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Descente Nova Mountain Bike Short - Women's - 2007

Descente Nova Mountain Bike Short - Women's - 2007

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2007 Model No Longer Available

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Descente Nova Mountain Bike Short - Women's - 2007

Descente makes the DNA Nova MTB Short for dirty girls. You know the type: they're fast, sassy, and they love to get busy in the outdoors. Well, the DNA Nova Short is ready to ride with the best of ‘em, thanks to a tough, contoured nylon shell, welded seams, and stretch crotch and back yoke panels for total freedom in the saddle. The 6-panel D-Vente liner features Descente's molded Spectra chamois for seamless comfort, and it comes out easily for separate washing.

Bottom Line: Bad-ass MTB babes demand DNA.

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Rating for this product: 5

Holy cow, I love these shorts!

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April 13, 2009

I've spent a lot of time (and money) in my search for a baggy mtb short and I have finally found it! I do agree with the other reviews, that if you have any kind of hips, these probably won't fit very well...but, I don't have curvy hips. Unfortunately, I am kind of built like a boy but that's ok 'cause now I have some shorts that actually fit great, look great, are super comfy and are very well made. I bought the small and am 5'3", 110 lbs. If I had known these would be so freakin' awesome, I would have bought three. Got them for a song as well...will have to hope they come around again soon so I can get a couple more!

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Rating for this product: 3

Runs small

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October 17, 2008

I typically wear size 6-8 pants and got a medium. However, the medium was still a bit too small. Inner liner fit pretty nicely and the padding is awesome. But, once I got the outer shell on, it looked like I was wearing my grandma's shorts! Waistband was at least 2 inches above my belly button, it was grossing me out. Even if they had a bigger size, I would not get these because of the uber high rise issue.

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what's the inseam on these shorts?

what's the inseam on these shorts?

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May 17, 2009

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Rating for this product: 2

Opposite

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July 21, 2008

I had the opposite experience. The liner fit and felt awesome, but the shell felt like it was a size too small. REALLY tight around the hips...like it was designed for a 10 year old boy. Not sure even a 14 year old girl just entering puberty would fit in that shell...

Nice that the shell detaches from the liner, however.

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Rating for this product: 2

Made for narrow-hipped little boys

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July 21, 2008

I think these are in the wrong category. If you have not hit puberty yet, they might fit you.

I had the opposite experience than glerch2285074 had. The inner liner fit and felt great. The shell...well, I'm not sure how they fit the liner in the shell in the first place. Way too small.

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It appears that the sizing seems a bit off. I would typically

It appears that the sizing seems a bit off. I would typically order smalls, but your site is showing that I should order mediums. Do they run on the small side?

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June 27, 2008

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Descente is a Japanese company, and so they typically have a bias to run a little bit smaller. Just keep in mind that Backcountry has a killer return policy, if you're worried about it order both sizes and return the one that doesn't fit.

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June 27, 2008

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Rating for this product: 4

Fits small but nice padding

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September 16, 2008

Yes, I had the same problem with the fit being small, I returned the med. I ordered and got the large. No problems. Padding is great, love how the liner is detachable and breathable material - It gets hot here in AZ! Overall I liked it.

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Rating for this product: 1

Sizing of liner

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July 11, 2008

Outer shell was fine. Couldn't get the liner up over my knees.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
Matte nylon, stretch nylon rip-stop, D-Vente mesh 
Chamois:
Descente Spectra 
Pockets:
1 zip stash 
Recommended Use:
Mountain biking 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 
Country of Origin:
China 

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