Manufacturers have developed three different solutions for so-called pee-friendly bike trousers for women to make them easier to put on and take off. Gore and Bioracer rely on zips for the pee break to detach the straps from the shorts. Assos, Craft, Isadore and Rapha use clips, magnetic fasteners and hooks and eyes to separate the straps. Endura, Pas Normal Studio, SQlab and Velocio, on the other hand, use elastic material on the waistband and bib straps, which makes it easy to pull down and pull up - without having to fiddle with zips or hooks.
Straps with fasteners
Let's first look at the women's cycling shorts with braces, which work with various fasteners such as hooks, clips and magnets: They can be either fully or partially detached from the trousers. They usually use mechanical magnetic clips for fastening or combinations of hooks and one or more eyelets, which are also used to adjust the tension of the braces. However, pulling the braces through again, especially in the back area and when wearing gloves, can be a challenge, especially due to the tension of the braces.
Quick exit: simply pull down your cycling shorts
The pull-down method allows female bikers to pull the trousers down without much effort. Both the straps and the waistband are designed in such a way that they offer enough flexibility to pull the trousers down along the body. This method is quicker than others. Application: Simply place both thumbs under the straps at the back and pull the fabric of the trousers down over the buttocks as you squat down.
Cycling shorts with freedom through zip
There are two types of zip on these pee-friendly cycling shorts: either vertical at the back or horizontal over the hips. The vertical zip, which Bioracer has fitted with a cord to make it easier to open, allows you to split the shorts in two and open them at the sides, which is particularly practical for quick breaks. The horizontal zip allows the trousers to be pulled down quickly by separating the trouser box and the bib. However, both types of zip can restrict freedom of movement and may pinch or even rub a little.
We have tested these pee-friendly bike trousers
- Assos Uma GTV Bib Shorts C2 >> available here
- Bioracer Epic Women's Bibshorts >> available here
- Craft ADV Aero Bib Shorts W >> available here
- Gore Wear Ardent Bib Shorts Women's >> available here
- Endura Women's Pro SL Bibshorts >> available here
- Isadore Women's Signature Clippee System Bib Shorts 2.0 >> available here
- Pas Normal Studio Women's Essential Light Bib
- Rapha Women's Detachable Bib Shorts >> available here
- SQlab SQ-Short One 12 Women >> available here
- Velocio Women's Luxe Bibshort
Matthias Borchers
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