Technical. Modern. Committed.

We have been building gear mountain bikers love to ride in for years, and our modern materials and technologies are tailor-made to tackle the demands of mountain biking in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. New for 2024, we are proud to unveil our Freewheel Mountain Bike Collection. With an emphasis on function and durability and designed in collaboration with our athletes and customers, this eight-piece mountain bike-specific assortment embodies our history in progressive technical apparel design, allowing you to focus fully on your technique, not on the fit of your gear.

We know your time on the bike is sacred. We built this collection to optimize every second.

Reviews Are Rolling In

"Best Shorts Yet. I've been riding these Outdoor Research Freewheel shorts for a few weeks now... Been mountain biking for 25 years and these have been the most comfortable shorts yet. Light yet durable, great product!"
Duane H., CA
"Conquer the Trails in Style: A Review of the Outdoor Research Freewheel Half-Zip Hoodie... Whether I'm navigating technical terrain or flying down descents, this hoodie stays put without feeling restrictive, allowing me to focus on the ride ahead."
Jared K., CO
"OR is known for making extremely high quality clothing, and this shirt is no exception... Highly recommend this jersey for new and old riders alike."
Sebastian W., AR
"The freewheel ride mountain bike shorts are fantastic... I liked them so much I ordered the rest of the new mountain biking specific offerings and everything is easily a new favorite!"
Amanda R., TX
"OR's new Freewheel Ride shorts are a breathable, technical and super comfy addition to their already great product line... Like a favorite t-shirt, there are always those shorts that you dig in your drawer for, passing up the other ones, because they simply feel better when you wear them. These shorts are those!"
Jimmy M., GA
"Outdoor Researchโ€™s Womenโ€™s Freewheel Ride Shorts were durable yet breathable and quick to dry as I zipped my way through the muddy woods... This PNWer is a big fan of ORโ€™s MTB-specific apparel collection."
Shannon M., WA
"The OR Freewheel lineup is incredible... These shorts not only look sick at the trail head or while ripping single track, more importantly they are insanely practical."
Scott H., NC
"Great Long Sleeve Jersey... The Freewheel long sleeve jersey genuinely balances breathability and warmth incredibly well... I think the Freewheel jersey will be my go-to going forward."
Daniel C., UT

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Ambassador Spotlight: Bas van Steenbergen

Bas, a Dutch-born cyclist who cut his teeth racing BMX and dirt bikes, is well-known on the freeride mountain bike circuit for his well-rounded, smooth, and flowy riding style.

Meet Bas

Ambassador Spotlight: Georgia Astle

Georgia, a Whistler native, is a pioneering force in women's freeride mountain biking, driven by strategic precision and a passion for pushing progression in the sport.

Meet Georgia

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