Bike shorts are a very sensitive issue. They need to conform to the body and allow for a wide range of flexibility. They also need ample yet not bulky padding in the saddle area. For its Elite Bib Short, Craft used 3D construction and compression fabrics to make an even better short.
Compression fabrics apply pressure to muscles to keep them from fatiguing as you hammer your ride. 3D construction means the fabric panels designed specifically for the forward-leaning position on the bike. Yes, you can still stand up straight comfortably, but the shorts are somewhat molded to their purpose of time on the saddle.
The Elite Big Short has several features to enhance performance and durability. An antimicrobial Elite Gel Chamois provides padding and deters bacteria and other bad things from growing where it counts. Body control fabrics reduce muscle vibrations, which means less fatigue as the miles add up. Craft airflow technology on the upper bib keeps you cool. Flat, durable seams won’t create little bulges of discomfort along the stitching. Wide and comfortable silicon leg gripper keeps the shorts in place mid-thigh and doesn’t cause irritation like old elastic stitching. The Elite Bib Short comes in a 10″ inseam, a comfortable length for cycling.