Comfort

When mentioning comfort, the Freel shorts are really no joke. It can be difficult to find a good fitting bike short for women as some brands just change the colors of the guy shorts they have, make them in smaller sizes and don’t really change anything about the style or fit of the short to hug the woman’s body just right. It does help that Wild Rye was started by adventurous women who understand the needs of like-minded women and making great quality products to encourage us to get outside.

Fit, Style, Llamas!

The moment I saw my llama covered Freel bike shorts, I knew it was a match made in heaven. But when I felt the material and put them on, I couldn’t wait to get out on my bike and show them off. The shorts fit like a glove. There was no pinching, restraint, or discomfort whatsoever during biking, hiking and just walking around.

Pockets and Durability

The shorts have a nice storage pocket that will hold a cell phone, energy bars, or other essentials you’d want to have fast and easy access to. The positioning of the pocket is perfect, so it doesn’t impede on your riding while sitting on your seat. You can feel the durability of the shorts, and the four-way stretch nylon fabric makes movement seamless and easy. They withstood hiking through rocks, shrubbery and trees, and with the abrasion resistant nylon, there was absolutely no worry about tearing the fabric.

Features

In addition to the features mentioned above, the Freel shorts are also water repellant, have UPF 50, they are breathable, have front pockets, a gusseted crotch, and are 88% nylon, 12% spandex. The shorts are true to size.

Final Thoughts

There’s no question that Wild Rye did beyond excellent with their Freel mountain bike shorts. I’d recommend these shorts to all female mountain biking crushers out there. While they may seem a bit pricey, ladies, if you want durable, quality, and comfortable mountain biking shorts, put the Freel shorts on your list. They are well worth it. Retail price, $119.

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They also meet ANSI Z87.1 high velocity and high mass impact standards as well as US Federal OSHA 1910.133(b)(1)(1) standards.

What do all the above numbers mean? The WX Valor can withstand the weight of a 1.1-pound projectile dropped from a height of 50”, which ensures your eyes are protected from unexpected impacts. They withstand the impact of a .25” diameter steel ball fired at 150 fps or .15 projectiles fired at 640-660 fps.

In simple terms, these sunglasses are practically indestructible.

Durable Materials

The WX Valor sunglasses were taken on multiple mountain bike rides, which included a lot of downhill. There’s always the potential of flying off the bike if you hit loose dirt, fly around a corner a bit too fast, or get a tire stuck in a rock garden.

Not saying that it did happen, but let’s just say the sunglasses may’ve flown off the face, hitting a few rocks and landing in the dirt. Not one scratch or break on the lenses or the frame.

Outstanding Clarity

The clarity of the lenses on the WX Valor was incredible. My vision wasn’t distorted in any way, and they kept my vision clear of any glaring on the trails.

The sunglasses managed the brightness of sunlight to where I could just keep focused on the path and my line-of-sight wasn’t altered or affected by any reflective areas on the route.

Comfort and Reliability

The WX Valor sunglasses stayed put on my face, which can sometimes prove to be difficult as I have a fairly flat nose. The double-injected rubber temples did their job of non-slip comfort, and the nose pads never felt like they were digging into my nasal bone even after wearing the sunglasses for a while.

Wiley X knows what they’re doing when it comes to their sunglasses.

Final Thoughts

WX Valor is highly recommended whether you’re mountain biking, canyoneering, climbing, or whatever outdoor activity you’re engaged in.

They’re comfortable, versatile, and sturdy. The sunglasses come with a black zippered clamshell case, cleaning cloth, and a leash cord with rubber grips and retail at $75.00.

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