Altura ProGel Comp bibshorts review

Compared to many of the others at this price, its compression qualities are below-par too.
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Comes with vents, silicone gripper and gel pad
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Loose cut
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Caused irritation
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These offer all the features you'd expect - vented bib, silicone grippers, gel pad and reflective logos.
They feel OK for short rides but the fit and cut is very different from Altura's Ergofit model - far baggier around the rear despite being a size smaller.
This meant the chamois moved around and caused irritation.
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