The Race Face Stage is a short for all seasons. It’s made from a mix of Polyester, Nylon and Spandex so it’s lightweight, breathable and stretches easily.

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It’s also coated with a DWR treatment to help repel water. It also features a Cordura seat, which not only limits water ingress and won’t show the dirt, it also adds some extra reinforcement in a high wear area.

With a 15in inseam, the Stage is long in the leg so works well with kneepads and also has a raised back panel, so when you’re cranked over there’s no risk of an unintentional moony. There are two decent sized zipped hip pockets and the fly features dual press-studs and an extra securing Velcro patch.

There’s no venting on the Stage but the material is cool running in the height of summer but, with the water resistant features, it’ll easily double as a off-season short too. What stops getting a perfect score is the price – it’s a little expensive for a baggy without a liner.