Why Cycling Shorts Are a Wardrobe Essential
Cycling shorts are developed for bike riding. They have a close-fitting cut and offer a comfortable fit that allows freedom of movement. Most bike shorts also have a padded inside or inner pants (liner) for added comfort. This padding is often referred to as 'chamois' and can be available in different thicknesses and sizes.
Cycling shorts are available in different versions that are tailored to different purposes. Short road bike shorts, for example, are aimed at road cyclists who want to be as comfortable as possible on warm days. For mountain biking or touring, on the other hand, there are MTB shorts that are either tight or loose-fitting. There are also specific models for individual requirements: Bicycle shorts are available specifically for men and women, with or without bibs and with or without padding.
Short Bicycle Shorts at a Glance
To make your search easier, we have listed the most important types of cycling shorts and their respective properties below:
- Road bike shorts: Made of special features, very close-fitting cut, usually with bib shorts, including high-quality seat pad.
- MTB shorts: Similar to road bike shorts in the sporty segment. In the enduro and gravity sector or for touring, often cut loosely and referred to as bike shorts.
- Cycling shorts without bibs: Classic cycling shorts for shorter tours. Can be put on and taken off quickly. Often good in combination with bike shorts without padding.
- Women's cycling shorts: biking shorts specially adapted to the female anatomy. Thanks to their design, they can be put on and taken off quickly – for example when stopping in the countryside.
- Men's cycling shorts: specially adapted to the male anatomy – for example in the padding area.
Bicycle Cycling Shorts – What You Should Look Out For
If you want to buy cycling shorts, we recommend that you first think about the purpose for which you need them. This not only determines the cut, but also the properties that the shorts should have. The seat pad is a special feature: depending on the brand, you can choose from a range of different approaches – from very thin to thick, from simple reinforcements to high-end padding. Practical features such as bags, removable inner pants or detachable bib straps for women can also be a selection criterion – as can the color or price. We have a large selection of short cycling shorts for every area of use, so you're sure to find the right model for your tours.
By the way: You can also take a look at related categories such as bike jerseys, bike suits and cycling socks. After all, cycling shorts always look best when their design matches the rest of your cycling wardrobe.