We've only got a size small left, but you could probably find it elsewhere if that's not your size: www.fanatikbike.com/products/flexair-pro-3l-water-jacket?variant=30415561981998 Cheers - Dan at Fanatik
I have a pair of winter pants Fox Defend Fire pants and there is one massive fail on them. The are warm and waterproof but all the water runs down to the uncles where the pant is narrow and tight and fits inside my 5Tens. The shoes were soaking wet in no time, I spent 4 hours riding in equally wet conditions as seen in the video and my feet were gone when I came back home. Mental note: 1 - waterproof pants need to go over the shoes and have some sort of suport holding them to the shoes so they don't pull up. The pants are good for winter cold Swedish winter but terrible for wet weather. Unless you go with wellis or similar. Which you don't normally on a bike.
Thanks for the feedback! That's a great point. Can I suggest looking into a light set of gaiters? I think this would solve your problem. They aren't something we have, but it is something you can find at many outdoor retailers. Best regards, and thanks for watching! Dan at Fanatik
Hello I am considreing to buy some waterproof pants for my riding - moast on the city but I also love to go off road to the forest:) I have adidas 510 Goretex shoues which are mid high and i was consider - Should i pick Fox Defened 3l Water - becaouse they can go around the cuffs of shoe... or something else?
Exactly what i was waiting for 👍👊 However, you missed some of the best gear of the new fox line: defend thermo hoody 🤘and the defend fire alpha west Maybe you Guys could cover the rest in another video.
Details - this is main factor to make a choice. You mentioned sweating in FlexAir on climbing, but you didn't mention anything about rest of jackets. I don't have any rain jacket, but in my understanding sweating is much more in 2L and 2.5L jackets. Isn't it? I have a 2L rain jacket, not special for biking. The main issue I have in that jacket is sweating and jacket sticking to my skin (because we ride in summer in light rainy days) when I'm in short sleeve t-shirt.
@@FanatikBikeCo what "crash resistant" windbreaker jacket would you suggest? I was looking at Outdoor Research Helium as it packs in its own pocket with the size as an apple. Unfortunately it's not good for impacts. Other options I was looking is Arcteryx Squamish, 7Mesh Northwoods... what else? There is a jacket (can't remeber the name) that has a strap and can be attached to the bike.
@@alexandrucovaliov8989 The Helium is good, a lot of people I know use the Houdini from Patagonia which also packs into its own pocket. (www.fanatikbike.com/products/patagonia-houdini-jacket?variant=32714450403374). As far as crash resistant, I don't have a great answer. My 6 year old Race Face "Stash" is full of tears that I've sewn back together. These layers we're talking about are very thin, and nothing lasts forever, especially when you're dragging it across the ground after crashing. - Dan at Fanatik
Hi! Doug is 5' 7.5", and he is medium for jackets usually. He has a small but its a tad slim. Their jerseys run larger though so he usually would wear a small jersey. Hopefully that helps! Dan at Fanatik
do the flex air jacket fit well with downhill Elbow pads? like Poc VPD 2.0 DH? I wear base layer and a jersey then a waterproof jacket, I tried Endura MT500 II in XL & XXL and they did not fit me, I havea XXXL on order, I wear XL Fox jerseys, L alpinestars. but I haven't tried Fox jackets.
Endura stuff does fit quite small, huh. I don't know anyone who has tried that, but my guess is that it'd be a tight fit unless you did choose a size that gave you a looser fit. - Dan at Fanatik
Not credible review really.A jacket that is literally not breathable is like a plastic bin bag .... and you are reviewers ? You did not even tested in real water !!!
HUMMMMM? $300 to go get covered in shit and still have wet feet. I've been riding a discount outdoor companies fully waterproof breathable hiking pant and cagoule for the past 3 seasons and a pair of thinsulate GTX waterproof boots all for less than $65. I stay totally dry and warm from head to toe. I look great and it all fits well; and I don't feel bad for abusing extremely expensive kit when I finish a ride and I'm covered in crap. When will bike companies get it?
So "in" right now :D I actually really like them, no weight on your shoulders, and your back stays drier (assuming you aren't spending your time splashing through puddles!) Thanks for watching! Dan at Fanatik
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FYI! Guys the fox attack wind breaker is EXACTLY the same as the fox defend windbreaker and is half the price. I have both.
I LOVE Fox brand.
Look at that Doug guy!!!!!
That second jacket looks like it would make you sweat so much that you might as well be rained on!
That $ 300 dollar fox jacket is so sick going to have to buy that hahaha
We've only got a size small left, but you could probably find it elsewhere if that's not your size:
www.fanatikbike.com/products/flexair-pro-3l-water-jacket?variant=30415561981998
Cheers - Dan at Fanatik
Thanks
I have a pair of winter pants Fox Defend Fire pants and there is one massive fail on them. The are warm and waterproof but all the water runs down to the uncles where the pant is narrow and tight and fits inside my 5Tens. The shoes were soaking wet in no time, I spent 4 hours riding in equally wet conditions as seen in the video and my feet were gone when I came back home. Mental note:
1 - waterproof pants need to go over the shoes and have some sort of suport holding them to the shoes so they don't pull up.
The pants are good for winter cold Swedish winter but terrible for wet weather. Unless you go with wellis or similar. Which you don't normally on a bike.
Thanks for the feedback! That's a great point. Can I suggest looking into a light set of gaiters? I think this would solve your problem. They aren't something we have, but it is something you can find at many outdoor retailers.
