Mrsvotchy has started to ride her mtb this year and is in need of some shorts, what do the ladies on here recommend? She is slim, size 10 and concerned about her legs looking skinny hanging out the bottom of baggy shorts so wants something a bit slimmer in the leg.

Currently in the household my SO and daughter are split in preference between
Troy lee , moto and skyline
Racefaces ambush

Plus one old pair of Roach’s that seem not to die or age…..

Motos are thicker warmer and more resistant to falling

Endura Women’s Singletrack lite are a slim and flattering fit.

#1 Endura, eg Singletrack or Lite version, depending on preferences.
#2 Race Face, various.
Mrs loves them both, stretchy shells, flattering fit and properly functional.

Mrs beanZ swears by Gore , good fit not silly baggie and last for years.

Mrs Hairylegs agrees with Mrs beanZ re: Gore being not a silly baggy fit and is also a big plus one for Endura Singletrack and Hum Vees.

Her advice is go for one with a removable liner and buy a couple of spare pairs of liners

Madison Flux 88 are ace, I’ve got three pairs 😀

Just got some new troy Lee skylines and they are a lovely fit. Not overly baggy or too long and great fit on the bum.

I’m angling for a pair of these
the MTB SHORT

Madison all the way. I’m a 8-10. Madison women’s shorts are very slightly short for a taller woman (I’m 5’8″) but the guys ones are an excellent fit. They also have almost every combination of material, from full on waterproof to lightweight summer and a good range of colours at decent price points too.

Personally don’t like Endura, as the inners are not great for smaller/slimmer riders, their liner in a small is seriously uncomfortable for me, yet the small bib shorts that I wear on the road bike are a tight fit.

Mrs S as tall/leggy size 8/10 is a fan of Maloja. Minx-girl or gearforgirls are good for advice and have some tried, trusted and pretty shorts.