Centred around a proprietary chamois, ‘road tested over 400,000km’ and fine-tuned with WorldTour athletes, the new Rapha Pro Team Bib Shorts III are positioned as part of the apparel brand’s pinnacle performance range.
James Stannard, Senior Product Manager at Rapha said “Whether you’re gearing up for your next race, chasing a QOM, or planning your hardest ride to date, these next generation bib shorts are built for unhindered focus on the absolute limit.”
The Pro Team Bib Shorts III were put to the test by elite data Lachlan Morton who recently beat the fastest known time riding from Auckland to Wellington in New Zealand. The record had previously stood for over 40 years, set in 1983 by post office worker and endurance club rider, Brian Fleck. EF Pro Cycling’s Morton broke the record riding 648km in a time of 18 hours and 28 minutes.
Commenting on the Pro Team Bib Shorts III, Lachlan Morton said “From Auckland to Wellington, I didn’t notice them at all, and that’s the highest praise I can give. That’s what I want from my bib shorts.”
Key features include:
- Comfort – Rapha’s in-house atelier and design team developed the bib shorts’ pattern and garment construction. With minimal seams and fabric with fewer panels, the advanced build of the chamois, low profile elastic bib straps, laser cut hems and mesh waist section all help to ensure optimum fit, functionality and support.
- Chamois – a proprietary chamois was a key focus of the design process. Increased high-density foam, with a reticulated structure, conforms to the body and wicks sweat rapidly. Iterations of this pad were tested by WorldTour and elite-level riders in all conditions.
- Material gains – The legs and bibs sections use another proprietary textile technology, selected for a high strength-to-weight ratio for an engaged fit and increased chamois stability. This Italian-made woven fabric also offers advanced thermo-regulation whilst still delivering a balance of form-following flexibility and compression.
