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Basically, there's one thing to remember: if you're sitting in the saddle, you need the right pants. Jeans are not comfortable for sitting on a horse or a bicycle saddle. Cycling pants for men are clearly the better alternative here. These cycling pants have no annoying seams in the crotch or on the inner legs. In addition, the fit, material, and seat padding are tailored to the needs of cyclists.
Cycling shorts for men are designed to meet the specific needs of cycling. The most important difference between cycling shorts and conventional sports shorts is the seat padding incorporated into the cycling shorts. This padding in the crotch and buttocks area is as versatile as the needs of cyclists are varied. Therefore, great attention should be paid to this.
A second criterion for the perfect cycling shorts is their cut or fit. Road cyclists prefer a close-fitting cut in order to be as aerodynamic and fast as possible. Mountain bikers, on the other hand, like to wear slightly looser cycling shorts, which usually have close-fitting inner shorts with a built-in seat pad.
A third criterion is the material. As with other outdoor pants, cycling pants for men should be breathable. If the cycling pants are also worn in colder temperatures, they should have wind-resistant properties. A special type of cycling pants are cycling rain pants. However, these are intended more as overpants that can be easily pulled over cycling pants when it suddenly starts to rain.
At Transa, you will find a wide range of men's cycling pants for a variety of uses. From short bike bibs to long rain pants, we have everything you need. But what exactly is the difference? Here is a brief overview:
Short bike pants were originally designed for road cycling. They are close-fitting, elastic, and do not constrict. The leg cuffs are coated with silicone on the inside to prevent them from riding up when pedaling. The material is breathable, moisture-regulating, and quick-drying, so the pants don't stick to your legs when they get wet and sweaty. They are available as short cycling pants for summer or in a long version for the cold season.
Cycling pants with straps, also known as bib tights, are particularly popular among professional cyclists. The straps have the added advantage of preventing the pants from slipping. In addition, there is no waistband, which means there is no pressure in this area.
Mountain bike pants have to be able to withstand a lot. Especially when downhill riding or on an enduro tour, the particularly durable material proves its worth, as it won't be ruined by a thorny bush or branch you brush against, or even a fall. Most mountain bike pants for men come with removable inner pants. However, you can also wear mountain bike pants over conventional bike pants or special cycling underwear.
Mountain bike pants have to be able to withstand a lot. This is why the particularly durable material proves its worth, especially when downhill biking or on an enduro tour, as it won't be ruined by a thorny bush or branch you scrape against, or even a fall. Most men's mountain bike pants come with removable inner pants. However, you can also wear mountain bike pants over conventional cycling pants or special cycling undershorts.
In winter, cyclists wear leg warmers to extend their short cycling pants. Or they opt for warm winter cycling pants for men. These are either long, windproof, and lined cycling pants, known as thermal pants, or slightly shorter, knee-length mountain cycling pants made from robust, windproof, and water-repellent material. Under thermal pants for men, it is sufficient to wear cycling underwear. In winter, simply wear the knee-length mountain bike pants over your normal short or long bike pants –
and
your winter outfit is complete.
The name says it all. Waterproof bike rain pants are made for bad weather. If the heavens open, you can quickly pull them over your normal men's bike pants to protect yourself from the wet. They are usually made of relatively lightweight material and can therefore be quickly and compactly packed into your backpack when the sun comes out. For easy entry and exit, even with shoes on, they are also equipped with side zippers, which also serve as ventilation.