Gore Delta Waterproof Trousers
The trousers in the photo are coming up for their 3rd winter of trail riding and although they are showing signs of wear & tear I reckon there is at least another two winters of use. The trousers are Goretex XCR fabric that is 100% waterproof, windproof and very breathable. The bum and outer thighs are reinforced with rip-stop material in the XCR and they have proved to be surprisingly tough. The reflective strips are hanging off and look a bit tatty, but apart from that everything else is going strong. They fold into a rear waist pocket but I tend to roll them up and carry them in my Camelbak.
I tried on 3 or 4 pairs of trousers from all the usual apparel manufacturers and rode a test bike around the carpark. These were by far the most comfortable and best fitting although they have only basic features when compared to the alternatives. The waist is fastened with a clip and adjustable velcro side strips. The ankles also have velcro straps to tighten them around the leg (over a pair of winter boots for dry warm feet) and a hidden zip that enables the trousers to be put on and taken off without removing boots or shoes. That is about it in terms of features. Too be honest I don’t need anything else.
An essential piece of winter riding gear. I can’t believe that I used to wear shorts and leggings in the deep
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