Best MTB Shorts - Zoic vs. Tasco vs. Handup + Shredly Shorts Review

[@muckybikes27]

Made my wet grey Friday in the UK.. I have to say I listen to the Podcast Live Stream, as you say, every week on my 2 hour drive to London, the weeks you don't do it make the journey seem so long. Keep the content coming.

[@B1KER]

Right on buddy!

[@stfreak96]

You know what? I ended up calling the folks over at Shredly and for guys that are a tad oversize or like me, a lot oversize, I was able to get a pair and other than the waist cut, It is going to work well and are actually a lot more comfortable than anything else I have ever worn so far. Thanks for sharing that on this video.

[@B1KER]

Right on man! That’s awesome. I recently saw her post something about my video. I wonder if that is why she did that. Either way, I’m stoked it worked out for ya. 🤘

[@giffmann2]

I really like my zoics and appreciate they come in 2 and 3 xl. They do sag in the back but I’ve started using suspenders with them underneath my jerseys. No more having to crank down on the belt to try to keep the shorts up.

[@B1KER]

Makes sense. Didn’t think of that.

[@mathieumalo3488]

Great video Robert! I was just looking to get some short! I love your take on the review video! You should do more of those!

[@B1KER]

Thanks! Will do!

[@TheDawgfathasBBQ]

New to your channel here brother and I gotta say I like what you are doing here. I'm new (ish) to biking meaning I have a couple of bikes. (2011 Kona Dew and 2021 Trek Marlin7) Like you, I have hit that 3 bill mark and have now decided to get on the bike. I figured it would be way easier with the back surgeries and damaged nerves I've been handed to deal with. Baby steps in riding short rides to get started but nevertheless, we are riding. Got my wife the Marlin 5 so it's a joint effort. Anyhow, keep doing what you are doing brother. Love the motivation...

[@B1KER]

Right on man! I’m stoked for the both of ya. 🤘

[@shadowviper957]

I really like The HandUp AT Shorts and Pants. Also love their gloves!! Comfortable and like you mentioned after riding put on some regular shoes and sometimes change a shirt and can run errands and not even notice. Heck I've worn them to work. Also Race Face makes a great belt that fits perfect in small belt loops. 2 color options Black and olive with magnetic closure. I wear it more than my Arcade Sannta Cruz Colab. Great video!

[@B1KER]

Thanks man. I wear the Handup stuff all the time.

[@panhandlemtb4308]

I always get excited when I see you upload a new video! I love to laugh as do you. As the saying goes, the day is only as much fun as we make it, so.... lets always make it a good day. Anyway, great video! I always struggle to find clothes that fit right as I’ve been struggling with my weight for a few years now. Its even more difficult woth mtb hear. I have those Zoic shorts and love them. I need pants now though as winter is coming here in the panhandle but dont have a clue as to where to look or what brand. Riding gloves is another issue since my palms are so wide and my fingers aren’t ling enough to match the width of palm. Wow, more I write this out, the more I feel like a Frankenstein or something hahhaa! Great video bro, keep them coming and keep at the weight loss. You look great, true inspiration bro!!

[@B1KER]

I have a pair of the spandex type that I wear when it gets super cold. I just put them on under my riding shorts. I don’t wear them very often. Most of the time with socks pulled up, my knee pads and shorts I’m fine. I have a buddy who has the Handup pants and he loves them. Maybe check those out!

[@TheCrashingDad]

I came for the shorts review...and got stain removal... a RIT treatment... The works! 🤘🏼😂🤘🏼

[@B1KER]

BONUS!!! 🤘

[@mesha1752]

Hell yeah, Robert is a model now!!! Loving it!!! 👊🤘

[@B1KER]

On my way to stardom. Next thing ya know I’ll be hosting Dancing with the stars.

[@mtbiker543]

Great information, thanks for sharing! The content on your videos is always top notch! Keep up the awesome work!

[@B1KER]

Thanks bud 👍

[@glenminty5008]

REally enjoyed this infomercial. I watched all the way to the end! Relaxed and informative, use this for your next sponsorship request. Its high quality, and very watchable. Video # 2 on my new 4k tv. Sorry, boostmaster was first. 4k rocks!

[@B1KER]

Right on man, glad ya liked it!

[@VegasMike1904]

Glad to see the review on the Tasco shorts because I've been thinking about getting a pair. Also I love my Arcade belt.

[@B1KER]

I’ve been super happy with my belt. I should’ve bought one sooner.

[@phoenixeasyrider6026]

Great review! Use Zoic and Tasco. I have to say the Tasco Scouts are my favorites. On my first ride in my Scouts I had a hard crash and ruined the cell phone pocket, Tasco gave me 50% off a new pair which I was grateful for. BTW you look great!

