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    Novara Padded Cycle Boxers - Men's

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    Not a fan of wearing spandex in the saddle? Slip on these Novara Padded bike boxers under any pair of shorts for protection, comfort and modesty.

    • Made from 4-way stretch polyester/spandex mesh that feels dry and comfortable against the skin
    • Gender-specific, precurved chamois conforms to body contours; the channel-designed, low-bulk, open-cell foam provides comfort in the saddle
    • Ultrasoft, breathable chamois resist odors; soft terrycloth face is breathable and moisture wicking
    • Soft elastic waistband and turned self-fabric leg openings provide a comfortable fit
    • Flat-stitched side seams prevent chafing

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    Novara Padded Cycle Boxers - Men's Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Cycling
    Polyester / polyester blend
    94% polyester/6%spandex
    Chamois
    Yes
    Yes
    7.25 inches
    Men's
    Fabric type
    Fabric
    Pad type
    Moisture wicking
    Quick drying
    Inseam (in.)
    Gender

    Novara Padded Cycle Boxers - Men's Customer Reviews

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    Novara Padded Cycle Boxers - Men's
     
    3.7

    (based on 20 reviews)

    79%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Comfortable (14)
    • Breathable (13)
    • Good padding (13)
    • Good size/fit (11)
    • Dries quickly (10)

    Cons

    • Poor fit (4)

    Best Uses

    • Commuting (11)
    • Road biking (11)
    • Long rides (10)
    • Mountain biking (7)
    • Cold / extreme (3)
      • Waist:
      • Feels too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        80% 

        (16 reviews)

        Feels too big

         
      • Length:
      • Feels too short

         

        Feels true to length

         

        89% 

        (17 reviews)

        Feels too long

         
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid cyclist (11), Casual/ recreational (8)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (16)

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    (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    They work

    By Jerry T the old biker

    from Greenville, SC

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    See all my reviews

    Verified Buyer
    Site Member

    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Comfortable
    • Good Fit
    • Good Padding

    Cons

    • None

    Best Uses

    • Cold Weather
    • Long Rides
    • Mountain Biking
    • Road Biking

    Comments about Novara Padded Cycle Boxers - Men's:

    I have two pairs of unpadded biking pants and these fit the bill perfectly. Good padding, good fit, typical REI brand quality.

    • Waist:
    • Feels true to size
    • Length:
    • Feels true to length
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Comment on this review

     
    5.0

    Excellent bike short

    By Antil0ck

    from Kent, wa

    About Me Bike Messenger

    See all my reviews

    Site Member

    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Commuting
      • Long Rides
      • Mountain Biking
      • Road Biking

      Comments about Novara Padded Cycle Boxers - Men's:

      I commute 30 miles per day round trip and was looking for a liner that I could wear under my cargo shorts. I am not into the "lycra" look and this liner was just what I needed. The liner is breathable, soft on the skin, and the padding does it's job! I highly recommend this product.

      • Waist:
      • Feels true to size
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review

       
      5.0

      Great [value] for your money

      By Scrum2012

      from Beaverton, Oregon

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      See all my reviews

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Cold Weather
        • Commuting
        • Long Rides
        • Mountain Biking
        • Road Biking
        • Warm Weather
        • Wet Weather

        Comments about Novara Padded Cycle Boxers - Men's:

        This liner comes with more than ample padding, wicks well and dries fast. I use it primarily for my spinning class, while wearing another pair of shorts over it.At [$], I'll buy a couple more, just so I can rotate them.

        • Waist:
        • Feels true to size
        • Length:
        • Feels true to length
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        5.0

        Comfortable even off the bike

        By TheShredder

        from North Puget Sound, WA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        See all my reviews

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Comfortable
        • Good Fit
        • Good Padding

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Commuting
          • Long Rides
          • Road Biking

          Comments about Novara Padded Cycle Boxers - Men's:

          I have some Canari bike shorts that are really comfortable in the seat, but the cuffs are a little tight around my thighs. I figured I'd try these underneath regular shorts, and after a dozen or rides (long recreational and running errands), I'm really happy with them. The stitching and elastic seem to be holding up after a few delicate-cycle washes. Most importantly for me though, is that they aren't totally uncomfortable to wear even off the bike. I'm gong to buy a couple more of these so I can wear them when I start commuting to work in the fall.

