List Price: $180.00
Sale Price: $125.97
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These shorts seem well made and durable. They are not as baggy or long as some other bike shorts, mountain bike shorts in particular. The medium size fits me well, is comfortable, and the length goes down to just above the knee on me (5'8", 150 lb, 32-33 waist). I wear them for road and light off road riding (example: the Forbidden Drive in Philadelphia's Wissahickon Valley Trail System), but not for single track riding on more technical trails through forest or brush where I want longer length for greater leg protection.
The shorts come with a liner/chamois that is attached to the inside of the shorts by two narrow strips of material. I prefer separate, non-attached liners, but this is a minor issue and the liner could be easily separated by cutting the strips without damaging shorts or liner. The chamois is good quality and provides comfort on long rides. The shorts have good ventilation and are fairly light weight, all good features for summer riding.
Adjusting the waist fit is easy with the BOA knobs, one on either side. I had never seen these on shorts or pants, but they have worked very well for several months of riding. Hopefully, they will be durable and not malfunction with much longer use.
These shorts look great, are well made and comfortable. You could wear them for other activities without the chamois liner (one reason I prefer separate liners, the other being interchangeability with other shorts).
One other issue is the price. This is one of Sugoi's top of the line biking shorts with quality materials, good fit, good looks, and those cool BOA adjusters, all reflected in the greater cost. If you will be riding road or wider off road trails, I can recommend these high quality shorts, although many less expensive quality options are clearly available. If your riding is more technical or where contact with branches or bushes is going to be likely, I would recommend a longer, below-the-knee short. Bottom line: I like them a lot expensive but comfortable to ride in and great looking.
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