Reviews over the
Castelli Competizione
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5 / 5
Good trousers at a fair price
Product meets expectations and reviews from other buyers
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5 / 5
Satisfied with my purchase
I am incredibly pleased with my purchase of the Castelli Competizione cycling shorts. It combines comfort, functionality and style in a way I rarely see in other cycling shorts. I would definitely recommend this product to both recreational and serious cyclists. It is a worthwhile investment for anyone looking for quality cycling trousers for their bike rides.
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5 / 5
Perfect
Fine cycling shorts
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5 / 5
excellent cycling shorts
fine quality, fits well.
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4 / 5
Great trousers, with good price
Had this one in a closet before, thought it fit well. So bought another one
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5 / 5
Like being seated on a velvet seat while cycling
Fulfils above expectations, ride the bike more often now
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5 / 5
Just top
Is pretty much what I expected for the money
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5 / 5
Top company
I had ordered the trousers 1 size too small and the exchange to 1 size bigger was logical, smooth and quick. Very customer-friendly
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5 / 5
Best price-quality bib that I have.
A lovely BIB with a super chamois for long and short rides. In my opinion, the cheapest Castelli with this super chamois. The size jeans and suggested size match perfectly. The fit is super.
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5 / 5
Top product, and super fast service from Mantel
Beautiful cycling shorts of a top quality, please note when buying that you buy one size bigger than your pant size. Castelli falls a bit small
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4 / 5
Fine trousers when fitted properly
I like the trousers with a good chamois, you can spend a long day in the saddle with them Sitting. Sizing!?!!? I always struggle with getting my bib on properly. Legs too tight and then around my waist too loose... pull up higher but then everything at the bottom pinches again. Now size M, am 182cm myself.
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5 / 5
Great trousers, good value for money
Great trousers, comfortable, fits just right.
5 / 5
Castelli is TOP
I am a fan of Castelli, everything I have until today is just super.
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4 / 5
I first came across this site when I bought the Rogelli range.
Quality Castelli cycling shorts, the site has practically the entire range.
5 / 5
Fine trousers
According to size chart, I should have an L. The width of my jeans is 31a32. I went for an xl and it fits really well. I feel the L is too tight. Clothes too tight the stretch goes out too. Time will tell
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5 / 5
Good shorts for the money (when on sale).
Good fit. Good enough front protection (a bit on the small side but that seems to be an issue with Castelli).
5 / 5
Excellent value for money
Unbeatable value for money. Used on 2h, 3h and 5h outings... Nothing to complain about.
5 / 5
Everything is fine
Castelli Cycling Pants Bibshort Competizione dark grey XXXL. Fits perfectly.
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5 / 5
Super good-fitting trousers
As Expected by the good and clear description
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5 / 5
good buy
Lovely trousers to wear. Good chamois.
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4 / 5
No regrets.
Had doubts about the size xxxl, still too small. Normally I have xxl. But xxxl fits well for me. So ordered one size bigger. Fits nicely with this size.
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5 / 5
Very nice product
Fine fabric and good fit!
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4 / 5
Solid trousers for everyday training
Good cycling shorts to have several of in your closet. Nothing special, but fully meets expectations. Keep in mind that castelli has small sizes!
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5 / 5
Solid and quality trousers for somewhat longer (gravel) rides.
Ordered these trousers based on reviews and product info plus videos on the internet. Mantel had these trousers in stock and at a competitive price. The ordering procedure went as usual: flawless and fast. Ordered in the evening, delivered the next day and went for a ride that same evening. First impressions are good: fine fabric and barely visible seams. Nice lining on the inside so the trouser legs do not creep. I had my reservations about the chamois because it feels less thick and soft than my previous Bioracer bib shorts. The fear proved unjustified. It is a bit tougher and flatter but therefore for me more suitable for longer rides on a gravel bike. No chafing and suppleness trumps. The only downside are the (not very wide) braces. They could have been wider to keep things in place. All in all, a top product that feels good and underlines Castelli's quality. Do choose at least one size bigger than usual!
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5 / 5
Good value for money
Great racing trousers, fits well
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5 / 5
Top, all was well!
good service in terms of communication and delivery, great product
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3 / 5
Clearly not Castelli's topper
A lot of money for reasonable trousers
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4 / 5
Good summer trousers
Nice fitting trousers but would have expected slightly stronger supportive material. Took xxl while I normally wear l
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5 / 5
Pleasant
Top service by Mantel=satisfied biker.
