Capo

Fondo Bib Short - Men's

Don’t wait for your chamois to tell you it’s given up before buying a back-up pair of bibs to have waiting in your drawer. If your go-to bib short has seen you through coffee shop loops, a few impromptu race days, and miles of training rides, accept that it won’t last forever and grab the Capo Fondo Bib Short to ease your pain on the day old faithful needs to be retired. With a reasonable price point and an effective Lycra construction, the Fondo makes an amenable addition to kit, and a worthy candidate for becoming your new favorite short.

Prepare for the Fondo to follow a slim, contoured silhouette when you put it on; it may feel tight at first compared to your stretched out old short, but the almost compressive fit of the Lycra will support your muscles through long rides and follow your body movements in the saddle, wicking moisture away from your skin as you sweat. Capo also treated the Lycra with a Coldblack finish, which even better equips it to resist absorbing heat from the sun on days with little cloud cover.

In the saddle, Capo’s Endurance 3D chamois helps you realize just how ready your old bib short was to be replaced, with its high-density foam acting as a plush barrier between you and the seat that doesn’t inhibit your ability to pedal. On top of the strategically shaped cushioning, a microfiber layer shuttles moisture away from your skin as you ride to limit the chances of chafing and discomfort on long days. Both legs of the short stay in place courtesy of two leg grippers, while airy mesh bibs sit smoothly under your jersey for a supportive fit from torso to legs.