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Comments On May 23, 2013:These are great riding shorts for the money. A great value. My only complaint is that the pad is not removable and when you wash them the pad moves all over the place and its kind of a pain to get it back into place. Other that that I give them a thumbs uP!
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Comments On May 18, 2013:Keeps your butt nice and comfy after a long day of riding. Probably not the cadilac of riding shorts but they work
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Comments On May 11, 2013:Nice product for the money. Very comfortable, don't even know your wearing them. Good deal.
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Comments On May 09, 2013:No complaints on these shorts. They are really comfortable and fit great under the race pants. You forget that you are wearing them.
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Comments On Apr 17, 2013:Have wore these multiple times and they are holding up great. very comfortable!
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Comments On Apr 16, 2013:With only one ride with them, I can tell a difference. They help my rear to not be as sore for the next few days. They offer good padding on the hips as well. They fit tight, and I even got a size bigger, so keep that in mind when ordering.
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Comments On Apr 14, 2013:These have saved my butt now twice, cheap protection and comfy t boot.
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Comments On Apr 07, 2013:I love these pants, I'm not as tired and sore as my freinds that don't. Your butt will thank you for wearing these. Gotta have if your a serious rider.
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Comments On Apr 05, 2013:I like wearing these, even without the pads. It helps keep me from getting monkey butt which is always a plus. The hip pads are removable, but the tailbone pad is not but seems to fair well in the wash.
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Comments On Apr 04, 2013:shorts are well built good padding. thick padded crotch area. leg opening seems a little small though, I would recommend these shorts as my thighs seem to bigger than normal even when it comes to jeans
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Comments On Mar 31, 2013:very poor quality
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Comments On Mar 29, 2013:These stay in place well, and are very comfortable. Good price also!
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Comments On Mar 31, 2013:Great shorts - buy a size bigger than you think you would wear!
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Comments On Mar 28, 2013:All aces for this one....Will buy again
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Comments On Mar 26, 2013:Rode all weekend and didn't get sore. Inexpensive but get the job done.
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Comments On Mar 23, 2013:These eliminate most of the pain endured from an hour or two hour race. Snug fit. Worth the money.
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Comments On Mar 21, 2013:Fits good on me, not overly bulky, but good to have on a wipe out. over all i am happy.
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Comments On Mar 17, 2013:Great product wish I would have bought 2 pair lightweight but solid construction
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Comments On Mar 17, 2013:Good shorts for the money, they've held up well.
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Comments On Dec 02, 2009:Bought a size bigger. Fits nice, but a hair tight on my legs. Otherwise, they've held up great for over a year and they cure monkey butt.
Additional Comments On Mar 15, 2013:Edit: a few years later and I just bought a new pair of arc shorts. The old ones were finally showing their age. The new pair has a couple nice quality upgrades from the old ones. The quality of these shorts is top notch.
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Comments On Mar 13, 2013:These really help with padding your crotch area. Never had a problem with a sore but until I bought a KTM, bought a pair of these, and walla fixed that problem. Fit was good, a little tight on the waist, just stretch them a little and good to go.
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Comments On Mar 09, 2013:Ok but padding isn't as great as more expensive bike shorts. Not bad for the price.
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Comments On Mar 09, 2013:These shorts are ok. they have hip and lower spine padding that is a medium thickness.. THe hip padding is removable but the spine is not. When washing the spine pad gets all twisted in the fabric and is a pain to straighten out.There is very little crotch padding and there are a lot of thick seams in the crotch creating a chaffing issue when riding for extended time. I would say save your $$ and spend it on something better. You get what you pay for sometimes.
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Comments On Mar 07, 2013:These shorts work very well. Good padding for longer riding without feeling sore around ur hips and bottom area. These shorts run small so make sure u buy a bigger size. Ill def but these again when needed.
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Comments On Feb 18, 2013:Great quality. However, A.R.C shorts runs really small. I am size 33-34" on jeans and I purchased a 38"-40" ARC padding riding shorts which fit me perfectly.