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5 / 5
nice and excellent quality!
comfortable for long pedals
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5 / 5
A complete fine cycling pant
Fine pants with great comfort. Took one size bigger given reviews from others. And definitely do! Maw highly recommended
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5 / 5
Good cycling pants
These are fine cycling pants that fit tightly around the body. Do buy two sizes larger than normal because of the Italian sizing.
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4 / 5
Tight-fitting pants for the sportier cyclist
Falls very small, I needed XXL with normal build and 1.86m height. Good chamois and fits very well everywhere. Nice materials and aero bottom with rubber on the inside makes sure leg pieces stay in place.
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5 / 5
Top quality
Great pants also for longer distances
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4 / 5
Perfect quality materials, Italian size
Nice quality materials, good color as on internet. Disadvantage, Italian size, width goes well, length does not. Extended in length by local dressmaker.
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5 / 5
Quality, a pleasure to put on, and ....the Mantel service is impeccable.
A little "tight" at first, but easy to get used to.
2 / 5
Because the chamois feels thinner it is more likely to suffer
Too thin chamois
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5 / 5
Fine cycling pants.
Fine cycling pants and great for the somewhat longer rides. Fits well and for a great price.
5 / 5
Great comfortable cycling pants for excellent price
Over 8 years ago (or longer even) bought an Assos. Expensive, but very good. Now I needed a new one. I'm a lot less fanatical and a bit older, so I didn't need to buy such an expensive one. I like the pants. Very comfortable. Very tight, I like it. No creeping up and no nasty rub marks in groin or elsewhere.
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5 / 5
Fine bike pants
These are one of my favorite Castelli pants, satisfies for both short and the long ride. Already worn out 2 by now.
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4 / 5
Nice well-fitting cycling pants
Very nice pants.Good chamois.Because of the anti-slip strips on the inside, it is a little harder to get on.Also sits a little tighter around the thighs than other pants,but I don't find it annoying.
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5 / 5
Dikke aanrader! Top broekje
Afgelopen weekend de Bartje200 gefietst en geen centje pijn gehad! Een dikke aanrader, super fijn broekje met een goede zeem!
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4 / 5
Good cycling pants
You do need to buy 1 or 2 sizes larger if you don't like tight.
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5 / 5
Lovely pants
Great pants for the longer distance. Pants fit very well, do order one size bigger than you are used to.
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4 / 5
Great product
Take two sizes larger than indicated. Otherwise as description of article agree.
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4 / 5
Comfortable and nice tight fit
A long ride is no problem for these pants, very comfortable and also quickly dry when you hit a shower along the way I know from experience
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5 / 5
Super pants
Completely meets my expectations
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5 / 5
Good pants for a good price
Pants fit well and comfortably. Does not chafe.
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5 / 5
Look no further!
I was looking for a new cycling pants for the elfstedentocht 2022 ( 235km) Afterwards the trip turned out to be hell in terms of weather, but because of these castelli cycling pants I finished it comfortably!!! Highly recommended.
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5 / 5
Great buy!
Pants xxl bought, falls as brand like Vermarc.
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4 / 5
Just did a three-day and did not experience any discomfort. Very comfortable pants!
Just did a three-day and did not experience any discomfort. Very comfortable pants!
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5 / 5
Comfortable pants for long rides
Previously always worn loose clothing for mountain biking but have tried some tighter clothing. After first use this is definitely my preference. I bought the set with shirt and it fits perfectly. Comfortable pants with a good chamois for long bike rides. The fabric is also of good flexible quality and breathes well, definitely recommended!
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2 / 5
Extremely fast wear. I'm a Castelli fan, but this was a cold shower.
What a disappointment!
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4 / 5
Italians are just small.................not forgotten if you buy these pants
Nice pants of high quality and appearance, with my 175cm/87kilo even XXL is still a bit tight in the crotch, otherwise it fits tightly and well.
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5 / 5
Top pants!
Fits perfectly, good grip on the legs! Top product.
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5 / 5
Perfect pants for every ride
Comfortable pants for training, racing and touring. Tight cut provides pleasant compression, but your thighs and buttocks have to adjust to it for the first 5 minutes every ride. After that, you won't feel you have it on and won't want anything else. Chamois guarantees hours of cycling, whether cruising or racing. Warm enough in spring and fall with leg warmers.
