Zoic W’s Premium Bib Liner ($80)

Many people find bib liners more comfortable than chamois shorts for layering. But they can be inconvenient for nature breaks. The Premium offers stretchy crossover straps and a zippered butt panel so you don’t have to strip to pee. With a quality Italian pad and six-panel construction designed to mitigate chafing, it’s a comfortable, convenient upgrade. (XS–XL)

Pearl Izumi °Â´Ç³¾±ð²Ô’s Launch Trail Pants ($150)

We’re glad trail pants have caught on. The loose-fit Launch give you all the protection and knee-pad compatibility you’d expect, with side phone pockets and tapered ankles that stay out of your drivetrain. The water-shedding Cordura is lightweight, but runs warm—better suited for cooler rides. (2–14)

Machines For Freedom Foundation Liner ($88)

These liners are for commutes, short trail rides, and any day you don’t want a full chamois. A thin pad and airy mesh paneling spell fast dry times and easy layering. With a wide waistband and a 5.5-inch inseam, these fit more like boyshorts than traditional bibs, so you can wear whatever you like on top. (XXS–3XL)

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°Â´Ç³¾±ð²Ô’s Yeti Palisade Short ($95)

Your new go-to, all-day trail short designed for a supremely comfortable day in the saddle The new slim fit, shorter inseam design was paired with a lightweight, four-way stretch fabric that allows for unrestricted movement. Two hand pockets, and a zippered security pocket big enough to fit your phone, ensure your go-to items are always with you.

7Mesh Slab Shorts ($140)

Gear nerds will be glad to find that the 7Mesh Slab shorts weigh a feathery 164 grams. The no-frills design (one pocket) provides the semi-loose fit and easygoing trail style we want, without the claustrophobic feeling that heavier-weight baggies can cause. They’re also long enough to avoid gapping with knee pads (really!), though you may want a burlier fabric for bike-park days .(XS–XL)

Rapha °Â´Ç³¾±ð²Ô’s Trail Shorts ($150)

It can be tough to find trail shorts that don’t feel like boys’ swim trunks, which is why we love these. The stretchy, yoga-inspired back panel mitigates gapping, and internal sleeves in the symmetrical leg pockets secure your phone. Included: repair patches, so you have no excuse not to go big. (XXS–XL)

Kitsbow Glorieta V-Neck Cooling Tee ($69)

North Carolina-based Kitsbow is known for merino, but the brand also makes some killer synthetic pieces. The Glorieta features Polartec Delta fabric, which uses hydrophobic and hydrophilic yarns to dissipate sweat and body heat. With an athletic but not overly tight cut, the Glorieta quickly became a staple in our kit lineup. Plus, Kitsbow makes everything to order, to reduce waste. (XXS–4XL)

POC W’s MTB Pure LS Jersey ($80)

This polyester-mesh longsleeve is designed to give you sun protection on warm days. It’s breezy and ultra wicking, with a slim fit that accommodates lightweight body armor, so you’re set for park laps or lunch loops. (XS–XL)

Club Ride Apparel Camas Shirt ($70)

If you love the style of street clothes but not the sweaty, chafey reality of riding in them, Club Ride is a name you should know. The Camas shirt might look like a regular button-down, but it’s made from light, breathable UPF 50 polyester-nylon, with plastic snaps and two zippered pockets. (XS–XL)

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Whether you’re clipping in or stamping on pins, getting your footwear dialed can make the difference between nailing your flow or coming up short. Over the past year, we’ve put our toes to the grindstone pedaling our way through the latest offerings in off-road kicks. These four pairs of mountain bike shoes stand a foot above the rest, ready for everything from bike-park laps to the cross-country starting line.

Specialized Rime 2.0 ($170)

Best for Remote Exploring

The Rime 2.0 offers the best of a clipless performance trail shoe but with hikeable, off-bike utility. The panels of hydrophobic Xpel mesh kept drying time to a minimum after frequent stream crossings, and the chunky lugs provided excellent grip on soft terrain. The flexible sole took the edge off multi-hour hike-a-bikes. But back to riding: This shoe is just stiff enough for full-effort pedaling, and the lace-up-and-Boa closure combo made the shoes easy to cinch down when we wanted that one-with-the-bike feeling. For remote trail work and all-day epics, the Rime 2.0 got us there and back again with ease. (unisex 36–49)

Five Ten Freerider Pro Mid VCS ($180)

Best for Hard Trail Riding

Think of the VCS as the burlier sibling of the regular Freerider Pro, Five Ten’s do-it-all trail-riding shoe. The VCS features a hook-and-loop closure that was easy to operate—even with our testers’ muddy, gloved hands. The ankle-height knitted cuff strikes an ideal balance of protection and comfort for all-day use in the bike park or backcountry, and trail debris stayed out when we got deep into the loam. Five Ten’s famous Stealth rubber grips pedal pins as tightly as ever, keeping slipped pedals a thing of the past. Spin your heart out or huck it to flat; the VCS is up for the former and down with the latter. (unisex 4–15)

Bontrager Foray ($150)

Best for Gnarly Cross-Country

The Foray has a roomier fit and a more walkable nylon midsole compared to most stiff race shoes. (Bontrager gives it a 6 of 14 on its stiffness scale.) The reinforced uppers sacrifice some breathability, but stand up to mud, debris, and rocky scrambling. The grippy rubber lugs and full-coverage outsoles gave our testers confident footing wherever we had to hop off the bike, and they could easily grab the pedals if we needed to sneak in a stroke before we clipped in. And it’s all secured with a Boa—not bad for $150. (unisex 36–48)

Giro Latch ($150)

Best for Post-Work Hot Laps

Giro hit a home run with the Latch, rivaling even Five Ten’s Stealth rubber in grip. This shoe ticked nearly every box on our testers’ must-have lists. It’s weather-resistant, stiff yet hikeable, and built with the toe-box protection to (lightly) kick a stump. But what really stood out is the surprising amount of padding throughout the uppers, making for a foot-hugging, performance-oriented fit. The casual styling will be a catch for some riders but probably a bonus for most. (men’s 38–50 / women’s 36–43)

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