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Tantrums

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Snappy shorts with rough 'n' tumble good looks for singletrack fiends and angry bird addicts. Marry with the Rendezvous or Dovetails mesh liner for all-day pedalling comfort without compromising café style.

+Features
  • Easy-Rider™ stretch hip panels with Broadband™ rear waist.
  • Smooth fitted waist with zipped fly.
  • Gusseted crutch for pedalling freedom.
  • Combine with Rendezvous or Dovetails mesh liner for increased performance.
  • Righthand zip security pocket to keep the zip-zap card and lip salve secure.
  • Tough Hi-Impact™ Stretch nylon fabric.
  • Added strength with reinforced bartacking.
  • Mid-length legs hang just above your knees.
  • Weight: 190 gm.
  • Designed & made by us in Aotearoa | New Zealand.
+Tech

+Hi-Impact™ Stretch
Hard wearing and quick drying nylon fabric. Super stretchy for a closer, performance fit. Tight double weave 'looped' construction combines bulletproof durability with next to skin comfort.
  • Composition: 89% nylon; 11% lycra.

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Outskirts™ garments are designed specifically for women. However If you're struggling to find exactly what you need in the Outskirts™ women's range, check out our men's products for further size options. Jackets, tights and baggy tops often fit both men and women equally well.

+Easy-Rider™
Stretch hip panels and Trim Tabs™ keep Ground Effect baggies hitched up. Intelligent design reduces surplus fabric for a smoother and therefore more comfortable interface between bum and saddle. There's also less risk of getting hooked up on technical trails.

+Luxury Liner
These baggies are supremely versatile. Add the Rendezvous or Dovetails lycra mesh liner to deliver no-nonsense performance in the saddle. Whip ‘em out for washing or when moving into après ride mode. Winterise by using a pair of Black Widows or Witches Britches three-quarter length shorts as the liner.

+More than Kiwi Made
Ground Effect clothing is crafted right here in Aotearoa | New Zealand. Has been ever since we started back in 1994. Manufacturing locally works for us. We operate a quick-response system - holding minimal stock of any one item, but churning out a few more quick-smart when the pile gets low. The upshot is that we are seldom caught with our shelves empty, so orders get despatched the same day you place them.

+Compare

  Martinis Tantrums Lucys
Liner Separate Separate Separate
Hand Pockets Yes No No
Zip Pockets 1 1 2
Leg Length Over-Knee Above-Knee At-Knee
Fit
Sizes 10 - 16 8 - 18
8 - 18

+FAQ

+Baggy vs Lycra
A stretch short will always deliver more performance than a baggy number as there's no surplus fabric bunched up between your bum and the saddle. However, baggies are the default choice of battle-hardened cyclists off road, on tour and around the streets. They combine a loose but not super-baggy fit with an optional mesh liner and moulded pad... providing the performance benefits of conventional stretch shorts with minimal compromise.

+How should the waist fit?
These baggies feature a stretch-fit waist that delivers a snug, performance fit. Pull them over your hips, and there should be a 3-5 cm gap before you close the dome. The waist is then under tension so your pants stay put when hitting the trails or tarmac.

+Are they water-resistant?
The Hi-Impact™ fabrics have a water resistant treatment. While the pants are not waterproof, they do provide some short term resistant to drizzle and light rain. They are windproof, dry faster than lightening if you do happen to get caught out and are extremely hard wearing. For increased rain protection checkout the splashproof Hydroslides with their HydroFoil™ Plus rear panel.

+Washing

  • All Ground Effect clothing enjoys a warm 40ºC machine wash.
    • As a rule of thumb, a laundry product that is easy on the planet is also easy on your body. Select a mild plant-based soap like  Ecostore,Earthwise orAware.
    • Hand washing is sometimes the only option on tour, but a washing machine rinses more thoroughly and is preferable if you have the choice.
    • Avoid cold-water detergents and those with bleach, 'oxygen whitener' or fabric softener.
      • The cold-water varieties have little enzymes that are super-charged to brave the cold but can damage technical fabrics and cause skin irritation.
      • Bleach rots natural fibres like merino, strips the dye, attacks laminates of waterproof fabrics and can also cause skin irritation.
      • Sodium Percarbonate (the main ingredient in oxygen whitener) can make colours run.
      • Fabric softener and wool wash destroy the water repellent finish on waterproof fabrics, and can also cause colours to run.
    • Most Ground Effect gear dries super-fast, so hanging on the line or draped over the bedpost is generally the best option.
      • High heat can damage some fabrics so if you do take your threads for a spin in the dryer, set the device on 'medium' or 'warm' rather than hot.
      • A dryer is recommended for your rain jacket or pants, as it helps recharge the water repellant treatment on the outside of the fabric.

    +Shipping
    • Items are generally packed and sent the same day your order is received.
    • Costs $9 by overnight courier within New Zealand.
    • NZ$12 by tracked airmail to Australia.
    • Around NZ$15-25 by tracked airmail to destinations elsewhere in the world - calculated in our shipping cart as you check out.
      • More shipping and tax details in our FAQ.
      Customer Reviews
      4.8 Based on 155 Reviews
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        RJ
        11/01/2015
        Raewyn J.

        More than happy with Tantrums

        These are an extremely comfortable fit and good quality. Feel light and do not restrict movement while cycling, I teamed these up with Dovetails and they are great. I will definitely be buying some more gear.

        M
        11/04/2015
        Meredith

        Sleek and Comfy

        I wanted something a little cooler and neater for summer here in Aus. The Martinis are great with leggings in winter but I wanted more air around the knees for summer! They are a great fit, the gusset in the back means there is no gap to catch leaves and insects. They wash well and dry in no time. I wear my old Martinis clip-out mesh liners with them; I suppose they'll wear out someday.

        JG
        11/04/2015
        Jane G.

        Tantrums in Marine Blue

        Thank you Ground Effect for providing a colour other than black grey or brown. I really like these shorts, they fit well and are so comfy to wear on the bike and walking round town. I would recommend these to anyone who isn't keen on the Lycra look but likes the comfort.

        TF
        11/10/2015
        Tony F.

        You won't toss a tantrum if you wear these!

        Nice shorts, fit well, and definitely comfy. I particularly like the tab adjusters to allow for the occasional drop in weight - or gain! The only reason they lose a star is that I prefer two pockets, and I find the one provided a little difficult to use. If you normally use a padded chamois, be aware that these aren't Double Happys - you'll need to wear some padded knicks as well, which is just what I wanted.

        SB
        11/18/2015
        Sally B.

        Tantrum shorts

        Bought these to wear with Dovetail liners for a hot 2 week cycling trip in Samoa recently. They were ideal. Light, comfortable and very quick drying in the rain. I felt they were a little long in the leg in the heat, but just turned them up at the cuffs. They fitted reasonably well, but a bit baggy round the hips and waist. Next time I will try a Small. I bought medium and was 60kg and 168cm.