Pronounced sham-mee, a chamois is the unsung hero of every ride. It's a padded insert in your cycling shorts or bibs, designed to cushion your sit bones, reduce pressure points, and wick …

Jul 23, 2025 · A bike chamois refers to the pad built into the crotch of cycling shorts and tri kits. It is typically made of foam or gel, and the shapes are different for men’s and women’s anatomy.

Cycling shorts (also known as bike shorts, bicycling shorts, chamois, knicks, or spats[citation needed] or thigh cling shorts) are short, skin-tight garments designed to improve comfort and …

Jan 8, 2020 · Simply put to add some comfort to your back side while you ride. While the majority of mountain bikes now use front and rear suspension a Chamois is an extra layer of comfort to …

Apr 3, 2023 · A cycling chamois is a shock-absorbing, antimicrobial pad sewn into bike shorts. The chamois defines a pair of cycling shorts–without a chamois, they’re just really tight shorts …

Feb 28, 2024 · The term “chamois” (sha-mē) refers to the pad that is sewn into a Lycra® or spandex cycling short. The chamois pad is made of cushioning foam of varying densities, with …

Wearing underwear under your cycling shorts adds seams that chafe and can cause unnecessary pressure points which contribute to saddle sores. The chamois is made from anti-bacterial …

We’ve created women’s-specific chamois designs that comfortably contour your anatomy and deliver the highest standards in protection, using varied thicknesses that distribute weight …

It improves rider endurance by absorbing road vibrations and evenly distributing body weight. For both professionals and recreational cyclists, a high-quality chamois enhances performance by …

A cycling chamois is the soft, multi ‑ density, antibacterial pad sewn into women’s padded bike shorts, bibs and tights. It cushions sit bones, reduces pressure and road buzz, and helps …