Comfort starts with the right support. Compare our Italian-made chamois by cushioning, shape, and intended use, then shop the bibs, shorts, and tights that feature each design.
Ultra-distance support for road and off-road rides.
Best for: Long days in the saddle, from endurance road rides to extended gravel adventures.
Cushioning: High-density inserts support the sit bones, with different foam densities providing softer cushioning in surrounding areas.
Shape & feel: Anatomical construction follows your body, concentrating support where you put pressure on the saddle.
Breathability: Perforated foam encourages airflow, while soft, recycled ECO X-Fifty fabric helps move moisture away from your skin.
Men’s & women’s designs: A central pressure-relief channel shapes the men’s version. The women’s version uses three foam densities with targeted sit-bone and perineal cushioning.
Found in: Summit Stratos 12-Hour Bibs and Range Stratos Cargo Bibs.
Pre-shaped, three-dimensional support for long road rides.
Best for: Endurance road riding and extended hours in the saddle.
Cushioning: Multiple foam densities provide targeted support and help relieve pressure in key saddle-contact areas.
Shape & feel: A thermo-molded, three-dimensional shape follows your body’s contours for a stable fit without unnecessary bulk.
Breathability: Perforated foam promotes airflow, while recycled ECO X-Mix fabric uses surface channels to help manage moisture.
Men’s & women’s designs: The men’s Space 2 and women’s Space use distinct anatomical shapes, including women-specific WP2 construction.
Found in: Flyte Bibs and Range Flyte Cargo Bibs.
Four foam densities with flexible, low-bulk cushioning.
Best for: Long-distance road rides where you want targeted support and flexibility.
Cushioning: Four foam densities distribute support through the sit-bone and pelvic areas, with high-density inserts in key pressure zones.
Shape & feel: Special stitching raises the cushioning zones for contoured saddle contact, with smooth transitions between padded areas.
Breathability: Perforated foam and surface openings encourage airflow, while recycled ECO X-Fifty fabric helps move moisture away from your skin.
Men’s & women’s designs: The men’s version includes a central pressure-relief channel. The women’s version uses an anatomically shaped central insert for support and pressure relief.
Found in: Summit Raptor Bibs and Ascent Vector Pro Bibs.
Versatile cushioning for road and off-road riding.
Best for: Riders who mix paved roads with gravel and other off-road terrain.
Cushioning: Targeted padding supports key saddle-contact areas, with dual-density construction in the men’s version.
Shape & feel: Curved construction and a smooth surface create gradual transitions between padded areas for a comfortable, stable fit.
Breathability: Surface perforations encourage airflow, while ECO X-Tract fabric uses channels to help move moisture away from your skin.
Men’s & women’s designs: The men’s version includes a central pressure-relief channel. The women’s version is designed to support pelvic rotation while pedaling.
Found in: Range Vector Cargo Bibs, Ascent Bibs and Shorts, Alpine Thermal Bibs, and Alpine Thermal Bib Tights.
Targeted endurance support for long rides across varied terrain.
Best for: Extended road and off-road adventures, with an Elastic Interface® protection rating of 8+ hours.
Cushioning: High-density Hybrid Cell System inserts provide concentrated support, with four foam densities in the men’s version and three in the women’s.
Shape & feel: A pre-shaped, thermo-molded design follows the body’s contours for a streamlined fit and stability in the saddle.
Breathability: Surface perforations and Bio Super Air foam encourage airflow, while recycled fabric with graphene helps manage moisture and heat.
Men’s & women’s designs: Both versions feature anatomical shaping. The women’s WP3 construction provides targeted support while helping relieve pressure in the perineal area.
Found in: Vertex WX-D Tights
Elastic Interface® is the Italian brand that gives its name to a wide range of hi-tech cycling pads, born towards the end of the nineties, laying the foundation for the CyTech company, created in 2000. Today, their thermo-formed anatomic pads with multi thicknesses and gel, are recognized as the best chamois in the industry. Visit them at www.elasticinterface.com
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Saddle position determines exactly where your body bears weight during a ride, making precise chamois padding placement essential for preventing discomfort over long distances. A well-designed chamois maps its density zones to your specific contact points, ensuring protection where it matters most without unnecessary bulk.
Elastic Interface® uses their design and manufacturing experience to develop pads that deliver the ideal balance between five key parameters. They adjust that balance according to the target use and type of cyclist who’ll be wearing each product.
Meet EIT N3X Technology by Elastic Interface, and discover the third dimension of comfort. The 3D-printed padding that will revolutionize your vision of comfort in saddle.
Elastic Interface® exclusive fabric platform is developed for cycling pad uses in cooperation with the Italian partner MITI. Pre-consumer recycled polyamide and elastane, and post-consumer recycled polyester. Each fabric has specific characteristics, in order for them to work for the cyclist’s performance only.
