Quick Spin, Descente Classic Chevron Pro bib short – May 16, 2008 Edited by James Huang Got Tech? Send press releases, news, and tech questions to the Cyclingnews tech-heads. Shorts get four ticks By Paul Verkuylen The Descente Classic Chevron Pro bib shorts Photo ©: John Stevenson Our test shorts held up well during testing. Photo ©: John Stevenson The Spectra insert Photo ©: John Stevenson Descente's Classic Chevron Pro bib short is an eight-panel set of shorts made from reasonably heavyweight nylon/Lycra that provide a good supportive fit that isn't too restrictive. Racer back-style bibs were the right length and added to the comfort in concert with the flat-seam stitching. Silicone grippers on the legs kept the shorts from slipping and the Descente logo is stylishly printed beneath. The molded Spectra chamois is actually third in Descente's insert lineup but its multi-thickness padding, tapered edges and welded construction was still comfortable long after our bodies had told us that we had ridden too long, giving us one less area to complain about as we headed home. An anti-microbial surface treatment wards off the ill effects of retained moisture, too (or excessively applied chamois cream…). Well cut, these shorts are also a great visual match for many of the company's jerseys with their white reflective 'Chevrons' on each leg and understated white-on-black style. Overall the Classic Chevron Pro is a great performing and stylish pair of shorts which won't break the budget. Those looking to make a bolder visual statement with their clothing will likely want to look elsewhere but these get the job done for the rest of us quite nicely. Classic Chevron Pro Bib Short Price: US$110 Pros: Good fit, understated style, comfortable Cons: They get the job done but do little extra Cyclingnews rating: Photography For a thumbnail gallery of these images, click here Images by John Stevenson The Descente Classic Chevron Pro bib shorts provided a very good fit and good value overall. Our test shorts held up well during testing. The Spectra insert is third in the lineup but still boasts welded stitch-free construction, an antibacterial surface treatment and multi-thickness padding. Logos are stylishly added beneath the soft silicone grippers.