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[Closed] Madison Tempest waterproof shorts - any good?

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 wl
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They look the part, but do they work and do they last? Any info/experiences? Ta.


 
Posted : 14/10/2013 7:59 pm
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No idea as I'm happy with my Altura Attack's but reviews on here seem poor(ish):

[url= http://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/anybody-used-madison-tempest-waterproof-shorts ]Issues but good warranty?[/url]

[url= http://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/waterproof-shorts-10/page/2#post-5332107 ]boil in the bag[/url]

[url= http://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/waterproof-shorts-9#post-3742346 ]Not waterproof?[/url] (& not very long further up in the same thread)

[url= http://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/recommend-me-some-waterproof-shorts-1 ]More promising[/url]


 
Posted : 15/10/2013 11:01 am
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Taping came off seams in first wash, got a refund.


 
Posted : 15/10/2013 11:10 am
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The new style ones look and fit great and are a good price from www.mtb-direct.co.uk at £41.99. Madison informed me they are much improved from the last model. I haven't tried them on the bike yet though!


 
Posted : 15/10/2013 11:18 am
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Altura Attacks are ace and not massively more expensive, that's where my money would go if I didn't already have 3 fantastic pairs.


 
Posted : 15/10/2013 11:55 am
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I'd avoid. Boil in the bag and the taping came off after a few washes.


 
Posted : 15/10/2013 12:00 pm
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I haven't tried them on the bike yet though!

I doubt they'd fit, unless its a very small frame?


 
Posted : 15/10/2013 12:05 pm
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I bought a set of these from a seller on Ebay but was refunded as they were out of stock. Sounds like a lucky escape, might have to take a punt on the new design, £42 makes them the cheapest waterproof trail shorts out there.

Does anyone with experience of both think the Altura Attacks are worth £10 more than the new Tempests? I would imagine aftersales care from both manufacturers should be pretty spot on.


 
Posted : 15/10/2013 12:06 pm
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Shite. Mine lasted two rides. Taping came off and they split at the seam.

How hard is to make a decent durable bike short?


 
Posted : 15/10/2013 12:15 pm
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New ones are different in every way.


 
Posted : 15/10/2013 12:22 pm
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Ta for all these. The ones I looked at in an LBS the other day actually looked and felt very good. It's definitely the weather for them right now.


 
Posted : 15/10/2013 2:50 pm

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