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4 / 5
Great pants for the long ride.
Despite the sizing from the jeans size, the pants fell fairly small. I had doubts if I shouldn't take a bigger one. Especially if your thighs are a bit bigger this is pretty tight. The chamois takes quite a long time to dry. Just wash it and put it on the next day. It is a great pants for longer rides, I find that it fits better than other brands.
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5 / 5
Top pants! Nothing more, nothing less.
For this price, you should expect something from a pair of cycling pants and these pants are well worth their pennies! Put on and don't look back. For a moment I had the feeling I had bought pants that were too small, but Mantel's size chart turned out to be very accurate. Buying even more expensive pants is a waste of money and buying cheaper pants is a waste of both your behind and the money. (and the rest...)
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4 / 5
Price/quality these pants are more than ok!
As expected, very good product.
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5 / 5
Fine pants, well worth the money!
Had already read many good comments but so these are also true. Cycled 103km with the Langstraat classic. No saddle sores.
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5 / 5
Cushion Top
The best cushion I've had so far. The firm cushion is enormously comfortable - even with over 100km tours. To mention: At 194 height and 84kg I need size 3XL so that the straps are long enough.
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5 / 5
Well worth the money
Bought these cycling shorts for a multi-day trip cycling. I only had short Decathlon cycling shorts but for the long distances I wanted one that had a better chamois and stayed on better. This was the perfect choice for that. I hesitated for a long time whether I wanted to spend that much money for a pair of pants, but where all my cycling buddies suffered from saddle sores, I was still comfortable on my bike. The suspenders also hold the pants well in place but are also not so tight that it hurts the shoulders. Only a small pocket in one of the legs would have made it absolutely fantastic for me, but still, these pants are well worth the money. With a narrow build, height of 187cm and weight of 75kg, size L fit me perfectly.
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5 / 5
Very good pants for neat price
With Mantel's handy conversion chart, I knew exactly what size to order. The pants are very comfortable!
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5 / 5
Well worth the money.
Wonderful bibshort, bought for longer rides on the gravel bike. After 4.5 hours of bouncing over the sandy paths of the Achterhoek, no saddle sores at all. Pants fit like a glove, anti-slip is top! The gray color is super!
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5 / 5
Excellent shorts
Nice bib shorts. I am 1.84 and 70 kilos. After much doubt (Castelli size charts are always tricky) I went for L and it fits perfectly. Suspenders pull a bit when standing up but once in riding position you don't notice this. Chamois is always very personal but I really like it.
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5 / 5
Top product for a "low" price
Great product which fits well, first ride was 200 km (bought before that) and this was top
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3 / 5
Fit great, look great, quality so so.
First up my measurements: Height: 180cm, Weight: 79kg, Waist: 90cm, Hips: 95cm, Chest size: 110cm. I ordered the L and they fit perfectly. I wore them for a 100k ride at the weekend they performed well and look great on to be fair. I prefer the Kiss pad to Castelli's higher end offerings as it is not as bulky. My only concern would be quality. I noticed some loose stitching even before I put them on and a couple of more loose threads after my 100k ride. I cut these back but it remains to be seen how long these shorts will last. Fingers crossed because I do like them.
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5 / 5
Wonderfully comfortable pants, worth its price.
Great pants, good chamois. Have a size M in most pants and now with these too. In jeans I usually have a size 30 width, weight 70 kg and 1.78 m. However, my previous Castelli was size L and somewhat on the roomy side. I also tried on the L and it creased a bit. My advice is buy bike pants in the store and not over the internet unless you are sure of your size. You can compare different models and sizes directly. Can't say anything about durability yet.
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4 / 5
Perfect, what I expected !
After a 90 km ride still the fine seat feeling from the start !!!
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5 / 5
Rather pay a little more for quality!
Castelli is certainly not cheap, but price-quality ratio is right.
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5 / 5
Very good product and meets expectations
Very nice pants and fits nicely. Clings well to the legs. Chamois is still comfortable on longer rides. (100+) Definitely meets expectations Castelli falls small so ordered one size larger than normal
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5 / 5
no pain in my butt after cycling
biked well on, finally a good fitting pair of pants again
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5 / 5
Unprecedented pants, beautiful brand. Wish I could buy a few more products, miss one day.
