A bicycle is a universal vehicle suitable for people of any age and social status. It is used for city driving, commuting, and longer trips. With frequent use of the bicycle, there may be discomfort in the form of rubbing with a seat, which can be eliminated only by specialized bicycle shorts or bicycle pants with diapers.
Features
Cycling brings a lot of positive emotions, both for adults and children, it helps one to lose weight, make the body more embossed, while others ride with pleasure or with company and have fun. Depending on the frequency of use of this vehicle and the duration of travel, you need to choose the right clothes. From riding in short shorts, you will soon be able to feel a burning sensation on the inner thigh from frequent contact with the seat. Too hot or poorly ventilated clothes will also be the wrong choice, especially when it comes to long journeys.
The problem of choosing the right clothes arose a long time ago, because manufacturers of sports equipment turned their attention to this topic by inventing special bicycle shorts that would make it possible to minimize unpleasant sensations during the trip. For the new product, we selected a special stretch material that allows you to make shorts and shorts tight: nylon, lycra, polyester, spandex.
To remove excess moisture and other problematic nuances, a diaper insert was invented, which became the main difference between ordinary clothes and bicycle clothes.
The diaper itself consists of three layers:
- antibacterial tissue;
- moisture-removing material;
- absorbent layer.
Cycling trunks can have several varieties:
- products used as underwear (made of absorbent material);
- a sporty variety that has a richer color scheme and cut features;
- bicycle pants with diapers - are not considered aerodynamic, but they are distinguished by high practical qualities.
Bikes are different from bike shorts. Since the first option is shorter, it is usually worn under clothes, which is convenient for trips to work or work, while the second are used for bike rides, and it is not necessary to hide them under other things. The design of a cycling shorts is usually more original and interesting, while cycling shorts are most often plain.
When choosing between simple things and specialized products, you should choose the latter. Diaper cycling shorts have such advantages as:
- thermoregulation;
- maintaining blood flow due to the absence of soft tissue numbness;
- the presence of bacteriostatic properties;
- muscle support;
- increase in speed qualities of the rider;
- prevention of rubbing between the legs;
- the role of the shock absorber.
Like any other product, clothing for a bicycle has its drawbacks, including:
- high elasticity of clothing allows you to tightly fit the body, but not everyone likes it, especially for overweight people;
- difficulty in choosing the ideal option for a particular person;
- cost of products.
In order to choose the right clothes for cycling trips, and pants or shorts were comfortable to wear, and they gave only pleasant sensations from use, you need to be aware of the features and options of the products.
The difference between female and male products
Since cycling captivates both boys and girls, manufacturers are faced with the need to provide clothing for both sexes. Male and female cycle pants and shorts with diapers differ in the following parameters.
- According to the cut. The female version is made shorter in length, and the cut is distinguished by elegance. Men's products are characterized by a longer cycling shorts.
- Lineup.
Due to the structural features of men and women, cycling clothing has the following differences:
- women's briefs and shorts for a bicycle are sewn more fitted than men's;
- the front step seam in women's products is shorter than in men's;
- inserts in cycling clothing can be located in different places;
- the female version is usually produced shortened, and the male most often closes the quadriceps.
The choice of cycling shorts and shorts should be made consciously, during the fitting the product should not press and interfere, otherwise it will be extremely uncomfortable to ride in it.
Bicycle Clothing Care
Specialized bicycle clothing also has its own peculiarities in grooming, and to use it brings only pleasant feelings, you need to know about them. When creating cycling shorts and cycling trunks, manufacturers sought to ensure that the cyclist did not interfere with anything on the road, because this clothing is worn directly on the body, without tearing anything under it, otherwise it will not be possible to feel the proper effect. Since the shorts and underpants after each ride will be wet from sweat, they must be washed.
Cycle washing can be either manual or machine, usually there are detailed care instructions on the tags. An important feature when washing in the washing machine is the absence of things that can damage the material of shorts or shorts, which will entail the appearance of holes.
It is desirable to dry cycling shorts in the sun - it will help to remove harmful microorganisms that could remain after washing.
How to choose the right clothes?
To purchase comfortable cycling shorts or underwear, It is recommended to pay attention to the following nuances.
- Correspondence of the model to the features of the figure of a particular person. Not always well-known company guarantees a comfortable fit and attractive appearance, so it’s worth trying a few branded things.
- Choosing between cheap shorts of dubious quality and a quality expensive thing, you should give preference to the second, especially if you have to ride often.
- The seams on the clothes should be soft, they should not crush and interfere.
- The lower part of the leg usually has a latex strip, which can cause irritation, especially in the heat, so you should pay attention to products with dotted stripes.
- For long trips, it is better to choose shorts with straps that will not press on the stomach and will not slip during the ride.
- When choosing briefs or shorts for a bicycle, you need to try them on, bend your leg in the knee at a right angle - if the elastic on the belt has not moved, then this product will be the most successful.
Fans of quality and branded things should pay attention to the products of the following brands.
- Saibike - differ in a wide cuff below, an ergonomic form. Pampers have no extra seams, inside the foam, silicone strips on top.
- Pearl Izumi Liner - Bicycle pants that hook under clothes. The length of the product from the belt is 36 cm.
- Radical Racer Pro - A feature is the anatomical diaper made of foam with antibacterial properties, which has a memory effect that persists even after frequent washes.
When choosing shorts or underpants, it is worth paying particular attention to the diaper, it can be with gel filling, which will provide a softer and more comfortable ride, as well as the classic three-layer option. The length, width and shape may vary, there are products with and without protrusions, wide and narrow, long and short diapers. The choice of a specific option can be made only by testing it on yourself, preferably making a small test drive for this.
You should not evaluate only the appearance of cycling clothing, first of all, it should be convenient and practical, and only then beautiful.
With the correct selection of the form for riding a bicycle, you can fully enjoy the ride, not paying attention to extraneous factors that usually accompany an inexperienced cyclist.
An overview of bicycle rails with diapers, see the next video.
