As an essential part of the Craft Shield series, the Shield Bib Short is perhaps the most individually desired piece of them all. This wind and water repellant bib short is perfect for transitional seasons, with the associated challenging, variable weather conditions to manage. Having a bib short that can keep you dry and protected, yet still be highly breathable and fully comfortable as a performance bib is pretty much ideal. The 4-way stretch provides excellent fit and compression to battle muscle vibration and helps to deliver power and efficiency. The short section's thermal, brushed fleece inner will keep you warm and comfortable and the thermocool bib upper will keep you dry and well regulated while ensuring perfect shoulder strap tension. All seams and panels have been body-mapped to follow and accentuate body position and anatomy during pedaling action.

Each item carrying the Shield name must be anatomically designed, be waterproof or highly water resistant, have integrated reflective print, and all use the 4-way stretch Body Control fabric. Craft is keeping the lid on the technology details of how they can make such a flexible fabric so water resistant, but the base material is 100% polyester with a brushed inside finish, and densely woven outside. The material breathes well, with the brushed surface easing moisture off the skin and passing it through the outer layer. Shield technology works, and is ideal for cyclists living in regions where transitional seasons are a mixed bag of, cold, wet, fair conditions, or all of the above on a given day.

The Shield Bib Short uses Craft's Infinite Comfort Pad, which has been their most popular chamois for endurance riding. The high degree comfort and breathability make it a perfect choice for endurance riding in the off season. While protection may be paramount in the Shield series, performance and comfort don't take a back seat. The wide, soft elastic leg band is a perfect example. It is compressive without feeling like a tourniquet, and the silicone gripper holds the body of the leg material in place. Reflective details and print provide 360° visibility for safety. We love the Craft Shield Bib Short. It keeps you dry, warm, and comfortable while performing like any good bib short. Match it with the other Shield series products or with any other gear you have and you will see the value and qualities of this protection oriented bib short.