t flap around like a traditional pants pocket would on a ride and feel very secure
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
February 17, 2025
Best riding pants I've used
The zippers on the pantlegs to allow you to easily put on/take off knee pads are great. The material is very breathable when you are pedaling hard
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
February 11, 2025
Awesome Pants
These are great for adding a light, water resistant layer on cooler days. Perfect for the boat and outdoor activity. The material is stretchy, durable, and super comfy. My go-to pants for FL “winter.” Pockets are well designed and hold everything you need. Runs a little long, but I can live with some minor bunching (5’8” ordered size M).
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
January 22, 2025
Amazing!
I am very picky about my gear but these pants are so amazing!! The feel so nice and move well on the rides. They breath very well but I’ve rode with them in some pretty cool temps down to about 25 degrees Fahrenheit and they still worked well. Any colder and I use my other pants but I absolutely love these pants.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
January 10, 2025
Great fit
I bought these in September for an October road trip through British Columbia, Washington, and Idaho for riding. They worked great on cold and wet rides. Really impressed with how the bike specific fit works. It’s much better than riding with soft shell pants made for hiking.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
January 7, 2025
Close to the platonic ideal of bike pants
Waist shape and construction is breathable and well-suited to a riding position - higher in the back for coverage and to minimize bunching in the front. Quick and effective side waist adjustments so you don’t need a belt. Left pocket has a side entry for when you are on the bike and your thigh is horizontal; right pocket is top entry for when you are standing. Ankle zips allow for putting on pads on the start of a descent, putting on over shoes etc. Tapered fit prevents chain snags but allows room to move. Nylon fabric is soft, durable, decent at blocking wind, and quite breathable.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
January 4, 2025
These pants are so next level.
I got these pants because I wanted something that I could wear casually but also had a performance element to it. I MTB a lot but have never purchased pants before. I wore these in the rain and it kept my way more comfortable than I would have expected. The material is lightweight and the pants give you a full range of movement. Most of all, I think they look great. I advise you get a pair if you want riding pants that you can wear around town.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
December 22, 2024
Perfect MTB pants for Fall riding in PA
Got these at the end of the season here in Pennsylvania and was able to wear them out for a local ride. The pants were super comfortable and performed well, keeping me warm (there was a little snow on the ground) while allowing the freedom of movement necessary on the trails. Great purchase! Pants would be good for any rider - new or advanced.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
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