{"id":67159,"date":"2024-07-25T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-25T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/e020c6fd-4071-4e22-bac6-0736caa1b835"},"modified":"2024-07-25T13:25:26","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T11:25:26","slug":"first-look-gore-brings-3d-printing-technology-to-bib-shorts","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/first-look-gore-brings-3d-printing-technology-to-bib-shorts\/","title":{"rendered":"First Look | Gore brings 3D-printing technology to bib shorts\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

A glimpse at the Gore Ultimate Bib Shorts, featuring new Elastic Interface 3D-printed N3X technology\u00a0 <\/p>

By Oscar Huckle\n <\/p>

Published: Thursday, 25 July 2024 at 11:00 AM<\/p>

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Gore\u2019s Ultimate Bib Shorts are one of only two products on the market to use Elastic Interface\u2019s new 3D-printed Expert N3X chamois.\u00a0<\/p>

The chamois is constructed from a unique 3D design, claimed to be more comfortable than a traditional foam pad.\u00a0<\/p>

3D-printed components<\/a> and accessories, such as saddles, handlebar tape and gloves, are now commonplace.<\/p>

Gore says the Ultimate Bib Shorts are the perfect companion for long road and gravel rides, and provide \u201cthe ultimate support for intense rides\u201d, suggesting they\u2019re also at home in a racing scenario.\u00a0<\/p>

Is this the dawn of a new age for bib shorts tech? – Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Debuted at Eurobike 2022<\/a>, this is the first 3D-printed chamois, and has taken two years to make its way onto\u00a0production shorts.\u00a0<\/p>
As is to be expected with cutting-edge tech, the Gore Ultimate Bib Shorts sit at the top of the range and will set you back \u00a3251.99 \/ \u20ac279.95.\u00a0<\/p>
A new dawn for chamois tech?\u00a0<\/h2>
$\"Elastic$
We first reported on the 3D-printed tech at Eurobike 2022. – Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Elastic Interface\u2019s Expert N3X 3D-printed insert is manufactured in Italy using a specially designed 3D printer.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>
The N3X pad is claimed to be more comfortable than a traditional foam pad because Elastic Interface has more control over its technical properties during construction.<\/p>
As with 3D-printed saddles<\/a>, Elastic Interface can control the pad\u2019s density (how squishy it is) with a higher degree of localised control.\u00a0<\/p>
$\"Elastic$
The pad is noticeably firmer at the rear. – Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The open-cell lattice structure is claimed to improve airflow, wicking away moisture and keeping you cool.\u00a0<\/p>
In addition, the unnamed hydrophobic material is said to be quick-drying, making it ideal for hot conditions.\u00a0<\/p>
In the hand, the chamois feels very different from a traditional foam pad and, as is common on 3D-printed saddles, the front of the pad is noticeably squishier than the rear.\u00a0<\/p>
$\"Elastic$
The shorts are designed for racing and long-distance riding across road and gravel. – Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The way the front of the pad is attached in these Gore shorts is also interesting. It uses a suspended insert (separate from the main panel of the shorts), which eventually meets the front of the hem. Gore claims this further helps to keep the pad in place.\u00a0<\/p>
Elsewhere, the bib straps feel pretty minimal, with Gore designing them for maximum breathability and even tension.\u00a0<\/p>
Will 3D printing take off on bib shorts?\u00a0<\/h2>
$\"The$
3D printing has taken off in the world of saddles. – Warren Rossiter \/ Immediate Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>
While 3D-printing has become common for saddles, it will be interesting to see how clothing brands respond.\u00a0<\/p>
The chamois is also specced on X-Bionic\u2019s Corefusion Compression bib shorts, which retail for a more fierce \u00a3325 \/ $455 \/ \u20ac329. We expect further brands to launch options in due course.\u00a0<\/p>
While there are undeniable benefits for saddles, the shape of the saddle is far more important and is what dictates rider comfort.\u00a0<\/p>
$\"Elastic$
We expect other brands to spec this new pad soon. – Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The shape of a chamois is more limited and if a clothing brand thinks it has got a more comfortable recipe, uptake may not be as prolific.\u00a0<\/p>
It will also be interesting to see whether alternative 3D-printed chamois designs emerge.\u00a0<\/p>
For example, Specialized and Fizik saddles use tech in their polymer matrix uppers from the same brand \u2013 Carbon 3D.\u00a0<\/p>
Selle Italia and Posedla, for example, use different technologies for their 3D-printed padding.\u00a0<\/p>
Either way, it\u2019s exciting to see new chamois technology \u2013 an area that has hardly seen headline-worthy development for some years. We\u2019ll let you know what we think by way of a full review of the Gore Ultimate Bib Shorts soon.\u00a0<\/p>
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