[@B1KER]

They are crazy comfortable. That’s super cool they took care of ya.

[@bikeninja956]

super good review man, this was REALLY helpful! thanks so much for sharing.

[@B1KER]

Right on 👍

[@clevisbender]

I have had the same problem that you had with the Ether shorts and I am an athletic built guy. I have to keep the side straps on the loose side to keep the snap at the front from coming undone. It makes it easy to get into plumber mode in the Ethers.

[@B1KER]

Good to know I wasn’t alone!

[@Frank-ts9wx]

I have about 8 pairs of the zoic ethers and let me tell you they don't last. The zippers are garbage. The velcro becomes useless after a few washes and all the lighter colors suck as they stain easily. But I do have to say their warranty is awesome. No questions asked replacement. Great vids btw and awesome job on the journey. I myself was in the same boat at 300lbs and now down to 230lbs. Same build as you and it sucks riding being heavier and finding clothes that fit nicely without having to buy bigger sizes that'll only make you look bigger lol. Keep up the great work. Hope to ride with you one day sir!

[@B1KER]

I have another friend that says the same thing about the zippers. Great job on the weight loss!

[@DPCPhotos]

Same experience here with the Zoic zippers. Cheap!!! Been a loyal customer for 6+ years and every pair of Zoic shorts had at least one zipper go bad.. the warranty experience was sub-par and not sure I’ll stick around after that experience!

[@kevinduschek6892]

Keep up the great videos man!! Glad I stumbled upon your channel your weight loss story has inspired me I just bought a salsa gravel bike going to try to shave a few myself. Thanks again

[@B1KER]

There ya go! Get after it man 🤘

[@endebtedone]

Zoic Ether for me.

[@B1KER]

Right on!

[@andyg5050]

Great vid man. I am the same build type. This helped me immensely. Ride on!

[@B1KER]

Glad it helped!

[@StraightLine_MTB]

Liking the Tasco shorts. Biggest issue for me is that I like a short that hits just below the knee....those look like they may work. Great video!

[@B1KER]

You won’t be sad. They are crazy comfortable.

[@ironheadforge6308]

Just subscribed to your channel, watched a bunch and love your content. I’ve recently got started riding again with a old hand-me-down ride, as a restaurant owner these days money is tight and bikes seem to be more expensive than when I was kid lol 🤪 anyway your videos are encouraging and getting me pumped to get out there...diggin on the Santa Cruz bikes too! Thanks!! Keep it up 👍🏽

[@B1KER]

Right on man! Stoked to hear you are getting into the sport. Sucks about the restaurant man. Hang in there. I hear ya on the cost of bikes. I remember when I got back into riding I was blown away...and that was like 15 years ago. 🤦‍♂️

[@TrailFReEK]

Nice Reviews! I always have trouble deciding what shorts to try.

[@B1KER]

It’s intimidating because they cost so much.

[@TrailFReEK]

@@B1KER Yes they are Expensive for sure!

[@glenminty5008]

@@B1KER Yes, this is it!!! Active wear is different, once you get active...

[@WrexBass]

The slim arcade belt works well with mountain bike shorts. I’ve used mine with the Hand Up shorts and another pair of shorts

[@B1KER]

Right on, thanks 🤘

[@robertdetzel5385]

Looking good keep the hard work up

[@B1KER]

Thanks, will do!

[@letour32rr]

I also tried those Zoic shorts and as a big guy, I also had the button popping open issue when tighten to not slide off butt.

[@B1KER]

Glad it wasn’t only me 👍

[@mountainlessmtb9940]

Woah😮 a mtber runwayshow🤘 Freeking looking good bro keep up the good work🤘

[@B1KER]

LOL, I know right. 😂

[@EverythingMTB1]

Cool. The person that disliked this was the guy on the other side of the fence. He had to hear you talking about shorts

[@B1KER]

Lmao, I was wondering how that happened so fast! 🤦‍♂️

[@ke6533]

Definitely will check these out. I need new shorts

[@B1KER]

Right on man!

[@ke6533]

@@B1KER Got two pairs of HandUp shorts and gloves from Santa. Size XXL. They dont fit. Im 6'0" and currently weighing 274 lbs. Officially that FATTEST IVE EVER BEEN. No excuses. Your channel paired with my self depreciation has to light a fire.

[@B1KER]

@@ke6533 That sucks when that happens. Guess they are motivation shorts now. Get after it bud, you got this.

[@tomaswarner131]

I'm impressed. You look really good. These shorts are great. But being black I don't have the problem that you stated. Cheers!

