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Maloja Wadi shorts


WE APPRECIATE KIT that’s different, and while you’ll either love or hate the graphic style of the Wadis, we were pleased to find that they’re not a case of style over substance.

They have a neat look off the bike – something that’s helped by the restrained 12in inseam and more fitted cut through the hips – but the stretch back yoke does its job and there’s no feeling of restriction when pedalling. The smooth-feeling, lightweight fabric keeps the elements out too – we threw a horrible amount of muck at the backside on one especially wet ride and, though we returned with a good caked-on layer of mud on the outside, there wasn’t a speck inside. We can recommend checking out Maloja’s range – if your own style is more restrained, they do plain colours too.

PRICE 118$



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