Empire Bike Short - Second Quality - Men's
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Tapping into years of experience riding our local trail in Park City, we built the Empire bike shorts to elevate our riding experience with exceptional comfort, mobility, and function. The Empire shorts have a longer inseam than our Slickrock bike shorts, making them an ideal choice for aggressive trail and enduro riding.
Details
- All-mountain and enduro shorts built by Backcountry
- 4-way stretch construction for comfort and mobility
- Abrasion-resistant materials hold up to the test of time
- DWR treatment sheds mud and water out on the trail
- Zippered cargo pockets for tools, snacks, and essentials
- Laser-cut ventilation keeps us cool on warmer days
- Silicone gripper inside waistband for a stay-put fit
- Removable liner (sold separately) can be attached for snugger comfort
- Item #BCCZ22A
- Material
- 88% nylon, 12% spandex
- Fit
- regular
- Waist
- hook-and-loop adjusters
- Claimed Weight
- [medium] 10.6oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited lifetime
- Activity
- enduro, trail, downhill
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 15 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageNovember 24, 2022
Great quality MTB short
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I really liked these shorts from the first use. They have great waistband adjustments. Also the pockets are deep enough for cell phones, and other things. I would suggest making them an inch or so shorter.
March 25, 2022
Came back to buy two more pair!
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- Large
- Weight:
- 210
Perfect Enduro/Trail type short. I love the grippy bits, the fit is perfect, the material is really high quality. I do some sewing here and there, and the construction of these shorts is top notch. Nice zippers, great value. Had to wash them a few times already and they hold up great. These are long. If you are looking for shorts to ride your road bike or do an XC race, these are probably not the right shorts... Sizing is spot on, I wear 34-36 waist pants, and the Large is perfect. I came back to buy another pair for myself, and get my wife a pair.
September 14, 2021
Best MTB shorts I have owned!
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- XL
- Height:
- 6' 4"
- Weight:
- 250
I have ridden in these all summer and have just loved them. Most shorts including previous Backcountry shorts I have owned fail to provide functional pockets. These shorts have deep pockets which can hold keys/wallet for shorter rides, back of shorts are cut in a way to stay up while riding. The fit is perfect and have held up through many hard rides.
June 23, 2021
Great comfortable shorts
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- M
- Height:
- 5' 9"
- Weight:
- 180
I honestly cannot think of any issues with this shorts. Well designed and made. Great fit. Run a bit large (in my opinion), but not really a problem. Basicaly, checks all the boxes for mtb shorts.
June 7, 2021
More than just Bike Shorts
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- small
- Height:
- 5' 5"
- Weight:
- 145
I was given this product by Backcountry, but this review is my personal opinion. These shorts has lots of storage, so great for all day adventures. I wore them on an adventure to Zion National Park where I biked, hiked, and took a dip in the river in the Narrows. All the pockets were great for my friend who didn't have pockets for their valuables, so I had it in the zipper pockets, which gave my friends peace of mind. The material dries really quick (within minutes after getting out of the river). The lightness of the material made it ideal to wear on hikes. The waist band was essential for a good fit and comfort throughout the day (without it, the shorts probably would have sagged, like other shorts I've worn).
May 16, 2021
Super comfortable
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- M
- Height:
- 6' 7"
- Weight:
- 188
Nice design all around from the pocket, grippers on the rear, stretchy material, and extremely comfortable fit. A little heavier (and assume warmer) than the Gore, but these fit me much better. The POC seemed to fit like the Gore.
April 20, 2021
Nice gravel shorts
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- L
- Height:
- 6' 1"
- Weight:
- 190
Very well made shorts which are great for casual cycling. Sizing appears to be accurate though they do run a bit on the long side, particularly when you are off the bike. Design is well thought through with nice zippered side pockets to stow keys and mobile and still includes front pockets. Will likely pick up another pair while they're on sale.
October 31, 2020
The Goldilocks Short
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- Small
- Height:
- 5' 9"
- Weight:
- 160
...With just the right amount of storage, good breathability, cut just right, can take a beating yet stretchy and lightweight. After trying a number of brands, these are now my go-to for summer rides. BC has thought of a lot of clever features: velcro + double snap closure, 2 zippered and 2 traditional pockets, perforated vents, stretch fabric, non-slip grips, water resistance, etc etc. I'm 5'9"/160lb/31" waist and originally got a Medium but later found the Small to be a much better fit. Stop reading and buy a pair! (once they're back in stock that is...)
September 23, 2020
Great shorts, just in between sizing
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Size Bought:
- S
- Height:
- 5' 11"
- Weight:
- 150
These were quality lightweight and stretchy shorts to ride in. I just happen to come in between a M and S size so they unfortunately didn't work out for me. The size S was adjusted to be all the way open while the M had to be cinched all the way closed leaving some fabric overlap
July 13, 2020
Almost my perfect shorts.
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- S
- Height:
- 5' 8"
- Weight:
- 146
As soon as I tried these on I knew I had found a new favorite general purpose outdoor short. The material has a great amount of stretch, the integrated cinch belts feel secure, pockets are great, and best of all the length is perfect. My only critique is that I wished they had at least one full belt loop to allow for clipping on keys and things.
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August 19, 2021
What is the inseam length on the shorts? A previous answer says 32in, but that would make them pants, so....
August 19, 2021
What are the parameters of the Lifetime Warranty on these?
June 17, 2020
What is the inseam for these?
May 27, 2020
Do these shorts have a liner?
April 23, 2020