There are few luxuries in cycling – but Endura feels that it is offering up two of them: Endura’s latest top-of-the-range Equipe clothing, the Equipe Infiniti CB Bibshorts and the Equipe Helios Comp CB Jersey!
And as riders would expect from an apparel specialist with two teams in the Tour de France this month, a great deal of thought, innovation and attention to detail has gone into the fabrics, cut and finishing of the clothing.
Endura notes that the brand new Infiniti CB Bibshorts are designed with the minimum number of seams necessary, creating a ‘barely there’ sensation for fit and comfort. The Infiniti CB bibshort is constructed from only 3 panels, with the legs each being sculpted from a single panel of Italian Power Lycra and the upper cut from a solitary panel of stretch mesh.
How can Endura achieve such a great fit with so few panels when traditional thinking dictates fully ergonomic fit can only be achieved by the introduction of many panels? According to the Scottish based company, ‘the secret lies in the extremely complex shape of the highly evolved, ergonomic cut of each panel.’
In addition to a great fit, these bibshorts also aim to offer a multitude of features to provide performance on the road. The light-weight wicking mesh upper ‘guarantees superb breathability’, while the Italian Power Lycra of the legs features coldblack technology for reduced heat build-up and a sun protection factor of UPF 50+.
For best comfort in the saddle, the Infiniti CB Bibshorts feature the team-tested 1000 Series Italian CVP (Continuously Variable Profile) stretch pad with antibacterial finish. Further details include raw edge silicone hem grippers and deep comfort bib binding.
Endura ntoes that these slick bibshorts come luxuriously packaged in an eye-catching box with a laundry bag and a pot of Endura chamois cream – ‘the perfect gift set for the passionate road cyclist!’
Alongside the Equipe Infiniti CB Bibshorts comes the premium Equipe Helios Comp CB Jersey, available in black or in white. This soft-touch, rapid-wicking jersey features an athletic race-cut; coldblack technology to deflect sunrays and prevent heat build-up as well as providing a sun protection factor of UPF 40+; 3D mesh inserts for breathability; body fit sleeve construction for a comfortable fit without unsightly over compression; Jaquard Y-form silicone hem on rear; and flat hem finish on the front for comfort.
Following feedback from Endura’s professional riders, special attention has been paid to the pocket construction to make sure the pockets can be fully loaded with water bottles on a hot day: a low-stretch rear fabric is incorporated in the back of the jersey, which prevents the pockets from sagging.
In addition to the traditional 3 elastic rear pockets there’s also a zipped security pocket and a gel wrapper pocket. As Endura points out, ‘you’re not in the Tour, so don’t be discarding your wrappers in the hedgerows.’
- RRP Equipe Infiniti CB Bibshorts £139.99
- RRP Helios Comp CB Jersey £79.99
