Bib Comparison

4-HOUR BIBS | 6-HOUR+ BIBS | 12-HOUR BIBS | CLIMBER'S BIBS | INCLEMENT WEATHER BIBS

4-HOUR BIBS

Ascent Vector Bibs

This is a lightweight, traditionally Lycra-feeling bib short that will perform well over medium distances in a variety of conditions, including hot, sunny days. Flash Technology, a fabric characteristic that helps regulate body temperature, pushes perspiration away from the skin.

Italian-made fabric
Cytech E.I.T. Liege Carbonium chamois

Flash Technology
Breathable stretch mesh uppers
Flatlock stitching
Two-layer, cloth leg bands with Silicone stripe gripper
2 leg band lengths (4.5cm / 7.5cm)

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Ascent Flash 3.0 Bibs

This medium to long distance bib features a stretchy, grid-like, fabric engineered with Flash coldblack® technology for body temperature regulation and UV reflection. It's a good choice for those who prefer a more traditional bib with the added benefit of UV reflection.

Swiss-made fabrics
Cytech Elastic Interface® XC Carbonium chamois

Flash coldblack® Technology
Breathable stretch mesh uppers
Flatlock stitching
Lightweight, impregnated silicone, compression leg grippers
4.5cm leg grippers

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6-HOUR+ BIBS

Summit Raptor 2.0 Bibs

This medium to long distance bib will provide a performance enhancing, compression fit for hours on end thanks to the muscle soothing, tightly-woven Raptor fabric. Flash coldblack® technology ensures a regulated body temperature by pushing perspiration away from the skin while also reflecting UV rays.

Swiss-made fabrics
Italian-made leg grippers
Cytech Endurance Anatomic 2 Carbon Flash chamois

Flash coldblack® Technology
Breathable stretch mesh uppers
Flatlock stitching
Lightweight, impregnated silicone, compression leg grippers
2 leg gripper lengths (4.5cm / 7.5cm)

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Summit Raptor 2.0 RT Bibs

Same at the Raptor 2.0 Bibs but with Reflective Technology (RT) compression leg grippers, also available in two lengths (4.5cm / 7.5cm). This bib is a great option for those who want a long distance bib that offers increased visibility in low-light conditions, such as morning/evening commutes or winter riding.

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12-HOUR BIBS

Summit Stratos "12-Hour" Bibs

This ultra-endurance bib provides uninhibited movement, long distance comfort and body temperature regulation during maximum exertion through the heat dissipating Cerami-K body fabric and comfort-shaped MAB X Power straps. The Cytech Endurance Anatomic Super Air chamois was uniquely designed to Pactimo's strict specifications for a long distance pad. This bib is ideal for extreme events like the Transcontinental Race and the Dirty Kanza, or for those who want guaranteed comfort over long miles and varied terrain.

Swiss-made fabrics
Italian-made leg grippers
Cytech Endurance Anatomic Super Air men's chamois

Flash coldblack® Technology
Breathable stretch mesh upper
Flatlock stitching
Stretch binding
Lightweight, impregnated silicone, compression leg grippers
2 leg gripper lengths (4.5cm / 7.5cm)

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CLIMBER'S BIBS

Summit Climber's Bibs

These bibs have been developed for those who want a stretchy, lightweght, extremely breathable bib that will offer all-day comfort over long climbs. Raptor fabric in the rise, with Flash coldblack® technology, ensures a regulated body temperature by pushing perspiration away from the skin while also reflecting UV rays. The super stretchy and silky Speedskin™ in the the leg panels and tightly woven mesh-like compression grippers allow for maximum breathability. (Recommended pairing: Summit Climber's Jersey)

Swiss-made fabrics
Italian-made leg grippers
Cytech Endurance Anatomic 2 Carbon Flash chamois

Flash coldblack® Technology
Breathable stretch mesh upper
Flatlock stitching
Contoured seaming
4.5 cm breathable, mesh-like compression leg grippers

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INCLEMENT WEATHER BIBS

Storm+ RT Bibs

These bibs include the same chamois as the Stratos "12-Hour" Bibs, making them ideally suited for extreme long distances in cool or cold, wet conditions. Water literally rolls off the brushed-fleece backed thermal fabric thanks to a bluesign® environmentally friendly, DWR (durable water repellency) finish. Reflective Technology leg grippers ensure increased visibility in low-light conditions or winter riding. (Recommended pairing: Storm+ Jersey)

Italian-made fabric & leg grippers
Cytech Endurance Anatomic Super Air men's chamois is

Breathable stretch mesh upper
Thermal brushed-back leg fabric
Flatlock stitching
Contoured seaming
4.5 cm reflective leg grippers
30 - 60° F

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Alpine Thermal RT Bibs

These bibs are perfect for cold weather rides when the wearer wants the flexibility of adding/removing knee or leg warmers as temperatures change. They feature a brushed-back thermal fabric throughout the body and straps that is soft, cozy and warm against your skin. Reflective Technology leg grippers and thigh fabric panel ensure increased visibility in low-light conditions or winter riding. (Recommended pairing: Alpine Thernal RT Jersey)

Italian-made fabric & leg grippers
Cytech E.I.T. Liege Carbonium chamois

Thermal brushed-back interior
Flatlock stitching
4.5 cm reflective thigh panel & leg grippers
30 - 60° F

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Alpine Thermal RT 3/4 Bibs

Patterned after cyclocoross thermals, these bibs are ideal for cold weather and wet conditions when full-length thermals would typically soak up road spray and splash below the knee, actually making you colder on the bike. They feature a brushed-back thermal fabric throughout the body, legs and straps that is soft, cozy and warm against your skin. Reflective Technology leg grippers and thigh fabric panel ensure increased visibility in low-light conditions or winter riding.

Italian-made fabric & calf grippers
Cytech E.I.T. Liege Carbonium chamois

Thermal brushed-back interior
Flatlock stitching
4.5 cm reflective thigh panel & calf grippers
30 - 50° F

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Alpine Thermal RT Bib Tights

These bibs have been designed for cold, wintery conditions when temperatures prohibit the wearer from shedding things like leg or knee warmers. They feature a brushed-back thermal fabric throughout the body and straps that is soft, cozy and warm against your skin. Reflective Technology leg grippers and thigh fabric panel ensure increased visibility in low-light conditions or winter riding.

Italian-made fabric
Cytech E.I.T. Liege Carbonium chamois

Thermal brushed-back interior
Flatlock stitching
Reflective thigh and rear calf panels
Foot stirrups & semi-auto locking ankle zippers
0 - 50° F

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Vertex WX-D Bib Tights

These thermal, wind and water resistant tights have been designed specifically for cold wet conditions (rain, sleet and snow), and windy temperatures between 0° - 40°F. Zenith fabric in the front of the legs and body offers exceptional protection against wind and water, as Zenith is know for it's ability to stay dry on the inside even when soaking wet on the outside. Storm+ DWR (durable water repellent) finished thermal fabric on the back of the legs ensures road spray and splash rolls off. They include a cozy, brushed fleece interior throughout and Reflective Technology (RT) fabric panels for added safety in low-light conditions. (Recommended pairing: Vertex WX-D Jacket, Gloves and Shoe Covers)

Italian-made fabric
Cytech E.I.T. Liege Carbonium chamois

Water and wind resistant thermal body and leg fabric
Water-repelling back of leg fabric
Thermal brushed-back interior
Flatlock stitching
Reflective thigh and rear calf panels
Foot stirrups & semi-auto locking ankle zippers
0 - 40° F