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$Novara Mezzo Road Bike Shorts - Women\'s$

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Novara Mezzo Road Bike Shorts - Women's

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For weekend and century rides, the Novara Mezzo 8-panel bike shorts for women have a Gelspot chamois for comfort and performance during long hours in the saddle.

4-way stretch fabric and 8-panel construction provide support for hard-working muscles; moisture-wicking, quick-drying finish increases comfort
With a UPF 50+ rating, fabric provides excellent protection against harmful ultraviolet rays
Novara Gelspot chamois features a microfiber covering that wicks moisture away; ergonomic shaping and smooth, sonic-welded seams reduce friction
Women-specific, ergonomically shaped Gelspot chamois conforms to body contours; high-density foam provides comfort on the bike
Ultrasoft, breathable chamois is fully elasticized for flex and stretch
Wide 2 in. waistband provides soft, nonbinding support and flexibility
Rear envelope style pocket self closes to keep small items secure
Compression hem cuffs keep shorts from riding up legs without the use of elastic or silicon
Mesh back panel ventilates and allows moisture vapor to escape quickly
Novara Mezzo bike shorts feature flatseam construction that is soft and non-chafing next to skin

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Novara Mezzo Road Bike Shorts - Women's Customer Reviews

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Novara Mezzo Road Bike Shorts - Women's

4.8

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (5)
Good size/fit (5)
Breathable (4)
Good padding (4)
Dries quickly (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Road biking (3)

- Waist:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  100%
  (5 reviews)
  Feels too big
- Length:
- Feels too short
  
  Feels true to length
  
  100%
  (5 reviews)
  Feels too long

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)

Reviewed by 5 customers

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May

2013

5.0

Great shorts

By happy walker

from Santa Barbara, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Dries Quickly
Durable
Good Fit
Good Padding

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Novara Mezzo Road Bike Shorts - Women's:

I commute to work and these shorts have been great. They fit well and are comfortable for the ride. I found nothing negative about them. I would buy this one again.

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Apr

2013

4.0

Good cushion on the rear.

By Rt mtnbkr

from redlands, ca

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Dries Quickly
Durable
Good Fit

Cons

Not Enough Padding

Best Uses

Mountain Biking

Comments about Novara Mezzo Road Bike Shorts - Women's:

These short are very comfortable. They have good cushion in the rear but are lacking over the pubic bone. No problems for mountain biking but I did notice some discomfort on the road bike.

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Aug

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I love these cycling shorts!

By cyclegrl

from Salt Lake City, UT

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Dries Quickly
Good Fit
Good Padding

Cons

Best Uses

Long Rides
Road Biking
Warm Weather

Comments about Novara Mezzo Road Bike Shorts - Women's:

I'm ready to throw out all my other cycling shorts after buying these. They are so comfortable. There's no tight elastic and the fabric moves with you while staying in place.

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Jul

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Fit!

By Outside Lover

from Santa Barbara

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Good Fit
Good Padding
Good Pockets

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting
Road Biking

Comments about Novara Mezzo Road Bike Shorts - Women's:

These bike shorts are my first pair I've bought and they're everything I wanted. The small back pocket fits house and bike keys perfectly, and you can barely feel that they're there when biking. I wear the shorts for a 30 min commute to work and they do the trick. The ventilating back panel keeps my back cool so it is not sweaty by the time I arrive at work. The length is a few inches above the knee, so it doesn't get in the way of bending and they don't bunch-up or ride-up! Perfect fit.
The only con is that the small is a tad big for me (I'm 5'6" and 110)but it's the least of my worries.

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May

2012

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent quality, fit, and price!!

By Darcie

from Salt Lake City, UT

About Me Competitive Cyclist

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Good compression
Good Fit
Good Length
Good Padding

Cons

Best Uses

Long Rides
Road Biking
Warm Weather

Comments about Novara Mezzo Road Bike Shorts - Women's:

These shorts are awesome! Fit, comfort and quality are all equal to or better than other much more expensive name brand shorts that I have. The length is just right. They stay put but aren't too tight. Just the right amount of padding for short or long rides. I started with one pair and just bought 2 more. They will be my go-to shorts this cycling season for sure.