Voler Sample Shorts & Bibs

[SouthernBelle]

I got mine too, along with the Tootsie Rolls. I tried them on and they fit fine so I was glad I didn't order a size up after all. The fabric doesn't feel heavy, I agree. But I'm reserving judgment on that. I think light can still be durable.

I'm interested in the chamois. It seems well-made and not diapery like my PI ones.

I plan on riding in them Saturday so we'll see.

I hope I like them. I got a catalog too and their prices are reasonable.

[Zen]

I haven't tried mine on yet.
I had to wash them first and that's all I'm gonna say about that...

[wackyjacky1]

Grrr! To say they run a little small would be the understatement of the year.

Just got my package and eagerly opened it up to try everything on. The shimmel, supposedly a 2XL, looked like it was maaaaybe what I would call a Medium. Same goes for the sport top. The shorts, size XL, I didn't even bother trying on -- when I held them up, I though they might fit my petite 7-year old niece, but they sure as h#ll weren't going to fit me. Everything was insanely tiny.

This is what I hate about athletic apparel for women. The sizes don't match up even remotely to regular clothing sizes. Something labeled 2XL should not in reality be a Medium.

At least their return policy is fairly lenient. Sigh.

[Zen]

You really should try those shorts on. They might surprise you and they''re supposed to be tight.

shorts that are too big are useless to me - the chamois stick out and gets caught by the seat

[mimitabby]

reading this thread has been a bit amusing. Some say they're too big, some say they're too small. And SOME say they're just right!
i am resisting. i love the purple paneled ones.

[SouthernBelle]

OK! I have now actually ridden in them!!!

I have several thoughts. I think that what we got from the sale is not what you would normally buy. These were sent out to the teams they sponsor so they are light weight and the chamois is rather minimal. The chamois's (chamoises?) shown in the catalog for women's shorts are not what we got from this sale, at least in the short. The women's in the catalog is called 'Diamante', the one in my short looks more like the 'Torino' except it's black rather than gray.

I've been wearing PI smalls, and the Voler small was true to size for me. FYI I'm 5'5"+, 126 which is heavier than what is stated in their chart.

I was ok with the chamois, though it's not what I'm used to. I would have been a little more comfy with some butter and perhaps some gardening

The leg band was a little snug, but they always are in new shorts. So I'll reserve judgment on that.

HTH,

[Resi]

I wore this short on the MS150 last weekend and they are fine, not great... but which shorts are great... I haven't found them yet and I have many different brands... no complains... I like the material.

Resi

[SouthernBelle]

I wore them again last night with the chamois buttered and was quite comfy. We only did about 20 miles though.