is the word I’d use to describe
the styling, it’s not your go-fast-
and-do-big-jumps boy racer
gear but a classy design that
wouldn’t be out of place at
either the next Ultra-Trail trail
running event or any MTB race.
First up on review is a core
item in their range is the two-
in-one bib short. A baggy
style short with internal knicks
and chamois, doubled up with
bib uppers over the shoulders.
Knowing a few of my mates
who ride with bib-knicks under
TRAIL TESTtheir baggy MTB gear I think
this is a good step forward to
combine the best of two worlds
in one product. The chamois is
generously sized and padded
and the outer is made from a
four-way stretch fabric to move
with you.
In keeping with the minimalist
design it has just one pocket
on the right-hand side that's
just about the perfect size for a
smartphone. I’ve got a pretty
large smartphone and had no
trouble fitting it in, althoughwith a protective flip case on it
was a tight squeeze. I wouldn’t
say it needs to be much bigger
than that, as that’ll lead to the
smartphone moving around too
much. It stays put so you can
forget about it and focus on
better things like riding!
There’s also a jersey which is
a simple affair with a small zip at
the top to open up in case you
need extra ventilation or leave
it where you like it. The fabric is
fairly open for airflow and has a
bit of give in the fabric to moveMain: From high-
intensity enduro to
a relaxing Sunday
ride, Aussie Grit
does the job.Opposite: The
complete set.