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Alé PRS Master 2.0 Cycling Bib Shorts SS21 - Black-White - XXXL}, Black-White
  • £70.00
  • RRP £140.00
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Alé PRS Master 2.0 Cycling Bib ShortsOffering professional-level performance and exceptional comfort, the Alé PRS Master 2.0 Cycling Bib Shorts offer the perfect match for a lightweight summer race jersey. PRS - Pro Racing SystemCreated to meet the demands of professional racing, the PRS garments sit at the peak of Ale's race-focused range of products. The PRS Master 2.0 Cycling Bib Shorts benefit from close attention to both aerodynamics and anatomic fit. The body-mapped design also enures every panel, fabric and seam is carefully placed to enhance flexibility, comfort and moisture management. Lightweight but compressive materials are used across the thighs. The compression gives a boost to blood-flow, supporting muscles and helps fend off fatigue and the scream of lactic acid during full-gas race efforts. At the legs, Ale's renowned Leg Comfort System gives a non-slip grip. Silicone threads hold firm, the distinctive rear dart conforms to any leg size and a dye-cut finish gives a smooth and comfortable fit against the skin. The 'Free System Bib' upper focuses in on lightness, breathability and stretch, supporting the shorts without applying too much pressure. A raw cut edge and a layer of elastane inside gives the bib straps a soft touch on the skin and ensures you'll soon forget the bibs are there. Four-needle flatlock stitching throughout completes the shorts in smooth style and eliminates chafing. Double Ergo HF Men's Seat PadAt the heart of the shorts is Ale's highly regarded Double Ergo HF chamois. This seat insert has a Bi-component surface in the front and lateral parts in the groin. The high-density 120 kg foam covers the contact point on the saddle (perinea and ischiatic) but it's reduced in the remaining parts to guarantee the minimum bulk and to ensure breathability is optimised. Lateral shaped wings follow the body, adapting to body movement to give a chafe-free pedal stroke, in or out of the saddle.FeaturesMaterials: 59% Polyamide, 41% ElastaneFree-System Bibs - raw cut elastic with a thin internal elastomer layerBody-mappingLeg-Comfort SystemPRR leg grippers with siliconeFlatlock stitchingReflective detailsDouble Ergo HF men's seat padRacing FitSuggested temperature range: 18 to 30 degrees CBuy Alé Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.

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Alé Women's Solid Blend Bib Shorts - Black-White - XXL}, Black-White
  • £34.43
  • RRP £85.00
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Ale Women's Solid Blend Bib ShortsAnatomically cut, with reduced seams for extra comfort and a performance fit to suit all shapes and sizes, the Ale Women's Solid Blend Bib Shorts deliver brilliant comfort for any cycling activity you enjoy.The Women's Solid Blend Bib Shorts are the ideal choice for cyclists who are pushing their riding further and faster and building up fitness for sportives and racing, while still having a keen eye on great value. The key to their comfort is the use of Tecno Power fabric throughout the legs. This high-quality stretch fabric gently compresses the muscles to encourage blood flow and supports the muscles as you pedal ever longer distances.The bib section is made from an extremely elastic micro-mesh fabric, holding the shorts in place with minimal pressure and allowing your skin to breathe as you build up a sweat. With the construction finished with four-needle flatlock stitching you'll enjoy a smooth and chafe-free fit.Women's W4HF Seat PadInside the shorts is Ale's renowned W4HF seat pad with a women's specific design offering luxurious comfort for all your rides. It's constructed from elastic micro-fibre with padding strategically positioned in the contact points and features a central relief channel to avoid stress on nerve endings. For the best comfort and support high-density 8mm deep 90 kg/cm2 padding is used where it's most needed in the ischiadic and perineal zones. This pad gives the very best combination of comfort, wicking, breathability and is also incredibly fast drying to ensure the utmost comfort on the saddle.Features:Materials: 80% Nylon, 20% ElastaneWomen's specific 'W4HF' ChamoisBody MappingElastic leg grippersFour needles flatlock stitchingsBibs in elastic micro mesh fabricReflective details at the backUPF 50+Performance fit#Suggested temperature range: 18 to 30 Degrees CBuy Ale Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.

