Centa Granturismo bib shorts
GranTurismo Bib Shorts is the perfect bib short for cyclists, professionals or gravel riders. Thanks to the comfortable, structured padding and the regular fit that adapts to different builds and riding styles, these Bib shorts are comfortable and suitable for long training sessions in different weather conditions.
Features
SOft tape
Soft touch anti-friction ribbons have been added to the edges on the waistband.
Laser finish
Laser cut leg bottoms that guarantee aerodynamics and comfort. The ultra-light silicone soft grip inserts in support of the ladder proof fabric keeping the bibs steady during cycling without creating discomfort, creases and chafing.
Visibility
To increase the visibility and the safety, reflective logos and other elements placed on the back of the leg have been added.
Long leg
For added aerodynamics, the leg is slightly longer than traditional bib shorts.
Economic shoulder straps
Like the rest of the bib shorts, the bib straps have been calibrated to your riding position: light and with reduced elasticity in the rear area in combination with the X-Panel to stabilize both the pad and the shorts during cycling and to avoid chafing during intense performance.
X Lumbar
The braces interact with each other through the X-junction on the back with low elasticity made of soft, perforated and breathable material. In this way the bib tights remain stable but without chafing because the tensions are distributed respecting the harmony of the body’s movements. Combined with the ladder-proof compact fabric, the braces create compression zones to support the lumbar and gluteal muscles.
Composition
- Main: 69% Polyamide, 31% Elastane
- Insert: 77% Polyamide, 23% Elastane.
UV protection UPF 50+
The fabric is equipped with a protection factor that protects against UV rays (UPF 50+).
Technologies
Seat pad
The pads have been designed by Centa after careful studies of the anatomy of the human body with a particular focus on comfort. Centa analysed the contact and pressure points with the saddle, i.e. the ischial-perineal area, on people with different anatomical conformation and in the most varied conditions of sporting performance: during training, competition, medium and long distances and on routes with different characteristics. This allowed to develop, in collaboration with the Italian company Cytech (Elastic Interface), pads with a three-dimensional construction, consisting of various levels of thickness of ultralight foam with an open cell structure, breathable, variable density and with memory. A single thermoformed piece on which the foams have been suitably distributed according to the points of friction and pressure with the saddle. When pedaling, these foams absorb the shocks and energy exerted on the perineal area by compressing and recovering their original shape.
Gturism Pad
GTURISM PAD is the most comfortable pad of our line of products whose structure improves blood flow and reduces pressure in the perineal area by cushioning shocks and micro-vibrations. The patented design consists of a central channel specific to the male anatomy and three different densities. All layers are breathable, open-cell foam, which channels and expels excess sweat making it ideal for medium to long distances. The first high-density layer is spread throughout the pad, the second one, laser-perforated for ventilation and the medium density one, overlaps the first, protecting the ischial area. The last layer of medium density instead adds to the first in the perineal area. The whole is covered by a soft microfiber with hydrophilic treatment to support the expulsion of sweat and moisture, with carbon thread that protects against bacteria and electrostatic charges.
+Performance
The structure of the bib and fabric has been designed to support the muscles during sporting performance by stabilizing them, eliminating chafing and reducing fatigue during intense effort. The quadriceps muscles are wrapped in a second skin that protects them from vibrations and accompanies them when pushing on the pedals. The reduced elastic force of the fabric is accentuated in the return of the pedal itself upwards and results in a reduction in muscle fatigue. Thanks to a real movement of the fabric that follows that of the legs, performance is taken to the maximum with every pedal stroke.
Perfect Ergonomic Fit
The entire set of bib shorts has been studied during the rider’s riding position to leave nothing to chance. The fabric itself has different densities depending on its functionality: the seams in the pelvic area and the positioning of the pad have been analyzed and tested to ensure maximum muscular support and total freedom of movement during performance, reducing pressure in sensitive areas.
Minimal Seams and Panels
The seams have been reduced to a minimum and positioned to create functional bib shorts with a clean, minimalist design. To increase comfort in the abdominal area, applied a soft, ultra-light fabric addition.
1CC# MID-HIGH Compression fabric: Light Resistent Aerodynamic Transpirant
The fabric of the overalls is ladderproof, high-density, ultra-light, breathable, aerodynamic and odour-neutralising. It is not the knitted fabric found in the most common sportswear whose elasticity is due to the sagging of the knit itself, but a more high-performance one with a solid structure, constant and homogeneous elasticity on all 4 sides due to the interlacing of high-fine yarns. An anti-pilling material, resistant to tearing and abrasion, especially in the saddle area, which maintains its characteristics over time.
Light Compression Fabric
A light compression fabric, more comfortable than other bib shorts, suitable for long training sessions.
Aerodynamic Soft Touch
A special soft touch treatment at yarn level which, in addition to making the fabric soft and pleasant in contact with the skin, contributes to aerodynamics.
O2 Muscle Fabric
FIR (Far Infrared Rays) technology has been applied inside the fabrics. During sports activities a part of the human heat is dissipated, another part is filtered through the bioactive minerals and naturally rejected back to the surface layer of the skin in the form of harmless and imperceptible FIR (Far Infrared Rays), which stimulate the superficial blood microcirculation resulting in improved athletic performance and accelerated muscle recovery. This patented technology has been scientifically tested using recognized international protocols conducted by independent laboratories. Incorporated into the fiber, it maintains its effectiveness, even after numerous washings.