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Comments On Feb 18, 2013:I bought these shorts not expecting much because of the low price point. Well to my surprise, they work quite well. I bought them for off road motorcycling, but I found they work quite well for mountain biking too. My only beef is, I wish they had front thigh pads (hip & tailbone only). But the pads are flexible and don't feel like your wearing old school football pants. I did buy the 38-40, even though I take a 36. Fit good and wash up well, but no dryer though, just line dry. Overall I would give them a good rating, will be buying another pair soon. :-)
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Comments On Feb 15, 2013:The fit is tight on these shorts but not uncomfortable. the protection and quality looks to be good, we will see how they hold up with some use.
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Comments On Feb 15, 2013:i ride in enduros and these under shorts have made my time on the bike so much more enjoyable for longer periods of time big thumbs up
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Comments On Feb 05, 2013:I was very hesitant to ride with these. Thought they would be uncomfortabel. I was wrong. Great protection for the hips and do not even notice them. Not sure how they will be in the hot weather, but we do not ride much in the summer anyway. Seem like great quality.
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Comments On Jan 31, 2013:I got these in and tried them on in the 34-36" size and they do run a size small like the other reviews said, i'm 5'11" and 155lbs and they were a little tight on me. Keep in mind they are stretchy though and you do want your protection to stay in place when riding. The first thing i noticed after opening the package was the amount of padding overall is compareable to the pricier brands and the inside is lined with a soft moisture-wicking material from front to back. I will update this with any pertinent info reguarding the durability after a few rides
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Comments On Jan 28, 2013:comes with hip pads that are removable very comfortable
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Comments On Jan 22, 2013:These have held up great for at least a years worth of riding and they are still going strong.
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Comments On Jan 18, 2013:i havend rode with them but try them on and they fell good going to try them out this week cause im going riding my bike
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Comments On Jan 04, 2013:look great
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Comments On Jan 04, 2013:look great
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Comments On Jan 03, 2013:You wont find better pair of padded shorts in same price range.They do run a little small.I recommend buying 1 size larger.
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Comments On Dec 28, 2012:I would give it 5 stars, but have to discount because of the poor sizing and because when you wash them, the pads can curl up requiring you to manipulate them back into position.
Thanks to all the great reviews here, I was able to determine the size 34-36's fit my 31-32 inch waist just fine.
I would also prefer thicker pads, but these are OK.
Good value
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Comments On Dec 19, 2012:The shorts are extremely comfortable, I would recommend them to everyone looking for extra padding!
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Comments On Dec 19, 2012:The shorts are extremely comfortable, I would recommend them to everyone looking for extra padding!
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Comments On Dec 19, 2012:Great deal and do the job well but they are tight order a size bigger.
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Comments On Dec 15, 2012:There are better short sout there but they are 3X as much. Great value.
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Comments On Dec 10, 2012:A little xtra padding will be nicer but okay for the money ...
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Comments On Dec 02, 2012:I have not used them yet but did give them a "dry run" and I am very impressed with what you get for the price. If they last for one season I will be happy with this investment. Stitching feels weak but apparently it has been lasting (previous reviewers).
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Comments On Oct 13, 2012:Very comfy and stay in place. They fit a little snug so order on the bigger size. I wear a 32 to 34 and ordered the 34-36. Glad I did or they would be to tight. Good quality!
Additional Comments On Dec 02, 2012:I love these things. Super comfy and even make a KTM seat decent, no longer feels like a 2x4. Only down side is the padding in the crotch area to the tailbone is white.
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Comments On Nov 22, 2012:These shorts are a great buy. Been using them for a year now. Very durable if washed properly. Remove the hip pads. Wash is cold water on a delicate cycle & line dry. Mine still look like new.
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Comments On Nov 21, 2012:Agree with the other reviews that they run a little small, although you want them to be snug to avoid moving around while riding.
