Q36.5 Adventure Cargo Bib Shorts

The Q36.5 Adventure Cargo Bib Shorts are a men's cycling bib short from Italian brand Q36.5, designed for riders who want to carry things without wearing a jersey full of pockets. Q36.5 says the design is based on its Gregarius Pro Bib Shorts, which are its performance-focused bib. The brand aims for a free, unrestricted feeling while keeping the ergogenic support found across its bib range.

Cargo Pockets Cut Into the Leg

The defining feature is the cargo pockets. Q36.5 cuts them directly into the leg panel instead of sewing them on from the outside, which gives the bib a cleaner, more minimal look than a typical patch pocket. That suits gravel, mixed-terrain and long rides where you want phone, food and small items close to hand without crowding the jersey. Q36.5 describes the shorts as made from 100% proprietary components, though it does not name the fabrics on the product page.

The Q36.5 Approach

Q36.5 takes its name from 36.5 degrees Celsius, the body temperature it aims to help riders maintain through thermoregulation-focused clothing design. The brand says its production happens in Italy, within a 350-square-kilometer radius of its headquarters in Bolzano. Garments carry a lifetime support program, including after a crash, with product registration required.

Who It's For

These bibs are for gravel and adventure riders, bikepackers and anyone who prefers to keep essentials on the shorts. A size chart on the product page runs from XXS to XXXL, so check it against your chest, waist, height and weight before ordering.