Skid Mark MTB Shorts 12"
Bike Specific Fit | 4 Zipper Pockets | Durable & Stretchy
What makes these shorts incredible?
- Durable stretch fabric built for hard riding
- Mountain bike specific fit that stays out of the way
- Longer cut designed to work with knee pads
- Secure zippered storage front and rear
- Built in belt for quick fit adjustments
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If you ever damage any of your apparel, we'll repair it for free, for life.
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Not your typical MTB short.
The Skid Mark MTB Shorts were built by riders who were tired of compromise.
Soft, stretchy, breathable, and built for everyday trail riding with a clean feel that doesn’t look or sound overly technical.
Slim enough to avoid saddle snags, roomy enough for knee pads, with extended front coverage and a higher back rise with a grippy waistband to keep everything in place.
A built in belt with G hook and snap closure lets you fine tune the fit whether you are mid ride or a few beers deep after.
Pocketing is dialed. Rear facing zip pockets are easy to access on the bike and eliminate bounce while pedaling. Rear zip pockets keep essentials secure off the bike, and front hand pockets keep things casual before and after the ride. All mesh lined to stay light, breathable, and fast drying.
Laser cut ventilation at the crotch plus our infamous arse steam release tech dump heat where it matters most.
Features & Specs
- Best For: Mountain biking, trail riding, bike park laps, and all day rides
- Inseam: Twelve inch inseam designed specifically for mountain biking w/ slightly longer cut in the front to accommodate knee guard
- Fabric: Super stretchy, lightweight, quick dry performance fabric
- Fit: Mountain bike specific fit that stays clear of the saddle
- Waist: Grippy waistband with G hook adjustable closure and snap button
- Pockets: Two mesh lined front pockets, two side zipper pockets, and two rear zipper pockets
- Ventilation: Laser cut venting below the waistband for increased airflow
- Durability: Built to last and backed by our free lifetime repair program
Fabric Details / Weight
- Fabric: 96% Nylon, 4% Spandex
- Weight: 232g (size M)
- Fabric Weight: 156gsm
Wash / Care Instructions
Wash in cold water with like colors and air dry to extend the life of the garment.
Shipping / Returns
- Fast & Free Shipping: Available on all U.S. orders.
- Free Returns & Exchanges: Items must be new and unwashed.
- Expedited Shipping Cutoff: Orders placed by 12 PM PST ship the same day. Orders placed after 12 PM PST ship the next business day.
- International Shipping: Free on orders over $100.
- More Info: Visit our Shipping & Returns page for full details.
What Customers Are Saying...
Justin S.
New Favorite Shorts!
Perfect shorts! The length is great with knee pads. They’re definitely thicker than expected, and I imagine they’ll hold up well in a crash. Cool features and great pockets!
Casey A.
So Good You’ll **** Your Pants
The material is the perfect blend of lightweight yet tough for summer riding and will most definitely work for the shoulder seasons here in Montana. I dig the style!
Dan W.
The Best MTB Shorts!
I love the thoughtfulness of the pocket locations. I love everything about these shorts! My wife says they're the best looking MTB gear I own too.
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The best bike shorts I’ve ever owned!
Amazing fit and material. Lots of pockets without being bulky. A bit pricey for the pro version, but I think they will last a very long time
These shorts look and feel great. The fit is perfect and they seem to be very well made. Going to order another pair in a different color.
I like these a lot. Very stretchy, comfortable and breathable but I’m slightly too fat for Large and XL feels just slightly too big. They can be snugged down and tightened on the waist but the length is a bit long on the XL for me, they’re definitely below the knee. Shorts are wrinkly because they were in the hamper, they don’t shrink during standard wash/dry.
I’m 5’11” and 190-195 depending on how many beers I’ve had that week.
My favorite shorts by far. Plenty of pockets to keep everything organized and everything is easily accessible.
My only suggestion is a better way to handle the extra belt length rather than just letting it hang there.
Another great option to their twill line of these shorts. Super stretchy, ample room and may even be better than the twill version if that’s possible. Best mountain bike shorts on the market! This is my first purchase of the Cordura skid mark shorts but already have three pair of the twill.
I love the material, the only issue I had was these seem to run bigger than the regular skid mark shorts. I'm at the smallest end of the XXL shorts, I like the leg room in this cut however, they are too big. They work and are comfortable just a little too big. I could have sent them back but I'm not sure I wanted to risk getting a pair that was too tight or not comfortable.
Super nice
These shorts are great for MTB and gravel riding. I especially like the non-zipper pockets for use when I am not riding, they are deep and good sized. When riding the zippered pockets keep everything secure and out of the way. Using these shorts now means I don't have to wear a trail vest while I ride because I have enough secure space for everything I normally carry. They are also very cool on the warm days.
Comfortable, light weight, and they seem durable.
Yo you guys rock !😆😶🌫️🤭 first I must say the shorts are incredible and the name I mean the name sold me xxxxing crazy!!
Love the fabric! great design, fit, freedom of motion
These mountain biking shorts are spectacular!
New favorite bike shorts. Super comfortable and fit perfect. Quick drying and love the built in belt. Zippered side pockets are great for phone. Planning to buy another pair and the Shenanigan shorts for hiking after trying these for a few rides.
They are my favorite shorts immediately after putting them on. The comfort is unreal. Athletic fit. Perfect length.
Perfect fit as always! Had to buy a pair in every color. Love em!!!!
These are great shorts. Nice material, light weight, and the amount of pockets is perfect! I did have an issue with the first set as the rear pocket was ripped but they replaced is super fast and the new shorts seem to be perfect.