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Comments On Oct 11, 2012:Good short for under riding pants but they run a bit small
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Comments On Oct 04, 2012:shorts are good, they help stop monkey butt, hip padding is a little bulky
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Comments On Oct 02, 2012:Hold up well to washing machine washes after each ride
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Comments On Sep 26, 2012:Shorts add that little extra padding needed for a long ride.
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Comments On Sep 21, 2012:They last and last and last and last and last....if I keep going with this, I could be confused with that what's his name from the shining.
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Comments On Aug 23, 2012:fit was great and the added pads help when the machine gets away from me.
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Comments On Aug 07, 2012:fit is ok color bleeds.on first wash bad
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Comments On Feb 03, 2009: After a long day of racing, the no-slip rubberized inside leg actually feels like it's peeling your skin off. OUCH !
Maybe after a lot more uses it will break-in and not be so painfull when taking them off ?
Well, after using them for a while I had to cut the leg openings at the bottom on both sides. They are just too tight and they cut into your legs.
I have chicken legs and got the appropriate size
Changed my rating to poor, will never buy them again.
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Comments On Jun 07, 2012:Can't get hip pads to align right after washing it but otherwise great!
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Comments On May 01, 2012:Uncomfortable
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Comments On May 01, 2012:I have ridden in and washed these shorts, with the pads in them, at LEAST 100 times, no exaggeration.
Seams are still perfect, pads are still good. tail pad getting a bit thin, but come on, they are $20
Just got on to order another pair for mountain biking.
F.y.i., I long ago purposely yanked on the leg bottoms to stretch them out, I could hear threads popping, they feel better and STILL haven't come undone.
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Comments On May 01, 2012:Bought these after my first USRA Desert Race of 72Miles. DON'T RIDE WITHOUT THEM or regret it later. Hang Dry Them or they will Shrink a little. Good investment and great price.
Additional Comments On May 01, 2012:Your A will thank you for buying them...
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Comments On May 01, 2012:A bit snug around the waist but for the most part a good value for what your getting.
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Comments On Apr 03, 2012:some pad is better than none. OK for the price. BUY 1 SIZE BIGGER! this material shrinks
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Comments On Mar 20, 2012:These shorts are great!! I can't see me riding without them ever again!!! Into my second season of riding with them and they are holding up fine, and feel good to my parts!!
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Comments On Mar 19, 2012:The shorts fit ok but its as if it were made for a woman, the groin area is very tight, I could not wear.
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Comments On Mar 09, 2012:I purchased these for my son. Size was good and seem to have held up well after a dozen or so uses.
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Comments On Feb 20, 2012:Seem a bit cheap and the pads fall out and wrinkle in the wash. I will spend more money for something better next time. But good for the price.
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Comments On Feb 14, 2012:Purchased 32"-34" had it a year now and has worked well and held up well. I have a 33- 34" waist and is a getting a bit tight especially after washing should have went with the next size up.
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Comments On Jan 27, 2012:i recently purchaced 2nd pair of these shorts- comfortable, good padding and nice fit
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Comments On Jan 13, 2012:Just got these for Christmas and have worn them 3 times riding. Makes a huge difference and I love them. Don't notice it too much once they are on and the pads really help. Didn't feel sore afterwards. Highly recommend!
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Comments On Jan 03, 2012:Doesnt bunch up and has nice padding.
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Comments On Dec 13, 2011:Great shorts, eliminates Monkey Butt.
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Comments On Nov 29, 2011:Bought these for my girlfriend and she has no complaints and they fit her great. She has battle tested them too and they hold up good.
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Comments On Nov 28, 2011:I wouldn't ride without padded under shorts. Probably not the best ones on the market but work just fine.
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Comments On Nov 07, 2011:nice shorts
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Comments On Nov 03, 2011:These shorts are very lightweight and comfortable. They definately help with the dreaded "monkeybutt". The padding has helped many times considering I always get rid of the hip pads that come with riding pants!