[@B1KER]

LMAO, yeah...I totally hear ya.

[@paulgregory1896]

I’m 5’ 11" and and 190 lbs. 36 waist. I bought size large Zoic. The snap closure fell apart within 6 months.

[@B1KER]

If you want cheap, go Handup. For the price they are great deal. If you want high quality, go with Tasco. I've been wearing both for quite some time and don't hesitate to reccomend either one.

[@Persiusmo]

I'm not sure if you've updated this video, but the slim arcade belt works perfect with the Tasco shorts.

[@B1KER]

Someone mentioned that. At the time, the only Arcade belt I had was the regular one.

[@Persiusmo]

@@B1KER same here then I found the slim one 🤘🏽

[@thebeans66]

I've been wearing the same pair of Zoic Ethers with the liner for a little over at year. Average about 3 rides a week. They have been great and still look new. So unless you have no ass like Robert 😜 I can say the Zoics are highly recommended.

[@B1KER]

If they still made the Black Magic in a bunch of colors I would have just bought more of those and never thought twice about trying another brand.

[@lonewolf30531]

Big thanks for content ! Happy turkey day .

[@B1KER]

You too bud

[@davidwhite9817]

B1ker laundry! Cool video Rob.

[@B1KER]

Lmao! Good stuff.

[@mtbboy1993]

so far food stains goes away with detergents I've used, but a thing that does not go away is some brown spots I get on my jerseys and shorts, not sure what it is. I don't know what to use for cleaning those, it looks like regular dirt spots from puddles, but just does not go away like the rest of them. I mean never go away, even after many washes, and even years still stays on.

[@B1KER]

I was most curious about the sealant.

[@mtbboy1993]

@@B1KER I too struggle with this, with Orange seal, it leaves similar spots. but now I am testing sealant which is not latex, and is more elementally friendly, I am currently trying Tune One Shot, but so far I can't get it to seal, I did a decent job with the gorilla tape but still leak, so I suspect it might be the sealant, even with a lot of wheel sharing and turning, but I will see if it will help to get it to seal eventually, it leaks via spoke holes. I will see if it's a decent sealant or not. I won't give up yet. but Orange sel endurance eventually sealed it before, when tape was not too badly out of place, so it worked quickly, but I will see if I just need to spread the sealant more, maybe I need to add more, I will see, but it looks like this sealant might be easier to lose. if this sealant is useless I will try get orange seal just in case, and try othhers.

[@ruffdeezy]

You gotta try NF shorts. Simple perfect fit and movement. Pricey but worth it.

[@B1KER]

I’ll have to check em out!

[@robertdetzel5385]

Awsome video great quality information was over the top and know I know where to go for shorts i love ur chameleon

[@B1KER]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BrianVaughn]

Nice video Robert. I think I wore my grey shorts for every ride until I got the new ones.

[@B1KER]

That's the only downside to me losing weight. Those don't really fit me anymore. I can understand why you wore them all the time. I did the same until I got the sealant on them.

[@BrianVaughn]

@@B1KER sounds like you need a belt. Those Arcade belts look good. Tahoe company I think.

[@B1KER]

@@BrianVaughn I kept seeing ads on Facebook for them and I just couldn't get myself to spend the money. I saw one at REI the other day and since I could put it in my hands I really liked it and went for it. I've been super happy with it.

[@doughurd2327]

Try out ketl mountain apparel. Super comfortable and can be worn when not riding as well

[@B1KER]

Will do!

[@chriscain4014]

Have you tried the Zoic Session or One shorts? They have a flat back that differs from the Ether. I am wondering if they stay up better in the back.

[@B1KER]

I’ll have to check them out sometime. As it is right now I am only wearing the Handup shorts.

[@lonewolf30531]

Thanks for content . Hey what saddle do you use for your bike. ?

[@B1KER]

I have a Specialized on the Chameleon and a WTB Silverado on my Bronson. I like the WTB better. The specialized one is nice because the nose is super short but I want to try the model that has more padding.

[@DocXGAMC]

Great Job Vato !!

[@B1KER]

Thanks brother

[@shawn-paulluchin603]

You make boring stuff interesting. Nice job! Have you tried Club Ride stuff?

[@B1KER]

Thanks man! I haven't tried their stuff yet.

[@NevadaSmith2]

Rubbing alcohol! Rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) is the best for cutting tire sealant. Also, rubbing alcohol works wonders on getting sap off.

[@B1KER]

I’ll give it a try on what’s left and see what happens. Thanks

[@TimMillernapavalleyfilmworks]

Amazon has arsuxeo bike shorts, I have two pair. $25 each, quality buy.

[@B1KER]

Wow, that’s super cheap!

