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MEC Rapide Cycling Shorts
These technical eight-panel shorts have found a following with long-distance cyclists. They are now improved with an anatomically designed, four-way stretch chamois.
Average Customer Rating:
4.6
out of 5
9 out of 9(100%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Rapide Cycling Shorts
Review 1 for Rapide Cycling Shorts
Overall Rating:
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5
Effectiveness:
4
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Value:
5
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By:brazen
Location: Prince Albert, SK
Age: over 55
Gender: male
Gear Style: Comfort Driven
MEC MEMBER
Great shorts.
Date: December 3, 2009
I purchased the Rapide shorts to replace my Sugoi shorts. I tried the RS short (more than twice the cost) which was not as comfortable as the Rapide. Very comfortable for 20 - 30 km rides. The final verdict will be next spring with much longer rides.
Pros: Good Value, Comfortable
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Review 2 for Rapide Cycling Shorts
Overall Rating:
out of
5
Effectiveness:
4
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5
Value:
5
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5
By:othcyclist
Location: Delta, BC
Age: 45-55
Gender: male
Gear Style: Comfort Driven
MEC MEMBER
built for comfort
Date: November 27, 2009
25 years ago, the last thing I ever thought I would own would be cycling shorts. I have since come back to the sport in my late 40's and it did not take me long to change my mind. The extra few dollars to get the extra padding compared to the other mec brand shorts is well worth it. These are my first cycling shorts but I did shop around and found the bang for the buck is unmatched with these shorts. The only downside was waiting a few weeks for new stock to show up.
Pros: Lightweight, Good Value, Comfortable
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Review 3 for Rapide Cycling Shorts
Overall Rating:
out of
5
Effectiveness:
5
out of
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Value:
5
out of
5
By:DanC
Location: Vancouver
Age: 45-55
Gender: male
Gear Style: Performance Driven
MEC MEMBER
Excellent...... but.....
Date: November 3, 2009
The Rapide shorts are excellent in value, quality, etc.
They have one minor flaw. The lower elastic (just above the knee) is excessively tight. And I'm not a tree trunk quad kind of guy. I'm a skinny legged white man with hairy legs. This doesn't seem to be a big problem but it does seem excessively tight. The sizing is a bit on the small side. I bought a pair of (L)arge and they're snugger than most comparable (L) items. Maybe I'm just getting old and fat.
Other than that one thing they are "tres excellente".
Pros: Lightweight, Simple, Good Value
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Review 4 for Rapide Cycling Shorts
Overall Rating:
out of
5
Effectiveness:
5
out of
5
Value:
5
out of
5
By:BCDon
Location: Calgary, AB.
Age: over 55
Gender: male
Gear Style: Performance Driven
MEC MEMBER
Great Shorts
Date: November 1, 2009
I bought these for commuting in. 20Km each way so I'm wearing them twice a day, 2 hours in total. They dry completely when left on a hanger at work or home for use the next day.
I'll be getting 1 or 2 more of these.
I thought they'd ride up and likely "roll over" when I bent over but didn't find any ride up and as long as I pulled them up well before starting didn't get the "roll over" either. But that may be because I have tights on over top these days.
Pros: Simple, Good Value
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Review 5 for Rapide Cycling Shorts
Overall Rating:
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Effectiveness:
5
out of
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Value:
5
out of
5
By:Anonymous
Location: Vancouver, BC
Great shorts
Date: October 29, 2009
They're my favourite shorts--great fit and comfy--would definitely recommend them.
Pros: Comfortable
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Review 6 for Rapide Cycling Shorts
Overall Rating:
out of
5
By:kel1
Location: Kelowna, BC
Fits great, sticks to bike seat
Date: October 6, 2009
These shorts fit very well. The chamois fits particularly well rather than drooping like a diaper. These shorts fit me better than the Evolution shorts from MEC and the chamois conformed better than the chamois in the Descente shorts from MEC. You really need to try a variety of shorts to see which ones fit you best. I find the waist to be quite tight and uncomfortable after a couple of days of riding. Also, when these shorts get wet (from rain or sweat), they stick to the bike seat and then tend to move on your body and you have to adjust them often. The Sugoi RS bib shorts do not stick to the bike seat, are slightly better fitting, and are far, far superior in breathability, but they are more than twice as expensive.
