Building on our versatile bib short platform, the TRAIL knickers feature all the same benefits-support of a bib, the storage of a pack, and the protection of pads-along with added leg coverage and a few fresh updates. Made to be worn directly under your TRAIL Cargo Shorts, the knickers feature flexible straps that lay flat along your torso, disappearing once you get into the riding position. At the back we added our time-tested Stabilizator mesh panel that keeps you cool and supports the two cargo pockets along the lower back. These floating pockets have been positioned high enough to avoid contact with the waistband, yet low enough for easy access to their contents under your jersey. Now you can lighten up and leave your pack at home during shorter rides, relying instead on the slim dual pockets to hold an extra bottle, pump, tool, keys, etc. Our Aerofit fabric has again been applied to the legs, which is a high-stretch, ultrasoft material developed with breathability in mind, keeping you cool and dry when things heat up. For added airiness, we hit the waist panel, lower back, and backs of the knees with the same Push Pull material we use on our summer jersey sleeves. The new raw-cut waist has been constructed with a tall V-shaped panel that comfortably molds to your lower abdomen while in the riding position, and we finished the hems with a raw-cut, silicone-backed design for a smooth, secure fit. As with the shorts, they're compatible with our impactPads (sold separately) at the hips for crash protection. And in terms of support, our proven OFF-ROAD Insert fit the bill with its strategically placed memory foam, aligned more rearward for the upright riding position taken off-road.