The lightweight fabric is perfect for hot weather, and the short cut is stand-out stylish but doesn't leave me feeling exposed to the summer sun. --Gearhead Expert JoSmooth, dreamy singletrack winding through breathtaking desert vistas and red rock towers calls out to us constantly. So we answered by creating the Backcountry Slickrock 7in Bike Short. Its stretchy, water-resistant fabric deflects splashback from the occasional puddle and lets us pedal freely, while laser-perforated thigh vents and UPF 50 sun protection combat the intense elements of desert riding.