Revised Buckle system

For Explorts 1.1 we refined the details of our quick release buckle system in two main ways. The first improvement is a simple bartack stitch where the shorts cross which allows the straps to remain within reach when re-buckling them. We also added detail stitching and revised fabrics where the straps attach to the clips which prevents bunching and twisting at the connection. These tiny details make the quick release strap system vastly more useful.

Don’t think you need quick release straps? That’s fine too as quick release buckles are unnoticeable when riding. But if you ever find yourself in a situation where you do you’ll be so glad they’re there.

Close-up of hands adjusting a black buckle on a cycling bib with white straps. — Secure quick release clips allow easy on-off in all conditions without removing upper jerseys and layers

A close-up view of a person fastening a strap on a cycling jersey, showcasing black and white fabric with a prominent buckle. — Secure quick release clips allow easy on-off in all conditions without removing upper jerseys and layers

Ultra distance chamois

The second big change to Explorts 1.1 is the chamois that we used. The 1.0 short featured a premium Italian chamois that has been tried and true over three years of Explorts development, but we asked ourselves if there was a better chamois out there for longer distance riding and bikepacking. We tested a large number of chamois from a wide range of manufacturers for six months and zeroed in on a market leading medium thickness chamois that isn’t overly padded but provides comfort long into a 10+ hour day or even across an extended multi day bikepacking journey. Are women’s and men’s chamois are gender specific.

Dark Bronzite Fabric

The third improvement to the Explorts 1.1 is the fabrics that we selected for both versions of the shorts. On the Dark Bronzite short the fabric has more stretch than the 1.0 shorts which provides a more nuanced fit with less propensity to ride up the rider’s leg over time. The rich chocolate brown Italian dyed Lycra blend fabric is durable in off road situations and will wear better over time than a fully sublimated bibshort.

Dark Bronzite is almost dark enough to mistake for black, but with just enough color to keep things interesting.

Dark Bronzite is almost dark enough to mistake for black, but with just enough color to keep things interesting.

Black Tuxedo fabroc

The fabric that we selected for the Black Tuxedo Explorts is easily the softest bibshort fabric we’ve ever ridden in. At first glance it might seem like this fabric has fleece qualities, but in reality it is merely extremely soft, not fleecy. We broke with tradition slightly with the Black Tuxedo Explorts because they are not as compressive as what many people would be used to coming from race oriented and more restrictive bibshorts. The Black Tuxedo Explorts are a paradigm shift for us in what a bibshort should be all about. Do we have to select fabrics for our shorts that are the same as what everyone else is using or can we cast a wider net and find fabrics with unique qualities to expand the spectrum of rider choice? We think there is room in cycling for a garment that is unapologetically more comfortable and luxurious feeling shorts, and the Tuxedo Explorts are it.

Fit, sizing, returns, and exchanges.

We’ve designed our sizing to be as similar to the sizing of other major brands as possible.

Generally speaking our shorts have a mid to long length on most riders but are designed not to extend past your quads. See photos for fit reference before ordering.

Fit is also highly personal and there will always be variances in fit from person to person. We advise measuring and checking our sizing chart carefully before ordering. If you order the wrong size, we can exchange the shorts for another size if they are brand new / unridden as long as we have your desired size in stock and available. We reserve the right to deny refunds or exchanges for any shorts that appear to have been ridden or worn beyond trying on for fit. We will, at our discretion, repair, exchange, or refund any shorts that are found to have incorrect construction or flaws in materials.

Details

Explorts feature an adventure tested EIT Italian chamois. For 1.1 we went with a medium padded chamois that is superior for long and ultra distance riding compared to thicker chamois that are not ideal for long distance riding.

Explorts have four reflective accents on the lower back and behind each cargo pocket for added night time visibility.

Our laser-cut, siliconized grippers have a mildly compressive fit without cutting off circulation.

Explorts are made from European sourced fabrics. The 1.1 Explorts primarily feature Italian materials and chamois.

Explorts are sewn and constructed in China. Our patterns and designs are proprietary and are the result of over three years of development and revision.

Men’s size grid

All lengths are body dimensions measured in inches.

	Inches	2XS	XS	S	M	L	XL	2XL
A	Waist	24-26	26-28	28-30	30-32	32-34	34-36	36-38
C	Inseam	9.25	9.75	10.25	10.75	11	11.5	12.25
D	Leg Cuff	14-15	15-16	16-17	07-18	18-19	19-20	20-21

Women’s size grid

All lengths are body dimensions measured in inches.

	Inches	S	M	L	XL	2XL
A	Waist	28-30	30-32	32-34	34-36	36-38
C	Inseam	8.25	8.75	9	9.5	9.75
D	Leg Cuff	16-17	17-18	18-19	19-20	20-21

Center rider – Size M – 5’3” // Left Rider: Size SM – 5’7” // Right Rider – Size XL – 5’8”

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