Push the Boundaries Professional riders demand a lot from their cycling kit and in particular their bib shorts, spending hours upon hours on the saddle, facing wildly varying weather, challenging climbs and heart-racing descents plus the lung-bursting efforts of racing for the win. And it's these demands that the Equipe RS Bib Shorts S9 have been engineered to deal with. With no corners cut, they'll leave you experiencing the most exemplary levels of comfort and muscle support. A-Lock Engineering As the name suggests, the A-Lock Engineering design is about creating shorts that 'lock into place', with the seat insert held exactly where it's needed in order to deliver unrivalled on-the-saddle comfort. It begins with the Type.441 textile. With exceptional compression qualities and silk-like feel, it provides superb stability and comfort to the shorts. Furthermore, it offers excellent moisture management, is anti-odour and is durable too. All yielding excellent cycling performance. Float like a Butterfly The next component of the A-Lock engineering system is the design and construction of the short panels. Previous Assos shorts have used four panels. The S9 uses just two. This gives a reduction in weight and fewer seams, boosting long-ride comfort. The two panels are shaped into Assos' unique 'butterfly' panel design. This hugs your legs and lower back snugly while also maintaining superb flexibility. This holds the insert securely in place for an incredible feeling of support and comfort no matter how intense your efforts. rollBar Bib Design Supporting the lower shorts section is Assos' rollBar bib strap system. Acting like a car's anti-sway bar, the rollBar bibs stabilise and secure the seat insert in place. The straps are attached across the same seam as the insert, maintaining the perfect degree of tension as you transfer weight. So whether on the saddle or jumping out of the saddle to sprint, the seat pad remains perfectly placed. The bib straps are a combination of highly elastic materials and a single piece in the back forming an A-frame that perfectly supports the shorts. In the front, the straps are made of a more flexible material, with an antibacterial carbon weave, to wick moisture and lay flat - the result is extremely lightweight straps you will barely notice. S9 Multi-Layer Seat Insert The heart of the shorts is the multi-layered S9 seat insert. Next to the skin you'll experience the soothing comfort of an incredibly soft antibacterial microfiber. KraterCooler ventilation holes at the front of the pad prevent excess sweat from hanging around to cause discomfort. A 3D-shaped 3-layer perforated waffle foam is the next layer to provide comfort. Reducing weight and bulk but easing pressure, it's ready for a tough day on the saddle. Then comes the superAir microShock foam core. It offers a combination of shock-absorption and memory return, adding comfort over all road surfaces and re-adapting to your body position every time you shift weight. It's a pad designed for the rigours of the World Tour so you get the very best comfort possible. Conclusion Assos have once again pushed the boundaries of what defines high-performance cycling bib shorts. Fabric, construction and fit are all carefully refined and engineered for on-the-bike comfort. Their finest fitting and most comfortable bib shorts to date, letting you push your performance beyond your expectations.
Easily access more kit while on the move: the Rove Cargo VPDS Bib Shorts are built for adventure. Constructed from recycled materials and featuring easy-to-access storage pockets on the thighs, the bibs give comfort, support and functionality. Featuring the new Vital VPDS chamois, the bibs bring the benefits of a longer pad to gravel and adventure riders, and include silicone inserts for enhanced vibration absorption, giving better comfort on longer rides. A breathable mesh torso, fully flatlock seams and entirely seam-free suspenders ensure comfort all day long.Storage pocketsMesh pockets on the thighs feature envelope openings for security, and pockets on the back give more space for small essentials.Vital VPDS chamois padThe new Vital VPDS chamois pad brings the benefits of a longer pad to gravel and adventure riders.Fully flatlock seamsFully flatlock seams enhance comfort next to the skin.Seam-free suspendersThe extremely elasticated suspenders are completely seam free for extra comfort.Breathable mesh torsoBreathable mesh fabric on the torso improves comfort.Reflective detailingSmall reflective detailing makes it easier for others to notice you in low light.