          • Waist:
          • Feels true to size
          • Length:
          • Feels true to length
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

           
          4.0

          The leg openings are murder

          By vap6265

          from Orland Park, IL

          About Me Avid Cyclist

          See all my reviews

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Dries Quickly
          • Good Fit

          Cons

          • Chafes

          Best Uses

          • Commuting
          • Long Rides
          • Warm Weather

          Comments about Novara Padded Cycle Boxers - Men's:

          As alternative go, this is an excellent product for those of us with large glutes and short thighs. My ONLY gripe is that the elastic leg openings are only 1/4", and when worn for a long period of time, they chafe the heck out of my lower thigh like a rope noose. Increase the elastic area to 1/2"-3/4" (like a regular cycling short) and you have the ultimate liner.

          • Waist:
          • Feels true to size
          • Length:
          • Feels true to length
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

          (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          1.0

          Not enough room in front

          By nuhocer

          from boston, ma

          About Me Avid Cyclist

          See all my reviews

          Site Member

          Pros

            Cons

            • Poor Fit

            Best Uses

            • Road Biking

            Comments about Novara Padded Cycle Boxers - Men's:

            Not enough room in front, causes [*] to hurt. Other brands worked fine for me.

            • Waist:
            • Feels true to size
            • Length:
            • Feels true to length
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

             
            5.0

            Buns alive!!

            By fifedawg

            from Yreka, CA

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            See all my reviews

            Pros

            • Breathable
            • Good Fit
            • Good Padding
            • Very comfortable
            • Warm

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Long Rides
              • Road Biking

              Comments about Novara Padded Cycle Boxers - Men's:

              Could ride my motorcycle for much longer before my butt would feel sore. Actually never got tired in the rear end at all. Great product!!

              • Waist:
              • Feels true to size
              • Length:
              • Feels true to length
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Comment on this review

               
              4.0

              Good value option

              By Blackwalnut

              from Ellensburg, WA

              About Me Avid Cyclist

              See all my reviews

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Dries Quickly
              • Good Padding

              Cons

              • Too tight in legs

              Best Uses

              • Commuting
              • Long Rides
              • Road Biking

              Comments about Novara Padded Cycle Boxers - Men's:

              Purchased based on price when compared to most shorts. Others have commented on the chamois being thick and slightly uncomfortable while out of the saddle which is a real mixed blessing. In the saddle the extra cushion is welcome. I've used these boxers for rides up to an hour and half long with great comfort. My only complaint is that the legs are a bit too snug.

              • Waist:
              • Feels true to size
              • Length:
              • Feels too long
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Comment on this review

              (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              1.0

              Super Huge, not enough pad for a big guy

              By adamgrace

              from Baltimore MD

              About Me Avid Cyclist

              See all my reviews

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Breathable
              • Cheap
              • Comfortable
              • Dries Quickly
              • Durable

              Cons

              • Not Enough Padding
              • Poor Fit

              Best Uses

              • Road Biking

              Comments about Novara Padded Cycle Boxers - Men's:

              I bought these like many to avoid the cost of higher priced shorts. I am a big guy, 5'11'' 280lb. These shorts just do not have the padding I was looking for. Sore sit bones set in around 15 miles, while wearing my Pearl full shorts I can go 30 miles without a flinch. I like the concept of these for casual riding, but they do not fit the bill. My seat Specialized Riva- while not a rock hard race seat-it is a fairly hard and slim seat (works for me body wise aside from the pain with these shorts). As such I needed a little bit more padding than these boxers offer.

              Also these were HUGE. I bought a XXL set and I think I could have gotten away with a L. If you a heavier rider, think about looking for some thicker padding if you are riding on a less than plush saddle for 10+ miles.

              • Waist:
              • Feels too big
              • Length:
              • Feels true to length
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Comment on this review

              (1 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

               
              2.0

              Odd Size and Shape

              By Pete_J

              from Astoria, NY

              About Me Avid Cyclist

              See all my reviews

              Site Member

              Pros

                Cons

                • Poor Fit

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Novara Padded Cycle Boxers - Men's:

                  [...] these liners are made well, however for me, they had some fit issues.I am a consistent medium, and found these shorts fairly over sized. In addition, the pad in the liners, is very large compared to other liners and shorts I have ridden in. They chafed both on and off the bike. (I am skinny and tall)I was concerned about the padding, so when I returned them I went with the Canari Gel liners. They fit like a glove as a medium, and the padding is a size more to my liking. Haven't put many miles on them yet, but in a short ride they felt fantastic.[...]

                  • Waist:
                  • Feels too big
                  • Length:
                  • Feels true to length
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

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