Best regards, and thanks for watching!
Dan at Fanatik
Yes, gaiters would be a good extra for this pants in the wet! Very good point! Cheers Dan!
Get some sealskins and have them under your pants your shoes will be wet but you won’t feel it
Hello I am considreing to buy some waterproof pants for my riding - moast on the city but I also love to go off road to the forest:) I have adidas 510 Goretex shoues which are mid high and i was consider - Should i pick Fox Defened 3l Water - becaouse they can go around the cuffs of shoe... or something else?
Great video!
Thanks!
-Dan P.
Exactly what i was waiting for 👍👊
However, you missed some of the best gear of the new fox line: defend thermo hoody 🤘and the defend fire alpha west
Maybe you Guys could cover the rest in another video.
Sweat box no pit vents, north face hyvent with vents
Details - this is main factor to make a choice. You mentioned sweating in FlexAir on climbing, but you didn't mention anything about rest of jackets. I don't have any rain jacket, but in my understanding sweating is much more in 2L and 2.5L jackets. Isn't it? I have a 2L rain jacket, not special for biking. The main issue I have in that jacket is sweating and jacket sticking to my skin (because we ride in summer in light rainy days) when I'm in short sleeve t-shirt.
Dan here . I agree entirely. Unless it's very cold, I never ride in anything heavier than a light windbreaker.
@@FanatikBikeCo what "crash resistant" windbreaker jacket would you suggest? I was looking at Outdoor Research Helium as it packs in its own pocket with the size as an apple. Unfortunately it's not good for impacts. Other options I was looking is Arcteryx Squamish, 7Mesh Northwoods... what else? There is a jacket (can't remeber the name) that has a strap and can be attached to the bike.
@@alexandrucovaliov8989 The Helium is good, a lot of people I know use the Houdini from Patagonia which also packs into its own pocket. (www.fanatikbike.com/products/patagonia-houdini-jacket?variant=32714450403374). As far as crash resistant, I don't have a great answer. My 6 year old Race Face "Stash" is full of tears that I've sewn back together. These layers we're talking about are very thin, and nothing lasts forever, especially when you're dragging it across the ground after crashing.
- Dan at Fanatik
What size does Doug wear in the Fox pants? Looking to pickup some and I'm also on the slimmer side.
He wears a size 28 waist pant.
Size guide for the ranger pants? For german pls
Hiya, whats the hip pack model at 6:19 please?
www.highabove.net/the-shop/the-venture-fidlock
@@FanatikBikeCo thanks!
Hello! What size is the jacket Doug is wearing during his trail? Thank you
Hi! Doug is 5' 7.5", and he is medium for jackets usually. He has a small but its a tad slim. Their jerseys run larger though so he usually would wear a small jersey.
Hopefully that helps!
Dan at Fanatik
It does help, thank you!
Keep up the good work 💪
Do they make any patches for the pants, mine tore :(
Yep, you can get waterproof patches at REI and outdoor equipment retailers!
Cheers,
Dan at Fanatik
Hey, what's the deference between the fox ranger waterproof and the pro fire gloves?
The Fire stuff is fleece lined for more warmth.
No pit zips?
No pit zips.
Do i wear knee abs elbow pads on top or under pants and jacket
Always under!
What shoes are you wearing, if you have water proof pants then you’ll want waterproof shoes right?
Whats the name of waterproof pants? Can't find them
Fox Ranger 3l water pant i run Them and there worth it
How do the 3L pants fit? I’m around 6”0 wear 32-33 pants. Would a 34 or 36 fit better?
I'd say 34 so the waist isn't just way too big, but you may have a bit of a racer gap at your ankles.
do the flex air jacket fit well with downhill Elbow pads? like Poc VPD 2.0 DH?
I wear base layer and a jersey then a waterproof jacket, I tried Endura MT500 II in XL & XXL and they did not fit me, I havea XXXL on order, I wear XL Fox jerseys, L alpinestars.
but I haven't tried Fox jackets.
Endura stuff does fit quite small, huh. I don't know anyone who has tried that, but my guess is that it'd be a tight fit unless you did choose a size that gave you a looser fit.
- Dan at Fanatik
The 2.5 l jacket doesn't "breath" that much
Sweat box no pit vents.
Your phone is waterproof what do you mean?
When in the pocket, it stays dry. That's all.
Not credible review really.A jacket that is literally not breathable is like a plastic bin bag .... and you are reviewers ? You did not even tested in real water !!!
HUMMMMM? $300 to go get covered in shit and still have wet feet. I've been riding a discount outdoor companies fully waterproof breathable hiking pant and cagoule for the past 3 seasons and a pair of thinsulate GTX waterproof boots all for less than $65. I stay totally dry and warm from head to toe. I look great and it all fits well; and I don't feel bad for abusing extremely expensive kit when I finish a ride and I'm covered in crap. When will bike companies get it?
Hey, as long as you're having fun, that's all that matters!
Cheers - Dan at Fanatik
@OBC What brand pant and shoe are you wearing? Sounds like what I'm looking for.
@@mattsquatch412 Hi-tech winter waterproof (Norse Boot) and Simond winter waterproof mountaineering trouser.
Fanny pack 😂
So "in" right now :D
I actually really like them, no weight on your shoulders, and your back stays drier (assuming you aren't spending your time splashing through puddles!)
Thanks for watching!
Dan at Fanatik
About as good as a plastic bag.