Outdoor Research

Freewheel Ride Pant - Women's

Great pants!

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I just got back from a long weekend in Whistler. I wore these pants on a cold, rainy bike park day. They were great. Kept me warm and dry-ish, but it was pouring rain and everyone's pants were soaked. I have the dark olive color and it is a nice color- different from black but still dark enough to hide stains and mud. Like most reviews say, these run big. If you are between sizes I would definitely size down.

Mostly love them

Overall, these are awesome attractive pants! So much more comfortable than wearing tights or leg warmers. I sized up in these to match the size of my new ferrosi pants as well as a comments on sizing, and at first they fit great but they did stretch out a fair amount at the waist so now I have the tabs on the waist cinched to their max. Love the sleek sporty look of these pants, and great to have the narrow straight leg for biking. My only issue is that the sturdy material makes them a little too warm and not very breathable on a 60 degree day in the Colorado high country. I rolled up the pants but there isn’t a way to cinch them down when rolled so they eventually just fell back down. I like to ride my bike up high to the alpine and then take a hike, and these pants are great for doubling as a hiking/bushwhacking pants! The pockets are great, but wish the cargo pocket was a tad bigger so my headphone cord (can’t do wireless) can tuck in better. Highly recommend if you want a cool weather bike pants.

ridiculous sizing / no returns

sizing is way off. normally a size 6, sized up to an 8 to accommodate chamois, and still ridiculously tight. not designed for someone that rides bikes. this women's sizing is a joke.

Run very large

I like the material and the overall design but ordered the size that should have fit based on the size chart. They are waaayyy to big and baggy. I would exchange them for a smaller size but no returns or exchanges allowed. I’ll probably try them a couple more times but might end up giving them to someone that they’ll fit.

I’m very happy with these MTB pants. The whole Freewheel line is great, some of my favorite clothing for this sport that I’ve tried. On top of all the technical reasons to love these, I appreciate that OR didn’t “shrink it and pink it” for their women’s products.

Fave riding pants

Best riding pants. They look nice on too. I thought they looked short on the model, but they are the perfect length for me. The waist is a bit bigger than I was expecting but the adjustments on the sides are comfortable. Now I want them in another colour!

Great pants.

Thank you OR for making a great pair of pants. They are a great blend of comfort and protection. I mostly ride long backcountry, trail, and enduro here in Alaska. They are my go to pants for everything from 85F and sunny to 40F with light rain. Protect from branches, mosquitoes, briars,…. But still are comfortable and breath. The most perfect MTB pants I’ve found in >40 years of mountain biking.

Best MTB pants ever!!!

These are the best fitting mountain bike pants I've ever had (and I've tried alot of different brands). The zippers for the knee pads are a really cool feature too!

Best Women's MTB Pant Available

I have shopped and felt many options for MTB Pants for women - Patagonia, FOX, REI, etc. These by far are the best fitting and best featured. The material is durable/tough without feeling bulky. They are exactly what I was looking for. Trying them on they fit perfectly as we. I am 5'4 135#. I wouldn't hesitate recommending these to any ladies looking for a pair of pants to ride in.

Nice pants, not quite the right fit

Familiarity:

I returned this product before using it

These pants seem really well designed and well made but I think they are not quite the right fit for me. I don't like higher waisted pants or shorts when riding. With my body position forward on a bike, a constrictive waistband feels tight and uncomfortable. Also having a waist constriction closer to my diaphragm can restrict breathing. I would call the rise of these pants mid-waisted as it falls right on my belly button, but I prefer a waistband to sit lower to allow for the best movement and free breathing while in a riding position.