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Product Details
A breathable and supportive bib short for riders who seek the ultimate performance on long rides. Mesh construction aids in cooling and moisture management, whether the short is worn on a hot day, or under a number of layers in variable conditions.
- Reflective logo
- EXPERT ROAD seat insert with GORE® WINDSTOPPER® Cup
- GORE® WINDSTOPPER® Cup Technology: highly breathable,preformed windproof front for optimum comfort
- Flat hem provides optimum fit and comfort
- Full mesh bib construction for optimum ventilation
- Inseam length 28 cm / 11 inches
- Highly functional material mix
- Reflective print
- Optimized seam placement for comfort
PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY
ENGINEERED FOR
CYCLING
WEATHER
Warm 60° - 75°F
Clouds
Sun
ATTRIBUTES
Reflective logo
SEAT INSERT WITH GORE® CUP
PRODUCT PERFORMANCE
WATERPROOFNESS:
durably waterproof
WINDPROOFNESS:
windproof
Product Reviews
GORE® C7 Bib Shorts+ is rated
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Rated 5 out of
5
by
Adventure Rider from
Top quality
The Oxygen bibshorts are constructed with high quality materials and with expert craftsmanship. They have a slightly compressive feel in the legs (which is good) and are very supportive all around. The front panel is supportive as well as wind blocking. The material has enough heft to provide a firm supportive feel but still stays dry. The suspender/bib has enough stretch that you really don't notice them when riding.
From a sizing standpoint these might run a little small. I chose XXL based on the sizing charts and fit is perfect - slightly compressive as it should be. As a size comparsion I wear XL in Garneau and XXL in Castelli.
The insert is firm, as it should be, and has provided comfort during my usual 5+ hour road rides.
Date published: 2017-12-13
Rated 3 out of
5
by
bike-ra from
Sizing is Screwy!
I am 5'5", 125lbs. and w/ a 29" waist. Castelli bibs in a size Small generally fit me best (for most other brands I need a sz. XS if they’re available and if the bib straps aren’t too tight). So it came as a big surprise that in a sz. Small these bibs (which are supposed to be for a 29-31" waist) were so tight that I could barely get them past my calves (they fit waay tighter than the sz. XS Bontrager I own). Once I muscled them on the lycra was so stretched out that they were sorta see-through, the seams looked ready to burst, and forget trying to move them around a bit to get the chamois positioned just right. Very strange experience for me!
I then returned these and tried the sz. Medium which fit 2-3 sizes larger than the Small (close to a real "medium" vs. the totally skewed XXS fit of the Small). Unfortunately these were way too loose fitting for my skinny frame, so these too are going back too.
Otherwise these have some nice higher-end features for a bib at this price: a great looking multi-layer/density chamois (apparently an EIT that’s well-ventilated), soft/airy mesh straps with a unique doubled-over "tunnel" design, and a soft microfiber lined “wind protective cup” that provides perhaps a bit more room "for the boys" (though not anything close to what Assos provides on most of their current models).
However, I’m not a fan of a few other features: the 3” doubled-over hems instead of separate leg bands (a P.I. model using this approach did not hold very well and was very sweat-inducing), the lycra material feels kinda rough (vs. the “luxurious” feel of the lycra on most other mid/high-end bib models these days…though I doubt this will be noticed much during a ride), and the design is rather boring ("if I can no longer ride fast I may as well look mahvelous?").
NOTE TO GORE: Please fix the huge size jump between the Small (which fits like an XXS) and the Medium (which fits like most other brand's "Mediums"). As it is I am between this huge size jump and can't enjoy the unique design of these bibs!
Date published: 2017-09-26
Rated 2 out of
5
by
MarkB from
Seat insert off center
I bought a pair of these and noticed upon wearing for very short ride that the chamois felt kind of off to the left. I went home and measured them and indeed, the chamois had been installed 1.0 cm off center to the left. I exchanged for another pair and had the same issue, if you measure the location of the chamois it is exactly 1.0 cm left of center. I won't exchange again as it seems to be a manufacturing setup problem and no one seems to be checking before they go out to the public, only to warn others to check future purchases immediately upon receipt.
Had it not been for this recurring problem I would have rated 5 stars but now I have serious questions regarding quality control in the manufacture of these items.
Date published: 2017-08-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Charles from
The oxygen bibs feel like I've worn them for years.
I traditionally have trouble finding bibs that are comfortable and durable, but the Oxygen bibs are a perfect fit, comfortable for 12+ hour rides and breathable for the warmer days. I am a 95kg and wear XL that fit perfect.
Date published: 2017-06-20
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Bolo from
Great Fit!
Bibs are great quality and very comfortable price is high but well worth it.
Date published: 2016-07-22