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Dainese Trailknit Pro armoured liner shorts


These liner shorts have a well-shaped chamois, plus removable hip pads for a bit of extra protection. The ‘Dryarn’ knitted fabric is incredibly soft and comfy next to the skin and provides a properly figure-hugging fit without feeling too tight. While you do notice the hip pads initially, it doesn’t take long to forget about them once you’re riding. They don’t shift about as you pedal, and stay put when out of the saddle and shifting around on the bike too. If you don’t want to use them, they slide out of the shorts easily enough. At just under $128, the Trailknit Pros are incredibly expensive as liners go. The added protection really doesn’t come cheap.

Price $128

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