Ultra-minimalist cycling shorts for daily endurance comfort or indoor training refined with a new textile a more breathable insert and an updated grip at the leg openings – all while shedding grams and extending leg length for a more modern silhouette. Casual coffee shop rides indoor training or days too unbearably hot for bib straps – the GT Half Shorts S11 are engineered for specific circumstances when bib straps are an unnecessary hindrance. The S11 generation updates the rider-favorite design with a lighter more durable body textile that has a deeper true-black color. That’s augmented at the waist with a front panel of Sens AIR which adds stability support and breathability without any restriction. The hipClick fit design encompasses the entire waist to lock the shorts in place for secure comfort. Despite the changes the shorts maintain breathability and the new insert doubles down on cooling airflow with the addition of an ultralight panel in the front. Product specifications Temperature - > +21°C Insert - 12 mm Fit - regular Breathability - 5/5 Insulation - 1/5 Quick drying - 5/5 Ride intensity - 3/5 The finer details FEATURED FABRICSThe new QUARTZ textile is a lightweight breathable warp knit with permanent odorControl. The true-black color doesn’t turn white or become transparent while stretching during normal use and 80% of its content is from pre-consumer recycled polyamide. A band of Sens AIR across the lower stomach eliminates pressure in aggressive riding positions. CONSTRUCTION/FITOur streamlined regularFit and body-contoured shaping reduce seams eliminating friction for total comfort and easy layering. ENGINEERINGPILtec Plug-In:A lightweight ultrabreathable textile band across the leg opening. The microdot silicone treatment is invisible from the outside but stabilizes fit and maintains grip in wet or dry conditions;hipClick: A waist construction that combines elastic and mesh layers with a high unrestrictive rise to stabilize the body panels and lock the insert in place;zeroPressure Waist: A soft highly elastic waist construction that improves comfort and hold at the waist minus any pressure or pinching. GT S11 InsertShock-Absorb Damping System Mono12: Compressive foam layers in a 12mm endurance platform. Thermoformed shaping reduces ridges and irritation;3D Waffle: A patented three-layer perforated foam that increases breathability and eliminates excess weight;goldenGate 2.0: A free-floating construction that moves with your body rather than against it. New cut-outs on the wings reduce friction throughout the pedal stroke. Composition Main Fabric 84%PL 16%EA; Waistband 75%PA 25%EA