Castelli Omloop Thermal Bibshort 16520 - black/yellow fluo reflex 321

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Pro innovation
You first saw this back in 2009 when the Cervélo TestTeam rider Jeremy Hunt rode the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad in knee warmers that he had cut to knee length. It took six years for it to catch on, but you saw half a dozen or so riders starting the 2015 Omloop with that same look. So Castelli engineered a fabric that lets them leave a soft raw edge at the back of the knee that won't cut into you, and they started riding prototypes. Once again the guys who do this for a living have come up with a new way to dress. It's significantly warmer than a thermal short but doesn't feel overdressed like a knicker.

At the Belgian classics Castelli has seen the pros cutting off their knee warmers to have a thermal layer just to the knee. So they made up some shorts to ride in and quickly realized that the pros are onto something. It feels significantly warmer than a thermal short but without the restriction of 3/4 knickers. They developed a soft raw-cut edge so it's not going to cut into the back of your knee. Plus it looks very pro. Long socks required.

Features:
- Thermal short cut just to the knee
- Thermoflex fabric for exceptional warmth, stretch and breathability
- Raw-cut edge at anatomically shaped knee
- Progetto X2 Air seat pad for long-distance comfort
- Mesh bib straps so that you can regulate insulation with your base layers, not the bib
- Reflective viz strips for visibility

The Progetto X² Air seat pad has a double layer construction that provides progressive damping, great comfort characteristics and maximum breathability. The antibacterial surface reduces odors and increases hygiene. First layer is a soft, stretchy, seamless and bacteriostatic Skin-Care layer next to your skin. The cushioning layer with perforated viscous comfort padding is added under the ischial bones and in perineum area for maximum padding in these highly sensitive areas.

Material
main fabric: 85% polyamide, 15% elastane
insert: 49% polyamide, 35% polyester, 16% elastane
back: 61% polyester, 23% elastane, 16% polyamide