[@SeanKWhite-lk5zf]

I used to wear Zoics all of the time. Super durable and good quality...just too baggy. I now where hand ups. Love everything about them but they are not very durable. But for the price it seems fair.

[@B1KER]

I’m really digging the Handups.

[@SeanKWhite-lk5zf]

@@B1KER I also have some of their pants and they are super comfortable on the bike and wear them whenever it’s cold.

[@B1KER]

@@SeanKWhite-lk5zf Moonlight Leatherfoot has a few pairs of those and loves them just the same. 👍

[@leelaurence-zi1tw]

Seems the Tasco is much better and comfortable but it worse to use velcro on the shorts.

[@B1KER]

I’m not sure what you mean about the Velcro. Either way, I’m wearing all Tasco stuff nowadays.

[@allencornwall8087]

I cannot find shorts to fit me... I am 6'-1+ and 280lbs with a very square build.. broad shoulders, large chest and big pelvis. I ware 44 to 46" pants depending on the fit. I have 1 pair of Zoic in the XXXL but they are snug. I don't think I would get another pair just on fit alone. I currently ride with my bibs but would like shorts with pockets... I did recently got some Club Ride jerseys in their largest size (not all come in that size) and they fit great so i tried their shorts. I could barely get them over my waist.. closing them wasn't an option... fellow big men... help!

[@B1KER]

I think because of your waist size it's going to be hard to find something good. A lot of brands don't make stuff that big because they don't sell them enough. Fortunately for me, when I gain weight my waist still stays a fairly small. At my biggest of 300 lbs I was still wearing 38 jeans. Hopefully someone else in the comments can help ya out here. I'm sorry I'm not a bigger help.

[@workhorsemtb7075]

Great info man. None of those will fit my fat a$$ but still good info. I'm relegated to the aerotechdesigns mtb padded shorts. They actually fit and I didn't have to buy the biggest size.

[@B1KER]

There ya go! 👍

[@mikebuerger]

The Zoic Ethers feel like Scarlett Johansson is caressing my bum. I love them.

[@B1KER]

Maybe I shouldn’t have given them away. 😂

[@ke6533]

Are these affiliate links?

[@B1KER]

The Tasco one is. The other two just track the traffic.

[@alexdesignz09]

MTB shorts are weird, some fit great some dont. I love the Zoic but they dont fit well. Fox ranger works well but fall apart But other fox shorts are too tight. I just got the TLD Skyline and I loved them but they are too big. I like them so much i might sew the velcro straps tighter. And sad they dont have belt loops... I have also tried 661 and it was like wearing parachute shorts.... hated them

[@B1KER]

The one time I bought Fox they fell apart quickly as well. I was really let down by the quality and decided I'd never buy them again.

[@alexdesignz09]

@@B1KER Also update on the TLD they fit perfectly after washing them...

[@jhh243]

Brother, I feel your pain on not having a booty and having the ole crack attack

[@B1KER]

It’s a real problem. 😂

[@baronvon9190]

I get knockoffs on temu for $10. Just as good as the name brand stuff... if not better.

[@B1KER]

I’ve never tried those. 🤔

[@parallaxmtb]

4:38. You. look. slim. are you still going after that weight loss? seems like so :D

[@B1KER]

Thanks man! Still getting after it.

[@chadbeckstrom3627]

Tasco don't fit this big boy! Zoic has been my go to. May try some of these others.

[@B1KER]

I hear ya. I've really enjoyed the Handup's. For the price they are worth it.

[@chadbeckstrom3627]

@@B1KER cool. I'm a size 40 and Tasco were just a bit too snug. It's too bad because otherwise they looked rad and felt really tough.

[@Chillaxin1844]

I also get food all over my clothing ……. I always wear black..

[@B1KER]

So many shirts of mine…ruined by dinner!

[@tigerbalm666]

You should wear leather chaps...be a biekr!

[@B1KER]

I knew I was doing it wrong 🤦‍♂️

[@m9d497]

Is this james dad from donut media?

[@B1KER]

Still nope...😂

[@chased4221]

I’m a size 42 send me some bro 😎

[@B1KER]

Unfortunately I ended up just donating them to Goodwill.

[@chased4221]

@@B1KER great idea

[@MTBMichigan]

Too bad for guys like me that they don't make true plus sizes.

[@B1KER]

I hear ya.

[@teddykennedy7053]

Shorts are good zippers a trash

[@B1KER]

I hear ya.

[@tigerbalm666]

Why r they so fukken $$$?

[@B1KER]

The Handup’s are the most cost friendly.

[@jjo9459]

Dont buy zoic. Zipper suck ether

[@B1KER]

I’m with ya.