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The best women’s cycling bib shorts we’ve ever made.

Strength, resilience and unimpeded forward movement. These are vital for self-supported racing success, which is why we developed PullDown.

 Tested by the best.

Setting out to build a race-winning system for ultra-distance athletes and to deliver the very best padded bib shorts for women, we knew we needed expert insight. Jana Kesenheimer used the prototype Women’s Brevet Cargo Bib Shorts III as she competed in and won the Transcontinental Race 2025. We relied on feedback from Jana, around-the-world record-breaker Lael Wilcox and a group of other athletes to help us fine-tune the design of the PullDown feature.

It might seem fanciful that time spent going to the bathroom could decide a race that lasts days and crosses a continent, but in pursuit of the TCR crown, every second counts. Every decision to stop moving is agonised over.

The feedback and insight we received from our female testers steered our process, allowing us to refine the performance of our long-distance bib shorts.

Premium women’s cycling bib shorts

High-quality, comfortable bib shorts are the foundation of a great ride. Our exacting approach to material choices and design sensibility continues with PullDown-equipped women’s bib shorts.

Highly elasticated uppers consistently recover their shape, allowing you to transition from fast and easy nature breaks to a locked-in fit once you are back in the saddle.

The raw-cut leg opening has a silicone print applied directly to the main body material for a clean aesthetic and superior comfort with no chafing.

The innovative seamless chamois is our best ever chamois for female riders. Dual-density construction provides support for multiple days on the road, while perforated foam promotes airflow alongside a fast-drying top-sheet.

Four pockets (two on the legs and two on the lower back) help you carry ample cargo for long-distance adventures, with a zipped pocket to secure essentials.

Everything feels genuinely well thought out. The nature-break solution probably saved me 1.5 hours over the full 4,800km Transcontinental Race – saving precious time (and nerves). At the same time, the elastic pull-down straps added extra comfort to my shoulders.

- Jana Kesenheimer

For me, the Brevet always made sense for the long distance and comfort; the padding made it always comfortable. Now the pee solution is like a dream come true, together with the multiple pockets for all the snacks.

- Sami Sauri

Built for Brevet

PullDown was pioneered for use in our Women’s Brevet Cargo Bib Shorts III. These shorts are the best women’s cycling bib shorts for the very longest, most audacious rides, and in particular for ultra-racing.

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