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Alé Women's Graphics PRR Bib Shorts - White-Black - XXXXXL}, White-Black
  • £29.70
  • RRP £110.00
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Alé Women's Graphics PRR Bib ShortsThe Women's Graphics PRR Bib Shorts from Ale now feature longer legs and a brand new lightweight mesh bib upper to enhance breathability when the sun is scorching. A short for the very best of summer cycling.The Women's Graphics PRR Bib Shorts, with Sunset print, are designed to offer a lightly compressive race-focused fit, supporting your muscles as you put the power down and push the pace. Zaffiro fabric provides the compression qualities, this Lycra Power based material offers multi-direction stretch giving a close fit to promote blood flow when pedalling. Meanwhile, the side panels use a polyester fabric, with a controlled elasticity, to give total freedom of movement and unrestricted pedalling.To the upper body, the bibs benefit from a brand new lightweight open-weave mesh to enhance temperature regulation, ventilation and breathability.  It's high-stretch too and tailored to fit perfectly when in a riding position, so much so you'll barely notice them there when riding. The LG Stability System gets an update this season too, now deeper than previous versions, these elastic leg bands, with silicon woven in, keeps the legs securely in place while distributing pressure across the thigh for an increase in comfort.Lastly, the women's specif W4HF seat pad offers luxurious comfort for all your rides. It's constructed from elastic micro-fibre with padding strategically positioned in the contact points and features a central relief channel to avoid stress on nerve endings. For the best comfort and support, padding density is calibrated for unbeatable comfort; high density 8mm deep 90 kg/cm2 padding is used where it's most needed in the ischiadic and perineal zones. This pad gives the very best combination of comfort, wicking, breathability and is also incredibly fast drying to ensure the utmost protection against the shocks and stresses of the road.Seen on pro riders, Gran Fondo devotees and your local club-run, the Ale PRR shorts have a justified reputation for incredible comfort and beautiful fit. Try them yourself and we think you'll be impressed.FeaturesMaterials: 78% Polyamide, 22% ElastaneBack: 84% Polyamide, 16%  ElastaneWomen's specific 'W4HF' ChamoisBody Mapping designErgonomic FitLeg Stability SystemSecurity Reflex detailsBuy Alé Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.

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Alé Women's R-EV1 Future Integrato BibShorts - Black - XXXL}, Black
  • £74.93
  • RRP £185.00
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Ale Women's R-EV1 Future Integrato Bib ShortsThe Ale Women's R-EV1 Future Integrato Bib Shorts combine a brilliantly supportive lower with a super-light, quick-wicking and breathable upper to give smooth, sleek and high-performance cycling comfort.Rather than use bib straps, the Women's R-EV1 Future Integrato Bib Shorts instead integrates a base-layer style mesh upper to provide fantastic support and comfort. It can also be combined with a sports bra to offer increased support for women with a larger bust. Technical fabrics give you a second-skin fit that feels great against the skin while also rapidly drawing away sweat to leave you both comfortable and dry. With its open back, you'll also enjoy excellent air-circulation so you don't overheat as the heat rises.The shorts section is treated to Speedy fabric on the central panel to enhance ventilation and also minimises abrasion from pedalling. Aero Flash Wave is then deployed to the sides. This cutting edge fabric features complex yarns to create an extremely fast-drying fabric so you always feel fresh. The wave pattern has also been wind-tunnel proven to improve aerodynamic performance. Lastly, Ale's supremely good leg grippers keep the shorts in place without any 'sausage' effect. Fresh. Quick. Comfortable. What more could you ask? Well, Coldblack technology is used too - this treatment gives protection from harmful UVA and UVB rays and at the same time prevents heat build-up.Velocity W8H Seat PadCreated specifically for female cyclists, the Velocity W8H Seat Pad makes use of high-density open-cell foam (density: 100 g/m², thickness: 12 mm) to give you the very best in support and protection on the saddle. 3mm ventilation holes in the foam give a significant boost to ventilation and moisture control, ensuring dry and fresh comfort no matter how hard you're riding or how hot the temperatures.Features:Materials: Velocity W8H Seat PadAbsrasion resistant fabricsQuick-dryingWave fabric enhances aerodynamicsColdblack cooling technologyBody mappingUPF 50+Racing fit#Suggested temperature range: 18 to 30 Degrees CBuy Ale Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.

