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1st place: SQlab SQ-Short One 12 Women - TOUR grade: 1.2
- Price: 200 Euro >> available here
- Country of production: Lithuania
- Weight (size S): 170 grammes
- Sizes: XS to XXL
- Pee function / Features: Slip-on principle, comfort straps, comfort leg cuffs
- Upholstery length, width / hardness: 20, 16 cm / solid
TOUR rating
- Carrying properties (30 %): 1,0
- Pee function (30 %): 1,0
- Seat cushion (20 %): 1,0
- Equipment (20 %): 2,0
Overall score (100%): 1.2 (TOUR test winner)
Conclusion
The test-winning trousers are top in all functional criteria, the only thing missing is reflective material. Thin, firm and securely positioned seat pad. Uncomplicated and quick pit stop.
2nd place: Pasnormal Studios Women's Essential Light Bib - TOUR grade: 1.3
- Price: 255 Euro >> available here
- Country of production: Portugal
- Weight (size S): 150 grammes
- Sizes: XXS to XXL
- Pee function / Features: Slip-on principle, comfort straps, comfort leg cuffs, bar tacks
- Upholstery length, width / hardness: 20, 13 cm / solid
TOUR rating
- Carrying properties (30 %): 1,0
- Pee function (30 %): 1,5
- Seat cushion (20 %): 1,2
- Equipment (20 %): 1,4
Overall grade (100%): 1.3
Conclusion
The lightest trousers in the test; the material feels comparatively thin, predestined for summer temperatures. Very comfortable to wear, inconspicuous padding; relatively expensive.
3rd place: Velocio Women's Luxe Bibshort - TOUR grade: 1.5
- Price: 261 Euro
- Country of production: Italy
- Weight (size S): 180 grammes
- Sizes: XXS to XXXL
- Pee function / Features: Slip-on principle, comfort straps, comfort leg cuffs, reflective material
- Upholstery length, width / hardness: 23, 14 cm / firm
TOUR rating
- Carrying properties (30 %): 1,5
- Pee function (30 %): 1,5
- Seat cushion (20 %): 1,8
- Equipment (20 %): 1,4
Overall grade (100%): 1.5
Conclusion
The most expensive trousers in the test impress in all categories and are very comfortable to wear. At most, the circumferential and somewhat bulky seams on the comparatively narrow leg cuffs can be annoying.
How TOUR tests
All trousers were washed according to instructions before the test and assessed by our testers according to four differently weighted criteria:
- Carrying properties (30 per cent): This is based on the documented impressions and experiences of the testers with regard to the quality and function of the straps and waistband, the cuffs, the feel of the fabric and the overall construction.
- Pee function (30 per cent): When comparing the opening concepts, we assessed handling and time required. The trousers that worked most easily and quickly in every position were awarded the highest marks.
- Seat cushion (20 per cent): A seat pad is good when it does its job unobtrusively. To do this, it must be reliably held in position by the trouser fabric and provide good cushioning in the area of the sit bones without causing chafing when pedalling.
- equipment (20 per cent): The evaluation includes: The design and quality of the straps and the opening mechanism, leg cuffs, flat seams, the use of reflective material, sensibly placed mesh material and extras such as pockets.
Matthias Borchers
Editor
