An MTB cycling shorts is not a gravel cycling shorts, which is not a road cycling shorts… Each practice involves a different and adapted support and insert. Discover all our advice for choosing the right cycling shorts for men. There is bound to be one that suits you.
Choosing your men's cycling shorts: a question of practice
For mountain bikers - shockproof cycling shorts
Choosing your cycling shorts when you are mountain biking means taking into account both different types of terrain, sometimes very uneven, But also particular postures to this practice. On an ATV, the body is less inclined compared to road biking. The pressure is therefore greater on the rear part of the saddle. In these conditions, you might as well say that you need a cycling shorts capable of enduring: resist shock, tension and friction.
So the first thing to look at closely is the quality and robustness of the seat insert. In all terrain, protection and freedom of movement are essential. For this we have selected the MTB Performance skin. It is a sure bet in the world of MTB cycling shorts. We also placed a thigh grip, in order to properly stabilize the shorts and avoid chafing. The shorts MARATHON is designed with side and back pockets, to carry a maximum of things on your long raids.
For gravel lovers - a high resistance shorts
Discipline in vogue, the gravel is inspired by bothmountain bike universe and road bike world. The need of comfort and stability on the saddle is therefore there, especially if you go out for long distances. Don't improvise. The imperatives for choosing your gravel cycling shorts: a high resistance support, flexibility, comfort and breathability.
Yes, all at the same time. As on our model GRAN TETRIS. An innovative cycling shorts equipped with theGravel Performance insert which improves blood circulation and helps reduce pressure and numbness. Like the MTB shorts, this model does not move when pedaling, thanks to the insertion of a silicone band at the thigh.
If you are going for long distances, you can opt for our bib shorts TETRIS. Also equipped with the Gravel Performance skin, it has side and back pockets to take with you as many useful things as possible.
For road enthusiasts - long distance cycling shorts
Choose your cycling shorts for the road depends mainly on distances as you go through.
Le road shorts ZEFIR ideal for cyclists who ride 3 to 4 hours. Its chamois leather produced by the Italian company Berenis, associated with these six fabric panels, provides incomparable comfort while riding.
For the long distance enthusiasts, we have developed three high performance cycling shorts. You won't have any pain in the saddle, even if leaving 7 hours. Casually, that leaves you with a lot of options for riding:
- le shorts Gran Fondo available in two different colors (black and white), very compressive with several fabric panels and a silicone band at the end of the thigh.
- le shorts TEAM, available in 4 colors (black, navy blue, green and white), ideal for jigs that have strong thighs. Goodbye to the discomfort and the compression effect of silicone bands. We created this lightweight piece almost in one piece, with grippy inserts in the fabric. In short: second skin effect guaranteed.
- finally, the shorts TITAN. It is equipped with an ultra distance skin, and has 4 side and back pockets to carry everything you need. It is available in strapless and strapless versions.
Click below on your practice for a summary:
Shorts
Colour
Black
Background
Gravel Performance
Maintenance
Wide silicone band at the bottom of the thigh
Shorts
Colour
3 colors
Background
Combi
Maintenance
Wide silicone band at the bottom of the thigh
Shorts
Colour
Black
Background
Combi
Maintenance
Grip inserts in the fabric - Adapted to all body types and more particularly to strong thighs
What is your shorts size?
Know that the most important measure to choose the right cycling shorts is the hip measurement. To measure it: place the measuring tape at the strongest point of your pelvis (generally at the level of the buttocks) and rely on the OZIO size chart present on each product sheet.
Find all our cycling shorts in our OZIO online store.