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De Soto 400-Mile Cycling Bib Short – BB3-2019 Review

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De Soto 400-Mile Cycling Bib Short - BB3-2019

  • 78% nylon, 22% elastane
  • We sewed the 14mm 400-Mile 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 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.
  • 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!) Liquid 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. Curvilinear seamlines and contrast flatstitch highlight panel construction, create an attractive appearance and are extremely durable.
  • 3 pockets: one one each outer thigh and one center back pocket that fit cell phones, smart phones, fuel packets, and most sunglasses.
  • Enviro-friendly and completely free of solvents. Not recommended for repeated use in a chlorinated pool. Made in USA. PLEASE REFER TO THE SIZE IMAGE ON THE LEFT FOR AN ACCURATE FIT. Inseam lengths: Small: 8.75″ Medium: 9.25″ Large: 9.75″ XLarge: 10.25″ XXLarge: 10.75″

Emilio gave these bicycling 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.

De Soto 400-Mile Cycling Short – BS3-2019 Review

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De Soto 400-Mile Cycling Short - BS3-2019

  • Drawstring closure
  • We sewed the 14mm 400-Mile 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 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. Pad offers antibacterial properties that won’t wash out over time.
  • 11-panel bike 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!)
  • Hi-rise, elastic waist and adjustable drawstring keeps the short up, and protects you from low back sun exposure. Curvilinear seamlines and contrast flatstitch highlight panel construction, create an attractive appearance and are extremely durable. Seamless inner thigh eliminates friction against saddle and thighs.
  • 3 pockets: one one each outer thigh and one center back pocket that fit cell phones, smart phones, fuel packets, and most sunglasses
  • Enviro-friendly and completely free of solvents. Not recommended for repeated use in a chlorinated pool. Made in USA. PLEASE REFER TO THE SIZE IMAGE ON THE LEFT FOR ACCURATE SIZING GUIDANCE. Front Rise: Small 9”, Medium 9.5”, Large 10”, X-Large 10.5” Back Rise: Small 15”, Medium 15.5, Large 16, X-Large 16.5″

DeSoto Women’s 400-Mile Bike Short Review

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DeSoto Women's 400-Mile Bike Short

  • 400-mile pad for extreme comfort over great distances
  • Forza Fabric
  • Newly designed waistband has 2/3 elastic band, covering the entire back and sides, ending at the pelvic bones for less restriction on the abdomen which allows for a more comfortable stomach area, alleviating the need for a drawstring.
  • 2 fold over hidden pockets

After the huge success of our 400 Mile Bike Short – both Men’s and Women’s – we have released a new and improved version. Same great 400-mile pad, same great Forza Fabric, but with added Liftfoil fabric to complete a fully compressive yet comfortable cycling short. The 400 mile pad is a float pad, dries quickly and has become very popular for all types of triathlons. Newly designed waistband has 2/3 elastic band, covering the entire back and sides, ending at the pelvic bones for less restriction on the abdomen which allows for a more comfortable stomach area, alleviating the need for a drawstring. These shorts come with two fold over hidden pockets that will keep all your belongings from shifting or falling out. They are large enough to carry energy gels, credit cards, keys, or a cell phone.

De Soto Riviera FLI Tri Bibshort – RTB3-2018 Review

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De Soto Riviera FLI Tri Bibshort - RTB3-2018

  • Body – 80% nylon, 20% elastane
  • Innovative “Fli-fly” hidden fly just above the pad in front, for quick on-the-fly bathroom “relief.”
  • 7mm Clasico Integrated Pad is soft with stretch and no seams for on-the-bike comfort
  • 3-inch Mobius Comfort Compression Band offers equally graduated compression around the legs, so you get the same support with no tightness or sqeezing
  • Two Waterlid Pockets, one on side of each leg, that allow you to swim in this trisuit without a wetsuit
  • Seamless inner thigh eliminates friction against saddle and thighs