7mesh is the brand you get when some of the brightest minds in the high-end outdoor industry decide to pursue their passion for riding and get into bike wear. Hailing from the riding mecca of Squamish, British Columbia, 7mesh makes purpose-built clothing for their demanding environment. The Recons are billed as their off-season shorts, and I'll get into what that means below.
7mesh specs
Getting approval from German textile giant Gore-Tex to use its materials is reason to celebrate for even the most established of brands. Being able to use Gore-Tex as a new company, well, that's almost unheard of. But that's the level of expertise 7mesh brings to the game.
The aesthetics are subtle with no loud colors or huge logo splashes. It's a very clean and purposeful appearance, and very easy to pick up on the styling cues from their Arcteryx clothing roots.
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The WindStopper softshell fabric features taped seams for less bulk but all the weather protection the Gore-Tex brand demands. There's a front zip and a snap closure, and much to my appreciation, two front hand pockets.
It's a dead giveaway that the leg length was designed by riders as it tapers drastically towards the back of the knee, which makes seated pedaling a hassle- and chafe-free experience. The rear is also tailored to prevent plumber's crack, no need for a stretchy panel back there. Nice work.
Built for the rain and cold, aka: off-season
First-rate protection
Minor notes
7mesh Recon pricing
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