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Club Ride Days2Short
It’s summer and the hot weather is upon us. As
much as I favor cycling knickers (shants, if you will),
once the temperature reaches 90°F I want some
shorts. And while cut-off Dickies certainly would
do the job, once you’ve been exposed to the world
of high-end mountain bike apparel, it’s kind of hard
to settle for less. So when Club Ride approached us
about reviewing their products, I was rather happy to
oblige.
The Days2Short shorts are made from quick-dry
nylon that’s brushed to look more like casual wear
than technical wear. The fabric stretches just enough
to avoid snagging your saddle, but provides total freedom
of movement. They have traditional pockets and
belt loops, as well as zippered cargo pockets and an
adjustable waistband. The shorts come with a removable
Coolmax liner so you can choose to use theirs,
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roll your own, or go commando if you so desire.
Club Ride is based in Ketchum, a world-famous
mountain resort town in Idaho. And in any given
resort town you have a genre of outdoor enthusiasts
who get labeled “dirt bags.” Now don’t jump to the
conclusion that dirt bag is exclusively a derogatory
term, however. A dirt bag is known to run gear from
a decade ago, they duct tape their footwear and sew
patches onto their outerwear. But as much as dirt
bags are frugal, they tend to be knowledgeable, and
they appreciate quality. So if you’re a clothing brand in
Ketchum, you have to keep the dirt bags in mind for
the sake of your reputation. And I’m pretty confident
that 12 years dirt bags will be stitching up vintage Club
Ride shorts and saying, “These are pretty sweet.”
The Days2Short shorts retail for $99. Check out
www.clubrideapparel.com