Chamois Guide
When did choosing a chamois get so complicated? We got tired of specs that said little, and went with our butts, testing every chamois under the sun - check out our chamois guide to learn more.
Chamois Series
No Zigs, No Zags
When Ian, our VP of Product started designing the very first pair of 7mesh bib shorts, he’d never even set eyes on a raw chamois. Luckily, he’d spent the past decade making hyper complex climbing kit, so he quickly got up to speed. And with the benefit of fresh thinking, he saw that where other bibs were poorly stitched and badly finished, he could create something that looked beautiful inside and out, one that placed seams away from sensitive areas, and integrated the chamois on a separate layer for unmatched comfort. He called this concept Clean Finish tailoring, and it soon spread to every single piece of 7mesh apparel.
Take a Seat
How did choosing a chamois get so complicated? We got tired of specs that said little, and went with our butts, testing every chamois under the sun until we settled on two stand out pads from Italian brand Elastic Interface, before re-engineering them to meet the needs of each padded short.
Look inside a 7mesh Lycra short, and you’ll see either the Force or Space chamois — strange names, great pads. They both do the same job, but excel in slightly different areas.
Bib Short Comparison Guide
- StyleDescriptionChamoisMaterialPockets
RK2 Bib Short
An elite performance, second skin road cycling short built with coldblack® for all-out speed in the heat of competition.
FIT: Durable, compressive material anchors the inseam lower on the leg than the MK3. With more coverage and compression, these bibs are cut to feel a bit more snug than MK3s, but will feel great on long ridesElastic Interface
Performance ForceBODY: 75% Nylon, 25% Nylon
STRAPS: 76% polyester, 24% elastaneNone
RK2 Cargo Bib Short
A light and fast road and gravel cargo bib short with coldblack®, built for staying ahead of the pack during the season’s hottest rides.
FIT: Durable, compressive material anchors the inseam lower on the leg than the MK3. With more coverage and compression, these bibs are cut to feel a bit more snug than MK3s, but will feel great on long ridesElastic Interface
Performance ForceBODY: 75% Nylon, 25% Nylon
STRAPS: 76% polyester, 24% elastaneTwo large leg pockets
WK3/MK3 Bib Short
A bib short for the longest rides of the season, with a proven fit, premium fabrics and unmatched comfort and support across the saddle.
FIT: Inseam hits mid thigh. Moderate compressionElastic Interface
Performance SpaceBODY: 62% Nylon, 38% elastane
None
WK3/MK3 Cargo Bib Short
Dawn-to-dusk comfort, flawless tailoring and extended pocket storage combine in this refined road and fast gravel bib short.
FIT: Inseam hits mid thigh. Moderate compressionElastic Interface
Performance SpaceBODY: 62% Nylon, 38% elastane.
Two large leg pockets
MK3 – Three rear back waist pockets
WK3 – Two rear back waist pocketsWK2/MK3 Short
Same shorts as MK3/WK3 for those who prefer to ride without straps. (above)
Elastic Interface
Performance SpaceBODY MK3: 62% Nylon, 38% elastane
BODY WK2: 80% Nylon, 20% elastaneNone
The Force Chamois
Force is a supple, slim profile chamois that excels on fast, hot rides where maximum breathability matters more than outright endurance. But don’t let its focus on speed over distance fool you - Force can do the big days. But if you’re riding back to-backs and value support over anything else, take a look at the Space below.
- Air mapping system: cut out wings in sensitive areas for maximum breathability
- Ultra dense top foam gives a supportive, yet flexible form fitting performance chamois
- Men's - Central channel specific for male anatomy to relieve pressure and improved blood flow
- Women's - Dual-density Central insert: 70kg/m3 relieves pressure
- ECO X-fifty top fabric
Find it in
Women's RK2 Bib Short
Men's RK2 Bib Short
Women's Foundation Short
Men's Foundation Short
Women's TK1 Bib Tights
Men's TK1 Bib Tight
The Space Chamois
The Space is our chamois model of choice for long, repeat days in the saddle. With a thoughtful form factor that invites cooling airflow where it matters, Space lays out mile after mile of plush comfort, bouncing back from even the toughest days to provide resilient, repeat-ride support throughout the season.
- High density foam throughout creates a stable platform and allows your body to sink for the long haul
- Perforated top layer foam for breathability
- Men's - Central channel specific for male anatomy to relieve pressure and improved blood flow
- Women's - Central inserts that support female anatomy
- Perforated top layer foam for breathability
- ECO X-fifty top fabric
Find it in
Women's WK3 Cargo Bib Short
Men's MK3 Cargo Bib Short
Women's WK2 Short
Men's MK3 Short
Women's WK3 Bib Short
Men's MK3 Bib Short
Foundations Bike Underwear
The Foundation bike underwear is made with a free-feeling low profile chamois offering refreshing airflow right where it's needed most while drying fast under intense efforts in hot conditions. The Foundation bike underwear provides "just enough" cushion on short rides, gravel grinds, park days and anything that ends with an extended après.
- Minimilist invisible chamois
- Highly perforated foam for maximum breathability
- Proprietary thermoform chamois installation
- Polyester top surface for maximum dry fabrics
- Thin 80kg/m3 foam
