Great mountain bike shorts. Here's why.1. I've bought several other pairs much like this for considerably more money. So I've bought this kind of riding short before.2. This is a good pair of shorts. Lots to like here.3. This is a good price for these shorts. I've spent more for less.I want shorts with gel or pad inserts to shield me from the hardness of the seat and the road. These shorts don't have a sewn-in liner like some of my MTB shorts. The pad for these shorts comes as a separate, inner set of shorts that do not connect to the outer shorts. Most liners have some kind of attachment if they're not sewn in like a swimming suit liner. These don't. But the padded liner is quality. The pad, while not gel, is substantial and comfortable.The shorts themselves could be worn for hiking (or any other activity) without the liner. They look good and have plenty of good pockets for wallet, keys, phone, etc. Nice, strong material.I've never heard of the brand before, but I like these shorts. They remind me of a biking version of the comfortable and sturdy Kuhl shorts I like to wear. Really nice shorts.