Louis Garneau Cycling Shorts Information

Louis Garneau cycling apparel is high quality and reasonably priced, and their cycling shorts are no exception. Whether you are looking for your first pair of padded bike shorts or you are an elite racer type, LG makes shorts that are bound to become your go-to pair.

Louis Garneau cycling shorts are best known for their compressive fit and innovative non-gripper leg band design. Power stretch lycra is the brand’s material of choice because it has an excellent rate of stretch and return, which means that it will move with you but will provide gentle compression that supports your muscles and fights fatigue. Several styles of Garneau shorts use fabric panels that integrate carbon fiber to reduce weight while increasing strength, or mesh panels that provide ventilation. The Louis Garneau Power Band is an extra wide doubled-lycra leg hem that stays in place without using a silicone gripper -- this design is less constrictive on your quads. All styles use flat-lock seams to prevent skin irritation.

Men’s and women’s Louis Garneau shorts use seamless chamois inserts with four-way stretch that allows the pad to comply to your shape. The chamois pads are protective without a lot of bulk, and they have perforations that increase breathability, and an antibacterial treatment to keep you fresh. Louis Garneau women’s shorts have a flat yoga-style waistband that sits comfortably on your stomach without binding.

Form-fitting Louis Garneau bike shorts are available in black with reflective accents, or in bright, logo-splashed styles that were inspired by pro cycling kits. The brand also makes mountain biking shorts that combine a loose-fitting outer short with a padded inner liner. These baggy shorts are great for riders who aren’t into the lycra look.