What shorts to carry mobile phone in pocket?

[David106]

Hello. Can anyone recommend some MTB shorts that have a zipped pocket suitable for carrying a mobile phone in comfortably whilst riding? I am thinking of a pocket slightly further down the thigh to avoid the phone digging into you when you pedal. My phone is average size I think... just over 15cm tall and 7cm wide. The shorts do not need to have an "inner" layer as I already have separate inner shorts.

When out on a ride I do not need to see my phone all the time however I do like to check it from time to time and having it in a pocket seems the most accessible place to put it!

Thanks

 

[The Hodge]

I wouldn't carry my phone in a pair of shorts ..way too easy to smash if you have an "off " ..better to carry it in a back back if possible most of which have a padded pocket ..

 

[David106]

I wouldn't carry my phone in a pair of shorts ..way too easy to smash if you have an "off " ..better to carry it in a back back if possible most of which have a padded pocket ..

my phone is old and a bit battered so I don't care if it breaks in a crash. Plus I am on a mission to avoid wearing a backpack when riding and finding somewhere for my phone is the last piece of the puzzle!

 

[David106]

.... actually just realised that a crash is precisely the time I would need a phone!!! Doh. So yeah point taken... still want to avoid a back pack however so maybe a padded pocket .. ?

 

[MrSimmo]

I use dhb and endura shorts which both have zipped pockets big enough to fit a phone. Also worth checking out a small hip pack such as the evoc 1litre which you can hide under your tshirt etc to avoid the full backpack. (I’m the same, dont like wearing a full backpack)

 

[16vdady]

I use endurance hummvee 11 shorts. Great comfy shorts with elastic on waist and storage pockets with zips?

 

[The Hodge]

I also use Endura Humvees
...Great shorts ..plenty of zipped pockets ..but none padded enough to save your phone should you land heavily on top of it in a crash ..

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

I do but the caveat to that is that im a tradesman and keep my phone in a hardcase.
these shorts are great, phone in one pocket, flapjack in the other and water bottle on the bike for long summer rides.

Apex Shorts

The APEX Short has been tailored with our unique ride-position fit and is shaped to sit properly on your hips. The raised rear panel with bonded stretch yoke rear sections means a comfortable ride and the Apex short is shaped to sit comfortably around kneepads and not hook your bars or shifters.

royalracing.com

 

[advblue]

I have Endura Singletrack Lite shorts. Super easy to pedal in and they have 3 zipped pockets for phone, keys, bars and other stuff.

 

[David106]

Thanks for your replies.. various options available!

 

[LetRippr]

TLD's, although have switched to trousers now, that's the future.....

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

TLD's, although have switched to trousers now, that's the future.....

can you fit your kneepads under the trousers?

 

[Jackware]

Small toptube/stem storage bag, so there's nothing hard/sharp such as phone, keys etc in your pockets?

 

[fenwick458]

When I have to take my phone (and normally snacks too) I wear a road cycling jersey. only a bit tighter than my normal long sleeved MTB tops but they have 3 handy pockets in the small of your back
or alternatively, nukeproof used to do a padded bib short that you wear underneath that had 3 pockets on the back, but if you're tall then not an option, I tried an XL and it almost cut me in two (I'm 193cm for ref) but there may be other that sell them too

 

[Mcharza]

can you fit your kneepads under the trousers?

Easily at last to Specialized DH pants (trousers)

 

[Mcharza]

With zippered pockets, I use these

Ruckus Shorts

Troy Lee Designs Ruckus Shorts. Free shipping on all orders over $99

troyleedesigns.com

For colder days these Hunter Shorts Men's

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

Easily at last to Specialized DH pants (trousers)

I have fox and alpinestars trousers and neither fit my POC pads.. might have to get a smaller pad, what are you using?

 

[Mcharza]

I have fox and alpinestars trousers and neither fit my POC pads.. might have to get a smaller pad, what are you using?

7iDP and IXS Flow. Also have the POC enduro pads, but they don't fit under the trousers

 

[LetRippr]

can you fit your kneepads under the trousers?

Yes no trouble with MT500 for winter and my old Race Face trousers. Use the TLD knee pads, don't use full on knee shins with velcro any more though, they wouldn't fit under

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

7iDP and IXS Flow. Also have the POC enduro pads, but they don't fit under the trousers

these?

