Virtually the entire upper features a soft hydrophilic Series LP 41 mesh that is incredibly breathable while also offering ideal stability for the wide, flat bib straps that have a controlled stretch. There are two side panels from the lower that extend upwards slightly, adding some stabilizing support for the external obliques. For such technical fabrics, the Velocity HD Race still has a soft feel on the skin. This is feature feature of the fabric surfaces themselves, but also the joining technologies, which include flatlock stitching where the seams won't cause chafing, and in the more sensitive areas, where ALÉ applies their Bonded Technology, process of heat bonding adhesive taped seams, which eliminate stitching in sensitive area and give the garment a sleek, skin-like layer feel. You can see this in the Zero Friction bib supports, which combine the use of raw-cut materials with the bonded seams to eliminate friction.

The short section follows suit, with ALÉ's CS Stability System leg grippers. These wide, flat contrasting stretch cuffs, which require less compression to stay in place with the use of heat transfer hypoallergenic silicone grip material. Here the raw edge material sits flat, with incredible comfort. The remaining major fabric detail of the short section is the application of the Graphene-infused Aero G.140 side bands. This superlight fabric is woven into exceptionally aero structures, with incredible moisture transfer and antimicrobial properties. So not only is the main fabric, which is front facing, developed for that aero requirement, but the sides of the legs offer an additional benefit where the airflow carries off and past the body.

Last, but incredibly important to the designers and the rider, a Velocity-specific model of the ALÉ 8HF shammy is mated into the short, and thanks to the Tristitch attachment process, the shammy remains adherent to the body, following the cyclist's movements in and out of the saddle. The pad was developed with open cell foam of 100 Kg/m³ density, in a thickness of 12 mm in the main support and pressure area for increased support on the longest and hardest racing days. 3mm perforations combine with the topsheet and fabric composition to ensure the fastest moisture release process to keep the skin as dry and comfortable as possible. The narrower, race specific pad favors the aggressive race posture, with the thinner side sections wrapping out slightly beyond the saddle, keeping the transition off the pressure zone to eliminate friction.

Every fabric, design detail, seam, and function of the Velocity HD Race Bib Short has been considered, selected, and applied for one goal- to create the best fitting and performing race bib short you can buy. One note on fit. This is a pure race product from a European company, so it will run small. Follow the size guidelines, and if in any doubt, size up.