Santini Mago bib shorts review

The Santini Mago bib shorts have an exceptional pad, but don't quite meet expectations elsewhere

santini mago bib shorts
Cycling Weekly Verdict

The Santini Mago bib shorts are a very impressive pair of shorts if you're doing some long rides, with one of the most comfortable chamois pads that I've ever had the pleasure of using. The problem is that until you ride them, they don't feel like £100 shorts, lacking compressive material and trickle down, high quality touches.

Reasons to buy
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    Exceptionally comfortable pad

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    Great for long rides

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    Available in a huge range of sizes

Reasons to avoid
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    No compressive lycra

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    Lack quality feel

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    Hem might be a little tight for some

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At £100, the Santini Mago bib shorts sit slap bang in the middle of Santini’s bib short range, so with this place in the hierarchy it’s no surprise that offer good, if not quite stand-out, performance.

The highlight of the Santini Mago bib shorts is undoubtedly the chamois pad, which is among the most comfortable I’ve had the pleasure of using. Yes, the comfort of the chamois pad is going to be very personal to individual riders, but I’ve got nothing but great things to say about the comfort of this pad.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.