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Novara Flirt Capri Bike Pants - Women's

Novara Flirt Capri Bike Pants - Women's

Item # 763483
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If your cycling knows no season, you'll love the Novara Flirt capri pants for cool weather and casual bike riding.

  • Woven nylon/Lycra® spandex stretch fabric moves easily with you; moisture-wicking finish pulls moisture away and dries quickly
  • Removable mesh liner has a women-specific, precurved chamois that conforms to body's contours for comfort in the saddle
  • Microfiber, high-density foam chamois is soft and moisture wicking, and it features air channels for maximum breathability
  • Front waistband ties surfer style; adjustable belt tabs at back
  • Sleek storage options include three front pockets: two are hand pockets, and one has a hidden zipper for security
  • Articulated knees offer a comfortable fit and freedom of movement
  • Machine washable for easy care

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Item 763483

Novara Flirt Capri Bike Pants - Women's Specs

Specification

Description

Fabric84% nylon/16% spandex
Inseam17.5 inches
GenderWomen's

Novara Flirt Capri Bike Pants - Women's Customer Reviews

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Novara Flirt Bike Capri Pants - Women's
 
4.7

(based on 3 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Breathable (3)
  • Good padding (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid cyclist (3)

      Reviewed by 3 customers

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      Apr

      23

      2008

      (14 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      A great idea gone a bit awry

      By stitch62

      from Long Beach, CA

      About Me Avid Cyclist

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Anatomical padding
      • Breathable
      • Dries Quickly
      • Ease of washing short
      • Good Padding
      • Good Pockets and Features

      Cons

      • Awkward waist adjustment
      • Fabric should be sturdier
      • Inner short too loose

      Best Uses

      • Commuting
      • Warm Weather

      Comments about Novara Flirt Bike Capri Pants - Women's:

      I was really stoked about the concept of this product -- a sturdy capri with an inner compression short. While this fulfills the basic premise, a few design issues:

      a) Shouldn't a compression short compress? The inner short is far too loose.
      b) The waist is way too loose, at least for me. This product is for a woman, not for a man, which far too many American clothing products fail to recognize.(Most women's waists dip in at the small of the back.) The waist features a buttons and tab adjust system for tightening the waist on the back, which looks really cute unless you actually have to use it, in which case you are left with a big awkward gap.
      c) I worry that the fabric might not hold up well to mountain biking conditions. Maybe I am wrong here, but I would recommend this product for casual use only.
      d) Back yoke seems designed to make your butt look bigger -- does any woman really want this, even a fit one?

      Having griped, here are the things I like:

      a) The compression short is removable -- way cool if you only need to wash the short in the sink so you can wear them again later, or to add your own short if you prefer. Nice.
      b) Nice pretty deep pockets, although a bit deeper still would be good. The security pocket is a nice touch as well, and lays flat.
      c) Stitched-in curves at the knees for pedaling comfort.
      d) Cool looking blue on black stitching and embroidery detail. Styling!
      e) The padding on the short might need to be a bit thicker for some of us, but it is strategically placed for female anatomy -- we can hurt there too, which some companies fail to recognize -- thanks!

      I still like the concept,especially since I ride a lot as a commuter as well as for fitness. So, having a capri that I can wear mountain biking or wear cycling to brunch or to run errands (rather than show up in shorter or tighter shorts to a nice restaurant or coffee house) is something I have been waiting years for, literally. If these design issues are addressed, I think that REI/Novara will have a winner on their hands!

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

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (14 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

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      Mar

      9

      2009

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Really comfortable for mountain biking

      By BPeeps

      from Owings Mills, MD

      About Me Avid Cyclist

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Durable
      • Good Padding

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Novara Flirt Bike Capri Pants - Women's:

          I really liked these capris. I used them yesterday during a mountain bike ride, and will add a comment to the previous poster regarding questions of durability.

          Since it was my first outing in 2009, I was a bit rusty and fell going over logs a few times..thought for sure I would've ripped these capris, but they were in tact and came through unscathed.

          I like my bike shorts on the larger side so I have room to move, so I bought them a little big rather than for a precise fit.

          If I have any complaints, the inner liner thing is funky and seems kind of big, but I'm willing to overlook that at this point because overall I really enjoyed wearing these during yesterday's ride.

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

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jul

          3

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Love these!

          By littlebuddha3

          from Sacramento, CA

          About Me Avid Cyclist

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • Dries Quickly
          • Good Padding
          • Great Fit

          Cons

          • Not Enough Pockets

          Best Uses

          • Casual riding
          • Long Rides
          • Road Biking
          • Warm Weather

          Comments about Novara Flirt Bike Capri Pants - Women's:

          Most importantly--they fit my body style! I have a small waist relative to my big hips--I tried on 10 different versions of biking shorts/pants and these actually fit me proportionally!! Also, I love that I can separate out the padding from the Capri pants. The Capri pants are stylish and fun for any recreational activity. I can wear the padded liner with other pants too. Excellent!

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

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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