Most chamois are seamlessly molded with varying densities of foam, strategically placed for maximum comfort and support of your sit bones.Ĭyclists often find that high compression shorts help them boost performance and recover faster from intense efforts. No seams mean less irritation and abrasion. Seamless construction (for all riders).You won’t find this anywhere other than Terry – it’s a unique feature of our Flex and Flex Air chamois on Touring and Performance shorts. Unpadded wings reduce bulk through the center of the chamois which means greater freedom of movement and less potential for inner thigh chafing.Elastic Interface® Technology is the standard and is the patented technology from Italy used in our Flex and Flex Air chamois. Four-way stretch that allows your chamois to move with you, providing comfort while pedaling (particularly important for long distances, high pedaling cadences and long hours).Due to proximity to lady parts, antibacterial and bacteriostatic fabric surface treatments are also important to evaluate. Ventilation and moisture control (super critical for Touring).These are the things to consider when evaluating the differences between shorts with different chamois: It can make all the difference on a ride, so it’s important that you end up with your soulmate here. It’s a significant part of the construction and the cost of the short. The heart and soul of any cycling short is its chamois. It’s important that it has some degree of spandex so the shorts will retain their shape and it’s also important to avoid any blends with cotton (which retains moisture). Synthetics are used in bike shorts to aid in moisture transfer – the key to staying dry and comfortable.įitness/Fun shorts can run the gamut when it comes to fabric. Touring shorts really require the best moisture wicking, quick dry fabrics so you can spend all day in them, launder at night and potentially use the next day. Tri shorts, for example, require fabrics that can provide UV protection, withstand the effects of chlorine and air dry quickly. Fabrics also vary based on the specific technical needs. The more spandex, the more compression (which can help improve muscle efficiency/recovery) and the tighter the fit of the short. Performance cycling shorts typically use higher compression fabrics. There are so many different fabric blends available in sportswear today, but they can and do differ in their levels of moisture control, texture and compression. Look for fabrics that are moisture wicking, fast drying, nice feeling against the skin.
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