Powerful 105D/CK fabric stabilizes muscles to increase endurance and reduce fatigue
Ice x ct technology draws heat from the body to lower skin temperature with proprietary vent mesh fabric delivers max ventilation and comfort
Ergonomically engineered paneling and re-enforced waistband add essential support
The memory Tech LD chamois is designed with three times the support of traditional padding with silicone-free Y elastic grip keeps shorts comfortably in place
Two rear angled pockets are ideal for storing fuel during training and events and 50+ UV fabric adds essential Sun protection
Combat heat and fatigue in 2XU compression tri shorts. These men's shorts are made to perform with targeted support, UV protection and ice cooling technology built right in. The memory Tech ld chamois adds extra comfort where you need it most. And thanks to the two convenient pockets for storing fuel, you can hit the finish line without hitting the wall.
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The tri shorts seemed to be good if it would fit. I wear medium on all shorts including athletic shorts. The waist band does not have a tightening string, but does have an internal elastic waist band, but has very little stretch and would not allow the shorts to be pulled over my legs. Based on how far the shorts could be pulled up on my legs, I don't think a large size would allow pulling it over my legs even if the rest of the shorts would be loose on my body.
I've previously worn CW-X Pro Tri Shorts, which I liked, but it appeared these had more compression. Here's my side-by-side comparison. The CW-X shorts look and feel more robust in nearly every regard, except for the sit pad. The pad is a thick fleece-like material on the CW-X shorts, which works great for my running and shorter bike rides (<40 mi), as I haven't tried it on longer rides. On the 2XU, the pad is well-designed and probably a good compromise for longer tri's. I am returning the 2XU's though, because they don't have as much compression and muscle support and the fabric is thinner, particularly on the X bands of stronger fabric on both shorts. That may make for a cooler short, but I've never felt that i was overheating in the CW-X shorts. Another difference is that I like the strong elastic waistband on the CW-X shorts versus a thinner fabric, but relatively inelastic waistband on the 2XU's, so much so that I had to really struggle to stretch it over my hips. At the knees, the 2XU has a more flexible, but still relatively tight band that I find constrictive, over time. The CW-X leaves no such constriction, even after running a marathon in them. In summary, I'll stick with CW-X line.
very tight, as it should be for compression (better to up than downsize if in doubt) Problem is waist band oddly lower in back than front, should be opposite for cycling. Covers navel in front but gap between jersey and shorts when bent over. I'd think back support is more important than stomach but regardless, shouldn't be gap, did not expect quality product to skimp on material
