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Novara Padded Bike Briefs - Men's

Item # 732754

$24.50

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These Novara padded cycle briefs let you turn any pair of shorts into bike shorts.

  • Made from a 2-way-stretch polyester knit mesh that provides a dry, comfortable feel
  • Lightweight pad construction provides protection in the saddle without extra bulk; soft terry face provides wicking and breathability
  • Soft elastic waistband and turned self-fabric leg openings fit comfortably
  • Side seams are flat-stitched to prevent chafing
  • Brief style works well with shorter inseam shorts
  • Pad is made from stretch terry laminated to polyurethane foam for a soft, flexible fit and feel

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Item 732754

Novara Padded Bike Briefs - Men's Specs

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FabricPolyester
GenderMen's

Novara Padded Bike Briefs - Men's Customer Reviews

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Novara Padded Bike Briefs - Men's
 
2.6

(based on 8 reviews)

50%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Breathable (6)
  • Dries quickly (5)
  • Good padding (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Commuting (3)
    • Warm weather (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid cyclist (5), Casual adventurer (3)

    Reviewed by 8 customers

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    Jul

    13

    2008

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Immediately ordered three more pairs

    By JonnyP

    from Boulder, CO

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Dries Quickly
    • Good Padding

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Novara Padded Bike Briefs - Men's:

        I have tried other brands and this is by far the best. Other reviewers complained of the fit but I found it perfect.

        • Waist:
        • Feels true to size

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        15

        2007

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Great padding under bike shorts

        By MikeVB

        from Fort Worth, TX

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Dries Quickly
        • Good Padding

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Cold Weather
          • Mountain Biking
          • Warm Weather

          Comments about Novara Padded Bike Briefs - Men's:

          Great padding for a tender tush. I wear under padded bike shorts for extra comfort on 1-2+ hr rides on TX back country roads. I ride mountain in case the bubba in the pickup decides not to share the road with a bicyclist.

          • Waist:
          • Feels true to size
          • Length:
          • Feels true to length

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Apr

          24

          2009

           
          4.0

          Works for me

          By oldschoolcyclist

          from BalTimore, MaryLand

          About Me Avid Cyclist

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • Dries Quickly
          • Good Padding

          Cons

          • A little tight

          Best Uses

          • Road Biking
          • Warm Weather

          Comments about Novara Padded Bike Briefs - Men's:

          This is my alternative to the look and price of bike shorts. They felt a little strange at first, and there was some occasional chafing at the leg openings. I don't want a lot of padding but do want the wicking of the sweat, and these do that job well enough. There is enough padding to make club rides more comfortable, and those rides range from 25-45 miles, often hilly. I am seriously considering buying more of these, and am also considering the boxer style. As for recommending to a friend, most of my friends wear the pro stuff, but I'll say yes because I am considering them again. If it matters, I'm about 50 yrs young, 5ft 6, 35 in waist (should be 32). I have used this product for about a year.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Waist:
          • Feels true to size
          • Length:
          • Feels true to length

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Jul

          21

          2008

          (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          1.0

          Very odd cut

          By Austrobiker

          from Livermore, CA

          About Me Avid Cyclist

          Site Member

          Pros

            Cons

            • Peculiar constricting cut

            Best Uses

              Comments about Novara Padded Bike Briefs - Men's:

              My experience agrees with prev reviews as regards poor fit. I have a 32 waist at 70", so med should work, but I tired them in the shop, and med was way to tight and needed large. Despite they felt funny I bought 2 pairs. After about 6 miles I had an odd feeling down under. After examination I noticed that my private parts had become numb to the point of being scary. Never experienced this before, there seems to be some constriction. Maybe because the pad is also anatomically incorrect, it squeezes your pieces into your guts. Tearing off the Novaras in panic returned things to normal. Morale: if it done feel right in the fitting room, it probably won't work right. Maybe I can slavage the pads for spares.

              • Waist:
              • Feels too small
              • Length:
              • Feels too long

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

              (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              Apr

              16

              2008

               
              4.0

              Cushy on the tushy!

              By Velocipedist

              from Chicago, IL

              About Me Avid Cyclist

              Pros

              • Breathable
              • Dries Quickly
              • Durable
              • Good cut

              Cons

              • Not Enough Padding

              Best Uses

              • Commuting

              Comments about Novara Padded Bike Briefs - Men's:

              I commute in my work clothes, and these padded briefs have made my hourlong bike ride a lot more enjoyable. The only complain I have is that the padding could be slightly thicker. Otherwise, I am thrilled to put on pair and pedal away!

              • Waist:
              • Feels true to size
              • Length:
              • Feels true to length

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Apr

              13

              2008

               
              1.0

              Good concept, implementation needs help

              By Outdoors Dave

              from Northern VA

              About Me Avid Cyclist

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Breathable
              • Good Padding

              Cons

              • Padding is too wide
              • Sizing Way Off

              Best Uses

              • Commuting
              • Long Distance Riding

              Comments about Novara Padded Bike Briefs - Men's:

              As others have mentioned, the sizing of the product is off. The hips are too small relative to the waist, and the padding is too wide. The other features of the brief, such as the depth of the padding and the fabric composition, are decent. If REI can fix the sizing and make the padding narrower, this could be a good product.

              • Waist:
              • Feels too small
              • Length:
              • Feels true to length

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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              Dec

              28

              2007

               
              1.0

              Definitely try on before purchasing

              By bcdp6703

              from Santa Rosa, CA

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Breathable
              • Good Padding

              Cons

              • Sizing is way off

              Best Uses

              • Commuting
              • Warm Weather

              Comments about Novara Padded Bike Briefs - Men's:

              I was drawn to these padded cycling liners/briefs (in size men's large) because of their advertised ability to make "any clothes cycling clothes". I never got to try them on a bike. I put them on at home with fresh briefs underneath as a shield, but quit right away when they could not even be pulled up over my legs due to being too small. Since large is my appropriate size, I gave up on this product, realizing that moving up to XL would still be too tight and constricting. These briefs are a great idea if Novarra can get the sizing issue corrected

              • Waist:
              • Feels too small
              • Length:
              • Feels too short

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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              Oct

              31

              2007

               
              1.0

              Oh, the pain...

              By The Doctor

              from Minneapolis, MN

              About Me Avid Cyclist, Casual/ Recreational

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Dries Quickly

              Cons

              • Not Enough Padding
              • Poor fit
              • Seams are Poorly Located

              Best Uses

              • None

              Comments about Novara Padded Bike Briefs - Men's:

              I bought these primarily for my commute home from work. Yuck! The padding is OK but not really all that much. It could use more. There are several seams in the front that may cause you discomfort. The leg openings are rough and cause chafing on even short rides.Do not buy these. Sorry,[...]but this is not a winner.

              • Waist:
              • Feels too small
              • Length:
              • Feels too short

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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