Hi!
I was out test riding some new gear recently and I snapped this photo.
Now, I'm not quite ready to tell you about the gear I was test riding yet (it's coming in 2025), but I think the photo of Chris does tell an interesting little story.
Part of the day was about finding some really challenging muddy conditions to see how the gear held up. Fortunately it's been very wet this summer in the UK so mud was in plentiful supply.
Chris was wearing his Linesman Jacket up top and Singletrack Pants on the bottom.
I'd beached myself in a rut and Chris was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
When I got off the bike and saw the state of him much amusement was had.
Sorry Chris!
The Singletrack Pant has a very particular lower leg design. It's built to go over big MX style boots and so has a huge opening.
To fasten the pant you have two closure mechanisms.
Big velcro panels.
And a tough buckle.
But why two?
Well, we've learned through experience that velcro is a great means of fastening, it's simple, tough and infinitely adjustable.
But it hates mud.
In fact mud can kill it.
It clogs up the tiny loops and hooks and you end up with your lower leg flapping around in the wind.
Ask anyone who wraps duck tape around their ankles.
That's why we include the buckle.
If you never ride in mud, you may never need it.
But for those who do, the buckle makes sure that you will always be able to close your Singletrack Pant around your boots.
No matter how much mud the guy in front fires your way.
And as an added bonus, the same goes for our Mongolia Pant too.
🙂
Greg Villalobos
PS - Here's how Chris washed his Singletrack Pant.
1: Light hose down to remove excess mud.
2: Cold wash using specialist detergent (Nikwax Tech Wash).
3: Cold wash using reproofing agent (Nikwax TX Direct).
4: Line dry.
Find out more here.
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