Womens Lycra Padded Bike Pants Style Guide
Choose the style of womens padded bike pant you need to look and feel comfortable when you ride.
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What are Womens Lycra Padded Bike Pants?
Womens Lycra Padded Pants are a 3/4 pant that are a fitted bike specific, below the knee, pant with padding (a chamois) sewn in to provide comfort between you and your bike seat when biking. They are your outer layer however for your comfort you wear them next to your skin (no underwear). Wearing these pants will improve your bike seat comfort and riding enjoyment.
Lycra 3/4 Bike Pant Styles
Available styles
- Fitness Touring Style – Small to 2XL
- Casual Style – Youth/Womens XS to Small
- Endurance Style – Youth/Womens XS to Med
Fitness Touring Style – Good for regular riding, great size range
Casual Style – Limited stock with relaxed fit & high waist
On Clearance
Endurance Style – Quick dry, high compression, multi day
On Clearance
How to Choose your Lycra 3/4 Bike Pant Style
There are a few things to consider and think about when choosing the style of womens lycra 3/4 padded bike pants that is best for youÂ
- body shape – all the styles of 3/4 pant have been designed with a certain body shape in mind, please pay attention to our advice
- your size – the choices you have will be determined by the size availability – clearance products have limited sizes
- your preferred leg length – 3/4 pants finish below your knee at a point that is determined by your height
Style: Fitness Touring 3/4 Pant
Size Range: Available in Small (UK8) to 2XL (UK16)
3/4 Pants are a very popular length and great for coverage. They suit a wide range of people. Great multi panel curved design. Ideal for a good range of riding either recreation or more intense training. Can be used through all the seasons.
A Fitness Touring Style 3/4 Pant is best suited to:
- both curvy and slim shapes
- those who like coverage that is high through the waist
- women sizes S to 2XL
The padding
The Fitness Touring Style 3/4 Pants comes with a performance endurance gel pad suiting rides from 30 minutes up to 6 hours.
Style: Endurance 3/4 Pant – On Clearance
Size Range: Limited XS-M
Endurance 3/4 Pants are designed for coverage and comfort over distances. A high compression garment which means it is very fitting and helps with muscle recovery. Suits riders who cover distance regularly or for multiple days. Elasticated leg hem with below the knee finish. Can be used through all the seasons.
An Endurance Style 3/4 Pant is best suited to:
- regular, hard working, distance riders – 2 hours plus
- those who feel comfortable in a firm and fitting style of pant
- great moisture management with quick dry fabric & perforations in the padding
- limited sizes XS to M
- inside leg length 42cm
The padding
The Endurance Style 3/4 Pants come with a high performing endurance pad with perforations for moisture management suiting rides from 30 minutes to 6 hours.
Style: Casual 3/4 Pant – On Clearance
Size Range: Limited XS-S
Casual 3/4 Pants are designed for coverage and comfort. They suit curvier bodies or anyone wanting a more relaxed fit riding pant – elastic free waist & leg bands. Ideal for recreation on standard or e-bikes riding in a variety of environments. Can be used through all the seasons.
A Casual Style 3/4 Pant is best suited to:
- curvy shapes, with added weight around the belly
- pear shapes, heavy around upper thighs, hip area
- those who like coverage that is high through the waist
- limited sizes XS to S
- inside leg length 45cm
The padding
The Casual Style 3/4 Pants comes with a high performing endurance pad suiting rides from 30 minutes up to 4 hours.
How to wear your Womens Lycra 3/4 Padded Bike Pants
The padding (chamois) sits directly next to your skin. Do not wear everyday underwear with them. This is important as any additional seams and fabric under your 3/4 pants can cause chaffing and moisture retention and cause issues.
Lycra Not for You?
Lycra not for you? We have an alternative. Bike goUnders are padded bike underwear. If your bike seat comfort is sorted with our performance underwear you have more flexibility with what you choose to wear when you ride. Learn more… see our Womens Bike goUnder Style Guide.
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