Pros: Comfortable, Great Fit, Dries Quickly, Good Padding
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Review 7 for Rapide Cycling Shorts
Overall Rating:
out of
5
Effectiveness:
5
out of
5
Value:
4
out of
5
By:Anonymous
Location: Nanaimo
Age: 25-34
Gender: male
Gear Style: Comfort Driven
MEC MEMBER
Excellent bang for the buck
Date: July 30, 2009
Love the durable constsruction, thick padding. Only complaint (and it's a minor one) is they had a tendency to roll down if you have a belly.
Pros: Rugged, Lightweight, Simple, Good Value, Reliable
Cons: waist rolls down
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Review 8 for Rapide Cycling Shorts
Overall Rating:
out of
5
Effectiveness:
5
out of
5
Value:
5
out of
5
By:Steel is Real
Location: Sherwood Park, AB.
Age: 35-44
Gender: male
Gear Style: Performance Driven
MEC MEMBER
Good for the long haul
Date: July 30, 2009
I just completed two decent rides in a couple of weeks with these shorts. They are replacing my 18 year old Pearl Izumis so its not that terribly fair of a comparison.
The ride to conquer cancer and the Tour de Alberta and no chaffing, butts not sore.
That's all I can ask for.
They hold tight around the legs, maybe a little excessive. They will creep but I stop at least every 50 kms and just hike em up.
The ride to conquer cancer and the Tour de Alberta and no chaffing, butts not sore.
That's all I can ask for.
They hold tight around the legs, maybe a little excessive. They will creep but I stop at least every 50 kms and just hike em up.
Pros: Good Value
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Review 9 for Rapide Cycling Shorts
Overall Rating:
out of
5
Effectiveness:
5
out of
5
Value:
5
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5
By:TWL
Location: Toronto, ON
Age: 25-34
Gender: male
Gear Style: Performance Driven
MEC MEMBER
Plush Shorts!
Date: July 18, 2009
I picked this pair of shorts the day before a triathlon race. I didn't get a chance to break them in. I just threw them on under my wetsuit and also ran in them too.
the shorts dried fast considering the sponge is quick thick on these shorts.
it was a 40KM race and I felt great. It felt like sitting on a Cadillac seat!
In this price range their isn't a better choice. pick these up!
the shorts dried fast considering the sponge is quick thick on these shorts.
it was a 40KM race and I felt great. It felt like sitting on a Cadillac seat!
In this price range their isn't a better choice. pick these up!
Pros: Simple, Good Value, Reliable, Comfortable, saves 'the boys'
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Review 10 for Rapide Cycling Shorts
Overall Rating:
out of
5
By:Happy timberjack
Location: Vancouver, BC
MEC MEMBER
Buy 2 more this year
Date: June 5, 2009
I had 2 Cyclo short but needed one more so I bought 1 Rapide last year. 3 shorts were enough but did not want to wear Cyclo any more since I bought the Rapide. So just bought 2 more to replace Cyclo. Realized that MEC does not carry Cyclo any more. Very comfortable. I have one long cyling pants (expensive high brand product). Rapide is better. Don't waste your money to buy any expensive brand product. Would not be easy to find any better one. I wash it everyday in handwash cycle w/o any detergent in cold water. Still looks new.
Pros: Good Padding, Great Fit, Dries Quickly, Comfortable
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Review 11 for Rapide Cycling Shorts
Overall Rating:
out of
5
By:Johnny
Location: Calgary, Alberta
MEC MEMBER
Wonderful
Date: June 4, 2009
Lovely cycling shorts for commuting, or hard days in the Rockies. They fit, breathe, and are very comfy. Becides, you can't argue with the price. They are also very nice for rowing, especially for long bouts on the trainer or the lake.
