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9 reviewsCognative MTB Apparel
We keep our goal at Cognative simple: making clothes that let you focus on the trail. When your gear performs at the highest levels, you can stay focused on the adventure ahead—not on what you're wearing. We recognize that public land trails are key to the ride experience, and we’re committed to giving back. Through our 2% For the Trails program, we proudly support volunteer trail clubs to help keep the adventure alive. We've donated over $110K so far!
MEET THE PERFECT SHIRT
CATALYST SHIRTS
Our best selling most versatile shirt with true trail-to-town performance.
guide trail shorts
Our customers rave about how comfortable the Guide Trail Shorts are, almost like they disappear while riding.
Men's MTB Pants
High-performance men's MTB pants collection designed to provide you with the ultimate comfort and protection on the trails.
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from 5037 reviewsI bought and returned over $800 worth of shorts from Backcountry. In the end, I couldn't find any shorts that would fit my big thighs and glutes without leaving a massive waist gap. By having adjustments on both sides, these shorts were able to cinch the waist inches down without creating a massive fold like shorts with only a single adjustment do. I'm not sure if I like the button, but overall I'm just glad to have found such a good looking pair of shorts that fit, and the price is great.
I literally just got a pair of the mtb pants delivered today and tried them on. I’m 6”3 and ordered a 42 waist and man I kinda wish I would have sized down to the 40 or even 38 waist but I’m keeping them because they are just to comfortable to send back. They are very high quality stretch material and the side zippers both tuck away and the button up crotch is a really night quality button and a solid crotch zipper. I didn’t want to order more than one pair just cause I’m so used to sending mtb clothes back for a refund but not this time!!!! So now I’m gonna order a couple more pairs and size down one size!!! Cognitive just got them a life customer with me.
I actually bought this because of the color (love green!) This one is a little more loose than the women’s model but still great for a relaxed shirt on the commute or gravel ride. Great quality on the stretchy fabric. Adore it. Bring more colors/patterns for the ladies version!
Very nice shirt when you don’t need to go full lycra. Soft and stretchy fabric, great color and it fits well. Just love it on my commute.
I'll be honest most days I end up wearing this vest to the office lol it's that nice!
I'll be honest most days I end up wearing this vest to the office lol it's that nice!
Love these shorts! The new 9" length is perfect for me. I'm 5'6", so not tall, and most shorts are just too long and baggy. These are not that at all. The length is just right and they aren't very baggy at all. The waist adjustment is great and all the pockets are placed in really good spots. I don't notice my phone in the side zipper pocket while riding at all. I usually wear a 28" to 29" waist size and ordered the 28" in these. I originally ordered the 30" and had to adjust the waist all the way in and they still didn't feel snug enough. So I exchanged them for the 28" size and it's perfect! The material feels really nice and they have held up really well so far on the bike. I think they will last for a long time. Another well thought out and executed product from Cognative!!
Liked them so much, I bought 2 more!
From Bear Paw MTB Coaching: this jersey is purple (already a win), and even in 98‑degree Georgia heat it kept me cool, dry, and comfortable. Love it.
I love the logo and the material is super comfy, I like my shirts to fit loose so the xl size was perfect.
Fit is great, material choices are top notch, what else can I say except they fit like a glove
....so obviously I am a fan. I wear these as going out shirts, work shirts, or bike shirts and they are great for all occasions.
Very light and comfortable, extremely breathable
Like all of the mtb apparel from Cognative these long sleeve jerseys are extremely comfortable and will no doubt prove to be quite durable. The longer jersey tail is much appreciated!
I'd say they run true to size.
I've purchased quite a few items from cognative and it's certainly become my 'go to' mtb clothing provider. Very reliable! Great products!
I can’t really say it better than the product description. It looks and feels like a regular cotton t-shirt, but functions like a good riding jersey should. I often wear it with the Everyday Shorts when I know I’ll be socializing or running errands before or after my ride. I’m 5’10”, 175lbs with broader than average chest/shoulders and the large fits perfectly.
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