Kit Guide

chamois

Trisuit Pad Guide: Thickness and Distance

How thick a trisuit pad should be for sprint, Olympic, 70.3 and full distance — why tri pads are thinner than road chamois, and why fit matters more than millimetres.

Elastic Interface vs Standard Chamois: What Actually Matters

Elastic Interface is a chamois manufacturer, not a performance grade. What the name tells you, what it doesn't, and the specs that actually decide comfort.

Bib Shorts vs Cycling Shorts: Which Should You Ride?

Bibs anchor the chamois at the shoulders with no waistband; waist shorts use elastic. Which wins on comfort, which on convenience, and which to buy first.