Louis Garneau Men's Optimum 2 Bike Short - 2025

These shorts are the perfect entry-level piece for beginning riders with highly stretchable fabric, flatlock seams and a Powerband compressive cuff. It is equipped with an Italian-made chamois that is comfortable and offers sufficient padding for a wide variety of cycling paths, roads or trails.

• Signature Mat/Quantum 2/Power Mesh
• Moisture management 
• Gel pocket at thigh
• Powerband at thighs
• Reflective trim and logos
• Inseam: 9.25"/23.5 cm
• UPF/SPF 50 Protection 
• AirSport chamois 

Signature Mat-

• High performance spandex
• This fabric has a UPF/SPF 50
• 4-way stretch knit: 83% nylon, 17% spandex 
• 22 g/m2, 6.5 oz/yd2
• Like all fabrics, it is recommended to avoid contact with abrasive materials and surfaces

Quantum 2-

• Embossed matte nylon-spandex knit
• This fabric has a UPF/SPF 50
• 4-way stretch knit: 72% nylon, 28% spandex
• 230 g/m2, 6.8 oz/yd2
• Like all fabrics, it is recommended to avoid contact with abrasive materials and surfaces

Power Mesh- 

• Opaque mesh construction provides extreme breathability 
• Incomparable comfort and flexibility thanks to its spandex content that reduces chafing 
• Dries very quickly 
• 4-way stretch knit: 80% polyester, 20% spandex 
• 177 g/m2, 7 oz/yd2
• Like all fabrics, it is recommended to avoid contact with abrasive materials and surfaces

AirSport chamois-

Top Sheet-

• Fabric treated with an antibacterial solution to fight the effects of retained moisture, which can increase the growth of bacteria 

Construction-

• Developed with B.E.M. (Beveled Edge Molding) high-density foam. This technology eliminates drastic drops of heights at the edge of the foam, resulting in a smooth transition, without pinching points or chafing
• The foam and fabric used for this chamois conforms ergonomically to the human body
• Pre-molded wings for superior, ergonomic fit 
• 4-way stretch maximizes fit and motion
• Seamless construction
• Thinner perineal area relieves pressure