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Alé Women's R-EV1 Future Integrato BibShorts - Black-Fluro Pink - XXXL}, Black-Fluro Pink
  • £58.28
  • RRP £185.00
  • Saving you £68

Ale Women's R-EV1 Future Integrato Bib ShortsThe Ale Women's R-EV1 Future Integrato Bib Shorts combine a brilliantly supportive lower with a super-light, quick-wicking and breathable upper to give smooth, sleek and high-performance cycling comfort.Rather than use bib straps, the Women's R-EV1 Future Integrato Bib Shorts instead integrates a base-layer style mesh upper to provide fantastic support and comfort. It can also be combined with a sports bra to offer increased support for women with a larger bust. Technical fabrics give you a second-skin fit that feels great against the skin while also rapidly drawing away sweat to leave you both comfortable and dry. With its open back, you'll also enjoy excellent air-circulation so you don't overheat as the heat rises.The shorts section is treated to Speedy fabric on the central panel to enhance ventilation and also minimises abrasion from pedalling. Aero Flash Wave is then deployed to the sides. This cutting edge fabric features complex yarns to create an extremely fast-drying fabric so you always feel fresh. The wave pattern has also been wind-tunnel proven to improve aerodynamic performance. Lastly, Ale's supremely good leg grippers keep the shorts in place without any 'sausage' effect. Fresh. Quick. Comfortable. What more could you ask? Well, Coldblack technology is used too - this treatment gives protection from harmful UVA and UVB rays and at the same time prevents heat build-up.Velocity W8H Seat PadCreated specifically for female cyclists, the Velocity W8H Seat Pad makes use of high-density open-cell foam (density: 100 g/m², thickness: 12 mm) to give you the very best in support and protection on the saddle. 3mm ventilation holes in the foam give a significant boost to ventilation and moisture control, ensuring dry and fresh comfort no matter how hard you're riding or how hot the temperatures.Features:Materials: Velocity W8H Seat PadAbsrasion resistant fabricsQuick-dryingWave fabric enhances aerodynamicsColdblack cooling technologyBody mappingUPF 50+Racing fit#Suggested temperature range: 18 to 30 Degrees CBuy Ale Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.

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Alé Women's Solid Blend Bib Shorts - Black-White - L}, Black-White
  • £34.43
  • RRP £85.00
  • Saving you £59

Ale Women's Solid Blend Bib ShortsAnatomically cut, with reduced seams for extra comfort and a performance fit to suit all shapes and sizes, the Ale Women's Solid Blend Bib Shorts deliver brilliant comfort for any cycling activity you enjoy.The Women's Solid Blend Bib Shorts are the ideal choice for cyclists who are pushing their riding further and faster and building up fitness for sportives and racing, while still having a keen eye on great value. The key to their comfort is the use of Tecno Power fabric throughout the legs. This high-quality stretch fabric gently compresses the muscles to encourage blood flow and supports the muscles as you pedal ever longer distances.The bib section is made from an extremely elastic micro-mesh fabric, holding the shorts in place with minimal pressure and allowing your skin to breathe as you build up a sweat. With the construction finished with four-needle flatlock stitching you'll enjoy a smooth and chafe-free fit.Women's W4HF Seat PadInside the shorts is Ale's renowned W4HF seat pad with a women's specific design offering luxurious comfort for all your rides. It's constructed from elastic micro-fibre with padding strategically positioned in the contact points and features a central relief channel to avoid stress on nerve endings. For the best comfort and support high-density 8mm deep 90 kg/cm2 padding is used where it's most needed in the ischiadic and perineal zones. This pad gives the very best combination of comfort, wicking, breathability and is also incredibly fast drying to ensure the utmost comfort on the saddle.Features:Materials: 80% Nylon, 20% ElastaneWomen's specific 'W4HF' ChamoisBody MappingElastic leg grippersFour needles flatlock stitchingsBibs in elastic micro mesh fabricReflective details at the backUPF 50+Performance fit#Suggested temperature range: 18 to 30 Degrees CBuy Ale Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.

