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$Novara Exposure Double Bike Shorts - Men\'s$

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Novara Exposure Double Bike Shorts - Men's

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The sturdy Novara Exposure double-layer shorts can take what you dish out, and their cool stretch-mesh liner with built-in chamois provides comfort on the bike.

Rugged outer shorts are made from recycled nylon to endure heavy use and resist abrasion, pilling and snagging; wicking finish disperses moisture for fast drying
Moisture-wicking polyester stretch-mesh liner shorts allow ample ventilation and the Novara Mountain chamois conforms to body contours
Chamois features a top layer of breathable foam, a middle layer of springy air-mesh and a bottom layer of thin, resilient foam to enhance comfort in the saddle
Microfiber cover wicks moisture away
Elastic grippers on leg hems of inner shorts keeps them in place
Ergonomically cut with a gusseted crotch, shorts move easily with you to allow full range of motion
Waistband secures with durable snap closure and zippered fly; partial elastic waistband at sides and back
Rear mesh panel insert below waistband allows ventilation
3 pockets offer storage options: 2 hand pockets and 1 right thigh pocket with concealed, on-seam zipper
With a UPF 50+ rating, fabric provides excellent protection against harmful ultraviolet rays

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Novara Exposure Double Bike Shorts - Men's Customer Reviews

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Novara Exposure Double Bike Shorts - Men's

2.6

(based on 7 reviews)

43%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Good pockets (5)
Durable (4)
Good padding (4)

Cons

Poor fit (4)

Best Uses

Mountain biking (4)
Commuting (3)

- Waist:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  Feels too big
  
  71%
  (5 reviews)
- Length:
- Feels too short
  
  Feels true to length
  
  86%
  (6 reviews)
  Feels too long

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid cyclist (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)

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Jul

2011

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Nice looking, but not without problems

By jtrops

from Boulder, CO

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable
Good Pockets
Move well

Cons

Hot
Poor Fit
Sweaty

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Commuting
Mountain Biking

Comments about Novara Exposure Double Bike Shorts - Men's:

I bought these shorts for commuting, and mountain biking. I've had them for 10 months. I tried them on in the store, and the mediums fit better in the legs, but were too tight in the waste. The larges are a little baggy in the legs, and the waste is way too big. They are cut pretty square, and don't have any sort of elastic in the waste to gather the extra material. I sewed belt loops on, and I use a webbing strap to hold them up. That works very well, and solves the fit problem. The other problem is that they are the hottest, sweatiest cycling shorts I've ever owned. I really wish it wasn't true because from what I can tell all of the Novara shorts have the same padding system. It makes the shorts hard to wear when the temperature goes past 70, and even under that they are hot and wet by the end of a ride.

For this much money you can find a much better pair of shorts. If the price was significantly lower they might be a good deal, but I might still take a pass on them.

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Jul

2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Love these shorts!

By peterpaddlehikebikerun

from Northern Virginia

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Comfortable
Dries Quickly
Good Fit
Good Padding
Good Pockets
Relaxed fit

Cons

Best Uses

Long Rides

Comments about Novara Exposure Double Bike Shorts - Men's:

I like these so much I bought a second pair so I'd have another color.

Personally, I'm not into the snug-fitting shorts and jerseys I see so many cyclists wearing. I much prefer looser-fitting jerseys (like the Novara Marco) and wanted more modest and looser-fitting shorts as well. These provide everything I want in a cycling short - good padding, good fit, and a nice assortment of pockets (something I particularly don't like about the form-fitting shorts). I'm not a mountain-biker; I've worn these on long-ish (40-50 mile) rides in some hot weather this summer. The shorts breathe well and I haven't had any problems with the shorts being unusually wet from sweating. The padding seems to be as good as anything I had previously bought in form-fitting shorts (like Pearl Izumi or Giordani).

I knew when I was buying these that the liner was sewn-in. It would have been nice if the liner was removeable but I can't ding my rating since I knew what I was buying. If I later decide I don't want the liner, I can simply cut it out.

All-in-all, well worth the price I paid. I'd buy a third pair if they came in three colors!

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Jul

2011

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Adequate

By Wayne the biker

from Rockville, MD

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Breathable
Dries Quickly
Durable
Good Padding

Cons

Poor Fit
Waist too wide

Best Uses

Mountain Biking
Warm Weather

Comments about Novara Exposure Double Bike Shorts - Men's:

Originally bought the XL but that was much too big. Exchanged it for the L which was just a tad too close around my legs, but the waist was still too large.

Had to keep pulling up the shorts every time I stopped at an intersection.

Padding is very good though.

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May

2011

(2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Nice, but liner not removable

By chasingorion

from Casa Grande, AZ

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Durable
Good Fit
Good Pockets

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting
Mountain Biking

Comments about Novara Exposure Double Bike Shorts - Men's:

I bought these shorts to commute and to mountain bike. I bought them online, and made the assumption that the liner was removable, rather than integrated. So single purpose shorts--but they are good shorts, used them a half dozen times. Good materials of construction and quality. The padding liner is rather foamy, but does it's job.

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Sep

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Decent shorts; poor fit in the waist

By Paul S

from Charlotte, NC

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable
Good Padding
Good Pockets

Cons

Poor Fit

Best Uses

Commuting
Mountain Biking

Comments about Novara Exposure Double Bike Shorts - Men's:

I got these to use in shorter club rides and general riding around.

They feel fine until I get on my bike. After I get on my bike, they seem too short in the back. I feel the need to pull them up constantly.

I had hoped for better than this. You can find other shorts that fit better for the same or less money. I certainly wouldn't buy these again.

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Aug

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Poorly constructed

By Andrew N

from Minneapolis, MN

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Good Padding
Good Pockets

Cons

Poor Fit
Weak Seams

Best Uses

Comments about Novara Exposure Double Bike Shorts - Men's:

I bought these shorts for commuting to work. the padding, the pockets and the breath-ability are all great but not great enough to overcome the downfalls. the elastic waistband is not very elastic, I have a typically large sized waist (+/_ 34") and these are more for a 36", they don't stay up, plus the elastic shifts around every time I wash them and finally the fabric ripped between the waist and the hip after about 3 time using and washing them. right idea, wrong construction

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Apr

2012

1.0

Awkward Design

By EDyer

from SLC, UT

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Functional Pockets
Look good

Cons

Bad Cut
Chamois too thick
Waist too big
Won't stay up

Best Uses

Comments about Novara Exposure Double Bike Shorts - Men's:

I got these for use around town, commuting etc and other times when I don't want to show up in traditional bike shorts. The look of these shorts is very nice, but the design was all wrong for me. These are very large waisted relative to the leg length and size, and there is no means of tightening the waist. Coupled with the cutaway design of the liner in the front, on me they just don't stay up. Also, the chamois in these is very thick and wide, and is what I call a diaper chamois - you're just very aware that you're sitting on this massive thing, and walking around it feels like you're straddling a saddle. You get the gist ... Like any shorts it's all a matter of
personal fit and preference, but for me these were just really bad.