«I see riders who do research after research and then when it comes to pushing they find themselves at the front of the saddle». Gecko has patented a system to obtain maximum grip, to avoid wasting power, have greater stability and safety without compromising freedom of movement. The opening words are from Stefano Zanatta, former pro and now sports director of the Polti-Kometa, who contributed to the development of the product which we are going to talk to you about today: the GEKO bibshorts.
Two exceptional testers
To create this product, GEKO's creator and founder, Francesco Nardi, relied on two highly expert opinions: Gianni Bugno and Stefano ZanattaTwo people who competed at the highest levels of cycling in the '80s and '90s and who today live it from the inside and practice it daily. They believed in it and today, with pride, they are the exceptional testimonials of the patented GEKO bibshorts.
“When Francesco Nardi filed the patent,” Zanatta says, “he contacted me to ask what I thought, and that’s how it all started. Information and tests followed one another to understand where to improve and understand the cyclist's performance and safety needs. Grip saddles exist, but they're limited; with the GEKO, you can use them all and get maximum performance. It took us three years and with the collaboration of Gianni Bugno We conducted discussions and discussions to determine whether or not there was room for improvement. The result is the product you can find on the market today."
What's it about
The patented GEKO anti-slip system allows you to to remain stable of position studied by the biomechanic and to make the muscles work correctly. Wearing the bibshorts you pedal without slipping into lateral inclinations or forward/backward sliding, maintaining a neutral position. This allows a correct and stable position for make the most of the energy generated.
«The functioning of this patent – explains Zanatta – allows us to ensure stability on the bike to promote greater safety in the saddle. Having a more grippy support gives you a better feeling when pedaling. Furthermore, we have also seen that the performance is enhancedNowadays, as is only right, everyone goes to a biomechanic to find the best position. Some seek greater comfort, others maximum performance. But all this is ruined when you pick up the pace and start moving around in the saddle. In fact, 2 or 3 centimetres are enough to ruin the entire biomechanics and consequently open up more unknowns.With the GEKO bibshort, dangerous shifts are avoided compared to the indication given by the biomechanic. This leads to greater comfort and improved performance».
Performance
Pelvic alignment, hip flexion, weight distribution, knee angle, and saddle height are some of the factors that determine performance, comfort, and movement efficiency. The patented anti-slip system GEKO allows you to maximize performance without compromising comfort.
«This is a pair of shorts – concludes Zanatta – that allows you to stay in the saddle for several hoursIt has been used by ultra-cyclists for more than 12 hours at a time. One of the greatest benefits is felt on long climbs. Sitting in the correct position helps us allows you to better manage your muscles without tiring your upper body and at the same time promoting final comfort and recovery. One of the latest tests also yielded positive results for cyclists with prostate problems. The reduced shifting on the saddle also offers advantages in this regard.
The GEKO bibshort offers excellent elasticity and a great fit thanks to the fabric Thunderbike Power Stretch & Shield, designed for high-performance sports and long-lasting performance. The technology Eclipse Sun protection It also guarantees maximum UV protection. The men's model features Elastic Interface's red Road Performance Force Hybrid C-Tech seat pad for long distances. The women's model features the Endurance 3 Women's cycling seat pad. The price for the summer models is €249.
