Emilio gave these bicycling shorts and bibs the "400-Mile" name from product testing consisting of 400 miles over 4 days. His logic was that many shorts feel fine for 100+ mile rides. The real question is how does that saddle feel when you get on the bike the next morning for another 100 miles...and the next morning? This was the inspiration for the design, the pad, and the name. We sewed the 14mm 400-Mile Pad into the short, versus on top of the short. This allows the pad to stretch more, and float; which means it can be used as a race piece in triathlon. On the bike, the pad stretches with the short and follows your skin as it moves with every pedal stroke, eliminating the friction that can cause irritation or rashes. 400-Mile Bib Short Fabrics Body - 78% nylon / 22% elastane Front Insert - 44% nylon / 44% polyester /12% elastane Pad - 80% polyester / 20% elastane 400-Mile 14mm Bike Chamois/Pad This pad stretches in all directions and we eliminate all seams between your body and the saddle. The pad offers odor resistant properties that will not wash out. Made of a proprietary foam that floats when it gets wet. The fiber absorbs very little moisture, making it a quick-drying pad. We advise hang-drying all of our triathlon and cycling shorts. Details Main Body 13-panel bib short made of Forza Compressor fabric ensures fit, and targeted muscle support. Liquid Mesh bibs straps keep you cool.Midsection Support – Our bibs come up a bit higher on the sides than other brands, to cover and tuck in obliques and abdomen. This provides a slimmer appearance and nice support around the mid-section. Trim & Leg bands Curvilinear seamlines and contrast flatstitch highlight panel construction, create an attractive appearance and are extremely durable.3-inch Mobius Comfort Compression leg bands keep shorts in place without excess squeezing (no elastic!) Features and Benefits Forza Compressor Fabric This fabric lifts and supports muscles to dampen the vibration caused by dynamic flexion and extension, as well as isometric flex during exercise. We assemble the garments of this fabric with proprietary articulated stitching techniques. This maximizes comfort and fit while minimizing constriction and drag. Liquid Mesh Bib Straps 13-panel bib short made of Forza Compressor fabric ensures a perfect fit, and targeted muscle support. 3-inch Mobius Comfort Compression leg bands keep shorts in place without excess squeezing (no elastic!) Liquid Mesh bibs straps keep you cool. 3 Storage Pockets 3 pockets: one one each outer thigh and one center back pocket that fit cell phones, smart phones, fuel packets, and most sunglasses. 400-Mile 14mm Bike Chamois/Pad Midsection Support – Our bibs come up a bit higher on the sides than other brands, to cover and tuck in obliques and abdomen. This provides a slimmer appearance and nice support around the mid-section. Curvilinear seamlines and contrast flatstitch highlight panel construction, create an attractive appearance and are extremely durable. De Soto 400-Mile Cycling Short - BS3 De Soto Mobius Bib Short - MBB De Soto Riviera FLI Tri Bibshort - RTB3-2021 De Soto 400-Mile Cycling Bib Short - BB3 Buying Options Buying Options Buying Options Buying Options Customer Reviews — 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 4.0 out of 5 stars 10 4.0 out of 5 stars 23 Price $207.95$207.95 — no data — no data $252.95$252.95 Pad 400-Mile 14mm Pad sewn in to the short 400-Mile 14mm Pad sewn on top of the short 7mm Clasico Integrated Pad 400-Mile 14mm Pad sewn in to the short Inseam Size M 8.25 inches 11 inches 9.5 inches 9.5 inches Main Fabric Forza Compressor Mobius Comfort Compression Forza Compressor Forza Compressor Can be used for Cycling Yes Yes Yes Yes Can be used for Triathlon No No Yes No Pockets 3 - Center back pocket and one on each outer thigh 3 - Center back pocket and one on each outer thigh 2 Swimmable Pockets (hydrodynamic for non-wetsuit legal swims) 3 - Center back pocket and one on each outer thigh De Soto Sport Men's Size Chart Sizing Guidance Use a soft measuring tape along with the body measuring guide above to determine your size measurements. Refer to size chart to match your measurements to ensure an accurate fit. Refer to our size chart image above for an accurate fit. Fit Note – Cycling apparel is meant to fit next-to-skin. This is to eliminate unnecessary drag during the swim, bike and run and the potential to chafe. If you’re not comfortable with this type of fit and or are between sizes, we recommend sizing up. Garment will be the tightest the first time you put it on, it will relax slightly once worn or wet. Please keep in mind that a tight fit what eliminates the potential to chafe. If you're in doubt of your size, please ask us. CHEST - Fullest part of breast, measured as the largest part of circumference right over the pectoral muscle. WAIST - Circumference measured at the belly-button line - this is NOT the same as your pants waist size. HIPS - Circumference measured at the widest point, NOT at your hips where your belt may go. Typically this will measure just a few inches below your hip bones and around the largest part of the glutes. If you do not have a tape measure and you need something to measure with, use a belt, or smart phone power cord, and a ruler. Inseam lengths: Small: 8.75", Medium: 9.25", Large: 9.75", X-Large: 10.25", XX-Large: 10.75"
