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$Zoic Ether Bike Shorts - Men\'s$

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Zoic Ether Bike Shorts - Men's

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Forming a solid foundation for the demands of tough riding, the Zoic Ether bike shorts stand up to abuse so you can keep focused on cleaning the line ahead.

Packed with features, the Zoic Ether shorts are ideal for riding everything from all mountain trails to cross country outings to urban commutes
Rugged, quick-drying ripstop nylon outer shorts endure heavy use and resist abrasion
Removable polyester/spandex stretch mesh liner shorts wick moisture away and sport a built-in chamois pad
Liner shorts feature a tagless waistline; leg grippers keep liner shorts in place as you move
Men-specific wicking chamois is anatomically molded for comfort in the saddle
Integrated knit mesh panels encourage cooling airflow between outer and inner shorts
Zoic Ether bike shorts feature 2 front hand pockets, 2 leg zip pockets and a hidden back zip pocket
Zippered media player pocket at back thigh features a headphone port and cord-routing loop—perfect for tunes on the go
Attached with an elastic strap inside pocket, included sunglasses wipe is always ready to keep your vision clear
Side rip-and-stick adjuster tabs personalize the fit; waistband secures with snap closure and zippered fly

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Zoic Ether Bike Shorts - Men's Customer Reviews

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Zoic Ether Bike Shorts - Men's

3.9

(based on 7 reviews)

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (7)
Good pockets (5)
Good size/fit (5)
Dries quickly (4)
Durable (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Mountain biking (5)
Commuting (4)

- Waist:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  83%
  (5 reviews)
  Feels too big
- Length:
- Feels too short
  
  Feels true to length
  
  83%
  (5 reviews)
  Feels too long

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid cyclist (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)

Reviewed by 7 customers

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Jun

2013

3.0

like the shorts, the liner hurts

By DaleGPS

from Eugene, Oregon

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Comfortable
Dries Quickly
Durable
Good Fit
Good Pockets

Cons

Chafes

Best Uses

Commuting
Warm Weather

Comments about Zoic Ether Bike Shorts - Men's:

I use the shorts but removed the liner. I ride with lycra bike shorts underneath.

I like the shorts because they do not have seams in the crotch area. There are great pockets everywhere and they look good off the bicycle.

The downside is the padded liner. It does not fit properly in the front of the crotch and caused pain when I rode with them. I removed it and replaced it with my lycra bike shorts. All is good now.

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Jun

2013

4.0

Good product but a little pricey

By Sparky99

from Greensboro, NC

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Comfortable
Dries Quickly
Durable
Good Fit
Good Padding
Good Pockets

Cons

Pricey

Best Uses

Commuting
Mountain Biking

Comments about Zoic Ether Bike Shorts - Men's:

I bought these as my first pair of baggy cycling shorts. I like that I can go out to eat or run into a store after a ride without looking too geeky. The shorts fit well and dont ride up or chafe when cycling. I thought I would like the ipod pocket but it is a little too small to use with the Otterbox I have on my iphone. I'm not really sure I want to crash with it in my pocket anyway, so for now I will leave it in my camelbak.
The only complaint I have is that they were a little expensive and also not being able dry them in the dryer, Zoic recommends "line dry only".
Other than that they are great, comfortable shorts.

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Apr

2013

4.0

Shorts that don't look like bike shorts

By Bicycle Bob

from Greensboro, NC

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Fit

Cons

Long

Best Uses

Commuting
Mountain Biking

Comments about Zoic Ether Bike Shorts - Men's:

I am looking at touring and casual rides to and around town. They look good and are comfortable. I really like being able to remove the liner and wear them as regular shorts.

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Jan

2013

4.0

Comfortable

By uneek78

from Morrisville, NC

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Good Padding
Good Pockets

Cons

Best Uses

Mountain Biking

Comments about Zoic Ether Bike Shorts - Men's:

I love these shorts. I love the fact that they're not too big, but they're still baggy enough not to feel like a go-go dancer. The pockets are perfect and you don't have to worry about losing any items.

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Oct

2012

3.0

good in some ways

By akbaker

from charlotte nc

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Durable
Good Fit
Good Padding

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Zoic Ether Bike Shorts - Men's:

these shorts are fine in most ways. but i found that, although the many pockets are appealing, the zippers failed on several almost immediately.

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Oct

2012

5.0

My favorite outdoor short

By Stuka

from Phoenix, AZ

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Dries Quickly
Good Fit
Good Pockets

Cons

Best Uses

Mountain Biking

Comments about Zoic Ether Bike Shorts - Men's:

I have the older version of these as well as the current one, and they have definitely improved it. The waist adjusters are much better; they no longer appear to be glued together and the "hook" side doesn't snag on all my delicate lycra road gear. The zippers are tough to open/close, but hopefully that means they are durable. The material feels more durable than the previous gen as well.

This short would be perfect if the elastic waist was a little more subtle and if the inseam was 1" longer. I have a 30-31" waist and I have to cinch the adjusters all the way (without the hook side hanging off the end of the loop side, that is), and due to the elastic they tend to ride-down a bit when I get warmed up.

The media pocket should probably be enlarged on the next gen. Your average 4" smartphone will likely be a tight fit.. although that does mean that it won't flop around at all. My SGSII fits snug and the zipper closes, but it is a two-handed operation to remove it.

I love this short. It is my go-to for hiking, biking and amusement parks. I will be buying another pair.

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Aug

2012

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Stylish, comfy, gets the job done.

By Santa Cruz Adventurer

from Santa Cruz, Ca

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Dries Quickly
Good Padding
Good Pockets

Cons

Poor Fit

Best Uses

Commuting
Long Rides
Mountain Biking
Road Biking
Warm Weather
Wet Weather

Comments about Zoic Ether Bike Shorts - Men's:

Stylish, lightweight, convenient, comfortable, and quick drying shorts. Couldn't really ask for much else. They have a number of pockets for holding keys, a credit card, wallet, etc. One even has a chamois for cleaning your glasses. There are also some loops and feed thrus for routing headphones through one of the pockets. They dry super quick, in fact they come out of the washer almost completely dry (hang dry only by the way, no machine drying). The underwear snaps in to some thin straps as well, so there's no cutting required should you choose to remove them. As with most cycling baggies, these run about one size small when compared with non cycling shorts. If you want tight shorts, that's fine - the elastic is stretchier than most other cycling baggies I tried on and there are adjusters on the waist. But if you want true baggies, order one size larger.