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Bibs & Shorts
There’s no doubt about it, bike shorts can make a MASSIVE difference to your riding experience.
A well designed, good quality, form-fitting pair of bicycle shorts brings comfort where it really matters.
Let’s explore the various types of cycling shorts and explain which ones might suit you best.
CYCLING SHORTS (OR “KNICKS”)
Knicks are generally made from lycra,are tight-fitting and with a chamois insert in the crotch. They are designed to reduce abrasion, remove moisture and provide much needed padding where you sit. They are often seen being worn by road cyclists, but are also popular with recreational riders looking for extra comfort.
Knicks can range from simple and money saving, like the best-selling examples from Netti:
Through more technical models, with contoured panels that fit beautifully, leg grippers to keep everything in place and multi-density chamois padding for amazing comfort. The chamois matters if you’re out and about a bit more, or suffer from sore “touch points” on the saddle.
Here are some Men’s and Women’s examples from leading brands that we stock:
- Bellwether O2 womens shorts https://ivanhoecycles.com.au/products/bellwether-o2-knicks https://ivanhoecycles.com.au/products/liv-fisso-womens-shorts-black https://ivanhoecycles.com.au/products/castelli-entrata-mens-knicks-black Cycling Knicks are a very cost effective way to enhance your comfort and enjoy cycling even more.
### BIB KNICKS Once you’ve become an experienced rider and are cycling more, there is an upgrade available that replaces the standard cycling knicks. This involves the addition of a bib and brace, which creates a garment that sits nicely in place, supports your trunk and is the option chosen by most long distance and frequent riders. As always, there are options to choose from and there will be one that suits you. Let’s have a look at a couple that should highlight the variations. The Funkier Siracusa is available in larger sizes and is a generous fitting, ideal for starters and extra comfy. https://ivanhoecycles.com.au/products/funkier-siracusa-mens-bib-shorts-black Pearl Izumi has created a brilliant Women’s bib, with female specific chamois shape and contoured panels. Fantastic example to consider: https://ivanhoecycles.com.au/products/pearl-izumi-womens-pursuit-attack-bib-shorts-black-white Giant Bike Company has an amazing range. The Rival offers unbeaten value: https://ivanhoecycles.com.au/products/giant-rival-mens-bib-shorts-black Cuore steps it up a bit, with this technical offering: https://ivanhoecycles.com.au/products/cuore-bbc-bib-shorts Castelli brings their European flair and Pro Tour experience to this amazing bib. Serious quality: https://ivanhoecycles.com.au/products/castelli-endurance-3-mens-bib-shorts-black So, that’s the lycra division of bike shorts – Cycling Knicks and Bib Knicks. Super comfortable and efficient. ### WOMENS & MENS BIKE SHORTS Many people like to ride in casual bike clothing. Essentially, you can ride in a pair of what look like shorts or cargo shorts, but which have in fact been designed and engineered by Fox Racing or Giro or Alpinestars etc, ideal for on-the-bike action. This has been especially popular in MTB Shorts, but again, casual riders can enjoy the extra comfort of bike clothing while wearing eye-catching shorts on and off the bike. Here are a good sampling of shorts sold at Ivanhoe Cycles. https://ivanhoecycles.com.au/products/fox-ranger-shorts-2021-black https://ivanhoecycles.com.au/products/fox-womens-ranger-shorts-with-liner-bark https://ivanhoecycles.com.au/products/liv-tangle-baggy-womens-shorts-black https://ivanhoecycles.com.au/products/giro-havoc-mtb-short-flame-orange https://ivanhoecycles.com.au/products/alpinestars-predator-mtb-shorts-black-white Lastly, for the young, growing MTB riders, Fox Racing don’t just do the best-selling Fox Helmets. https://ivanhoecycles.com.au/products/fox-ranger-youth-shorts-with-liner-2022-black As you can see from the above and when exploring the Ivanhoe Cycles website, there are a lot of options, with designs for weather, temperature, riding conditions and more. Please reach out if you need more help, by telephone, in-store, online or email, we love making sure you’ve got the right stuff at the best value.