The German brand Gonso is known as the cycling shorts expert, but how did they get this title?

Let's travel back in time to discover the history of Gonso. In 1926, Johannes Gonser founded a sewing business in Onstmettingen in the Swabian Alb, which he gradually expanded into a textile factory. When his ambitious grandson Hans Gonser took over the company, he quickly changed the company name to GONSO - a combination of the family name and the company headquarters at the time. In the 1960s, Hans Gonser ventured into new industries and experimented with sportswear. From the 1980s he focused on cycling clothing, and revolutionised the cycling world by introducing the first cycling shorts with synthetic seat padding.

Gonso offers an extensive collection of cycling clothing for every segment, with a perfect fit for all cyclists. The cycling apparel keeps being adapted to the needs of different cyclists and impresses with its high quality, breathability and wide range of large sizes (up to 6XL for men!).

One pair of bike shorts, three variants: the unique SITIVO concept
The SITIVO bike shorts concept is based on a simple premise: create the perfect cycling shorts for every need. It soon became clear that, in addition to the perfect cut and best material, the seat pad would have to play a key role. Following repeated testing and further research and development, we came to the conclusion that, to ensure a more enjoyable ride, different types of padding are needed at the various pressure points. These pressure points result from the distribution of gravity and the saddle position (upright, compact, athletic). The unique SITIVO concept for men and women features specially developed cuts, made from special materials. Six newly developed seat pads (three for men and three for women) with different foam densities, different volumes and padding, and the selective use of Poron for shock absorption make all the difference. The SITIVO blue seat pad is ideal for cyclists who sit upright on their bikes. The SITIVO red seat pad is perfect for cyclists with a sporty racing position. The SITIVO green seat pad is in between and is ideal for cyclists with a more compact sitting position, which is often the case for mountain bike riders. Whatever the selected seat pad, Gonso SITIVO ensures pure cycling pleasure and the very best saddle comfort!