A liner built on our versatile bib short platform engineered to be worn directly under your TRAIL Cargo Shorts. We merged the support of a bib the storage of a pack and the protection of pads from our bib short platform with floating pockets a strategically placed insert and a construction specific to off-road riding. We positioned two cargo pockets high enough along the lower back to avoid contact with the waistband yet low enough for easy access to their contents under your jersey. Slim dual pockets are spacious enough for an extra bottle pump multitool keys etc. The raw-cut waist has been constructed with a tall V-shaped panel that comfortably molds to your lower abdomen while in the riding position and we finished the hems with a raw-cut silicone-backed design for a smooth secure fit. 71%PA 21%EA 8%PL
Lightly insulated knickers for cool conditions and long-distance riding with extended knee coverage and stormproof textiles. Updated with features to enhance stability reduce seams and improve support. Assos redesigned the pre-shaped panels to reduce seam count and also shed grams without sacrificing the light compression and long-distance comfort MILLE embodies. The Knickers are updated with our race-inspired X-Frame bib design which stabilizes the insert and body panels throughout the pedal motion and while cornering. The new model is also updated with our MILLE GT C2 insert which adds 2mm of plush comfort for long rides maintaining form or building base miles for the coming season. 86%PA 14%EA
Overhauled for 2020, this game changing road bibshort with award-winning multiple pad width technology now boasts a 'perfect fit' with lumbar support and power straps.Key Features: High quality Italian power Lycra® fabric with coldblack® technology dramatically reducing heat buildup and providing UPF50, Updated 700 series pad with improved foam construction and a micro-polyester face fabric for unrivalled comfort. Computer cut “Continuously Variable Profile” (CVP) stretch technology with antibacterial finish and available in 3 pad width options, Ergonomic, pre-shaped multi panel construction, New bib construction combining wide elastic straps and supportive high wicking rear panel, High power, lumbar support panel, Raw edge hem bands with inner silicone print, Long leg options (+4cm) also available.
Overhauled for 2020, this game changing road bibshort with award-winning multiple pad width technology now boasts a 'perfect fit' with lumbar support and power straps.Key Features: High quality Italian power Lycra® fabric with coldblack® technology dramatically reducing heat buildup and providing UPF50, Updated 700 series pad with improved foam construction and a micro-polyester face fabric for unrivalled comfort. Computer cut “Continuously Variable Profile” (CVP) stretch technology with antibacterial finish and available in 3 pad width options, Ergonomic, pre-shaped multi panel construction, New bib construction combining wide elastic straps and supportive high wicking rear panel, High power, lumbar support panel, Raw edge hem bands with inner silicone print.
The Spatzwear 'CONVOY' Bib Shorts are like nothing else on the market. Designed to let you ride as far as you want; as fast as you want. Developed to work in perfect unison with our Jerseys, Base Layers and Gilets. The killer features of the 'CONVOY' Bib Shorts are the cargo pockets. Not only 2 mesh pockets positioned across the rear section, but also a small additional pocket placed snugly on the inside top of the right thigh: Extra convenience when you want to grab or stow a gel without causing unneccesary faff, bulk or drag. The cut of the shorts is long (down to the knee). We have added 10cm woven-in silicone grippers for comfort, positioning and to integrate beautifully with leg, knee or thigh warmers. Logos are subtle, black rubberised print and go unnoticed until a headlight beam hits, when the reflective paint glows up strong. We have added subtle logos under the mesh cargo pockets which only catch the eye in the glare of a headlight. We have specified a high quality, perforated synthetic chamois that performs well with or without chamois cream. After 2 years of testing and development, we opted for a medium thickness, medium density chamois that will not bunch up as you shift and move on the bike. These are shorts which you could realistically use for a 200km gravel epic, and then wear to smash up your local evening criterium the next day. They will soon become your go-to shorts for racing, training, gravel or simply riding. We have designed shorts which are fitted and aerodynamic yet offer features you will come to rely on every day. They have been developed and tested to destruction by the current Olympic Champion. The 'CONVOY' Bib Shorts epitomise our strap-line: UTILITY WITH SPEED .