IXS Flow Zip Knee Guard | Chain Reaction

IXS Flow Zip Knee Guard - Lowest Prices and FREE shipping available from The World's largest online bike store - Chain Reaction Cycles

www.chainreactioncycles.com

or these

7Protection Project Knee Pads | Tredz Bikes

Save 17% - 7Protection Project Knee Pads £99.00 or just £16.50 per month with 0% APR finance. All Knee/Shin and Ankle guards are delivered free to the UK mainland*, 365 day returns & Price Match. Buy Now.

www.tredz.co.uk

 

[Russell]

I always disliked wearing back packs untill I got my latest one that is not much bigger than a bladder. It Carries water, lights, phone and tools and I hardly know I'm wearing it. Much better that a full size bag.

 

[The Hodge]

I always disliked wearing back packs untill I got my latest one that is not much bigger than a bladder. It Carries water, lights, phone and tools and I hardly know I'm wearing it. Much better that a full size bag.

I'm at the opposite end of the scale ..I've been carrying a full size Camelbak ( Hawg ) for as long as I've been riding mtbs ( 25yrs) ..totally "loaded for bear" ..I would feel too lightweight without it ?

 

[Mcharza]

these?

IXS Flow Zip Knee Guard | Chain Reaction

IXS Flow Zip Knee Guard - Lowest Prices and FREE shipping available from The World's largest online bike store - Chain Reaction Cycles

www.chainreactioncycles.com

or these

7Protection Project Knee Pads | Tredz Bikes

Save 17% - 7Protection Project Knee Pads £99.00 or just £16.50 per month with 0% APR finance. All Knee/Shin and Ankle guards are delivered free to the UK mainland*, 365 day returns & Price Match. Buy Now.

www.tredz.co.uk

Yes,
7Protection for light use when the trails aren't so rough
IXS Flow w/o zipper

 

[04fuxake]

.... actually just realised that a crash is precisely the time I would need a phone!!! Doh. So yeah point taken... still want to avoid a back pack however so maybe a padded pocket .. ?

I hate using a backpack too so I got a small 5L bum bag - nothing fancy, just a street-style one. I can stuff all my essentials in there along with my phone.

If even that's too much and you literally just need your phone, you could also get a top tube bag that sits behind the stem.

 

[R120]

The only brand I have had issue with fitting an iPhone or similar in the short/pants pockets is the TLD stuff.

Endura stuff tends to have more pockets that you will ever need, my personal favourites are Fox Flexair.

It’s the shorts/pants aimed at racers that tend to have crap pockets, most regular stuff will have you covered.

 

[flash]

Have you thought about a bum bag? Evoc make a nice 1 litre one or 3 if you need gear/water.

Personally, my phone stays in the car. I have a smart watch with phone connectivity.

Gordon

 

[Mikerb]

Definitely would not carry a phone in shorts pocket........or anything really........if you fall it either breaks or you get impaled by it!
On the bike I only want a phone for emergencies so the smartphone stays in the van and I have a Nokia permanently packed away in my CamelBak waist bag. It weights virtually nothing and is half the size of even the smallest smartphone......best of all...it only does what a phone is supposed to do....make and receive calls!! And it does not break if you drop it!! The phone cost me £20 complete with £10 on the Sim.........battery lasts about 3 months rather than 3 hours!!

ps I have a tracker on the bike and access to it is shared with a few people so finding me in the middle of a forest is not a problem if needed.

 

[Rosemount]

I wouldn't carry my phone in a pair of shorts ..way too easy to smash if you have an "off " ..better to carry it in a back back if possible most of which have a padded pocket ..

Yep ! $210 later I can vouch for that .
Fell off with the phone I normally carry in my back pack in my pocket . Knew straight away I had fallen on it . Pulled it out of my pocket . 1st half had me optimistic . Then I saw the lower half of the screen in small pieces .

Another reason to carry a bum bag or back pack .

 

[Rosemount]

I use dhb and endura shorts which both have zipped pockets big enough to fit a phone. Also worth checking out a small hip pack such as the evoc 1litre which you can hide under your tshirt etc to avoid the full backpack. (I’m the same, dont like wearing a full backpack)

Endura shorts won`t protect the phone in a crash .
Real world tested here ...

 

[The Hodge]

I have fox and alpinestars trousers and neither fit my POC pads.. might have to get a smaller pad, what are you using?

..or trousers/ pants that will accommodate them ..
Both Endura Burner or Singletrack pants take my bulky Dainese Trail Skins comfortably ..