Q36.5 Gregarius Essential Half Shorts - Womens

The Q36.5 Gregarius Essential Half Shorts - Womens are lightweight cycling shorts from Q36.5's Gregarius line, built around an ergonomic cut and a proprietary Fusion Chamois. Q36.5 lists size M at 140 g, which puts them at the light end of padded cycling shorts. They are made in Italy and designed for riders who want a simple, supportive pair of women's cycling shorts for regular riding.

Fabric and Cut

The fabric is 74% polyamide, 25% elastane and 1% silver. The elastane content gives the shorts their stretch, and Q36.5 pairs the ergonomic cut with muscle support, which the brand says is meant to avoid pressure points and friction. The brand lists breathability, UV protection, reflectivity and wind control among the shorts' technologies, and gives a Body Temperature Stability Guarantee of +64°F (about 18°C), so these lean toward warmer-weather riding.

Fusion Chamois

The pad is Q36.5's Fusion Chamois, a proprietary design. The chamois is where a short either works for you or does not, so it is worth trying a pair on a ride of your usual length. Q36.5 does not give thickness or construction details for this pad.

Sizing and Colors

Sizes run from XXS to XL at RA Cycles, and the shorts come in Black and Nautica Blue. Q36.5's size chart gives chest, waist and hip measurements, so check your own against it before ordering rather than relying on your usual size.

For riders who want a well-made, lightweight pair of women's cycling shorts from an Italian brand with a clear fit philosophy, the Essential Half Shorts are the straightforward option in Q36.5's Gregarius range.