The white pigeon is related to the dove, but they are not the same species, the pigeon is much hardier and tougher. The white bib; exotic and rare, but when you do pull the look off, itโs a huge winโ cause they have that elusive panache. The problem has always been you aren't looking so good when your ๐ becomes visible. It kills the mystique pretty quickly.
So we set out to engineer the first totally opaque white bib, so you can keep the ๐ฅ and loose the ๐๐ฌ.ย We achieved this by employing a more elegant minimalist seamless pattern, eliminating separate back and crotch panels and then we used two layers of dense breathable fabric. The result is - the bibs stay 100% opaque even when you sweat or get wet. ; see pic below, the doused bib is shown in midday sun.
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First weย reduced the number of panels, seams, and stitchesย by engineering a single piece of fabric into an elegant bib form, our patternmaker explains the process being a bit likeย making a preciseย origami pattern out of a sheet of paper. Fewer seamsย yield a more comfortable fit by allowing the fabric to stretch and compress more easily; moving with your body withย less restriction, especially in a cycling crouch. As a bonus, It gives the bibย that super clean, sleek look. The lay-flat straps don't bind on your shoulders and they are integrated to pass through the midsection to better hold the chamois in placeย byย keepingย the pad taut and preventing the excess fabric from chafing your thighs.ย Impregnated raw-cut silicon grippers stayย on your thighs without impinging.
We prototyped dozens of identical bibs with our new pattern, each with a different high-end pad, to find the most comfortable option. One pad was a clear winner: the Paris HP from Elastic Interface. Surprisingly thin for a pad created for all-day events, the pad's secret is itsย ultra-high density inserts in the perineal and ischiatic areas that make it perfect for all roads andย even the most demanding events. In English: that means the more pressure you put on it, the more resistance it gives without bottoming out,ย like a good mattress.