Alé Mens Klimatik KTour Bib Shorts

by Robert Thorpe, Executive Editor

ALÉ Klimatik KTour Bib Shorts
Autumn Winter Performance

Bib Shorts for Colder Weather

‘Bib shorts in autumn and winter’ I hear you exclaim! Yes, because Italian brand Alé have worked out that riders often need performance shorts for those colder days, and they’ve used their knowledge and know how to produce the Klimatik K-TOUR shorts.

Thermal and elastic, the K-TOUR bibshort is designed for riding in particularly humid mid-winter days, and is also really useful in autumn and in early spring. It’s a perfect kit item for the serious cyclist. And, you can also add warmers if you’re not from the north… we’re used to the cold 😉

Performance Fit

The ergonomic cuts perfectly fit to the body like a second skin, with excellent panelling and high quality stretch fabrics which are also thermal and very warm indeed. The front and the back part are structured to adhere to the body while riding, and Alé have used a heavier fabric weave at the front, keeping chilled winds at bay. The Alé DWR treatment really does protects you against light rain and dirt too, as the weather here in the Yorkshire Dales has tested. Best of all, these performance shorts handle breathability and moisture control superbly, even in humid or wet conditions. Water and rain simply beads off the treated technical surface of the cloth, meaning that you stay dry. They just feel good, very warm and super fitting – and they’re stylish too, with subtle elements of trim keeping that modern Italian look.

And, if you want to cover the legs and keep them warm too, for those really cold days, you can pair the shorts with the Alé K-Atmo Legwarmers, which is produced in the same thermal material, to increase the protection.

Ultimate Performance Design & Fabrics

Talking about the legs, on the leg hem of these shorts, Alé have used a wide and very strong elasticated fabric, with silicon elements on the inside of the hem, ensuring that the shorts stay firmly in place. I really like the degree of compression provided, both by this wide leg hem, and by the excellent upper thigh fabric. The straps are made from a similarly strong and wide elastic, and sit very comfortably and unrestrictive across the shoulders. You hardly notice them on rides, which for me is the ultimate compliment for straps on bib shorts. And, to aid breathability and moisture control, they’re finished off with a strong mesh like fabric at the back and on the lower abdomen area, all around the short. Finally, Alé have chosen a very technical performance pad, with excellent moisture control properties and superb comfort when working hard. They’re literally a joy to behold on the bike, keeping you comfortable and able to concentrate solely on working hard.

I’ve been using these K-TOUR bib shorts alongside the Alé K-TOUR jersey, on road rides and in the cold garage on the Elite rollers and Suito interactive trainer on those really cold autumn days. They’ve been superb at providing the required technicity and performance needed from my cycle clothing when the temperature is that bit cooler. For me, they’re already a firm favourite and a necessary addition to the wardrobe for any keen cyclist. Well done Alé.

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