Honestly, it’s a wonder nobody’s done this before. The new Fizik LINK bibshorts combine premium materials and construction with a 3D seamless chamois pad designed specifically to mate with their saddles.
Using the same “Spine” concept to pair the right shorts with the right saddle for the right type of rider, they offer it in Bull, Snake and Chameleon. Each is shaped and sewn to complement your flexibility and riding style, as are the corresponding saddles. Adding to that is a new performance matrix of power output to body weight to help you fine tune your selection even further…
All of the shorts use multiple panels and varied lightweight, quick drying and wicking fabrics. The back of the strap is narrow and seamless, making it comfortable and unlikely to hinder your movement. The higher end R1 version gets the seamless, breathable 3D pad with an average garment weight of just 155g. The R3 version comes in at 185g with a slightly less advanced chamois pad using a single padding material.
The Snake is for folks that aren’t getting pelvic rotation, instead rolling their spine to reach the handlebars. Paired with their Arione saddles to support more weight on the sit bones.
The Bull is for the opposite – folks that aren’t as limber in the spine but can roll their pelvis forward. Paired with Aliante saddles that match a more acute angle between the saddle and sit bones.