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Our men's Novara Themal Tech bike tights feature a cushy chamois for comfort in the posterior region during high-energy, cold-weather workouts.

With a supersoft fleecy interior, Thermoroubaix® fabric offers great stretch and moisture-wicking, insulating properties
Sport chamois features a microfiber covering that wicks moisture away and smooth, sonic-welded seams that reduce friction
Gender-specific, precurved chamois conforms to your body's contours using a multidimensional, high-density open-cell foam for comfort in the saddle
Chamois is wonderfully soft and breathable; it's also fully elastic, for added flex and stretch
Multipanel construction ensures a contoured, constriction-free fit
1-piece leg construction eliminates seams behind the knees for increased comfort
Elastic waist is cut high in back for your full coverage when bent over in the riding position
Back ankle zippers allow easy dressing over bike shoes
Elastic grippers on the inside of the ankle cuffs help prevent the legs from sliding up
Reflective trim around zipper increases your visibility to motorists approaching from behind

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Novara Thermal Tech Bike Tights - Men's Customer Reviews

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Novara Thermal Tech Bike Tights - Men's

2.4

(based on 11 reviews)

20%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Breathable (8)
Warm (7)
Comfortable (4)
Dries quickly (3)

Cons

Poor fit (6)

Best Uses

Cold / extreme (7)
Commuting (3)
Road biking (3)

- Waist:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  78%
  (7 reviews)
  Feels too big
- Length:
- Feels too short
  
  Feels true to length
  
  50%
  (5 reviews)
  Feels too long

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid cyclist (6), Casual/ recreational (5)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 11 customers

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Nov

2009

(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

okay, but could be better

By randomboulder

from Chicago, IL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Breathable
Warm

Cons

Irregular Fit
Not Enough Padding

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Road Biking

Comments about Novara Thermal Tech Bike Tights - Men's:

I bought these for my first foray into cold weather riding over the Thanksgiving holidays. It was probably lower to mid 40s and sunny during my ride. I was very impressed that these pants kept me warm throughout the ride, even with a nasty headwind at times. After 5 minutes of riding, my legs were never cold, nor did they overheat. Props to Novara for that, however, my issue is with the fit and the padding. These pants fit okay when I am standing up, but when I bend my waist forward into the riding the position, I feel like my butt crack is showing because the waist doesn't stay up on my hips. I am 5'7 150lbs, so its not like I have any extra junk in the trunk either. You would think that biking pants are designed for this not to happen. I would like to see either a better elastic waistband, or better yet a drawstring. The other issue is that the padding isn't so great. It is just too soft to really help much for a long ride. This is a similar issue to a pair of Novara mtn biking shorts I have. I think I'll be returning these for something higher quality. I am willing to pay more for a proper fit.

Oct

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Almost a great product

By dhlocker

from Southeast Michigan

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Dries Quickly
Warm

Cons

Low rise
Poor Fit

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Commuting
Road Biking

Comments about Novara Thermal Tech Bike Tights - Men's:

12 mile commute - A.M. ride is chilly and these keep my legs just right. But the waist is too short. I've been using my dance belt (an activity-specific jock strap) over them to hold them up. If there were two or three more inches between the crotch and waist, they'd get at least one more star and a recommendation.

Jan

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Behind the Headwind

By CoinSlot

from DC

About Me Avid Cyclist

Pros

Breathable
Dries Quickly
Good Pockets
Warm

Cons

No drawstring
Too low in back
Too Much Padding

Best Uses

Cold Weather

Comments about Novara Thermal Tech Bike Tights - Men's:

Last year I ventured into tights territory with the Novarra Headwind. These pants (the Headwind) were great for DC winter commuting allowing me to feel comfortable riding in on 30 F degree mornings and even colder days with an additional layer underneath.

Somehow my original pants went missing and I replaced them with the Thermal Techs since REI stopped carrying the Headwind. One word: "mistake"

REI did not put a drawstring on these pants and the padding feels a bit like you're wearing heavy duty pampers.

