The second - and most important positive consideration - is yes, they are very neutral indeed. They work great and they love them! Then I jumped up and down on it, cursing corporate greed, promising to boycott Logitech products for 1 year! It may be something where they will stretch out over time, but that?s my initial review after having worn them for 2-3 days. The strip itself is a little bit heavy, so you need to use your hands to prevent from detachment. Very simple and easy to assemble. Theyre comfortable (still a bit sweaty in hot weather), and durable. I spent months researching bike racks until I decided on this one and I am glad I did. Good for our purposes! They make quality products and price them fairly.