Mantel is top notch. They are fast and friendly and site is super sleek and full of tips
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5 / 5
Sits well, no saddle pain
Fijnebroek
4 / 5
Nice pants but fall very small for the largest size (while I am not even fat)
Nice pants but falls small
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4 / 5
Beautiful cycling pants
Fine cycling pants, indeed buy size larger than normal.....
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5 / 5
Sits like a glove
Pants have an ideal fit.
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4 / 5
Great narrow thin cushion
The pad is top, narrow and sufficiently thick , so rather thin, in this respect my best of four pants I have. Really good. Legs actually sit quite tight and have a wide band. Did not find it so disturbing yet, does not slip. Have ordered s, 173cm, for ass / chest ratios would be there m or l better, but had no desire to a zusammen geknüddeltes pad more. Note: so far only used on Smarttrainer for max ride each 2.5h at a time
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4 / 5
Neat finish, pleasant chamois.
Do order the cycling pants one size bigger, because they fall small. I had to exchange it, nicely arranged though.
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5 / 5
Fine pants. Good value for money
Very suitable pants for a beginning cyclist.
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4 / 5
Quality, for the right pruis
Very good value for money, as to be expected with Castelli. Definitely worth the extra cost to be right the first time.
4 / 5
Little money for Castelli
The pants are quite tight because Castelli M is really size S, In terms of workmanship and materials, this entry-level model from Castelli is not distinctive enough compared to short cycling pants from other brands (AGU, Decathlon) in the same price range.
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5 / 5
Very good value for money for a top finished Castelli cycling pant
Stylish black cycling shorts with tremendously fine chamois in them. Beautiful logos on the back.
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4 / 5
Perfect fit
With my height (195) and stature (slim), I had almost accepted that cycling pants will never fit perfectly. Until I received these pants. The L fits perfectly: tight and yet the straps don't cut into the shoulders.
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5 / 5
Very good quality lightweight bibshorts
Excellent fit, Light, very good quality.
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5 / 5
perfect
a real Catelli. Choose 2 sizes larger than normal, but then it fits. fits well to sticky edges remain and nowhere too tight. The chamois is comfortable and provides a lot of cushioning (in addition to the other function of a chamois :-) ).
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3 / 5
Fine, but the stitching could have been smaller/ flatter
Fine, but the stitching could have been smaller/ flatter. For really long rides over 2 hours, better look in a higher end. Quality is otherwise fine, hoped for thinner seams only.
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4 / 5
Great pants!
Good quality and nice fit. Did buy one size larger than regular size.
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4 / 5
good pants with nice fit
Despite not having the top chamois, it is a very fine pair of pants with an excellent chamois. Also to hours on the bike no problem at all. Very fine fabric and fit
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5 / 5
Really good fitting pants. Perfect for cycling long distances.
5 / 5
Worth money 100%
After cycling in el-cheapo pants for quite some time, I bought this Castelli. From the first moment I had a good feeling about the pants, the chamois is great and longer rides go without irritating the saddle! For me 1.86 and 79kg the L fits perfectly.
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5 / 5
Super nice cycling pants!
Mn first Castelli pants and I must say I am very happy with them! I'm a tall and skinny person (1m86 at 69kg) and some cycling pants are not so good for me in terms of fit: if the length is good then some pants are too roomy, and if I have a nice tight fit then in terms of length size again it's not right for my longer body. This Castelli does not bother me at all. It fits like a glove! The chamois is great; my first ride with it was 100km and I liked it immediately. In addition, the pants are made of fine fabric and everything stays in place.
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5 / 5
Very good fit
Very good fit, so very comfortable while cycling.
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5 / 5
Good comfortable cycling pants
5 / 5
great cycling shorts
Great cycling pants, for this price,.... Also on the long rides no problem, just buy a size bigger.
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5 / 5
Website and supplier you simply cannot ignore
Fine service from Mantel. Am super satisfied. I have placed orders before and will definitely continue to do so.
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5 / 5
Fantastic bibshorts at a great price
Usual high quality bibshorts from Castelli. I'm generally a Medium in size but always go one size up when buying Castelli so opted for Large. They fit extremely well and are very comfortable to wear even on long rides (5 hrs+). Would have no hesitation buying another pair especially at this price!
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5 / 5
close friction free comfort,always looks neat
most important a well designed pad that stays in place even when the going is bumpy,combination of specific materials that breath stretch and dispel moisture help to maintain comfort level,even when external climate changes.