I have long, not super beefy legs and was getting frustrated finding any women's shorts or bibs that didn't just hit mid or upper thigh, and that also stay put. These hit lower mid-thigh and the silicone grippers work really well to keep them from riding up. I love the more matte feel of the fabric - not at all shiny. I have also come to like the Progetto X2 Air Donna seat pad - far better than the super bulky "Kiss" versions I have tried in the past.
Use on mountain bike rides. The straps are very comfortable over the shoulders. Pad is great and I've been comfortable on 4-5 hour rides. Leg bands are good and stay put without being too tight. No interference with knee pads. Best feature is being able to pull down the back for bathroom breaks - no more having to take jersey and jackets off which is huge in the winter. Washed 15 times so far and no sign of wear or problems with stitching. Seems to air dry quicker than my Louis Garneu kit. 5'8'. 135# and wearing size L.
I do really like these shorts! The material is light and stretchy. The padded liners are quite comfortable for me. There are two zipper, side pockets - handy for keys. I like having color options. No regrets at all!
But: (1) My value rating is definitely based on a good sale. (2) It says that the liner is removable. That's true, but it is a permanent choice - cut. If they stay attached, they get very twisted in the wash. Just be aware of that. (3) The sizes are pretty consistent with PI sizing, but that's small compared to some other brands.
