WHY DO I ACTUALLY NEED CYCLING SHORTS AND WHAT DO I NEED TO CONSIDER?
Cycling shorts are the main point of contact with the bike and therefore perform many important tasks to ensure carefree hours on the bike. We have compiled everything you need to know about cycling shorts below. This will provide you with comprehensive information about the most complex item of clothing for cycling and help you eliminate pain when cycling.
PAIN WHEN CYCLING
A sore bottom is often a major problem when cycling. We humans are simply not designed to sit with pressure points, as we do on a bicycle. This causes uncomfortable pressure points and numbness.
PROBLEM AREA: THE SADDLE
If body weight is not distributed evenly across the insensitive areas of the sit bones, sitting discomfort can arise due to pinched nerves.
PROBLEM SOLVER CYCLING SHORTS
A pair of perfectly fitting cycling shorts prevents pain when cycling. The specially developed seat pads relieve pressure points and ensure comfortable cycling enjoyment.
WAISTBAND OR SUSPENDER TROUSERS?
Why are cycling trousers often available in waistband and suspender versions?
As a cycling shorts expert, GONSO offers numerous close-fitting cycling shorts in waistband and bib versions. Classic waistband cycling shorts do not have straps. The elasticated waistband keeps the shorts in place. A close fit ensures that the shorts do not slip and that the seat pad remains in position. Choosing the right size is crucial here – cycling shorts must fit snugly to the body. Bib shorts, often called bib shorts, keep the cycling shorts in place thanks to elastic straps. The strap solution ensures that the cycling shorts stay securely and comfortably in place. A big advantage of bib shorts is that they do not put any pressure on the stomach.
Who are bib shorts suitable for?
Regardless of the bike, your experience or your performance level, both waistband and bib cycling shorts can be worn. Beginners often intuitively choose waistband shorts. GONSO also recommends that less experienced cyclists try bib shorts, as they are often perceived as more comfortable. Bib shorts are often worn under cycling shorts. This increases comfort when wearing long cycling touring or mountain bike shorts. Bib shorts are available from GONSO for women and men and are specifically tailored to individual requirements.
MEN'S VS. WOMEN'S CYCLING SHORTS
Why are there different cycling shorts for women and men?
One of the biggest physiological differences between men and women is the lower body region. It is therefore understandable that women and men have different needs when it comes to seat padding. As women have a wider sit bone width on average than men, which also means that their pubic bone is significantly lower, different pressure points must be taken into account when sitting on a bike. That is why GONSO develops different seat pads for women and men, which are adjusted in size according to the clothing size.
Basic differences: cut and seat pads
Cycling shorts for women and men also differ in their cut. Different requirements for women and men are taken into account right from the development stage, and each pair of shorts is fitted on a model and on a bike. This ensures a perfect fit for all our cycling shorts. Widely available unisex models do not do justice to either women or men. GONSO therefore only offers gender-specific cycling shorts.
