Cannondale Nebula Baggy Short

This two-in-one riding short combines Cannondale's spandex chamois Innershort and a detachable outer nylon shell. The Nebula's rugged outer short can be disconnected and worn separately--unless you enjoy the feel of a chamois on a bar stool. The Nebula's "Yank This" system allows you pull two straps on the front of the shorts and cinch the baggy material around the crotch to keep it from snagging on the saddle while riding.

Shorts snagging on the seat can cause serious problems such as being tossed over the bars when you can't shift your weight behind the saddle in time for a quick drop off or ripping your shorts after trying to push with a snag. You are either left with a hole in your crotch or a hole in your smile and a handful of presents for the tooth fairy.

When you are sitting down on tame trails, run it loose. When roots, rock gardens and downed riders with their shorts stuck on their seat start to get in your way, cinch your slack, stand up and shred with confidence.--Justin Kosman.