The Castelli Free Aero RC Pro Bib Shorts are the latest reincarnation of Castelli’s all-time best-selling model, known for doing everything well. Engineered as fast, top-level racing bib shorts, they expertly combine luxury with speed, being built around Castelli’s best seat pad, the Progetto X² Air seamless.Constructed with two densities of foam and gel pads that absorb vibrations and improve ride quality, not to mention a soft upper layer that moves with the skin, this pad offers superb long-distance comfort. Half the number of panels in the short portion means less seams, making these bib shorts easier to wear than ever, as do the minimalist, breathable mesh bib straps, constructed with an open weave and narrow coverage for maximum airflow. There’s also a convenient mesh pocket in the centre back for nutrition and other essentials. Meanwhile, after 28 prototypes and their most extensive testing programme ever, Castelli has succeeded in creating a raw cut leg ending that stays put without grippers – their most comfortable ever. Also sporting a forgiving, raw cut waist and made from super-light, stretchy Forza 2 fabric that simultaneously supports and compresses the muscles, with reflective piping down the back of the legs, the Free Aero RC Pro Bib Shorts pair cutting edge performance with supreme comfort, making them one of Castelli’s most impressive offerings. Key FeaturesConstructed from printed Forza 2 fabric with 32% Lycra® ,50% reduced number of panels and seams in short portion,Newly refined Progetto X² Air seamless seat pad,Leg ends stay in place without elastic or grippers,Minimalist mesh bib strap for maximum airflow, with reinforced yoke,Mesh rear pocket,Weight 184g (M) .
A tight that really is suitable for any winter conditions. The Polartec® NeoShell® membrane is used in strategic areas to provide maximum protection and stretch. The tight features thicker fabric on the legs and lighter fabric on the upper part to better accommodate the warmth of a winter jacket.
A tight that really is suitable for any winter conditions. The Polartec® NeoShell® membrane is used in strategic areas to provide maximum protection and stretch. The tight features thicker fabric on the legs and lighter fabric on the upper part to better accommodate the warmth of a winter jacket.
Ride Hard. Ride Fast. You’ve worked hard all through winter, building your base, topping up your FTP and boosting your anaerobic engine. And with the Velocity HD2 Bib Shorts, you have a performance garment that maximises those gains. It begins with use of Ale’s wind-tunnel tested ‘Aero 3D’ fabric. The engineered jacquard structure works to deliver a significant reduction in drag, keeping you slippery through the air as your speed rises. But not just that, Aero 3D’s elasticity and recovery boost muscle compression, encouraging improved blood flow and venous return. Lightweight Comfort Complementing the aero fabric is lightweight ‘Speedy’ fabric. Thanks to its low weight it feels barely there while its excellent breathability keeps you feeling cooler and fresher when the pace increases. An orthogonal woven structure enhances durability and at the same time gives the ideal degree of muscle support and compression. Y-Air Bib System With their Y-Air Bib System, Ale has increased rider comfort by lessening the contact area between straps and skin. With more skin open to the air, both breathability and ventilation are improved, but thanks to the Y-shaped back, the short’s stability and position are maintained perfectly. Soft microfibre straps also promote a feeling of lightweight and freshness. Men's 8H+ EVO seat pad Using dual-density padding, the Men's 8H+ EVO seat pad gives superb comfort and support for rides up to and exceeding 8 hours in length. A true endurance product, maximum support is reserved for areas that feel the greatest pressure when you’re on the saddle. Elsewhere, lower-density foam keeps mobility high. Perforations maintain excellent breathability and airflow while flexible wings allow for easy freedom of movement as you pedal and for when you’re jumping in and out of the saddle for sprints and hill climbs.
Key Features:Ideal for training from autumn through to spring,Thermoflex fabric upper part for warmth, breathability and lasting insulation,Nano flex light lower leg prevents overheating and has water-repellent properties to protect you from road spray,Progretto x2 seat pad for luxurious comfort,Mesh bib straps for additional breathability,Anatomical cut based on Castelli's free aero race bib shorts,Optimal temperature range 10°c – 18°c.