The Inoni gravel pad and shorts were my discovery last season. First, I managed to convince Tomek to add a clip to his shorts. Anyone who knows me knows I always say that a clip in shorts is essential. On long rides or in low temperatures, it adds an absolute 10 to comfort, and let anyone who hasn't tried stripping down to a pot in the panic of a sudden physiological need be the first to throw a stone. ;)
The pad is thicker than most pads on the market, but not too thick, as the shorts still fit perfectly. Fortunately, this aesthetic presentation isn't the result of excessive compression; they don't squeeze your stomach or create a "roll" above your knees. This seemingly minor detail will surely win over the female audience, especially if I add that, combined with the legs, they don't create the much-hated Michelin Man effect.
If you've ever felt the unpleasant sensation of "boiling" in your shorts on a hot day, these Bibs are for you too. The material is highly breathable. Quoting the classic text from the French sports retail giant's website, our experts tested these shorts in over 40-degree heat in the Balkans, testing their breathability and moisture-wicking properties. Spoiler alert – yes, that was me.
Pockets are a welcome addition, especially on long rides or bikepacking trips, where any extra carrying capacity is valuable. And if you're feeling overwhelmed with shopping and hungry, you buy everything you want, the mesh pockets allow you to haul it all to your bike. I often carry my phone in them, too, because the pocket is sewn in so that there's no chance of accidentally losing your gear, even though I'm fully aware that this isn't the best place for a slip-and-fall accident.
To summarize, last summer I wore them for a blissful 20 days and rode 4,000 kilometers in the worst weather possible—in the persistent heat. Like no other, they've never let me down. I wholeheartedly recommend them, especially for women for whom a good insert just under the sit bones isn't enough and who need an all-inclusive approach.
I recommend, Marta Gryczko
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malgorzataratajczyk (verified) –
Everything's fine: the side pockets are well-designed, there's no chance of anything falling out, the wide straps hold the legs in place very well, and the padding is comfortable. There's only one downside: the clip, which unfortunately leaves chafing on the back and causes discomfort while riding, at least for me. Hence, 4 stars. The mechanism itself works fine, but the fabric "collar" doesn't protect the back from chafing.