The Women's ¾ Bib Shorts use a durable, fleece-backed fabric to ensure maximum comfort. The bibs are made from a luxury mesh material with a large cutaway section in the back to prevent overheating. There is also an elasticated pocket at the back of the bibs for small items.

The shorts use the same female-specific Cytech pad as the Women’s Shorts for total comfort. The shorts have a high-rise front chest panel for additional support that uses a softer fabric than the leg panels. The front zip has a soft Lycra guard for the lockdown puller.

The ¾ bibs have flatlock stitching throughout to prevent chafing and are finished with cream binding and soft gripper around the legs. Reflective tabs behind the knees provide added visibility.

A recent invention, 'three quarters' were the brainchild of Edwig Van Hooydonk and played a key role in the Belgian hardman’s successful bid to win the Tour of Flanders in 1989. Riding in cold, nasty conditions, he found that conventional shorts aggravated a recurring knee problem. His solution was a pair of cycling shorts that stretched below the knee and offered an elegant alternative to the wrapped bandages used at the time. The new look gained further international exposure when Van Hooydonk returned to Flanders to win again in 1991.

Fabric: Strong and durable Thermoroubaix with great stretch. Thermolite fleece lining.

Features: Seams positioned away from front and back of the knee. Lightweight mesh bib. Supportive chest panel. Soft gripper on leg hems. Flat lock stitching. Cy-Tech female-specific pad. Reflective tabs.

Care instructions: Machine wash cool 30°. Wash dark colours separately. Do not tumble dry. Do not iron. Do not bleach. Do not dry clean.