Q36.5 Bottoms Comparison Guide
This concise guide aims to offer you a more comprehensive understanding of the models that align with your cycling pursuits, personal preferences, or the climate conditions of your specific location
Race Oriented Bibs
Cycling shorts play a crucial role in boosting endurance, improving performance, and preventing discomfort such as chafing and saddle sores. Q36.5 provide a range of bib shorts featuring different chamois options tailored to suit various terrains and ride lengths.
Essential | Gregarius Ultra | Wolf 2.0 |
Salopette
Dottore L1 |
Grid Skin |
Salopette
Dottore Clima |
Unique | |
Tier | entry | mid | mid | high-end | high-end | high-end | elite |
used for | everyday | everyday |
damp,
chilly rides |
all-purpose,
intensive training |
protection |
intensive training,
long rides |
intensive training,
long rides |
Fabric | traditional | traditional | traditional |
high-density,
proprietary second-skin fabric |
4D printed tech,
GRDXKN |
high-density,
proprietary second-skin fabric |
ergogenic seamless bib
with high-density proprietary second-skin fabric |
Type of Strap | flat | flat | flat | mesh | flat | mesh | mesh |
Chamois Type | SM anatomic | SM anatomic | SM anatomic | SM anatomic | SM anatomic | SM anatomic | fusion vented |
Length | regular | regular & long | regular | regular | regular | regular & long | regular |
Temperature Use | above +18ºC | above +18ºC | above +8ºC | above +18ºC | above +18ºC | above +18ºC | above +18ºC |
Weight | 165g | 175g | 180g | 160g | 150g | 165g | 165g |
Breathability | very high | high | very high | high | high | very high | very high |
Insulation | none | minimal | very high | minimal | minimal | minimal | minimal |
Water Repellency | none | minimal | high | high | minimal | high | high |
Wind Control | minimal | moderate | very high | moderate | minimal | minimal | minimal |
Muscle Support | moderate | high | high | very high | moderate | high | very high |
Made with |
polyamide
elastane |
polyamide
elastane polyethylene- dyneema polyester |
polyamide 6.6
elastane silver carbon fibre (pac) |
polyamide 6.6
elastane silver carbon fibre (pac) |
polyamide
elastane polyethylene- dyneema silver |
polyamide 6.6
elastane polyethylene- dyneema silver |
polyamide 6.6
elastane silver |
Essential: designed as your versatile all-season riding companion, featuring 100% recycled yarns. It offers comfort with a Super Moulded (SM) chamois, ergonomic design, and finishing details like raw-cut hems and soft straps.
Gregarius Ultra: featuring an advanced Super Moulded (SM) chamois, a laser-cut waist and C-interface that reduces seam overlap. These shorts prioritize sustainability and ergonomic design for an exceptional cycling experience.
Wolf 2.0: providing superior thermoregulation for cooler spring and autumn rides, these bib shorts combine weather resistance with insulating fleece to ensure your comfort on damp and chilly outings.
Salopette Dottore L1: designed for versatile use, featuring lightweight straps for enhanced comfort. These bibs offer performance-oriented fit with gradual compression, making them ideal for intense training sessions on warmer days.
Grid Skin: utilize innovative 4D printing technology called GRDXKN® to integrate a protective layer into the bibs, providing skin protection in case of an unexpected crash.
Salopette Dottore Clima: featuring a proprietary high-density material for lightweight support and an innovative pattern cut designed for enhanced performance and comfort, minimizing seams and strategically placed panels for optimal ergonomics.
Unique: featuring a seamless, three-dimensional ergonomic design; these bib shorts provide an unparalleled "Peau d'Ange" feeling, offering a true 'second skin' sensation for ultimate comfort and performance.
All Discipline Bottoms
Ideal for all conditions and disciplines these bib shorts have you covered for any adventure.
Cycling Boxer | Half Short L1 | Adventure Baggy Shorts | Gregarius Cargo Adventure Bib | |
Recommended Use | underneath shorts | everyday | gravel/mountain | every discipline |
Type of Strap | none | none | none | flat |
Chamois Type | super-moulded | 3-dimension super-moulded | none | 3-dimension super-moulded |
Use Temperature | above +18ºC | above +18ºC | above +18ºC | above +18ºC |
Weight | 132g | 150g | 160g | 185g |
Breathability | high | high | high | high |
Insulation | minimal | minimal | low | low |
Water Repellency | none | minimal | high | minimal |
Wind Control | moderate | high | high | moderate |
Muscle Support | high | moderate | minimal | high |
Made with |
polyamide
elastane |
polyamide
elastane carbon fibre (pac) |
polyamide
elastane |
polyamide 6.6
elastane polyethylene - dyneema polyester |
Cycling boxer: designed for maximum comfort, these padded boxers offer excellent support beneath your trail shorts or everyday commute attire without adding bulk.
