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Types and Features of Cycling Shorts
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- General Characteristics
- Cycling shorts are skin-tight garments designed for comfort and efficiency
- They reduce wind resistance and protect against bicycle seat friction
- Modern shorts are made of spandex with synthetic chamois padding
- Hems are lined with elastic or silicone for skin fixation
- Types
- Bib shorts use integrated suspenders instead of elastic waistbands
- Mountain bike shorts are looser but still not baggy
- Baggy shorts look like regular shorts but are designed specifically for cycling
- Benefits
- Prevent chafing and rashes by drawing sweat away from skin
- Compress legs to combat muscular fatigue
- Reduce rider's clothing weight compared to other shorts
- Provide extra padding for comfort during long rides
- Historical Development
- Originally made of knit black wool with chamois padding
- Modern shorts often use different materials for different parts
- Bib shorts evolved from traditional wool shorts' loose design