At first glance, road cycling appears to be a relatively simple athletic pursuit. But seasoned cyclists know that pedaling across a dynamic landscape isn’t for the faint of body or mind. Road bikes don’t have suspension and paved surfaces are unforgiving, so it’s on the cyclist and their apparel to create a buffer between the body and the riding environment without compromising fit and function.

This is one of the many areas where the Ksyrium Pro Bibsorts excel. A multilayer Ortholite chamois is stacked with four different densities of memory foam, providing superior cushioning against all of cycling’s rattles and rolls. The four layers of protection increase shock absorption and vibration dampening by 20% compared to a standard insert.

When it comes to fit and function, the Ksyrium Pro Bibshort features a contoured shape, ergonomic flatlock seams to help prevent chafing, and mesh, elastic bib straps that embrace various body sizes and shapes with ease. The legs are made from a single fabric with silicon grippers and raw-cut construction that holds them in place on the thighs.