Half Short L1: shares the same design as the Gregarius Ultra but replaces the Tubular Brace System with an ergonomically paneled waist, enhancing comfort and stability by reducing pressure on the rider's waist.
Adventure Baggy Short: innovative pre-shaped fit with added durability with a water-repellent treatment and an ultra-lightweight design. Offering wind resistance and breathability, best worn over your favorite bib shorts or padded boxer.
Gregarius Adventure Bib: versatile and suitable for all cycling activities, regardless of distance or intensity, this garment is engineered to thrive in any environment and climate, making it perfect for adventurous riders.Tights
Bib tights are a vital component of your cycling attire, allowing you to extend your riding season into fall and winter. These tights are meticulously crafted to ensure your comfort and dryness, regardless of the weather conditions.
Shorts trequarti 3/4 | Gregarius Ultra 3/4 | Light bib tight | Adventure Winter Tights | Long Salopette L1 X | Termica L1 Long Salopette X | |
Type of Strap | none | flat | flat | flat | flat | flat |
Chamois Type | super-moulded | super-moulded |
super-moulded
3-dimensional |
super-moulded
3-dimensional |
super-moulded
3-dimensional |
super-moulded
3-dimensional |
Temperature Use | above +10ºC | above +12ºC | above +12ºC | 0 to 10ºC | 5 to 15ºC | 4 to 15ºC |
Weight | 175g | 188g | 200g | 286g | 255g | 275g |
Breathability | moderate | moderate | high | high | very high | very high |
Insulation | high | minimal | minimal | high | very high | very high |
Water Repellency | minimal | minimal | minimal | moderate | high | high |
Wind Control | moderate | moderate | moderate | high | very high | very high |
Muscle Support | minimal | moderate | moderate | moderate | high | high |
Made with |
polyamide
elastane carbon fibre (pac) |
polyamide
elastane carbon fibre (pac) |
polyamide
elastane silver |
polyamide
elastane polyester |
polyamide
elastane silver carbon fibre (pac) |
polyamide
elastane polyester silver carbon fibre (pac) |
Shorts Trequarti 3/4: this tight is the same as the Salopette Lady L1, except it replaces the traditional straps with an ergonomically paneled waist. This new waist design ditches the circular elasticated panel, opting for a shallower, contoured shape that reduces pressure on the rider's waist and enhances stability.
Gregarius Ultra 3/4: with a new ergonomic cut, specialized chamois positioning, anti-stress design, unique leg band finishing, and lumbar support panel for enhanced comfort and performance.
Light Bib Tight: an extended version of the renowned Salopette Gregarius Ultra, ideal for all-day cycling from dawn to dusk during the early autumn and late spring.
Adventure Winter Tights: engineered for diverse terrains, crafted from 100% recycled micro-fleece fabric and treated with a long-lasting water repellent finish. Long Salopette L1 X: a quintessential product, designed as the ideal choice for high-intensity training during the mid-season and early winter. Termica L1 Long Salopette: ideal for intense winter training, now enhanced with a Heat Fiber technology that utilizes coffee bean residue to provide extra warmth, raising body temperature by approximately 1 degree Celsius compared to the previous version.Types of Chamois
In the past decade, high-performance cycling bib shorts have featured two distinct chamois pad technologies: sewn flexible pads and thermo-moulded foam pads. Sewn pads offer flexibility and elasticity, while thermo-moulded pads provide denser support and padding. In 2013, Q36.5 pioneered a groundbreaking chamois pad design that combines both technologies. They use multi-layer, multi-density open-cell foam calibrated for various support needs, with the front part featuring a sewn, elastic covering for flexibility and breathability and the rear employing thermo-moulded foam for superior density. Specific consideration is given to the perineal area for added comfort. This innovative Techno Fusion Chamois System, powered by Elastic Interface® CyTech Italy, offers exceptional support and comfort across various riding positions, making it a standout choice for cyclists seeking superior padding and support.
Used in:
- Unique Bibs
Following the successful development of the FUSION Chamois, which seamlessly blends sewn and thermo-moulded components into a single chamois, Q36.5 utilized its research to create the Super Moulded (SM) chamois using exclusive thermo-moulding techniques. The SM shares the FUSION's dimensions and features foam padding calibrated to variable densities and thicknesses across key zones for refined rider comfort. This innovative chamois, like the FUSION, caters to a wide range of riding positions, offering substantial support and comfort, from upright and climbing postures to road and Time Trial positions. It's powered by Elastic Interface® CyTech Italy.
Used in:
- Essential Bib
- Gregarius Ultra Bibs
- Wolf 2.0 Bibs
- Salopette Dottore L1 Bibs
- Grid Skin Bibs
- Salopette Dottore Clima Bibs