Cycling shorts reviews

Assos Equipe RSR Targa S9 bib shorts review - perfect but pricey

Predictably expensive, but these shorts from the Swiss company are as good as it gets

By Owen Rogers • Published 20 July 22

Le Col Hors Categorie Bib Shorts II review

Superb shorts with an understated design that’ll pair nicely with any kit combination

By Stefan Abram • Last updated 13 December 21

Endura GV500 Reiver Bibshort review

Comfortable cargo shorts with some clever design elements, although the carrying capacity is hobbled by stitched dividers

By Stefan Abram • Last updated 13 December 21

Lusso DRS bib shorts review

Lusso's range-topping shorts are made from a drag-reducing fabric – even if we can't verify the number of watts saved, we can say with certainty that thanks to their high level of comfort they won't slow you down and the price is excellent too

By Simon Smythe • Last updated 13 December 21

Assos T.laalalai shorts_s7 bib shorts review

Chamois comfort with an added toilet break system - albeit not without flaws

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Last updated 13 December 21

Santini Tono Sfera women's bib shorts review

In a wardrobe full of lycra, these are bib shorts we've reached for time and time again - for good reason

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Last updated 13 December 21

Invani men's bib shorts review

Stylish, affordable and the perfect accompaniment for hot summer riding

By Chris Marshall-Bell • Last updated 8 September 21

Rapha Cargo bib shorts review

The perfect long distance short?

By James Bracey • Last updated 7 September 21

Endura Pro SL Bib Shorts review

Endura has managed to eke out even more comfort from the new Pro SL short

By James Bracey • Last updated 27 July 21

Alé Green Road Lady bib shorts review

Made from recycled fabric, the Alé Green Road Lady bib shorts prove that performance wear doesn't need to cost the earth.

By Hannah Bussey • Last updated 12 May 21

dhb Aeron women's bib shorts review

The latest iteration of the dhb Aeron Women's bib shorts are a winning performance for fit to form, and for the price it's hard to look elsewhere. 

By Hannah Bussey • Last updated 12 May 21

POC Aero VPD bib shorts review

Compressive and breathable with a chamois that copes well on long rides

By Stefan Abram • Last updated 11 May 21

Rapha Classic Women's bib shorts review

We're thrilled to see the addition of recycled fabrics, though the gripper redesign is a bit of a let down

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Last updated 7 May 21

Endura FS260-Pro Thermo bib shorts review

The Endura FS260-Pro Thermo shorts provide plenty of protection from the cold and wet along with a quality seatpad at a modest price

By Paul Norman • Published 14 February 18

Endura FS260 Pro-SL women's bib shorts review

With three different pad widths, the Endura FS260 Pro-SL women's bib shorts are great for long rides but the design of the drop tail could have been better.

By Hannah Bussey • Published 31 July 16

Castelli Velocissimo IV bib shorts review

You may not get Castelli’s top end pad and aero features in the Velocissimo bib shorts, but they’re still a comfortable ride

By Paul Norman • Published 18 July 18

Giordana Body Clone jersey and shorts review

By Cycling Weekly • Published 25 March 09

Lusso Women's Adventure Bibshorts review

All-day bibshorts from Lusso, with pockets to stash extra snacks

By Katherine Moore • Published 3 September 20

Le Col Women's Waist Shorts review

Can these shorts from Le Col convert a bibshort rider to try the half life?

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published 24 April 20

Oneten Tempo bib shorts review

We've put the Oneten Tempo bib shorts to the test to see if they can deliver the sort of performance that you don't always get from shorts of this price.

By Paul Norman • Published 4 June 16

Mavic Altium Stealth shorts review

Mavic Altium Stealth shorts

By Cycling Weekly • Published 28 October 10

Castelli Inferno bib shorts review

Designed for riding in really hot weather, the Castelli Inferno bib shorts have a very breathable construction with holes in the side panels and grippers.

By Henry Robertshaw • Published 27 July 16

Altura ProGel Comp bibshorts review

Altura ProGel Comp bibshorts £59.99

By Cycling Weekly • Published 17 September 13

dhb Blok Halter bib shorts review

The women's-specific dhb Blok Halter bib shorts have been designed to not only look good and fit well, but also to make comfort breaks a lot simpler

By Hannah Bussey • Published 12 July 17

ArmaUrto Vipar Bib Shorts review

With built in abrasion and impact resistance, could this be the future of cycling shorts?

By Stefan Abram • Published 15 February 21

Santini Mago bib shorts review

The Santini Mago bib shorts are some of the most comfortable bib shorts that money can buy thanks to the exceptional pad but lack real high quality touches.

By Henry Robertshaw • Published 22 May 16

Blackmore North Hill bib shorts review

The Blackmore North Hill bib shorts are the first shorts from the Essex-based company, so will they meet expectations?

By Henry Robertshaw • Published 7 September 15