Patagonia Dirt Craft 11in Bike Short – Women’s

User Reviews

• Comfortable during long rides.
• Buckle adjustment on the waist allows for fit-customization.
• Great padding for added comfort.
• Internal chamois fits well.
• The cut is slim and flattering.
• The small zippered pocket on the side allows for secure storage.

Expert Reviews

• Feels great off the bike in terms of comfort.
• Lightweight fabric for temperature control.
• The thick chamois pad is comfortable.
• Open and unsecured pockets on the front allow for easy-access storage.
• The elastic strap in the fabric at the waistband allows for some stretch.
• DWR holds up well over time and protects against light precipitation.

User Reviews

• The sizing may not fit some body shapes, with the liner being too big and the fit being too snug in the waist.
• Many reports of having to size-up.
• Sizing and cut are different than previous models, making sizing more difficult.

Expert Reviews

• Lack of articulation, causing bunching up during use.
• Fabric isn’t very soft against your skin, and the seams are rough.
• Ventilation is minimal despite being a lightweight fabric.
• The two-way stretch doesn’t provide as much mobility as shorts with 4-way stretch.
• The shorter length limits functionality for use with kneepads.
• The thin fabric doesn’t protect well from abrasion.