Whether you’re a beginner, regular or professional cyclist, wearing road cycling shorts is essential for your comfort and sporting performance. they act like a second skin, acting as an interface between the buttocks and the saddle.
Lepape
helps you choose the cycling shorts best suited to your riding needs, so you can pedal in optimal conditions.
When buying new cycling shorts, the most important thing to look for is that they have a quality chamois and are suitable for the type of cycling you’ll be doing. It also protects the rider’s bottom by filtering out ground irregularities and reducing friction. Here are the criteria for choosing the best road cycling shorts.
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For short outings or occasional rides, you can choose thinner shorts with a lower density, if your saddle is already very comfortable.
If your saddle is thin and stiff and you’re increasing the mileage of your ride, then you’d be better off with thicker, denser shorts. They are also distinguished by their flat, more elaborate seams. They are highly recommended for 2 to 3 hour tours.
With gel inserts, these shorts are recommended for outings lasting more than 3 hours, for long-distance hikes with several mountain passes on a road bike, or for marathons or mountain tours on a
MOUNTAIN BIKING
. These shorts feature viscoelastic or memory foam, gel, shock-absorbing properties, or even carbon fiber to reduce friction.
Choose lycra-type materials: they are more breathable. In summer, cyclists have to deal with the sometimes scorching heat. You should use the
short shorts
to evacuate perspiration as quickly as possible. Of course, it’s the quality of the synthetic chamois (the insert) and the way it’s laid out that matter most, but the fabric is also a factor. The fewer the seams, the more comfortable it is to pedal.
Fleece-lined inner tights for added warmth. In winter, temperatures generally plummet, with wind and cold. To cope effectively with this weather, cyclists need warm, insulating clothing that wicks away sweat as efficiently as possible. Tights or
long cycling shorts
are almost mandatory, often thicker and incorporating a windproof and/or waterproof membrane, combined with a warm, soft fabric. The cut should rise high to act as an additional layer of compression protection.
Avant de craquer pour le vélo de ses rêves, il est nécessaire de calculer avec précision 2 critères physiques fondamentaux : la taille et la hauteur de l’entrejambe.
La taille d’un vélo de course est déterminé via deux éléments clés : la longueur du tube horizontal et celle du tube de selle (axe de pédalier – sommet du tube). Ces deux dimensions exprimées en cm valident la taille de cadre d’un vélo.
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