Yes, I also suffered the ignominy of exposed backside crack and at 5' 11" 170 lbs, that doesn't happen too often.

Bottom line: Find tights that aren't padded and wear your padded shorts underneath. Skip these.

Service and delivery comments:

Delivery was prompt and REI service is always good. My one suggestion would be to add a Commuter option to the self descriptor fields, since we're not quit in the Avid arena.
Thanks.

Jan

2010

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Fit

By jcca

from Northern CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Warm

Cons

Poor Fit

Best Uses

Cold Weather

Comments about Novara Thermal Tech Bike Tights - Men's:

Plenty warm enough. BUT, if you are a 5' 8" male they are cut too short. Once you lean over the handle bars they start to slide down. See other reviewers w/ the same complaint.

Dec

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

The fit can be improved....

By Dragon

from Fremont, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Comfortable

Cons

Not Enough Padding
Poor Fit

Best Uses

Warm Weather

Comments about Novara Thermal Tech Bike Tights - Men's:

I agreed with the review by randomboulder, the fit was just too low for my butt which might cause embarrassment while standing up after riding. I will return it as well.

Dec

2009

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Tights

By Tristan Matthews

from Chicago, IL

About Me Avid Cyclist

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Dries Quickly
Durable
Good Fit
Warm

Cons

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Commuting
Long Rides
Wet Weather

Comments about Novara Thermal Tech Bike Tights - Men's:

These are great tights!

(full confession I'm writing this because I disagree with the 2 star review about them being to low in the back, that guy is just crazy, or built very differently then me.)

I live in Chicago, and use these for about 5 months out of the year for my 22 mile each way bike commute. They some how always keep my legs the right temp once you get going, and I love them! Whether it is freezing rain or a COLD dry wind these are great, and I some how don't even overheat when it turns out to not be as cold as I was afraid it was.

The only thing I would warn you about is that on very cold days, when you are going fast, with a strong head wind, the crotch does let through enough wind that after an hour or so you really wish you had another layer there.

Dec

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Looks Nice, Feels Nice, Ripped....

By PuckHead

from VA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Novara Thermal Tech Bike Tights - Men's:

The first time I put them on, ripped on the calf seam. (I am 5'10", ~170 lbs, not related to being heavy!). I will return and buy something else. Isolated incident? Not sure. Too bad, they look nice.

Jan

2012

1.0

Not the level of quality I expect

By Luke C

from Plymouth, Michigan

About Me Avid Cyclist

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable

Cons

Poor Fit

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Commuting

Comments about Novara Thermal Tech Bike Tights - Men's:

I have never had a pair of tights fall down before. Ten yards off the bike and these tights are sagging well below my waist. There is NO elastic or waist strip, so how are they supposed to stay up? Not the quality I expect!!

Dec

2011

1.0

Poor design

By Red Brixton

from Northern Virginia

About Me Avid Cyclist

See all my reviews

Pros

Nice fleece lining
Warm

Cons

Poor Fit
Rise too short

Best Uses

Comments about Novara Thermal Tech Bike Tights - Men's:

First bad product I've ever bought from REI.

The rise (distance from crotch to waistband) is way too short. The result is that your bottom will be hanging out in the breeze. The pants will slide down as you ride. I had to turn back home from my ride today because of these, so I'm PO'd.

REI: please pull this product--undermines your well-deserved reputation for quality.

Nov

2011

4.0

A bit short

By Sailor

from Raleigh, NC

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Good Padding

Cons

Need suspenders

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Long Rides
Mountain Biking
Road Biking

Comments about Novara Thermal Tech Bike Tights - Men's:

I've worn them without suspenders, and they don't fall down, they just feel like they are going to. Suspenders add confidence. A velcro tab on my saddle bag chewed up the inside of one leg, it doesn't bother my shorts so it must be the heavier fabric (I removed the tab when I discovered the problem). Great weight for temperatures down to about 45, need another layer below that.