I ended up with Rab Vertex shorts.
Ridden with them a few times now – they are almost perfect for me.
Pros:
– Thin, stretchy quick-drying material (the latter thoroughly tested this morning!)
– 3 Zip pockets
– Close fit
– Long in the leg
– Reasonable price (£33 posted on sale)
Cons:
– Not high in the back
– Need a belt (I just took a very light plastic clip-type thing off another pair of shorts).
To make them perfect, I would put the cargo pocket in a similar place to Race Face Ambush shorts (diagonally at the back of the thigh) and include a little clip belt or tightening system. A little higher cut in the back too.