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Darkside Pants

Darkside Pants

Lightweight, breathable MTB pants built for real riding.

✔ Built for Aussie trails

✔ Free AU & NZ shipping over $129!

Regular price $149.99
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True to size - Model is 178cm / 78kg wearing size M/32. Most riders choose their normal waist size. If unsure, email us for help. View size chart here.

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Built for Aussie trails. Lightweight, breathable, and made to move — no excess bulk, no restriction.

  • Breathable + quick-dry fabric
  • 4-way stretch for unrestricted movement
  • Adjustable waist tabs for dialled fit
  • Designed to work with knee pads

Sizing:
True to size.
Male model is 178cm / 78kg wearing size M/32'.
Female model (purple variant) is 65cm / 60kg wearing size S/30', she also wears a S in the Women's Demand shorts. 

Why riders choose these:

  • No knee pad gap
  • No excess bulk or drag
  • Built for hot Australian conditions
  • Durable enough for real trails

One of the comfiest pairs of MTB pants going around. Just check out the reviews. 

Bundle and save: Add the Bun Saver liner shorts to your order of shorts or pants and automatically receive 50% off the liner shorts at checkout. Or get 15% off when you buy two pairs of pants.

Featuring a comfortable but slim fit cut and made with 4 way stretch material you'll barely notice these once they are on. The pants have a zip pocket on each side and adjustable velcro tabs to dial in the waist fit. Designed to be worn with knee pads.

Tried and tested in harsh Aussie conditions, they'll perform like your favourite tyre combo, reliably.

  • 5 stars: 37 (90%)
  • 4 stars: 3 (7%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (2%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Beth
Super comfy and durable, thanks FRANKD <3

This is my second pair of Darkside pants, and I'm blown away by how comfy and durable they are. I got my first set 18 months ago and have not been gentle on them, and they are stil lgonig strong, just needed a second pair so I'm never without them on a ride.

I'm super sensitive about comfort (Autistic with sensory issues), so the fact I can't feel these pants digging into my tummy anywhere is just the best, even when my weight fluctuates throughout the year.

Can't recommend these pants highly enough, thanks FRANKD!

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Tony Edmonds
Absolutely terrific

These are easily some of the most comfortable and functional mountain bike pants I’ve owned. They fit beautifully, moving naturally with the body without feeling bulky or restrictive on technical trails. The sizing is absolutely perfect, and the waistband sits exactly where it should without slipping during hard rides. Both the black and grey colours look sleek and match my gear perfectly. Performance-wise, they cut the wind efficiently on cold descents without overheating during tough climbs. Highly recommended!

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Anonymous
Very

Very good

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Ben Bell
Best mtb pants i have had super comfy not

Best mtb pants i have had super comfy not restrictive at all!!

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Anonymous
Darkside Pants

Awesome MTB pants

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Alison F
Really great for small waist and curves

Really great for small waist (great adjustment) and curves. High waisted enough too. Super comfy. Fabric felt good and breathable. Had their first ride at Stromlo and definitely will reach for them again. The tag read “Male / Unisex”. You might want to correct that. A really great pair of mtb pants.

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Anonymous
I look good.

Great fabric from cold start thru to tail end of a four hour ride when things are farken hot. Wearing pants on the trails was not as restrictive as one may have thought. I don't wear knee or shin guards and found there's protection from rocks being flicked up from front tire. Needless to say i look good.

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Rach B
Stay in these all day

Don't let the unisex nature of these pants out you off! As a female MTB coach and guide, I am sometimes in these pants all day whether it's for racing or coaching. They are incredibly comfortable and stretchy and the pull tabs allow you to pull it right in at the waist. The pockets are perfectly sized for phone, snacks and keys. I pretty much live in my Darkside pants and shorts and have just ordered another set!

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Julie van Dalen

The pants were a perfect fit!

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Rob McCabe
Unbelievable quality.

I first bought a pair of the Darkside pants in 2020, I wear them all year round for riding and trail building. They have had more crashes in them than I'd like to admit.🤣 Despite that they only have one small tear in them. They were also my pants of choice for trekking through Thailand and Vietnam as they are so comfortable.
Just got my second pair which were delivered in no time.
Highly recommended

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Rach B
Super stretchy and light

Love these pants. I fit into S and XS as they are very stretchy and roomy for knee pads and hip pads. Also the Velcro fasteners at the waist gives you a lot of range (for fluctuating weight or a very big meal!) Material is lighter and stretchier than say Dharco pants, great for year round riding. Pockets are deep and in great positions for phone, tools and snacks.

