{"id":15308,"date":"2019-10-17T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-10-17T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2019\/10\/17\/first-ascent-launch-their-premium-podium-cycling-bib-r7981\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T05:13:46","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T05:13:46","slug":"first-ascent-launch-their-premium-podium-cycling-bib-r7981","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/first-ascent-launch-their-premium-podium-cycling-bib-r7981\/","title":{"rendered":"First Ascent Launch Their Premium Podium Cycling Bib"},"content":{"rendered":"

Years of development, refinement and performance testing has culminated in the development of our most advanced bib short yet \u2013 the Podium!<\/p>\n

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PODIUM RANGE<\/h2>\n

We know that in order to be a podium finisher, you need the right balance between performance and comfort, that\u2019s why we developed a range, which provides all the qualities to allow you to go for gold.<\/p>\n

Tailored to the serious rider, the Podium range features high quality fabric, the latest technology and aerodynamic race fits for maximum performance.<\/p>\n

By adding a premium bib and jersey to our current cycling range, it has allowed us to expand and elevate our cycling offering, providing kit for all levels of performance.<\/p>\n

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BIB OVERVIEW<\/h2>\n

The Podium Bib utilises a blend of high quality Micro\/Nylon Lycra and a pro-level Italian Chamois, to provide exceptional comfort for long days in the saddle.<\/p>\n

The combination of Italian Tech Power fabric and insets ensures all-day support and stability, providing the perfect racing position fit.<\/p>\n

This bib offers great visibility in low light conditions with premium reflective trims, while the Nylon\/Lycra features a UPF50+ for sun protection.<\/p>\n

THE CHAMOIS<\/h2>\n

The three-dimensional Italian foam chamois offers superior comfort and flexibility. Developed using the latest technology and fabrication this chamois features:<\/p>\n

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  1. A 120kg\/m3 high-density open cell foam padding for shock absorption and protection.\n<\/li>\n
  2. A perforated inner foam layer for better breathability and improved elasticity.\n<\/li>\n
  3. A 60kg\/m3 top layer for body moulding.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    A soft Italian fabric utilized on the top layer of the chamois provides exceptional next-to-skin comfort, with four-way stretch, moisture wicking and anti-microbial properties to offer superior comfort and protection.<\/p>\n

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    LADIES SPECIFIC BIB<\/h2>\n

    The Ladies Podium Bib offers full body support and comfort. An Italian Interpower mesh back panel features excellent wicking and breathability qualities, ensuring unrestricted evaporation and full range of movement for maximum comfort.<\/p>\n

    Designed specifically for females, this bib features a tailored female fit. A YKK waist zip allows for a smooth zip off process for when the bathroom calls.<\/p>\n

    The new First Ascent Podium Bib beautifully balances comfort, performance and style, making it class leader in performance cycle wear.<\/p>\n

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    \nShop now:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.firstascent.co.za<\/a>\n<\/div>\n

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    Years of development, refinement and performance testing has culminated in the development of our most advanced bib short yet \u2013 the Podium! PODIUM RANGE We know that in order to be a podium finisher, you need the right balance between performance and comfort, that\u2019s why we developed a range, which provides all the qualities to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":26301,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[332],"featured_location":[],"class_list":["post-15308","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-promotions","tag-first-ascent"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15308","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15308"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15308\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26301"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15308"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15308"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15308"},{"taxonomy":"featured_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/featured_location?post=15308"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}