Fox Sergeant mountain bike short in camouflage

This is a guest post by Sara Tabana. Sara is one of our most dedicated riders and the founder of the group Egyptian Female Athletes. Sara is not only an avid mountain biker, but also a trail runner, scuba diver and rock climber! She knows quality outdoor gear when she sees (or in this case, wears) it.

Fox is known for their quality high-end forks and shocks, but they have a great line of mountain biking gear and apparel too.

Product description from the Fox shop website:

Shell: 98% Cotton / 2% Spandex

Lining: 95% Polyester / 5% Spandex

Inner liner features high performance RIDE chamois

Detachable inner liner makes it two shorts in one

Adjustable waist for perfect fit – no need for a belt

Rear stretch yoke for pedaling mobility

Stash pocket with goggle/sunglass wipe attached to elastic shock cord

Two cargo pockets, two hand pockets, two rear pockets, and a cell phone pocket

‘Audio Interface’ with a custom pocket and internal cord routing for MP3 players

Fox Sergeant shorts, first impressions:

These shorts are great! They come in 4 colors but I went with the the camouflage pattern which I am fond of. The length and general fit is is very nice (just below knee, adjustable waist) and the cut if very comfortable. It has loads of pockets for small item storage (I especially appreciate the sunglass wipe attached to an elastic cord…very useful!) and a detachable chamois liner.

Fox Sergeant short in action:

But the best thing about this short is not the great looks, they also ride very comfortably. The 5% spandex provides just enough fabric stretch for pedaling flexibility. The short’s material is very thin and light yet has a feel of durability to it.

The detachable chamois liner is nice because now I can use the liner with other bikewear I have. The RIDE chamois is comfortable enough without being lumpy. The liner is attached to the shorts with a tiny clip on the inside, (the clip ripped the first time I put the shorts on though). The elastic bands around the lower end of the liner make the liner stay put throughout the ride, but the bands around can be a bit too tight, but not to the point of being uncomfortable.

Did I say that the pockets are grea?t! The cargo pockets have little circular magnets in place of the buttons, they just snap shut (very cool).

Fox Segreant short, final thoughts:

I give these shorts a  4.5/5. They’re made of a great material, look great, ride comfy and priced reasonably. (They’re on sale right now on the Fox shop website. The detachable inner liner is a nice touch but the elastic bands could be more flexible.

Oh, one more thing, these are guy shorts, or so they claim (foxhead). But I think they’re just as good for MTB chicks like myself =)

MTB Egypt rating

Friends,

Avid cyclists know that any self-respecting cycling group should have its own custom cycling jersey

MTB Egypt is having a limited number of custom jerseys made. The jerseys are fully customized with our own design and logo, which you can see a mock-up above and are made from excellent moisture-wicking and light material.

We will only have 15 jerseys made. Final cost is not concrete yet since we have to account for shipping and customs, but should be around $45 (L.E. 250)

If you would like to reserve yours, please let me know your size and whether you prefer short or long sleeve. You can also post in the forum here http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=30&pid=76#pid76 or email us.

8 out of those 15 jerseys are already booked by MTB Egypt riders, so if you want one you will need to let me know fast. Those jerseys are going to be awesome!

Name: Nora Mortagui

Age: 27

Where are you from?

Raised in Alexandria but currently living in Cairo.

What do you do for a living?

I work for a multinational in the human resources department.

When and why did you start cycling?

I started cycling in April, 2009 because I was looking to adopt an outdoorsy activity where I can continuously challenge my body & mind especially in a very male-dominated sport.

Road, off-road, or both?

So far, off-road, I have only biked on-road twice. But I am not biased to either.

Tell us about your bike(s)!:

My bike is a hardtail women’s edition 2009 GTw Avalanche 3.0. I just love it when guys see it and comment “oooh, but it’s so girly!”. Yea.

Favorite ride(s) (road or off-road):

Wadi Degla, so far J

Do you practice other sports?:

I regularly do aerobics, strength training & hiking but I’ll be willing to try anything else at least once.

Tell us about your cycling-related injuries/accidents:

Some time in the end of September 2009, I was riding really fast in the Wadi’s Canyon where I, as far as I can remember, attempted to jump a very small drop off at very high speed only to end up landing on the side of my front wheel, that got twisted, then I began swerving manically & ultimately flew off my bike, injured my right forearm from my palm to my elbow, where my palm turned blue then black, and pounded the triangular bone beneath my lower spine and hit the back of my head. After a month, I am still recovering from that fall but thank God for helmets!

Anything else you want to tell us about yourself?

Nah, I’m good.