Best MTB liner shorts: padded undershorts and chamois to keep you

MTB liner shorts are an essential for long days in the saddle, they bring plenty of comfort without feeling bulky, getting in the way or cramping your style. They fall into two camps, the traditional bib shorts with elasticated straps that come up over your shoulders and now feature internal storage for your keys, tool, snacks or anything that lets you leave the pack behind. And minimal boxer-brief style padded liner shorts for cycling. Take your pick, they’re both excellent in 2024 and will stop those pesky saddle sores spoiling your fun, letting you ride for longer in total comfort. Finally, don’t forget to complete the look with some baggy shorts or mountain bike pants/trousers to go over the top! Jump to: Best MTB liner shorts for men Jump to: Best MTB liner shorts for women Best MTB liner shorts for men Liner shorts don’t come better than this, the Rapha chamois offers superlative comfort 1. Rapha Trail Liner shorts Best overall padded liner shorts Colours: Black | Sizes: XS – XXL | Rating: 10/10 Reasons to buy: Super comfortable in all conditions Cool fabric that’s noticeably dry to the touch Elasticated/silicone cuffs don’t dig in Reasons to avoid: Expensive for an undershort Rapha’s liner is a winner, it’s superior material has a slight compressive effect that keeps it perfectly in place while you’re riding, and it also gets an antibacterial and sweat wicking treatment to keep you fresh. There’s a subtle silicone gripper that is just tacky enough to hold on, but doesn’t leave a nasty red mark afterwards. It’s not just the material that helps Rapha stand out, there are mesh panels at the side to get air moving, and the whole thing feels incredibly well made and a cut above the rest. £90 is a ton of cash for a liner short, but it’s the best of the best, and we reckon it’s worth paying for this kind of comfort. Read our full review of the Rapha Trail Liner shorts 2. 7Mesh Foundation Brief Best minimalist padded liner short Colours: Black | Sizes: XS – XXL | Rating: 9/10 Reasons to buy: Light, minimal, not restrictive at all Keeps you cool on baking hot days Reasons to avoid: Pad feels a bit weird at first if you’re used to a traditional full-length chamois 7Mesh’s Foundation liner shorts are built differently to the rest. Rather than using bulky padding that wraps right round the front and can stifle air flow, the Foundations protect just your bum area and the sit bones, making the whole package a whole lot breezier. Perfect for anything but the chilliest of days. They stay in place beautifully too, no matter how dynamic you get on the bike, and the thin fabric stays dry and comfy even on hot days that can turn you into a sweaty mess down there. The 7Mesh secret to success is that thin fabric then, it doesn’t bunch up or budge an inch, and it also doesn’t have to …Continue reading »

The 11 Best Padded Bike Shorts of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

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Lightweight padded liners for use with MTB Trail Shorts., Tineli Contour chamois., Double stitched chamois for uncompromised durability., Light weight