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Alé Prime Bib Shorts SS22 - Black-White - XL}, Black-White
  • £52.25
  • RRP £95.00
  • Saving you £45

Alé Prime Bib ShortsThe Alé Prime Bib Shorts bring together a premium seat pad, functional fabrics and an anatomic fit that all combine to give you premium cycling performance.As you push your cycling fitness higher, challenge yourself to ride further and faster, and even dip into some racing, the Prime Bib Shorts offer both brilliant performance and comfort as you tick off your goals. This sits alongside keen value for money too.Comfort come by the way of the use of high-performance fabrics. Across the legs, a compact Lycra® fabric provides muscle support and gives gentle compression too. This encourages blood flow and support of your muscles, just what you need as you pedal ever longer distances. The multi-panel, anatomic fit also ensures the miles fly by without a care.Meanwhile, to the upper body, the bib section is made from an extremely elastic micro-mesh fabric, holding your shorts in place with minimal pressure and allowing your skin to breathe as you build up a sweat. With the construction finished with four-needle flatlock stitching you'll enjoy a smooth and chafe-free fit.Ale Men's 4HF seat padInside the shorts, you'll find Ale's men's-specific 4HF seat pad, offering luxurious comfort for all your long or short bike rides. It's constructed from elastic micro-fibre with padding strategically positioned in the contact points and features a central relief channel to avoid stress on nerve endings.For the best comfort and support high-density, 8mm deep 90 kg/cm2 padding is used where it's most needed in the ischiadic and perineal zones. This pad gives the very best combination of comfort, wicking, and breathability and is also incredibly fast drying to ensure the utmost comfort on the saddle.FeaturesMaterials: 80% Polyamide, 20% ElastaneAnatomic cutReduced panels and seamsThermo gripper with inner silicone gripRear reflective detailsHigh-performance Men's 4HF seat pad - comfort up to 4 hoursSuggested temperature range: 18 to 32 degrees CBuy Alé Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.

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Alé Prime Bib Shorts SS22 - Black-White - XXL}, Black-White
  • £52.25
  • RRP £95.00
  • Saving you £45

Alé Prime Bib ShortsThe Alé Prime Bib Shorts bring together a premium seat pad, functional fabrics and an anatomic fit that all combine to give you premium cycling performance.As you push your cycling fitness higher, challenge yourself to ride further and faster, and even dip into some racing, the Prime Bib Shorts offer both brilliant performance and comfort as you tick off your goals. This sits alongside keen value for money too.Comfort come by the way of the use of high-performance fabrics. Across the legs, a compact Lycra® fabric provides muscle support and gives gentle compression too. This encourages blood flow and support of your muscles, just what you need as you pedal ever longer distances. The multi-panel, anatomic fit also ensures the miles fly by without a care.Meanwhile, to the upper body, the bib section is made from an extremely elastic micro-mesh fabric, holding your shorts in place with minimal pressure and allowing your skin to breathe as you build up a sweat. With the construction finished with four-needle flatlock stitching you'll enjoy a smooth and chafe-free fit.Ale Men's 4HF seat padInside the shorts, you'll find Ale's men's-specific 4HF seat pad, offering luxurious comfort for all your long or short bike rides. It's constructed from elastic micro-fibre with padding strategically positioned in the contact points and features a central relief channel to avoid stress on nerve endings.For the best comfort and support high-density, 8mm deep 90 kg/cm2 padding is used where it's most needed in the ischiadic and perineal zones. This pad gives the very best combination of comfort, wicking, and breathability and is also incredibly fast drying to ensure the utmost comfort on the saddle.FeaturesMaterials: 80% Polyamide, 20% ElastaneAnatomic cutReduced panels and seamsThermo gripper with inner silicone gripRear reflective detailsHigh-performance Men's 4HF seat pad - comfort up to 4 hoursSuggested temperature range: 18 to 32 degrees CBuy Alé Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.

