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Whatever witchery might be going on with that fabric the Carbon bibshorts from UK brand Lusso are top performers in both the fit and comfort stakes. In fact hide the labels and you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference between these and shorts costing double the price.
They're called Carbon because the fabric contains 1% carbon alongside the 71% nylon, 14% polyester and 14% lycra. Apparently it offers "An anti-static property because of its conductivity, the fibre absorbs and conducts electric charges during physical exercise. It speeds up the evaporation process of perspiration and keeps skin
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temperature constant." Find your local Lusso dealer here Find Lusso Carbon Bib Shorts online here Now I'm not saying that's not true but I didn't really notice any difference compared to any other shorts or tights I've been wearing lately. They are breathable mind and the fabric offers UV protection although the technical details don't say to what SPF. Other manufacturers have been using it in cycling garments for a while now claiming similar properties for it so it must be doing something even if it's only giving the likes of me something to talk about. Bottom line is that whether it boosts peformance or not, it certainly doesn't impair it.
What I was impressed with though is how well the shorts fit. The ten panels give a properly close cut for the legs and upper body with a small hint of compression. The Carbons feel light when on and on the bike comfort is great, they really move with you throughout the pedalling stroke with no bunching or rucking anywhere.
The pad is thick and so noticeable off the bike, at times feeling quite cumbersome. In the saddle though you don't notice it; the foam squashes and becomes supportive without the slightest feeling of numbness or pressure points.
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All the seams are flatlocked so you don't get any irritation from these which is good as with such a high panel count there are a lot of them running around.
The bibs use a mesh material which keeps you cool and nice wide straps reduce any pressure points. The stomach area sits at a standard mid stomach height providing support and warmth for cooler days. At ÂŁ85 I think they offer really good value for money when you take everything into account from the design, fit and overall quality especially if buying UK manufactured goods is important to you. I've tested shorts from the likes of Castelli and LG with the same sort of feeling and fit and they were easily into the ÂŁ160 price range. Overall then these are an absolute bargain on a pound per performance scale plus they look good and fit great as well. If the Carbon fabric is a deal breaker for you then I wouldn't want to stake my kids on its performance but it certainly doesn't make them any worse.
Verdict Excellent fitting UK made bibshorts. A bargain - with added carbon
Make and model: Lusso Carbon Bib Shorts Size tested: Black, Size Medium Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it? These are Lusso's high end bibshorts offering Carbon in the material to increase evaporation of sweat although I didn't detect any noticeable difference. Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product? *10 panel construction *Resistex carbon fabric *Seamless anti-bacterial gel pad
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