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Descente Strata Bike Short - Women's - 2009

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Descente Strata Bike Short - Women's - 2009

The Descente Women’s Strata Bike Short draws perspiration away as you crank up the last long hill of the day. Aero-XT side panels provide just the right amount of compression and ventilation, and flat-seam construction makes a smooth ride even smoother. Descente’s new Stealth-HDI chamois offers enhanced padding, and a perforated insert creates excellent airflow.

Bottom Line: Take your comfort to a new level.

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Rating for this product: 5

Love these shorts

By: cyclingolfer
August 6, 2009

I bought these shorts after reading other reviews and recommendations and I have to say they were correct. I had been using Izumi and felt that the padding was to thick and bulky. These shorts are great. I average rides between 40-62 miles and these were great - just enough cushion for comfort and not so much that you feel like your sitting on a depends during your rides. Highly recommend - fit is excellent - Overall couldnt be happier, well worth the price.

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Has Descente changed their size chart? Your answer to Cheri's

Has Descente changed their size chart? Your answer to Cheri's question about the waist/length dimensions is one size SMALLER than Descente's posted chart. Do I now need to order a size larger than I used to? Is the shift in sizing only on certain shorts, i.e. Strata vs AeroX?

By: Lulu
August 11, 2009

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Rating for this product: 4

Comfortable

By: jmo3171220
October 18, 2009

Fabric feels light but has structure. Color insert well located -- doesn't scream out but is distinctive.

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Can you tell me the waist and length measurement of a Small and

Can you tell me the waist and length measurement of a Small and a Medium?
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Cheri

By: cheri
April 18, 2009

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Descente's Size chart ( you can find a link with almost all the other Descente shorts sold on this website. Not sure why it's absent from these shorts) has these measurements:
XS S M
Waist 24-26 26-28 28-30
Hips 34-36 36-38 38-40
Inseam 28" 29" 30" this has to do with how long they think your legs should be, not shorts' inseams.

By: Lulu
August 16, 2009

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Waist for Small is 22-24", the small inseam is about 8 (there isn't really an "inseam"). Small outseam is 14". The medium waist is 26-28" with a 9" inseam-ish area and a 16" outseam.

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April 20, 2009

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Rating for this product: 4

Highly recommend

By: ker2801751
September 6, 2009

Purchased these shorts after only wearing Pearl Izumi UltraSensors. Padding is less bulky and lot more comfortable. I average 20 miles each ride. The longer front padding is great for when I need to get more aerodynamic. I do wish the shorts had grippers on the leg. They did not ride up, but might be just a matter of time, shorts didn't come up far enough to cover my butt crack.

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Rating for this product: 5

Great Quality runs small ORDER UP one size

By: cyclingolfer
September 19, 2009

I am 5'2 and weigh about 103 usually order a SMALL in just about everything EXCEPT for DESCENTE. I have found that their products run smaller so I now order a MEDIUM. Had the jersey and on long bike ride the small armpit was bothersome and too tight - I exchanged for a MEDIUM and love it. When I purchased these matching bike shorts went straight for the MEDIUM and they are perfect. I also wear Pearl Izumi and Sergio both in small and comparatively found the Descente sits lower on the hip and has a great chamois for the longer rides 50-62+. I wear this pair at least twice a week on my longer rides, love the fit and comfort. Bottom line, unless you are one svelt biker, order up one size. Overall great product, nice quality - one of my favorite brands.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
Aero-X, Aero-XT 
Inseam:
8.5in (21.6cm) 
Chamois:
Stealth-HDI 
Bib:
No 
Pockets:
1 Radio pocket at back 
Recommended Use:
Road biking, long rides 

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