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Alé Prime Bib Shorts SS22 - Black-White - L}, Black-White
  • £52.25
  • RRP £95.00
  • Saving you £45

Alé Prime Bib ShortsThe Alé Prime Bib Shorts bring together a premium seat pad, functional fabrics and an anatomic fit that all combine to give you premium cycling performance.As you push your cycling fitness higher, challenge yourself to ride further and faster, and even dip into some racing, the Prime Bib Shorts offer both brilliant performance and comfort as you tick off your goals. This sits alongside keen value for money too.Comfort come by the way of the use of high-performance fabrics. Across the legs, a compact Lycra® fabric provides muscle support and gives gentle compression too. This encourages blood flow and support of your muscles, just what you need as you pedal ever longer distances. The multi-panel, anatomic fit also ensures the miles fly by without a care.Meanwhile, to the upper body, the bib section is made from an extremely elastic micro-mesh fabric, holding your shorts in place with minimal pressure and allowing your skin to breathe as you build up a sweat. With the construction finished with four-needle flatlock stitching you'll enjoy a smooth and chafe-free fit.Ale Men's 4HF seat padInside the shorts, you'll find Ale's men's-specific 4HF seat pad, offering luxurious comfort for all your long or short bike rides. It's constructed from elastic micro-fibre with padding strategically positioned in the contact points and features a central relief channel to avoid stress on nerve endings.For the best comfort and support high-density, 8mm deep 90 kg/cm2 padding is used where it's most needed in the ischiadic and perineal zones. This pad gives the very best combination of comfort, wicking, and breathability and is also incredibly fast drying to ensure the utmost comfort on the saddle.FeaturesMaterials: 80% Polyamide, 20% ElastaneAnatomic cutReduced panels and seamsThermo gripper with inner silicone gripRear reflective detailsHigh-performance Men's 4HF seat pad - comfort up to 4 hoursSuggested temperature range: 18 to 32 degrees CBuy Alé Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.

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Alé Prime Women's Bib Shorts SS22 - Black-White - XL}, Black-White
  • £38.00
  • RRP £95.00
  • Saving you £60

Alé Prime Women's Bib ShortsThanks to the combination of a high-quality women's specific pad, performance fabrics and an anatomic fit, the Alé Prime Women's Bib Shorts deliver superb cycling comfort.As you push your cycling fitness higher, challenge yourself to ride further and faster, and even dip into some racing, the Prime Women's Bib Shorts offer both brilliant performance and comfort as you tick off your goals. This sits alongside keen value for money too.Comfort come by the way of the use of high-performance fabrics. Across the legs, a compact Lycra® fabric provides muscle support and gives gentle compression too. This encourages blood flow and support of your muscles, just what you need as you pedal ever longer distances. The multi-panel, anatomic and female-specific fit also ensures the miles fly by without a care.Meanwhile, to the upper body, the bib section is made from an extremely elastic micro-mesh fabric, holding your shorts in place with minimal pressure and allowing your skin to breathe as you build up a sweat. With the construction finished with four-needle flatlock stitching you'll enjoy a smooth and chafe-free fit.Ale Women's W4HF seat padInside the shorts, you'll find Ale's female-specific W4HF seat pad, offering luxurious comfort for all your long or short bike rides. It's constructed from elastic micro-fibre with padding strategically positioned in the contact points and features a central relief channel to avoid stress on nerve endings.For the best comfort and support high-density, 8mm deep 90 kg/cm2 padding is used where it's most needed in the ischiadic and perineal zones. This pad gives the very best combination of comfort, wicking, and breathability and is also incredibly fast drying to ensure the utmost comfort on the saddle.FeaturesMaterials: 80% Polyamide, 20% ElastaneAnatomic cutReduced panels and seamsThermo gripper with inner silicone gripRear reflective detailsHigh-performance Women's W4HF seat padSuggested temperature range: 18 to 32 degrees CBuy Alé Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.

