Endura Zyme 3/4 Bike Short - Men's - 2008 BCS

Very well made and rugged material. Like others have said belt loops would make these knickers unbeatable for the price. I have taken my two pair to a seamstress to have belt loops added. The cinch buckles on the side slip during wear and my closure snap comes undone several time when I have bent over at the waist.. Could easily be a 5 star product if the belt loops were addressed by Endura, or a better holding system to tighten the waist and maybe a button closure instead of the snap.

Very well made, but as others have said the 3/4 trousers need belt loops. the cinch buckles on the side tend to slip during wear and a constant hiking up is a pain. I have taken them to a seamstress to have the belt loops added. In the future I'll check to see if other future buys on cycling pants/shorts/knickers have belt loops before purchase.

Like others have said, belt loops would greatly enhance these overall quality of this product. They are very well made, rugged material though I would prefer a button closure vs. the snap, which has un-snapped many times while bending over at the waist. I have taken both pairs to a semstress to have belt loops added. After a little work I see these knickers getting lots of wear. Would give them a five star if not for the slipping of the cinch buckles, lack of belt loops and the snap close coming up-snapped at odd times.

Use these shorts as a bike messenger riding 40-60 miles/day Pros: Great fabric that's not going tear easily or show dirt/sweat; 6 pockets to store various bike-related necessities and a wallet; baggy fit for freedom of movement; great for winter riding Cons: Doesn't have belt loops so when there's some weight in the pockets you have to constantly pull them up so they don't slip down, especially while off the bike; the rear pockets aren't large enough for holding a smaller U-lock without it falling out while on the bike; waist tension doesn't stay tight very long, have to re-adjust Overall, I like these shorts and think they will last a long time. However, I just wish I could get them to stop slipping down.

Use these shorts as a bike messenger riding 40-60 miles/day

Pros: Great fabric that's not going tear easily or show dirt/sweat; 6 pockets to store various bike-related necessities including a wallet; baggy fit for freedom of movement; great for winter riding

Cons: Doesn't have belt loops so when there's some weight in the pockets you have to constantly pull them up so they don't slip down, especially while off the bike; the rear pockets aren't large enough for holding a smaller U-lock without it falling out while on the bike; waist tension doesn't stay tight very long, have to re-adjust

Overall, I like these shorts and think they will last a long time. However, I just wish I could get them to stop slipping down.

Good for those cooler fall/spring days. Fits well with leg armour. The range of motion is good for the amount of pedaling that accompanies freeriding. Durability has been great with no tears or holes after a few good tumbles. I really like the pockets on the front of the leg... easy to access while riding and you don't have to injure yourself from things in your pockets.

I once owned a pair, but bought them too large. I went with size L even thought am a big guy. 38" pants, 6', 210 lbs. I use them for hiking in brush and Biking in cool weather. The fabric is as tough like cordura but feels and breathes like Cotton. Wish they came in other camo patterns, I'd buy one of each. Only downside, if you load them up they sag and there are no belt loops. Waist cinches on side slip over the time and miles.