Vancouver-based Race Face has been developing products for over 20 years. With some of the world’s best riding on the doorstep and not coincidentally some of the best bikers involved in the design and testing of kit, you can rest assured its products will have been put through their paces.
I’ve been a fan of the quality and style of kit produced by Race Face since the beginning of my biking days, so I was keen to put the Khyber shorts to the test.
Race Face calls these shorts, the little back dress of downhill and I’d have to agree – a simple style of short that won’t go out of fashion in a hurry, and hardwearing enough put up with all the trail parties you want to throw at them.
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I opted for a size small, supposed to fit a 27in waist, so sitting between UK sizes 8 and 10 (US 4 and 6). I alternate between the two sizes depending on manufacturer, and found the Khybers to be on the cosy rather than roomy side. Falling just below my knee they offer good knee coverage (I’m 5ft 4in / 163cm) with knee pads sitting well. There is plenty of storage via the six, yes six, pockets all with zip and or snap closures for security. Given the fitted nature of the shorts in the size I chose though, I won’t be cramming a lot into them!
The ‘Tweedster’ fabric of the shorts has a textured look and could easily be confused for denim at first glance. It’s tough, hardwearing and shrugs off any hassle given to it by the thrills and spills of the trail.
The material is rather heavy and a tad bulky, not ideal for long pedals or prolonged summer use. There are two inner thigh air vents, but I found they added to the bulk rather than achieved effective cooling. That said, Race Face isn't shy in stating that these shorts are aimed at downhillers, so it's perhaps a little harsh to dwell on this as a gripe.
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