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Comments On Oct 16, 2011:These shorts are sized for children. No rational relationship to true adult sizes
TECH NOTE: Shorts run a size small, we suggest ordering a bigger size.
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Comments On Oct 03, 2011:Seems to fit nice and provides good protection in the hip and tail bone area. I ordered the small as I wear 30-32 pants and they seem to fit great!
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Comments On Sep 16, 2010:Ive ridden with these shorts for hours at a time and they are very comfortable. They stay in place and dont cut off the circulation in my thighs. The price was great too.
Additional Comments On Oct 01, 2011:Ive used the same pair all race season and they are holding up nice. They get washed after every session and still in one piece.
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Comments On Sep 27, 2011:True to size, good fit, the pads are a little too stiff to say that they are comfortable, but overall good value.
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Comments On Sep 07, 2011:Works great. Just buy'em already.
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Comments On Sep 06, 2011:This is a great product. The padding in the rear is great for those long rides and the padding in the hips is a must. I layed my bike down and with me under it we slide awhile over very rocky ground. The padding saved me.
The front side is a bit on the tight side for me. While riding it's very comfortable but when I walk around with them on I find myself constantly adjusting myself because they are very tight in the front.
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Comments On Sep 01, 2011:run a little small
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Comments On Aug 29, 2011:comfortable, prevents monkey-butt,and keeps everything in place. will buy again.
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Comments On Aug 17, 2011:Like the others have said, they run a little small so order the next larger size. Other than that, these seem to hold up well and are pretty comfortable.
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Comments On Aug 14, 2011:I haven't had monkey butt since getting these shorts. My only complaint is they are a little small on the sizeing.
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Comments On Aug 04, 2011:buy them a size bigger,thay fit good and dont bunch up thanks..!!
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Comments On Jun 28, 2011:ok
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Comments On Jun 17, 2011:These shorts were OK, but as others have stated, they do fit poorly at the leg ends. I also purchased the slightly more expensive EVS shorts at the same time and was much happier with them.
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Comments On May 20, 2011:My son took out the hip pads in the pants and wears these shorts he love them. Comfortable, with needed protection. Great price
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Comments On May 09, 2011:My KTM seat is like a rock. This works great.
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Comments On Apr 28, 2011:They have padding in the butt and under your butt, also in the hips. they work great. I actually rode yesterday without them the first time in a while and I have a sore ass from not having the extra padding
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Comments On Apr 07, 2011:Great Shorts, Comfortable and stop monkey butt!
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Comments On Apr 04, 2011:For the price these are great protection. They fit tight and dont bunch even after riding all day.
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Comments On Apr 04, 2011:These ARC padded riding shorts are a must. They fit like a glove and will save your hips from some brusing. I would recommend these to anyone.
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Comments On Mar 28, 2011:cheap
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Comments On Feb 02, 2011:These ripped right away. They are thin as paper. Your better off buying bike shorts
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Comments On Jan 08, 2011:They are nothing fancy and the padding isn't significant. The elastic around my thighs was too tight and chaffed. I'm 5'9'/185, it's not like I have elephant legs.
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Comments On Jan 17, 2011:Use to get monkey butt when riding..bought these shorts and have no more problem since. comfortable and breathable..
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Comments On Jan 14, 2011:These shorts are awesome!! I ride for 5-6 hours at a time in pretty rough terrrain nad the first time I rode with these I could have kept on going for another 4 hours. I have started using them snowboarding as well. Great buy, a must for anyone doing longer rides. Do buy one size up. They fit small.
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Comments On Jan 07, 2011:They are comfortable, hasnt caused any chaffing. Would buy again
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Comments On Jan 05, 2011:These are the best padded shorts for the money I have found.
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Comments On Dec 27, 2010:The pads are average/light protection about same thickness of hip pads that come with riding pants. Snug spandex fit. Inexpensive accessory for those only needing modest protection, I bought for a beginning MX kid in my family.
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