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@titof afraid the jersey fits haven't altered, have you found them short in the body? Appreciate any feedback on this - the fabric is v stretchy and I've found covers a wide range of fit.
@monkdagola yes, don't! The 'ghost mannequin' service can be quite frustrating :/
@exteroceptive That back panel takes a hammering over the lifespan of the bibs. Under high stretch, direct sunshine, sweat, roadspray, grit, plus factor over the repeated washing, it's inevitably one of the points which show fatigue.
We've developed very simple solution, and included a panel from pad-to-upper-seam (making it double layer), and then doubled-up the upper fabric panel across the back. This more evenly distributes stress throughout the area, from pad to bib, and (naturally) the double-layering also means the panel will remain solid.
Without getting too right-on(!), but taking the long-term view to 'design-out' a problem, aligns with a bigger sustainability strategy; If we're using a resource and making something, will it last as long and be utilised to the maximum possible? I'm a fan of these super simple interventions to age-old problems!
edit; you can just about see a ridge of the extra pad fabric panel above the zig-zag, to the left and right of the central flatlock seam + panel above is doubled. Hopefully you can see how this distributes/minimises stress through this section of the short; https://www.albioncycling.com/product/abr1-bib-shorts-navy-men/