Durable, stretchy bike pants built for cool-weather trail rides and technical terrain
"The tapered fit of these pants is genius. I have plenty of room to pedal with kneepads, but the pants aren't so baggy that they get hung up on my saddle." —Gearhead® Expert Alex
From high-speed enduro trails to cool weather singletrack epics, we're pretty big fans of riding in pants. Our Backcountry Slickrock Pant is lightweight and breathable enough to be worn for long days of shuttling and even has zippered side vents to dump heat while climbing. And for those days when pedaling to the top is the name of the game, the pants taper down at the ankles so they don't get caught in our chainring and have reflective elements so we can stay seen in low light hours.
Details
- Lightweight pants built for all of our trail riding adventures
- 4-way stretch recycled fabric gives us total freedom of movement on the bike
- DWR treatment and UPF 50+ rating keep you covered in all weather conditions
- Full-length fit provides protection against trailside brush
- Two zippered vents let us dump heat on extra-hot outings
- Integrated belt and waistband gripper ensure a locked-in fit
- Ankle zippers offer access to knee pads and allow layering without ditching your shoes
- Comfortably layers with the Backcountry MTB Liner Short
- Fabric is OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Certified
- Item #BCCZ2QX
- Responsible Collection
- Recycled/Repurposed, [material] bluesign® APPROVED
- Material
- 85% recycled nylon, 15% spandex, PFC-free DWR treatment
- Fit
- semi-fitted
- Style
- tapered leg
- Inseam
- 32in
- Waist
- integrated belt, internal silicone dot gripper
- Pockets
- 2 zippered hand
- Reflective
- bar on outer ankles
- Claimed Weight
- 11.5oz
- Activity
- trail, enduro, cross-country, hiking
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited lifetime
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4 based on 16 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageFebruary 27, 2025
Very comfortable
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
I haven't actually worn these on the trails yet (I plan to soon), but they're so comfortable that they've become my favorite office, home, & airplane pants (15 hour flights). The slickrock shorts have been my go-to mountain biking & bikepacking shorts for more than a year so I took a shot on the pants. I have the black - I'd like to get the gray if they go on sale.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
February 13, 2025
Awesome bike pants.
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Size Bought:
- Medium
Feels great, looks great and above all the price is great. I like the fact that it has slit on the side thigh to have some air flowing. The lower part has an elastic cuff with zipper closer which hugs your shoes/ankle.
January 26, 2025
Good, but major design flaw
- Size Bought:
- L
- Height:
- 6' 1"
- Weight:
- 215
The ankle cuffs zip on the inside of the ankle, with a flap that covers the zipper pointing forward. This allows for the flap to get sucked in to the chain on the top side of the chainring. And and all excess material should be on the outside of the ankle
December 22, 2024
Almost perfect, but the ankle zips...
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- M
- Height:
- 5' 9"
- Weight:
- 170
are useless. The unzippered leg cuff is so tight that I cannot add warmers or pads without taking the pants off.. and I cannot take the pants off without taking my shoes off.. I have tried with 510s and Specialized 2FO DH shoes If I could easily remove the pants with shoes on, this would be a 5 star product, and probably the best on the market. The material & stretch is great, I love the pockets and the vents are awesome.
November 30, 2024
First bicycle pants!
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- Medium
I gave the Slickrock pants a four star rating mainly because I have nothing else to compare it with. I am older, and in better than average condition for the age. My main sport, is running my very fast dogs in agility. Bicycling helps keep me in condition for those 30 second competition dog runs. I got the pants in early fall and have made maybe 6 rides in the 10 + mile range. I do only road cycling. With the weather holding warm until Thanksgiving, feel very comfortable with temperatures over 45*F. This morning was the first hard frost opportunity to ride. I backed up the Slickrocks with synthetic long johns, and set out. The legs felt a tad cool. The sudden drop in temperature probably played a role in that. I am still adjusting my gear to support cold weather bicycling. This mornings ride was only a couple of miles to test where I am. Definitely need better riding gloves! Back to the pants, I am short. Wish the Slickrocks came in a 30" length, but putting one fold in the pant legs took care of the excess material. Otherwise great pants! 5'7", weight 165. Male
October 27, 2024
Almost fits the bill, but the cuffs?
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- Medium
The style, color and fabric are pretty much what I was hoping for. But - the leg cuff zippers are on the inside of the leg, not the outside. The zipper literally gets caught in the front crank/chain, not just a few times. Not only is the leg full of oil, it has proven dangerous! I ordered a medium which fits but a tad tight in the waist (5’20” @180 pounds…. Sometimes 175). I have not washed them yet, but appears to be made well and should hold up.
June 15, 2024
Fit is awesome! Needs more pockets.
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- Large
Love them but almost returned because there’s only 2 pockets. Not great for travel but great for biking and bumming around.
May 15, 2024
Better than imagined
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- xl
- Height:
- 6' 1"
- Weight:
- 250
I was looking for some casual and functional pants. I always wear shorts and hate pants. The material is actually quite breathable. I would normally never wear pants biking or hiking however these are the pants to wear. The access on the sides if you need to make any adjustments for knee pads or just leave the sides open for extra venttialtion came in handy when I was out hiking in the desert. I highly recommend these. I am about to buy my third pair. This should go without saying but the material is easy to burn so if you are wearing these around a campfire make sure to keep some distance. I did burn a very small whole the first day of testing. Other than that they are rock solid.
May 13, 2024
Great fit!
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Size Bought:
- 36
Love these pants so far. Easy to get on and off, true to size and comfortable. Too new to speak to durability.
April 5, 2024
A spot magnet
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
Purchased this pants in chipmunk color and while I like the style and feel. The fabric attract dirt and grime and even after taking extra steps on those stains. For this is not a pants that match the reality of MTB.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
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