ZONE3 ACTIVATE PLUS

£105 Zone3’s Activate Plus is an evolution of the Activate range, which is designed to provide both quality and value for money. Additions include an effective breathable mesh back panel and eye-catching lateral designs – with colourways starting at £85. As usual for Zone3, performance is terrific across every discipline. The Italian fabric gives a quality feel throughout, and though the advertised inner bra is actually just a double lining it did keep us secure. The biggest let downs are the single pocket and the silicone leg grippers, which are too narrow and have an annoying habit of peeling up. On the plus side, the protected zipper and flat-locked seams left no marks, and the chamois – the most padded on test – feels good over longer distance; offering seated comfort front to back without interfering on the run. In short, the perfect pad! zone3.com