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Novara Padded Bike Briefs - Men's
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Turn your casual clothes into cycling clothes. Slip on the Novara Padded bike briefs under any pair of shorts for protection, comfort and modesty.
- Made from 4-way stretch polyester and spandex mesh that feels dry and comfortable against the skin
- Gender-specific, pre-curved chamois conforms to body contours; the channel-designed, low-bulk, open-cell foam provides comfort in the saddle
- Ultrasoft, breathable chamois helps to resist odors and provide bacterial control for freshness; soft terrycloth face provides wicking and breathability
- 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 Bike Briefs - Men's Customer Reviews
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by PowerReviewsPros
- Good size/fit (8)
- Dries quickly (7)
- Good padding (7)
- Breathable (6)
- Comfortable (6)
Cons
- Chafes (4)
- Too much padding (3)
Best Uses
- Long rides (5)
- Road biking (4)
- Commuting (3)
- Waist:
Feels too small
Feels true to size
83%
(10 reviews)
Feels too big
- Length:
Feels too short
Feels true to length
82%
(9 reviews)
Feels too long
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid cyclist (9), Casual/ recreational (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (11)
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Pros
- Breathable
- Comfortable
- Dries Quickly
- Durable
- Good Fit
- Good Padding
- I Intend To Get More
- Super Bike Briefs
Cons
Best Uses
- Cycling
Comments about Novara Padded Bike Briefs - Men's:
These are comfortable, well padded and I intend to buy more today.
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels true to length
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Fit
- Good Padding
Cons
Best Uses
- Mountain Biking
- Warm Weather
Comments about Novara Padded Bike Briefs - Men's:
I bought theses a year ago and have used them under 4 diff.pairs of shorts.Very comfortable no chafing
for me. but I will say my longest rides are 16 miles.
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels true to length
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Fit
- Good Padding
Cons
Best Uses
- Long Rides
- Road Biking
Comments about Novara Padded Bike Briefs - Men's:
For us to be able to give you access to your O: drive we need to know the exact name of the folder that you are requesting these rights to.
Have been looking for this product for several months and try different bike shorts which I did not like; this product allows me to where whatever shorts I want. In addition, they are extremely comfortable and I highly recommend them.
One thing I did notice... I ordered them a size larger because everything seems to be tighter when it comes to buying bike clothing, however Novara Briefs are true to size; I am ordering 3 more briefs at my normal size.
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels true to length
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Chafes
- Poor design
- Too Much Padding
- Uncomfortable chamois
Best Uses
Comments about Novara Padded Bike Briefs - Men's:
Please disregard the review I wrote last month. Those comments apply to the Novara liners I bought three years ago.
With my REI dividends, I bought the newly designed Novara bike briefs. They are totally different. The padding is stiff and with an oversized, anatomically incorrect width. They rub and chafe at both ends - how else can I describe the redness. They've been worn on two leisurely, 20+ mile trips. Bad results both times.
Once again, I really miss the Andiamo liner briefs.
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels true to length
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Breathable
- Good Fit
- Good Padding
Cons
- Poor Fit
Best Uses
- Commuting
- Long Rides
- Road Biking
Comments about Novara Padded Bike Briefs - Men's:
Picked these up hoping to use them on a cross country trip. I was just a little put off by a couple of things but I'm going to give them a try for a few miles and see if I change my mind. First of all the padding seems to "fold" in the back at the absolute worst place possible, secondly these are WAY too long/tall for a brief, seems like the waist comes up under my armpits! Save some material and LOWER THE WAIST! II just got back from a 30 mile ride and the briefs were definitely more comfortable than my Brooks saddle alone. Like I said though, jury's still out.
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels too long
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Breathable
- Comfortable
- Dries Quickly
- Durable
- Good Fit
Cons
- Non-absorbant
- Not Enough Padding
Best Uses
- Commuting
Comments about Novara Padded Bike Briefs - Men's:
What ever happened to Andiamo liners? They are the benchmark which I would compare to other liners.
The Novara liners have insufficient padding and are not very absorbant.
On the plus side, I am as comfortable wearing them off the bike as when I am in the saddle. They are fine for rides less than 20 miles on flat, smooth surface.
The more expensive liners, such as Canari and Pearl Izumi, are too stiff. So, with my REI dividend, I will buy two more pairs of Novara liners.
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels true to length
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dries Quickly
- Good Fit
Cons
- Chafes
Best Uses
Comments about Novara Padded Bike Briefs - Men's:
I have a couple pair of the older Andiamo padded briefs, and they work great, but they are getting threadbare due to their age.
Bought these Novara things hoping they would work as well. They don't. The padding is very stiff, and I chafe like crazy in them even using Chamois Butt'r applied liberally.
I took them back for a refund.
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels true to length
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Breathable
- Dries Quickly
- Good Padding
Cons
- Chafes
Best Uses
Comments about Novara Padded Bike Briefs - Men's:
Due to the short inseam these chafe the insides my legs. This is a deal breaker for me.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Not Enough Padding
- Poor Fit
Best Uses
Comments about Novara Padded Bike Briefs - Men's:
I had high hopes for these briefs, but I've disliked them from day one. I felt like I was wearing saggy old grandpa undies as soon as I put them on as the fit was not snug at all. I also found the padding to be quite minimal.
I've found several pairs of Canari bike shorts that are much better and just slightly more expensive.
- Waist:
- Feels too big
- Length:
- Feels too long
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Breathable
- Dries Quickly
- Good Fit
Cons
- Chafes
- Too Much Padding
- Wide Crotch Padding
Best Uses
- Commuting
- Long Rides
- Road Biking
- Warm Weather
Comments about Novara Padded Bike Briefs - Men's:
These are great for that spur of the moment ride or even planned outings where you don't want to look like a member of the peleton. So far the longest ride with this product has been a couple of 30 miler's and no problem with comfort after I made an adjustment.
The center crotch padding seems a bit wide, it would be a much better fit for a woman... So with a short amount of effort some scissors and thread, I narrowed it for the perfect fit.
Now I can wear any shorts I want and take my bike on a late morning trek and still ride to friends for that afternoon Bar B Que. Thanks Rei.
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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