Most quality MTB pants do not include an integrated chamois. They are designed to be worn over separate padded liner shorts, which lets you choose your preferred pad quality and reuse liners between multiple outer pants. Some budget MTB pants include a basic liner, but these pads are typically low quality. For the best comfort, buy pants without a liner and invest in a quality separate liner short.
Cycling Pants · Mountain Bike Pants / MTB Pants
Do MTB pants come with a chamois/pad?
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