I have been training and racing in 2XU tri shorts for years and after my 2XU MCS shorts had seen better days it was time to try thier new offering.

The pad is thin but has kept me comfortable on 90km rides. The high waist design eliminates any worry about a potential gap between my shorts and top when cycling down on my tri bars and I like the leg length which provides some extra coverage and protection from the elements. I have also tried running in them and didnt notice the pad at all so will be confidently wearing them for my first triathlon of the season next week.

Missed out on 5 stars as I find myself somewhere between the Medium and Large sizes and a few extra sizes might help achieve a better fit. For reference I am a UK 12, and tend to buy 2XU size Large.