SQ-Short ONE11 BLK XL

Waist: Measure at the narrowest part of the waist. 

Hip: Measure at the strongest point of the butt. 

BIKERUMOR EDITOR’S CHOICE

"The SQ-Short ONE11 BLK bibshorts are a unique design, with a protective feature that proved itself on the trail – speed-sensitive foam pads (they feel like gel) at the femoral head. SQ-Lab’s chamois is unique, too. It’s very thin, just 6mm, and firmer than most, with a gel slip layer in the middle to help it move with you. It seems weird at first, but it works well for mountain biking where I’m in and out of the saddle a lot more. "

No pressure marks & extra protection

Due to their taut design, the SQ-Pads retain their shape. This means that they are not pushed uncomfortably inwards during pedalling, as is the case with many high, soft pads.

The SQ-Short ONE11 is equipped with a removable SAS-Tec Tripleflex Protector on the sides. The protector provides additional protection in case of falls.

Additional storage space 

On a quick tour and no storage space for money, cell phone and Co?
No problem! Two added back pockets on the SQ-Short ONE11 make it possible to take your important valuables with you.

The pockets are placed directly on the straps of the bib short, herby the slipping of the pockets is prevented. To ensure safety and comfort, the two pockets are placed on the left and right of the spine respectively. So no pressure occurs on the spine.

Hard and thin

The heart of the SQ-Short ONE11 is the 6mm thin pad with a TPE gel.

Out of diapers?

The SQ-Pad 11, has a maximum thickness of 6 mm and initially feels both exceptionally firm and of high quality. Everyone that rides regularly knows that for rides of over 30 min duration, a saddle with thin firm padding is considerably more comfortable than a saddle with thick soft padding. The same is true for a chamois. Most chamois are about 12 mm thick and soft - UNTIL NOW!

Comfortable

The very thin pad becomes more and more comfortable with the increasing distance ridden and adapts wonderfully to the body shape.

One Size

While width is important for a saddle, a pad for shorts depends on shape. The SQlab pad tends to be wider in the rear area and converges into a very narrow center. The sitting bones thereby seat fully on the maximum shock-absorbing area without creating folds No shortcoming in terms of ergonomics or comfort.

No shear forces

The pain originates at the periosteum, whereby the pressure is less the problem, but more the shearing forces caused by the pedalling movement. The slight but constant movement of the pelvis on the saddle causes painful shear forces on the periosteum. The SQ-Pad11 trouser pad has a thin layer of orthopaedic TPE gel. This gel was specially developed to absorb shear forces in the medical field.

Several layers

TPE shear force gel

The TPE shear force gel can optimally develop its property - to absorb the horizontal movements - on the pad underside.

Why is the SQ Pad hard and thin?

A too soft saddle usually becomes very uncomfortable after approx. 30 – 45 minutes on the bike. The sit bones sink in so far, that sensitive soft tissue such as muscle and tendons are aggravated. After approx. 30 – 40 minutes a dull deep pressing pain sets in. The sinking in of the sit bones also causes the perineal area in men and the lower positioned pubic bone arch in women to be subjected to higher pressure. Specifically soft padding will effectively stop the blood flow. The question now is why we ride taut, slim saddles, but make a soft saddle again with the thick, super-soft padding that we often wear in our cycling shorts. The effect of the soft saddle (in this case: hard saddle + super soft pad) then again leads to the serious impairments of sinking, the restricted blood supply and the increased friction.With the SQlab Pad Technology we have succeeded in eliminating the effect of a soft saddle. After a long development time we have developed an ergonomically high-quality pad with the characteristics hard, thin and firm.

Why haven´t tight trouser pads been around for some time?