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Devin
Still the best

Frankd never disappoints, quality, fit and makes you look faster than you are.

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Hanlie Botha
Soft comfortable fabric

Love these MTB pants. Easy to move in them and very comfortable. Both me snd my husband gave a pair

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Jeff Drury
Great pants but imperfect fit for me

These are my first foray into mountain bike pants and I’m really enjoying them for winter riding. I’ve had no issues with comfort or overheating pedalling them around the perth hills this winter and they are now my go to choice for cooler days.
My only issue is the fit is a bit of a compromise for me. I’m 80kg and 181cm but ended up in an XL with the waist cinched in as far as it can go due to the large (my normal size) being a bit tight around the seat of the pants (ie my hips). This causes a bit of bunching around the waist although no discomfort. All that exposed Velcro does tend to catch on your jersey a bit though. If the larges were a bit bigger around the hips so I didn’t need to size up it would be 5 stars.

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Kayne Harlen
Awesome Pants

Great quality pants, well thought out design and from locals that ride!

Good stretch and room for knees pads

Punching well above their price point

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Lars Versluis
Impressive, High Quality, Highly Recommend

Super happy with these Pants, great fit even for a taller rider, reliable double button waist no blowouts and very comfortable on the ups and downs.

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Brian

Fit perfect. Very comfortable pants. I recommend.

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Kelvin Acutt
Affordability!

Absolutely stoked with these. Much more affordable than any other brand and just as tough and comfortable!

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Seth Ferwerda
Perfect

Great feel, Good fit, made well and great service. Good Job legends!

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Andrea Elepfandt
Great length, lightweight fabric

My daughter loves these pants as they’re such a great fit for her, nice length in the legs and great to have an adjustable waist band. Can’t wait to get her more pairs.

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Kewan Bond
Great fit, light but tough and good price

The fit seems just right, with the right amount of room for knee pads, and the right amount of stretch. Super comfy while riding. Nice and light for the warm Australian conditions, but still tough. I've had numerous crashes onto harsh gravel, and only a small hole has resulted in one knee. Value for money against other brands is awesome.

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Malachi

Best MTB pants I’ve ever used. Have worn a lot of brands but these are so comfy as an all day enduro pants. Even big knee pads for downhill fit well underneath due to the stretchy knee

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Chris
Nice pants

Super comfy and seem very hard wearing (except for the velcro adjusters).
I found the adjustable waist tabs to be a little cheap (the velcro ripped off after a handful of winter rides) but if you get the right fit, you wont need the adjustment. Unfortunately I was between sizes and needed the velcro tabs cinched down tight, so now the pants hang down a little and can snag on the saddle :-(.
Zippers seem good quality and are still going strong. I like the little cord/tab things that help open the pockets easier.
Nice and stretchy fit. Overall pretty happy with these :-)

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Dan H
Perfect fit! Dark side Pants

Pants size guide was perfect. And on the money. These bad boys are comfy as. They are my new winter go to pants.
Cracking price too. Thanks legends.

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Clive
Couldn't be happier

Super comfortable fit, super quick service and great value.

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Trevor

Pants had strange puckering on each side just below the pockets

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Kohen
Proudly West Australian!

Incredibly comfortable pants. Lightweight but protective from the elements with plenty of flexibility! Being lean, I rarely find clothes that fit well. But these pants are a great cut and the sizing is spot on. Pricing is very competitive.

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Shane
Haven't been a pants guy til now

Love riding in these, just like the Frankd shorts but perfect for cooler mornings.

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Alan P
Great MTB Pants

My first foray into the world of MTB long pants and these are really good. Seriously comfortable and you don’t even know you’re wearing long pants when you’re peddling. My only criticism would be to offer a range of leg lengths to cater for people with “ducks disease” such as myself.

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Michel
So good !!

Raced, and crashed, for a whole season, never had an issue.
Really comfy, flexible and breathable.
Highly recommend!

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tjala
best in the biz

raced in these in 40 degree heat and were so breathable and stretchy. amazing quality

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