Santini Nat Smart Bibshorts review
Chamois cream (Conotrane) solved the problem completely, but I still prefer Santini's range of more traditional materials.
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Uncomfortable crotch
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I'm a fan of Santini bibshorts - most of my own kit is made by the Italian brand.
These shorts fit really well and Santini's latest NAT (Next, Airflow, Thermoshock) pad offers day-long comfort.
Why the designers thought that white was a good idea still baffles me, though.
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