Cycling shorts reviews
Shopping for new cycling shorts? Discover the must-haves and the always-avoids with reviews from Cycling Weekly.
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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
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Assos UMA GT half shorts review
We'd love these – if only they weren't waist shorts. But if you're not a fan of bibs, you should probably put a pair on your shopping list
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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dhb Aeron Speed Women's Bib shorts review
As with most pieces of cycling apparel, when it comes to bib shorts, it's likely you'll have different pairs for different kinds of rides; the ones for longer days in the saddle, the ones that are perfect for the commute to work, and not forgetting the ones that are saved for race day. So can one pair of bib shorts really do all those jobs?
By Hannah Bussey • Published
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Pearl Izumi Women's Elite Pursuit Bib Shorts review
Comfort and bib shorts usually go hand in hand, but can the minimal design of the Pearl Izumi W Elite Pursuit Bib Shorts chamios still deliver a luxury ride?
By Hannah Bussey • Published
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Castelli Free Aero Race Kit Version bibshorts review
The Free Aero Race bibshorts provide a quality, race-proven option for comfortable summer riding
By Paul Norman • Published
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Kalf Club Women's bib shorts review
Everyone needs a basic black pair of shorts, and these do the job at a sensible price tag with no complaints
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Sportful Total Comfort bib shorts review
Sportful has spelled out what this bib short should be but it doesn't totally hit the mark in terms of comfort
By Symon Lewis • Published
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Morvelo Classic White Nth Series bib shorts review
Finding that go to pair of black bib shorts that fit like a glove are the ultimate golden ticket in terms of cycling apparel. We test the Morvelo Classic White Nth Series bib shorts to see if their also classic by nature
By Hannah Bussey • Published
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Ashmei Bib Short review
The Ashmei Bib Short claims to set a new performance benchmark and we do like its pad and compressive fit, but there are some bunching issues to be resolved
By Rupert Radley • Published
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Le Col women's HC sky blue hex bib shorts review
With a snakeskin hex design and matching reptilian silicone panel at the quad, would these shorts slither their way to a top score?
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Café du Cycliste Adèle winter bib shorts review
The Café du Cycliste Adèle winter bib shorts are luxuriously soft with thermal properties, perfect for cold days but less so in the rain
By Rupert Radley • Published
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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
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Castelli Nano Flex Pro Omloop thermal bib shorts review
The extra-long Castelli thermal shorts put to the test
By Richard Windsor • Published
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Rapha Pro Team Thermal II bib shorts review
Thermal bib shorts have their place, especially for fast-paced winter rides – do the Rapha Pro Team Thermal II bib shorts perform?
By Rupert Radley • Published
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Gore Power Windstopper Short+ review
The Gore Power Windstopper Short+ gives you Gore's wind resistant and water repellent fabric to keep wet and windy conditions out
By Paul Norman • Published
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Sealskinz Waterproof bib shorts review
Sealskinz Waterproof bib shorts are made with a three layer fabric and taped seams for quality protection from rain and spray
By Paul Norman • Published
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Altura Women's Peloton Progel Shorts review
With a multi-density gel pad and moisture management technology, the Altura Women's Peloton Progel shorts offer more than your standard waist shorts
By Hannah Bussey • Published
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dhb Aeron Women's Halterneck bib shorts review
Comfortable bib shorts that earn themselves a place as a wardrobe staple while carrying an impressively friendly price tag
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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dhb Aeron Speed bibshorts review
If you're after quality bib shorts that won't break the bank, then the dhb Aeron Speed bib shorts are for you, giving great comfort especially on long rides.
By Paul Norman • Published
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Altura Women's Peloton ProGel bib shorts review
The Altura Women's Peloton Progel bib shorts promise a second-skin fit feel, moisture management and a chamois designed keep you in the saddle for longer
By Hannah Bussey • Published
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Lusso Active Aero bib shorts review
The Lusso Active Aero bib shorts are a good, comfortable option for longer summer rides and well priced too, even if the aero benefits are less tangible
By Paul Norman • Published
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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
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Santini Wave bib shorts review
Promising a second-skin fit and great breathability, the Santini Wave could be the ideal summer women-specific bib shorts
By Hannah Bussey • Published
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Santini Tono bib shorts review
The Santini Tono bib shorts are pitched at hot summer rides. We’ve tested them in more temperate British conditions
By Paul Norman • Published
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Sportful Giara W shorts review
Designed for off-the-beaten-track adventures, we test the the Sportful Giara W shorts to see if they deliver form and function
By Hannah Bussey • Published
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MAAP Team bibshorts review
The MAAP Team bibs are a well-built pair of comfortable shorts that'll go the distance
By Rupert Radley • Published
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Sportful Bodyfit Pro W bib shorts review
The Sportful Bodyfit Pro W bib shorts get fresh colours and a new mesh bib upper. They've performed well with a great women's specific race fit
By Hannah Bussey • Published
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GORE Power Lady Bibtights short + review
Designed specifically for women, the GORE Power Lady Bibtights short + promise to offer middle distance comfort and quick stop pit-stops with it's twin zip drop tail system
By Symon Lewis • Published
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Giro Women's Chrono Sport Halter Bib Shorts review
We check out the new, more value orientated version of these popular bib shorts
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published