These shorts are light enough for desert temperatures without leaving me feeling exposed to the sun. --Gearhead Expert JessieWhether we're riding high-tech lines in Moab or Sedona, we need a short light enough to keep us comfortable on the hottest days and stretchy enough not to restrict our movement on the bike. Our Backcountry Slickrock 11in is built from a 4-way stretch fabric for maximum freedom of movement and has laser-cut perforations along the inner thigh to bump up the airflow when the pace starts to pick up.