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Gore Bike Wear Contest Bib Tight 3/4
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Gore Contest Bib Tight 3/4

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4 out of 5 stars

"Pretty standard fabric but the seat pad and cut are excellent"

By Mat Brett

The Contests are made from a Lycra-weight nylon/elastane mix so they're suitable for warmer spring days rather than frosty mornings, and you'll get plenty of summer use out of them too. 

Gore's superb multi-depth seat pad provides comfortable cushioning and stretches in all directions as you move, and the elastic-strand leg grippers, though not the most high-tech ever, work just fine to prevent any riding up. Wide mesh straps add ventilation and spread the load while nearly all the seams are flatlocked and they're positioned out of the way to minimise discomfort; one does run down behind the pre-shaped knee, but it's in the middle rather than over your prominent tendons, so you stay abrasion-free even on long rides. You get a reflective logo on one leg.

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  • User review of Gore Bike Wear Contest Bib Tight 3/4

    I would agree with the reviewer, a great cut, a good pad and an average fabric. Definitely one for those days when it's just slightly too cold for shorts.

    From my experience, they are cut to suit the smaller rider (which I am). Although I'm sure the range of sizes is enough to accommodate most people, if you are very muscular and not so tall, you might struggle pulling the right size for your height over your legs.

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Specification

Name:
Contest Bib Tight 3/4
Built by:
Gore Bike Wear
Price:
n/a
Description:
Features a multi-depth seat pad
Clothing Material:
poly/elasthane
Clothing Sizes Available:
L, M, S, XL, XXL
Available Colours:
Black
Available In (Mens/Womens):
Mens
Colour:
Black
Reflective Piping/Accents:
Yes
Mesh Inserts:
Yes
Bib-Tight:
Yes
Anatomically Cut:
Yes

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