Specialized Gravity Pant riding trousers review £140.00
Tough and durable riding trousers but the lack of pockets harms versatility
Ty Rutherford
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Jun 3 2025 |
Shorts and 3/4s
Overall
Quality
Performance
Value
What's good?
- Tough construction
- Secure waist adjustment
- Great air flow
What's not?
- Lack of pockets
- A little snug
- Lets mud and spray in
Buy if...
you want a tough set of trousers and don't need pockets
The Specialized Gravity Pant proves to be a tough pair of riding trousers that are very much race-focused. Although the cut is a little slim, they proved to be non-restrictive with the added bonus of no baggy material to slow you down. The lack of pockets is a source of frustration, and the air flow holes do let spray in, but overall, these are a durable set of trousers at a sensible price.
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Specialized Gravity Pant – Technical Details
The Gravity Pant is squarely aimed at race duties with a tougher construction over the trail-oriented trouser options from Specialized.
Its construction consists heavily of Cordura, which is a highly durable and tough material designed to shrug off trail-related scrapes. A small percentage of elastane helps the fabric not be too rigid, which would restrict movement.
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These trousers are cut to be a relaxed fit however, special attention around the knee ensures knee pad compatibility, and a tapered leg keeps excess material away from the drivetrain. Extra reinforcement around the knee and shin area adds durability, these trousers are designed to be able to shrug off crashes.
Specialized_Gravity_Pant_3.jpg, by Ty Rutherford
Ventilation is taken care of with laser-perforated holes around the top of the thighs at the front, lower back, and down the back of the thighs, which help to promote air flow. Waist adjustment uses the same ratcheted buckle found on many specialized items, giving an easily adjustable and secure fixing.
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The Gravity pant is available in sizes ranging from 28 to 38 and comes in two colourways, the simple black or a purple/white splash design.
Specialized Gravity Pant – Performance
Starting with sizing, I found these trousers to come up a little small, opting for a waist size larger than my usual. The fit is still a little snug for a “relaxed” fit, but I had no issues with the trousers feeling too tight or restrictive. The ratchet waist buckle works well. The tapered leg is actually quite slim on my build, with a calf-hugging fit, leaving no material to flap around at the ankle.
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The reinforced knees feature three panels that add protection and durability to this high-wear area. I am happy to report that the placement of these panels has been well considered and doesn’t restrict knee movement.
The perforated material around the thighs and lower back does a good job of promoting airflow, so although the material is on the thicker side, these trousers do manage heat quite well. The ventilation holes across the lower back and back of thighs are directly in the path of any spray from the rear wheel, which results in the trousers offering minimal protection against the mud and wet, which is a shame.
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By far, my biggest grievance with these trousers is the lack of any storage. Even as a race trouser, somewhere to put a car key and phone should be on the priority list. This was less of an issue if I had a jacket on, but the lack of pockets stopped me from reaching for these trousers when a jacket wasn’t required.
Specialized Gravity Pant – Value and verdict
With a retail price of £140, these are a tough set of trousers for the money. There are, of course, other options available on the market if you’re looking for a tough set of race-focused riding trousers.
YT Industries Gravity Cordura pants are a very similar offering, which were highly rated by our Liam. Their tough build, comfort, and pocket availability were praised, along with a price of £110, they’re well worth a look.
The Specialized Gravity Pant is a tough pair of riding trousers that can take a beating, proving to be durable with their reinforced knee panels and Cordura-based material. They’re a little on the snug side, and the lack of pockets is frustrating; however, the airflow works well as long as you’re not riding in the wet
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Test report Specialized Gravity Pant riding trousers review £140.00
Shorts and 3/4s
Product purpose:
While pants may be the latest fashion for all the "cool kids", they have some serious function too. Protecting you when you inevitably hit the dirt is obvious, but a barrier between your precious legs and all the poky, poisonous things that trails can offer is an added bonus. Oh, and don't you worry—with the Gravity Pants, you're gonna show up to the trailhead with plenty of style.
Taking the protection of our Trail Pants to the next level, we developed the Gravity Pants with a hefty amount of CORDURA® to protect both them and you when a crash happens.
To keep things cool, we added laser perforated venting to keep you and your knee pads from getting overly sweaty. Speaking of knee pads, we left the fit roomy enough to fit any armor you may want but slim-fitting enough to make sure they aren't getting caught on saddles or chains/chainrings.
Build extra:
Laser perforated venting adds sophisticated points of ventilation that don't detract from the durability or performance of the pants.
Patches with high abrasion-resistance bonded to the knee area for support and protection in this sensitive crash location.
Waist adjustment tab ensures that the fit is easily customizable and dialled-in.
Tapered legs help to prevent anything getting caught in the chain.
Fabric Content: MAIN: 89% CORDURA® Nylon, 11% Elastane, OTHER: 57% Nylon, 43% Spandex
Product construction
Product construction extra:
Tough materials used, well cut and finished - the usual top quality build from Specialized
Product performance
Product performance extra:
Well cut for a non-restrictive fit
Great air flow but the holes do let in mud and spray
No pockets is a real shame as I'd use these trousers more if I could store a key and phone in them
Product durability
Product durability extra:
Tough materials and extra panels on the knees mean these are super durable trousers
Product comfort
Product comfort extra:
A little snug but they have a little stretch in them so non-restrictive
product value
Product value extra:
Right on the money, they're not cheap but the quality is excellent
Overall performance:
The Specialized Gravity Pant is a tough pair of riding trousers which can take a beating proving to be durable with their reinforced knee panels and Cordura based material. They’re a little on the snug side and the lack of pockets is frustrating however the airflow works well as long as you’re not riding in the wet.
Product likes:
Tough construction
Secure waist adjustment
Great air flow
Product dislikes:
Lack of pockets
A little snug
Lets mud and spray in
Enjoy:
yes
Buy:
possibly
Recommend:
yes
Conclusion:
The Specialized Gravity Pant proves to be a tough set of riding trousers which are very much race focused. Although the cut is a little slim, they proved to be non-restrictive with the added bonus of no baggy material to slow you down. The lack of pockets is a source of frustration, and the air flow holes do let spray in but overall these are durable set of trousers at a sensible price.
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