Badwater® Men's 400-Mile™ Cycling Bib
Description
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ORDERING
This is a custom item made-to-order therefore discounts may not be applied to this item.
This is the bib you want, with the original 400-Mile™ pad, that has made this our single best-seller.
Emilio gave these bicycling shorts and bibs the "400-Mile" name from product testing consisting of 400 miles over 4 days. His logic was that many shorts feel fine for 100+ mile rides. The real question is how does that saddle feel when you get on the bike the next morning for another 100 miles...and the next morning? This was the inspiration for the design, the pad, and the name.
Sizing: Please refer to the size chart button above for sizing guidance.
Fit Type: Compressive
Fit Note - Customer feedback suggests ordering one size down from your DeSoto Trisuit size. The 400-Mile™ Cycling Bib Short is not as compressive as our Forza Trisuit. If in doubt email us at contact@desotosport.com
New Features:
- We sewed the 14mm 400-Mile Pad™ Pad into the short, versus on top of the short. This allows the pad to stretch more, and float; which means it can be used as a race piece in a triathlon. On the bike, the pad stretches with the short and follows your skin as it moves with every pedal stroke, eliminating the friction that can cause irritation or rashes.
- Seamless inner thigh eliminates friction against the saddle and thighs
- 13-panel bib short made of Forza Compressor fabric ensures a perfect fit, and targeted muscle support
- 3-inch Mobius™ Comfort Compression leg bands keep shorts in place without excess squeezing (no elastic/ no gripper!)
- Sheer Mesh™ bibs straps keep you cool
- Midsection Support – Our bibs come up a bit higher on the sides than other brands, to cover and tuck in obliques and abdomen. This provides a slimmer appearance and nice support around the mid-section.
- 3 pockets: one on each outer thigh and one center back pocket that fit cell phones, smart phones, fuel packets, and most sunglasses
- Curvilinear™ seamlines and contrast flatstitch highlight panel construction, create an attractive appearance and are extremely durable
- Environmentally-friendly and completely free of solvents
- Not recommended for repeated use in a chlorinated pool
- Made in USA
WHAT IS THE ADVANTAGE OF RIDING YOUR BIBS OVER SHORTS?
1. No Waistband Pressure
No elastic waistband digging into your stomach.
Better breathing and more comfort, especially in aggressive riding positions.
2. Better Fit and Stability
The straps keep the shorts securely in place.
No sliding down or bunching up — especially during long rides.
3. Improved Comfort for Long Distances
Bibs help the chamois pad (the seat pad) stay perfectly positioned.
Less chance of friction, saddle sores, or irritation.
4. Smoother, More Aero Profile
No waistband bulge, so a cleaner line under a jersey or skinsuit.
Slight aerodynamic advantage.
5. Enhanced Look and Slimming Effect
Our bibs are higher than other and help tuck in the belly and love handles.
6. Ease of bathroom relief
The straps are stretchy enough to pull down for frequent and quick pee stops.
7. No gripper, no rubber, no silicone = more comfort on longer rides.
Inseam lengths:
- Small: 8.75" (22.23cm)
- Medium: 9.25" (23.5cm)
- Large: 9.75" (24.77cm)
- XLarge: 10.25" (26.04cm)
- XXLarge: 10.75" (27.31cm)
- 2XL available in Solid Black only
Inseam Note - Shorter Leg Length than other brands: Have you seen the length of the shorts that riders have been wearing in Europe lately, especially in the Grand Tours? As opposed to most brands here in the states, which come just above the knees, our shorts are comfortably shorter. Our inseam is similar to those currently used by the pros in the Grand Tours. They have no gripper elastic, yet stay in place and do not bind or squeeze the legs, which is crucial once you get to the run segment of a triathlon.
PRODUCT CODE: BB3-C-BW
Badwater® is a registered trademark owned by AdventureCORPS, Inc. and this collection and garments are produced under license from AdventureCORPS, Inc.