Don't read anymore reviews... Just get them :-)
Pros: Dries Quickly, Great Fit, Comfortable, Breathable, Good Padding
Cons: A little slippy
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Review 12 for Rapide Cycling Shorts
Overall Rating:
out of
5
By:Harold
Location: Sackville, NB
MEC MEMBER
Great value
Date: May 29, 2009
I own four pairs of these shorts and usually buy one new pair per year to keep my stock up. I rode 7,000 KM last year and no complaints at all. Great price
Pros: Comfortable, Dries Quickly, Good Padding
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Review 13 for Rapide Cycling Shorts
Overall Rating:
out of
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By:typist
Location: Saskatoon,SK
VERIFIED REVIEWER
Best cycling shorts ever
Date: May 27, 2009
These are the nicest shorts I have ever worn.
Pros: Good Padding, Great Fit, Comfortable, Breathable
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Review 14 for Rapide Cycling Shorts
Overall Rating:
out of
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By:sportsdad
Location: toronto
MEC MEMBER
The padded seat makes for a great ride
Date: April 30, 2009
As withe verything I have bought from MEC these are excellent quality. )Ou won't be disappointed.
Pros: Dries Quickly, Breathable, Comfortable, Good Padding, Great Fit
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Review 15 for Rapide Cycling Shorts
Overall Rating:
out of
5
By:Pee Pee
Location: Victoria BC
VERIFIED REVIEWER
The Best Cycling Shorts I've Ever Bought
Date: April 13, 2009
Just finished my first metric century of the season. The fact that my butt was not sore at all was due to these shorts, and that spurred me on to get to 100 km today. What a fantastic product!
Pros: Great Fit, Breathable, Dries Quickly, Comfortable, Good Padding
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Review 16 for Rapide Cycling Shorts
Overall Rating:
out of
5
By:Clydesdale Chris
Location: Yukon
Good Basic Cycling Short
Date: March 29, 2009
As a Clydesdale (larger cyclist) it is hard to find shorts that work. These are ok, if the legs were a bit bigger around that would be great.
Pros: Good Padding, Comfortable
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Review 17 for Rapide Cycling Shorts
Overall Rating:
out of
5
By:syd. riders
Location: sydney australia
i use this product all the time since i
Date: March 8, 2009
great fit, 8 panels give the freedom [...]
Pros: Durable, Good Padding
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Review 18 for Rapide Cycling Shorts
Overall Rating:
out of
5
By:mxkeith
Location: Toronto, Ontario
MEC MEMBER
I buy these shorts again and again
Date: March 6, 2009
These are the shorts that fit like a glove with a chamois that dosen't feel like a diaper. After 3 to 4 hours on a hot day the fit feels the same as when I started my ride. That can make a big difference when the trail is all uphill on the way back to the trailhead or the car.
Pros: Fit, Good Padding
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Review 19 for Rapide Cycling Shorts
Overall Rating:
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By:Anonymous
Location: Sarnia, ON
MEC MEMBER
Smart buy
Date: March 6, 2009
Good padding with moderate support. Leg design is for medium to large legs. Elastic cuff on legs tends to roll up occasionally and could be tighter. An excellent buy for a decent performing short.
Pros: Durable, Good Padding, Comfortable
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Review 20 for Rapide Cycling Shorts
Overall Rating:
out of
5
By:Devon the traveller
Location: Montreal
MEC MEMBER
great shorts, great price
Date: September 21, 2008
These things were true to themselves. They lasted a whole 4 month bike trip, almost no wear, and did what they were supposed to do. The crotch held out, but I think they could have almost added a bit more padding. The rubber lining along the legs helped from them riding up.
Pros: Dries Quickly, Good Padding, Durable, Breathable
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