Test Q36.5 Dottore Clima bib shorts: premium comfort

Priced at €290, the Q36.5 Dottore Clima bib shorts are positioned in the very high-end segment, offering exceptional comfort. Designed for warm climates, they combine advanced materials and an aerodynamic cut to optimize performance and comfort. Test of bib shorts made in Italy, with careful finishing, ideal for racking up the miles without pain.

By Guillaume Judas – Photos: ©3bikes.fr, D.R.

The Q36.5 Dottore Clima bib shorts are designed to provide comfort and high performance during warm weather rides.. First, it is very light (150g in size S). Second, it has a thin appearance with visibly breathable fabrics, without neglecting a multi-density chamois leather, with a particularly soft coating. Finally, the finish is resolutely high-end, like the stitched holographic logos or the area dedicated to the seat on the saddle, using a different fabric to improve durability.

Premium design

The Q36.5 Dottore Clima features an exclusive high-density fabric, decorated with chevron patterns on the legs, which provides progressive compression promoting blood circulation while remaining highly breathable.This fabric incorporates a silver thread, offering antibacterial and conductive properties, while reducing, according to the brand, the impact of electromagnetic smog (set of electromagnetic fields generated by electronic devices, wireless networks, antennas or power lines, omnipresent in the modern environment) to limit muscle fatigue.

The ergogenic fit, designed to optimize physical performance and comfort by adapting to the biomechanics of the body in motion, reduces seams thanks to strategically placed panels, improving pedaling support and reducing fatigue.

An ultra-lightweight fabric in the abdomen, incorporating a special yarn that acts as a heat sink, improves breathability to maintain optimal body temperature. Minimal seams eliminate pressure points, enhancing comfort. The soft, breathable tubular straps, with elastic mesh and a wide back opening for ventilation, offer great freedom of movement.

The interface with the saddle benefits from an innovative pattern, eliminating the central seam, often a source of discomfort. A Dyneema panel improves durability and thermoregulation thanks to the conductive properties of polyethylene fibers.

The UNIQUE Q36.5 chamois adapts to the human anatomy, minimizing friction when pedaling. Its dual-layer design, made of high-density open-cell foam, allows the two layers to function independently, without gluing or lamination, providing advanced performance. This ultra-breathable structure optimizes moisture management, ensuring lasting comfort in hot conditions.

The finishes, worthy of Italian manufacturing, are neatRaw-edged leg openings stay in place without silicone. A water-repellent (DWR) finish protects against light showers. Reflective logos add a touch of understated class to these shorts, which are available in two colors (black and navy), seven sizes, and, for the black version, two leg lengths. The sleek packaging reinforces the product's premium feel.

Absolute comfort

On first try, the Dottore Clima bib shorts seem almost a bit big in size S at the shoulder straps level when standing, as they are soft and not very restrictive on the bust. But in the cycling position, it does not move, remains perfectly supported and thus avoids most of the annoying friction in the long term.

The compression on the legs isn't bothersome, and you quickly forget you're wearing the shorts. The thigh tightening isn't restrictive or noticeable on the skin. Right out of the box, we rode 160 km without the slightest discomfort or pain!

The contact with the chamois leather is very soft, and the absence of seams over its entire surface is a real asset. Thick enough to absorb shocks, it remains dense enough to maintain a feeling of connection with the routeIts fit on the shorts prevents any unpleasant friction, and its breathability is excellent, even in very hot weather.

Even though the Dottore Clima bib shorts show signs of mineral loss after a long summer ride, they never feel like they're causing overheating. In hot weather, the aggressive cut, combined with suitable compression, is ideal for long, intensive outings.

This model is therefore one of the most comfortable we have testandIt is ideal for intensive practice, on long and particularly demanding outings.

The high price reflects Italian production and advanced technologies, which may limit its accessibilityBut in terms of comfort, is it better to invest in one or two very high-end and durable cycling shorts, or opt for several simpler models, less well finished, and sometimes disposable after a few months of use? It's up to you to decide...