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Alé Prime Women's Bib Shorts SS22 - Black-White - L}, Black-White
  • £38.00
  • RRP £95.00
  • Saving you £60

Alé Prime Women's Bib ShortsThanks to the combination of a high-quality women's specific pad, performance fabrics and an anatomic fit, the Alé Prime Women's Bib Shorts deliver superb cycling comfort.As you push your cycling fitness higher, challenge yourself to ride further and faster, and even dip into some racing, the Prime Women's Bib Shorts offer both brilliant performance and comfort as you tick off your goals. This sits alongside keen value for money too.Comfort come by the way of the use of high-performance fabrics. Across the legs, a compact Lycra® fabric provides muscle support and gives gentle compression too. This encourages blood flow and support of your muscles, just what you need as you pedal ever longer distances. The multi-panel, anatomic and female-specific fit also ensures the miles fly by without a care.Meanwhile, to the upper body, the bib section is made from an extremely elastic micro-mesh fabric, holding your shorts in place with minimal pressure and allowing your skin to breathe as you build up a sweat. With the construction finished with four-needle flatlock stitching you'll enjoy a smooth and chafe-free fit.Ale Women's W4HF seat padInside the shorts, you'll find Ale's female-specific W4HF seat pad, offering luxurious comfort for all your long or short bike rides. It's constructed from elastic micro-fibre with padding strategically positioned in the contact points and features a central relief channel to avoid stress on nerve endings.For the best comfort and support high-density, 8mm deep 90 kg/cm2 padding is used where it's most needed in the ischiadic and perineal zones. This pad gives the very best combination of comfort, wicking, and breathability and is also incredibly fast drying to ensure the utmost comfort on the saddle.FeaturesMaterials: 80% Polyamide, 20% ElastaneAnatomic cutReduced panels and seamsThermo gripper with inner silicone gripRear reflective detailsHigh-performance Women's W4HF seat padSuggested temperature range: 18 to 32 degrees CBuy Alé Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.

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Alé PRS Master 2.0 Cycling Bib Shorts SS21 - Black-White - XXL}, Black-White
  • £70.00
  • RRP £140.00
  • Saving you £50

Alé PRS Master 2.0 Cycling Bib ShortsOffering professional-level performance and exceptional comfort, the Alé PRS Master 2.0 Cycling Bib Shorts offer the perfect match for a lightweight summer race jersey. PRS - Pro Racing SystemCreated to meet the demands of professional racing, the PRS garments sit at the peak of Ale's race-focused range of products. The PRS Master 2.0 Cycling Bib Shorts benefit from close attention to both aerodynamics and anatomic fit. The body-mapped design also enures every panel, fabric and seam is carefully placed to enhance flexibility, comfort and moisture management. Lightweight but compressive materials are used across the thighs. The compression gives a boost to blood-flow, supporting muscles and helps fend off fatigue and the scream of lactic acid during full-gas race efforts. At the legs, Ale's renowned Leg Comfort System gives a non-slip grip. Silicone threads hold firm, the distinctive rear dart conforms to any leg size and a dye-cut finish gives a smooth and comfortable fit against the skin. The 'Free System Bib' upper focuses in on lightness, breathability and stretch, supporting the shorts without applying too much pressure. A raw cut edge and a layer of elastane inside gives the bib straps a soft touch on the skin and ensures you'll soon forget the bibs are there. Four-needle flatlock stitching throughout completes the shorts in smooth style and eliminates chafing. Double Ergo HF Men's Seat PadAt the heart of the shorts is Ale's highly regarded Double Ergo HF chamois. This seat insert has a Bi-component surface in the front and lateral parts in the groin. The high-density 120 kg foam covers the contact point on the saddle (perinea and ischiatic) but it's reduced in the remaining parts to guarantee the minimum bulk and to ensure breathability is optimised. Lateral shaped wings follow the body, adapting to body movement to give a chafe-free pedal stroke, in or out of the saddle.FeaturesMaterials: 59% Polyamide, 41% ElastaneFree-System Bibs - raw cut elastic with a thin internal elastomer layerBody-mappingLeg-Comfort SystemPRR leg grippers with siliconeFlatlock stitchingReflective detailsDouble Ergo HF men's seat padRacing FitSuggested temperature range: 18 to 30 degrees CBuy Alé Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.

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