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

Chamois Fusion

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
Super-Moulded Anatomic Chamois

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

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