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    Novara Mezzo Road Bike Shorts - Women's

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    For weekend and century rides, the Novara Mezzo 8-panel bike shorts for women have a Gelspot chamois for comfort and performance during long hours in the saddle.

    • 4-way stretch fabric and 8-panel construction provide support for hard-working muscles; moisture-wicking, quick-drying finish increases comfort
    • With a UPF 50+ rating, fabric provides excellent protection against harmful ultraviolet rays
    • Novara Gelspot chamois features a microfiber covering that wicks moisture away; ergonomic shaping and smooth, sonic-welded seams reduce friction
    • Women-specific, ergonomically shaped Gelspot chamois conforms to body contours; high-density foam provides comfort on the bike
    • Ultrasoft, breathable chamois is fully elasticized for flex and stretch
    • Wide 2 in. waistband provides soft, nonbinding support and flexibility
    • Rear envelope style pocket self closes to keep small items secure
    • Compression hem cuffs keep shorts from riding up legs without the use of elastic or silicon
    • Mesh back panel ventilates and allows moisture vapor to escape quickly
    • Novara Mezzo bike shorts feature flatseam construction that is soft and non-chafing next to skin

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    Novara Mezzo Road Bike Shorts - Women's Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Road cycling
    Form-fitting
    Nylon / nylon blend
    80% nylon/20% spandex
    None
    Yes
    Chamois
    8-panel
    Yes
    Yes
    Yes
    8 inches
    Women's
    Bike short style
    Fabric type
    Fabric
    Liner fabric
    Sun-protective fabric
    Pad type
    Panel construction
    Moisture wicking
    Quick drying
    Reflectivity
    Inseam (in.)
    Gender

    Novara Mezzo Road Bike Shorts - Women's Customer Reviews

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    Novara Mezzo Road Bike Shorts - Women's
     
    4.8

    (based on 6 reviews)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Comfortable (6)
    • Good size/fit (6)
    • Good padding (5)
    • Breathable (4)
    • Dries quickly (3)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Road biking (4)
      • Long rides (3)
      • Warm weather (3)
        • Waist:

        • Feels too small

           

          Feels true to size

           

          100% 

          (6 reviews)

          Feels too big

           
        • Length:

        • Feels too short

           

          Feels true to length

           

          100% 

          (6 reviews)

          Feels too long

           
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Casual/ recreational (3)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (6)

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      May

      20

      2013

       
      5.0

      Very comfy

      By cannondale girl

      from Lancaster PA

      About Me Avid Cyclist

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      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Good Fit
      • Good Padding

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Long Rides
        • Road Biking
        • Warm Weather

        Comments about Novara Mezzo Road Bike Shorts - Women's:

        These are the most comfortable cycling shorts I own. I will be ordering more! The waist does not roll or shift and the legs are so comfortable. The padding is perfect. Rode an early season 50 miler with no discomfort or chafing. These shorts are perfect.

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

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        May

        3

        2013

         
        5.0

        Great shorts

        By happy walker

        from Santa Barbara, CA

        About Me Avid Cyclist

        See all my reviews

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        Pros

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

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Commuting

          Comments about Novara Mezzo Road Bike Shorts - Women's:

          I commute to work and these shorts have been great. They fit well and are comfortable for the ride. I found nothing negative about them. I would buy this one again.

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

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Apr

          29

          2013

           
          4.0

          Good cushion on the rear.

          By Rt mtnbkr

          from redlands, ca

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          See all my reviews

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          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • Dries Quickly
          • Durable
          • Good Fit

          Cons

          • Not Enough Padding

          Best Uses

          • Mountain Biking

          Comments about Novara Mezzo Road Bike Shorts - Women's:

          These short are very comfortable. They have good cushion in the rear but are lacking over the pubic bone. No problems for mountain biking but I did notice some discomfort on the road bike.

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

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Aug

          27

          2012

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          I love these cycling shorts!

          By cyclegrl

          from Salt Lake City, UT

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

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          Pros

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

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Long Rides
            • Road Biking
            • Warm Weather

            Comments about Novara Mezzo Road Bike Shorts - Women's:

            I'm ready to throw out all my other cycling shorts after buying these. They are so comfortable. There's no tight elastic and the fabric moves with you while staying in place.

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

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Jul

            22

            2012

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Great Fit!

            By Outside Lover

            from Santa Barbara

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

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            Pros

            • Breathable
            • Comfortable
            • Good Fit
            • Good Padding
            • Good Pockets

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Commuting
              • Road Biking

              Comments about Novara Mezzo Road Bike Shorts - Women's:

              These bike shorts are my first pair I've bought and they're everything I wanted. The small back pocket fits house and bike keys perfectly, and you can barely feel that they're there when biking. I wear the shorts for a 30 min commute to work and they do the trick. The ventilating back panel keeps my back cool so it is not sweaty by the time I arrive at work. The length is a few inches above the knee, so it doesn't get in the way of bending and they don't bunch-up or ride-up! Perfect fit.
              The only con is that the small is a tad big for me (I'm 5'6" and 110)but it's the least of my worries.

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

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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              May

              8

              2012

              (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Excellent quality, fit, and price!!

              By Darcie

              from Salt Lake City, UT

              About Me Competitive Cyclist

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              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Durable
              • Good compression
              • Good Fit
              • Good Length
              • Good Padding

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Long Rides
                • Road Biking
                • Warm Weather

                Comments about Novara Mezzo Road Bike Shorts - Women's:

                These shorts are awesome! Fit, comfort and quality are all equal to or better than other much more expensive name brand shorts that I have. The length is just right. They stay put but aren't too tight. Just the right amount of padding for short or long rides. I started with one pair and just bought 2 more. They will be my go-to shorts this cycling season for sure.

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

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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