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Novara Metro Gel Double Bike Shorts - Men's
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The Novara Metro Gel Double shorts create happy trails—top to bottom—with a gel-padded chamois for shock absorption!
- Stretch woven nylon/spandex rugged outer shorts move easily with you; shorts wick moisture away from you and dry quickly
- Fixed, moisture-wicking, polyester stretch-mesh liner shorts allow ventilation for cooling and have a built-in chamois pad for comfort
- Novara Gel chamois conforms to body contours; a top layer of breathable foam and a bottom layer of thin, resilient foam enhances comfort on the bike
- Full coverage Novara Gel chamois features a perforated gel pad to cushion while also breathing; microfiber cover wicks moisture away
- Gel pad system dissipates shock and reduces skin irritation by forming a fluid barrier between the hard saddle shell and the cyclist
- Silicone elastic grippers keep inner shorts' legs in place
- Storage options include twin hand pockets and twin cargo pockets—1 with a zippered security pocket
- Waistband has partial stretch and a zipper fly with snap closure
- The Novara Metro Gel Double shorts sport reflective trim that increases visibility
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Novara Metro Gel Double Bike Shorts - Men's Customer Reviews
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Comfortable (17)
- Good padding (17)
- Good size/fit (16)
- Good pockets (14)
- Dries quickly (10)
Cons
- Poor fit (3)
Best Uses
- Mountain biking (14)
- Warm weather (12)
- Long rides (11)
- Commuting (10)
- Road biking (10)
- Waist:
Feels too small
Feels true to size
87%
(20 reviews)
Feels too big
- Length:
Feels too short
Feels true to length
83%
(19 reviews)
Feels too long
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (12), Avid cyclist (9)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (23)
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Dries Quickly
- Good Fit
- Good Padding
Cons
- Inadequate Pockets
Best Uses
- Mountain Biking
- Warm Weather
Comments about Novara Metro Gel Double Bike Shorts - Men's:
no comment
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels true to length
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dries Quickly
- Durable
- Good Fit
- Good Padding
Cons
Best Uses
- Mountain Biking
- Road Biking
- Warm Weather
Comments about Novara Metro Gel Double Bike Shorts - Men's:
Although I don't ride daily, I do ride often both cross-country trails and cyclocross style and went in search of a good quality all-purpose cycling short. I've found it in these shorts. Good quality, good construction and good looks, these shorts have held up well and are well padded in the right areas. Additionally I really like the placement/size of the pockets and the fact that they seem to breathe well and dry quickly after forays into wet brush, rain squalls or just humid weather, sweat, etc. The built-in liner has lent well to going "commando" style or with standard men's briefs under the shorts. If I could improve only one thing on these shorts, it would be the odd, low, cut-out in the front of the liner where my, um, "guy parts" ride. Could be a little more support there as things tend to move around a bit and become a minor annoyance on longer rides. Overall, I would buy them again!
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels true to length
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Dries Quickly
- Good Fit
- Good Padding
- Good Pockets
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Novara Metro Gel Double Bike Shorts - Men's:
The fit is a great and the pockets come in very handy. Fairly stylish except that the chamois feels quite bulky. While this softens the ride, I feel that the padding hangs up on the seat when you have to get out over the back of the saddle and then remount. The liner fits very snug but wished it were removable so it could be washed separately.
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels true to length
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Padding
- Good Pockets
Cons
- Poor Fit
Best Uses
- Long Rides
- Road Biking
- Warm Weather
Comments about Novara Metro Gel Double Bike Shorts - Men's:
The liner doesn't fit as tight as a regular bike short. As a result, the gel padding hangs down, making walking interesting. Other than that, a great short. Would be better if the lining was removable, giving the short true double duty.
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels true to length
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Dries Quickly
- Good Fit
- Good Padding
- Good Pockets
Cons
Best Uses
- Long Rides
- Road Biking
Comments about Novara Metro Gel Double Bike Shorts - Men's:
I use for riding bike, excelent
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels true to length
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Breathable
- Comfortable
- Dries Quickly
- Durable
- Good Fit
- Good Padding
- Good Pockets
Cons
Best Uses
- Commuting
- Long Rides
- Mountain Biking
Comments about Novara Metro Gel Double Bike Shorts - Men's:
These shorts are great. But, as I get back in to cycling, I am reminded that no amount of padding can substitute for time on the bike.
Don't expect a painless experience if you are starting to go longer distances, just by buying padded shorts. Although, the shorts do help.
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels true to length
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Breathable
- Comfortable
- Dries Quickly
- Good Fit
- Good Padding
Cons
Best Uses
- Mountain Biking
- Road Biking
Comments about Novara Metro Gel Double Bike Shorts - Men's:
My rides range from 10 miles to 25 and I have notice a significant comfort increase with these shorts compared to the sports short I have used previously. I looked into this product because I wanted padded cycling shorts but didnt want the spandex look. I found that in this product. The inner liner stays hidden beneath the outer shell and has never ridden up. The pockets are nice but I wouldnt put anything more then some cash, cell phone or a granola bar in them. I hope this review helps you.
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels true to length
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Dries Quickly
- Durable
- Good Pockets
Cons
- Not Enough Padding
Best Uses
- Commuting
- Long Rides
- Road Biking
- Warm Weather
Comments about Novara Metro Gel Double Bike Shorts - Men's:
Needed bike shorts. Did not wish to commit to the ultra conforming road bike shorts. Fits nicely, looks casual. Side pockets are nicely sized and so far haven't lost any of the minimal items I've put into them.
Padding could be a tad thicker in the neither regions for my tastes.
Wicking feature of pad works excellent. No chafing issues as of yet. 60-80 miles per week on road bike.
Would not recommend for mountain biking.
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels true to length
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Breathable
- Comfortable
- Dries Quickly
- Good Fit
- Good Padding
- Good Pockets
Cons
Best Uses
- Cold Weather
- Commuting
- Long Rides
- Mountain Biking
- Road Biking
- Warm Weather
Comments about Novara Metro Gel Double Bike Shorts - Men's:
I've logged about 150 miles of mountain bike riding in these shorts. I needed another pair and purchased these with an REI $-off coupon. The shorts met my basic requirements: two hand pockets and two cargo pockets.
Of the five pair of shorts I now own, these have the best fitting chamois. It stays in place due to the overall design and is very comfortable. The shorts felt as if I just put them on after a 25 mile MTB ride.
I had two concerns when purchasing: the stretch fabric and the snaps on the cargo pockets. I've not had the experience of stretch fabric catching the nose of my saddle as experienced before with this type of material. I thought the snaps might be difficult to open while riding. They are but not anymore difficult than the velcro closures. Actually, I do not snap them, nothing has fallen out and access is very easy. The velcro reseals automatically.
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels true to length
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Breathable
- Comfortable
- Dries Quickly
- Durable
- Good Fit
- Good Padding
- Good Pockets
Cons
Best Uses
- Long Rides
- Mountain Biking
- Warm Weather
Comments about Novara Metro Gel Double Bike Shorts - Men's:
This product has performed better than expected. The fit of the shorts are very good and the waist band is high enough that there is no worry about them working there way down during a long ride ( a problem that I had with another brand). The padding in the shorts is great. I would definitely recommend these shorts for anyone mountain biking or road biking. The material is very quick to dry after stream crossings
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels true to length
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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