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$Novara Ferrero Bike Bib Shorts - Men\'s$

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Novara Ferrero Bike Bib Shorts - Men's

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The Novara Ferrero Bike bib shorts are designed to provide you with maximum performance and comfort, whether it's a race day or a recovery ride.

4-way stretch fabric provides support for hard-working muscles; it also wicks moisture quickly to keep you dry
Mesh side panels and mesh bib increase airflow to keep you cool and comfortable on warm days
Anatomic 8-panel design eliminates any uncomfortable inseams and potential pressure points
Novara Ferrero Bike bib shorts have reflective elements to boost your visibility in low light
Compression hems hold the legs in place without the use of elastic
Fabric provides UPF 50+ sun protection, shielding skin from harmful ultraviolet rays

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Novara Ferrero Bike Bib Shorts - Men's Customer Reviews

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Novara Ferrero Bike Bib Shorts - Men's

3.6

(based on 7 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (6)
Good size/fit (5)
Good padding (4)
Breathable (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Road biking (7)
Warm weather (5)
Long rides (3)

- Waist:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  100%
  (7 reviews)
  Feels too big
- Length:
- Feels too short
  
  Feels true to length
  
  86%
  (6 reviews)
  Feels too long

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid cyclist (7)
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May

2013

3.0

Good product for the price

By Cliffy

from Bethesda, MD

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Fit

Cons

Best Uses

Road Biking
Warm Weather

Comments about Novara Ferrero Bike Bib Shorts - Men's:

Bought this for daily commuting and long rides (25 - 100 miles). Fit is good but could be a bit tighter at the cuffs to keep it from moving up. So far it is comfortable, will have to see on the durability, as I have only put about 125 miles on them so far. Compared to similar products, it is a great deal.

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May

2013

4.0

Best Bib Shorts for the price

By AshenDude

from Norwalk, CT

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Good Value

Cons

Heavy Padding

Best Uses

Long Rides
Road Biking
Warm Weather
Wet Weather

Comments about Novara Ferrero Bike Bib Shorts - Men's:

I ride about 150 miles a week and after using a winter bib and enjoying the fit and feel I want to try a bib shorts. For the price these are impossible to beat, at about 70-50% the price of any other brand, and it doesn't come at the cost of quality. Although not as nice as a high-end bib or short, its pretty comparable in performance. The padding is a bit thick, but comfortable. My guess is the was a quality vs comfort issue with cost control, and in the end, although you are wearing something thick, once you are in the saddle you don't really notice it. The legs came up a bit short on me, but I kind of have odd proportions with most of my height in my upper body. Those who wear XL and really need the inseam might find this a bit short, for me it was a close call but it fits pretty well. The material is not too elastic, so I'm not sure how well it will wear over time, but 1.5 months in these are still in good shape, over all comfortable, and like I said, you can't beat this price in bib shorts.

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May

2013

2.0

Back to the Drawing Board...

By REI-Esq

from Santa Monica, California

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Pros

Cons

Poor Fit

Best Uses

Road Biking

Comments about Novara Ferrero Bike Bib Shorts - Men's:

One thing that I have learned about Bib Shorts in my years of cycling is that if you ask 25 riders which is the best one--you will get a recommendation for 25 different brand/model shorts.

So while this Bib may work for you--it did not for me for the following reasons:

--The front is too high up my chest. Unlike the model picture--it is past my bellybutton and uncomfortable and this would make is difficult to so to the men's room fast on long rides. It was like have big bloomers on.

--The gel in the chamois is so high that it moves around when you sit on the seat--it basically pushed me forward on the seat and pulled the chamois to the side enough that my sit bones were then exposed to the seat with no pad.

--The mesh back and straps are OK, but not the most comfortable--they kind of irritated.

--The legs have too much material, and gap too much creating a poor appearance.

Other companies make a better Bib at this price point and I would like to see REI return to the design table and make a world class bib.

But if this Bib happens to fit you well--definitely give it a try.

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May

2013

5.0

Good Stuff

By NJguy

from Central NJ

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Dries Quickly
Durable
Good Fit
Good Padding
Good Pockets

Cons

Best Uses

Road Biking
Warm Weather

Comments about Novara Ferrero Bike Bib Shorts - Men's:

I have worn these shorts for a few weeks. I have not worn bib shorts before, and was convinced by another REI reviewer's post to buy these. They are simply great. They are very comfortable, good fit around legs, bib straps certainly make the crotch fit correctly during the entire ride, with no discomfort at all from the straps-you don't even feel them. These were way cheaper then most other bib shorts but cannot imagine why I would buy more expensive ones.

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Apr

2013

4.0

Bib shorts good for the price

By dmptman

from Long Beach, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Comfortable
Dries Quickly
Good Fit
Good Padding

Cons

Best Uses

Long Rides
Road Biking
Warm Weather

Comments about Novara Ferrero Bike Bib Shorts - Men's:

I have a pair of the Strada shorts and like them a lot. Recently I started moving towards using bibs only, so after discovering that REI had the same (almost) shorts in a bib (the Ferreros), I decided to get them on the spot.
The shorts are really good, so I compared the differences between them and the new bibs. Same padding, same number of panels, almost exact same material. Two differences I found, one the middle panel in the legs seem to be a little different in material, I like the stradas better, although I don't think it makes a difference. Second, the stitch in the chamois. The bibs have a zig zag stitch which is weaker (in my opinion) versus the double one in the shorts. I've found that the zig zag stitch will start to tear sooner compared to the double stitch seen in the Stradas. Other than this, the bibs feel confortable. I've used them a couple of times and like them a lot. Lastly can't beat the price specially when it can be combined with the dividen and extra % off.

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Apr

2013

4.0

good training bib

By Jeff hiker biker kayaker

from Eugene, Or.

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Good Fit
Good Padding
Price

Cons

Best Uses

Long Rides
Road Biking

Comments about Novara Ferrero Bike Bib Shorts - Men's:

This is a very comfortable, lightweight bib and I would recommend it for a training bib or general riding. It feels a little to flimsy for a hardcore ride or a race as they tend to ride up my legs. This is not an issue with tights on during colder rides.

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Mar

2013

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Great begginer bibs

By mountaineer54

from Fort Collins, CO

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Economical
Good Fit
Good Padding

Cons

Shoulder Straps Not Great

Best Uses

Medium Rides
Road Biking
Warm Weather

Comments about Novara Ferrero Bike Bib Shorts - Men's:

First off I never give 5 stars as there is always room for improvement. 4 stars is as close to great as I rate, so 3 stars is pretty darn good. I purchased these bibs after a lengthy discussion with the REI sales rep. He said bibs are the most comfortable way to go. I have a pair of Norava Strada shorts and really like the chamois, so I thought I would try these. I did not want to spend big $$ on PI not knowing if I would like the bibs. I don't like them, I love them. I ride about 50-70 miles a week in the FoCo area which includes some nasty hill climbs, but that does not mean I don't enjoy the occasional beer and burger. Meaning I have a small micro beer and burger gut. The shorts are comfortable but the waist line always rubs, which makes the climb up the Horsetooth Reservoir dam all the more painful. These bibs remove the waistline from the equation, not to mention they make the form fitting jersey fit all that much better. My only complaint is that the shoulder straps are...less than comfortable. They are actually a little itchy at first. After a 5 miles or so they feel fine. IF you are thinking about moving on to bibs, you can't beat these for the $$. I an not tall (5'8) but about 15lbs over weight and the mediums place the chamois in the right spot.