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MATERIAL OF SIMON BILLEAU
The bib shorts is equipped of a pad which is quite This pad is coated with a medical compound called
fine but comfy enough for long distance. This pad the crabyon. This fiber is a composite of chitosan
is just a state-of-the-art by itself. which is antibacterial and absord humidity.
The pad is the result of many hours of research. It This natural molecule is biodegrable and tested
is extensible in 4 directions to adapt to all patterns against allergies. It is a miracle molecule which
during a triathlon. allows to accelerate healing. It boosts the
regeneraton of human tissue and could be used
It’s drying quickly and the breathability is against burn. One specific property is that fiber
impressive as some depressions called Ergo Air® is able to distribute gradually and slowly the
regulate the humidity and sweat. antichafing cream on the pad efficiently.
Moreover, the trisuit is made of material developed Alphamantis is a company based in Montreal who
by Louis Garneau. proudly sponsor the Team Sky and works with the
n°1 Louis Garneau ambassador, Lionel Sanders.
The main material is called CB Speedtech. It is a The frontal zip enables to totally open the trisuit
mesh with a honeycumb structure which improves for a maximal ventilation. It could be handy when
aerodynamism. it’s quite hot and also when you have to go to the
toilet...
The sleeves in CB M-2 allows a better laminar
airflow which reduces the drag coefficient. These 2 internal pockets have been placed close to the
sleeves has been eveloped with Alphamantis in a body. It helps to carry 2 gels without affected the
wind tunnel. aerodynamism or confort during the run.
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