The MT500 Spray Baggy is one of the few hybrid trousers on the market: its robust back is waterproof and keeps your bum dry. That's half the battle for pleasant rides in cool temperatures. Nevertheless, the material is nice and airy, even if it does rustle a little when pedalling. Thanks to the higher cut rear and waistband adjustment, the MT500 sits very securely and can be adjusted perfectly. Two zip pockets, ventilation openings and belt loops round off the solid features. Underneath, the brushed FS260 keeps the thighs at operating temperature and prevents the knees from cooling down. The soft stretch material is waterproof and offers at least light protection against splashing water. The comfortable straps are completely closed at the back for additional warmth. A zip at the front makes it easier to move around in between. Wide, rubberised cuffs below the knees keep the trousers in place. And this is also their big advantage over knee warmers: Nothing can slip. So you can overlook the minor stylistic sin of 3/4-length trousers.
Price Baggy 99 Euro | bib shorts 109 Euro
Conclusion from Stefan Frey, BIKE test editor on the Endura MT500 Spray Baggy Short and FS260-Pro Thermo Bibknicker combo
From a fashion point of view, the 3/4 trousers are on rather thin ice. But with the Spray Baggy over them, they become a functional combination for almost any weather.
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Stefan Frey
Editor
