Hincapie Sportswear

Vantage Bib Knickers - Men's

The advantages of knickers are legion: warmth without suffocation, no ankle or Achilles irritation from zippers, and no issues for cyclists whose inseams aren't compatible with off-the-peg tights that are supposedly full-length. With the Advantage Bib Knickers, Hincapie Sportswear combines the classic fit of knickers with an insulating, wicking fabric and an aesthetic that stands out without making you feel clownish.

Hincapie uses the BodE Thermal Heat fabric as the knickers' beating heart, the heaviest, most insulating iteration of BodE Thermal fabrics. Though the fabric presents a stern face to the cold, its soft, brushed lining and four-way stretch properties mean that you're not sacrificing comfortable movement for a comfortable microclimate. Excellent moisture wicking, general across the BodE Thermal line of fabrics, helps prevent the accumulation of clammy sweat next to your skin.

The Vantage Knickers include the Hincapie Team Chamois. This insert has the same four-way stretch as the BodE Thermal Heat of the knickers' body so it moves with your body instead of against it. It has the variable topography of memory foam thicknesses that you'd expect and the antibacterial properties that you don't think about but would really miss if they weren't present. The insert's fit and construction recommend it for two to four hours in the saddle.

The knickers' abbreviated 21-inch inseam means they're geared for riding during fall, spring, or temperate winter days. The legs are kept in place with a Hincapie Gel-Gripper elastic hem. The side panels feature a sublimated pattern somewhat reminiscent of Broadway lights. We're fond of anything that helps get us noticed by motorists on the road, and this is a step up from the usual stealth black color of knickers. You can create a uniform cold-weather kit by combining the knickers with the Vantage Long Sleeve Jersey, Headband, and Warmers, but the multiple color options mean that you can likely match it up to your favorite cycling jacket from any manufacturer, regardless of color and design.

The Hincapie Sportswear Vantage Bib Knickers are available in five sizes ranging from Small to XX-Large in the colors Black/white, Clay/summit, Harbor/lime, and Red/white.