Cycling shorts reviews

Classy but pricey shorts built for indoor training

By Owen Rogers Published 17 August 20

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 22 May 17

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 14 July 17

The Bontrager Race bib shorts may look slick, but how do they ride?

By Symon Lewis Published 3 March 15

World Champions' stripes reinvented for club riders

By Oliver Bridgewood Published 22 December 14

Adidas Adistar bibshorts £184.99

By Cycling Weekly Published 23 September 13

Promising a reduction in muscle fatigue and a match for any jersey for any riding occasion, we gave the Santini REA 2.0 bib-shorts a whirl

By Hannah Bussey Published 15 May 17

Lusso Pro Gel bibshorts hitting the shops £59.99

By Cycling Weekly Published 8 August 13

We test Assos's "entry level" £120 bib shorts, the T.Neopro_S7, with a simpler pad and construction and more generous fit than its higher end bib shorts.

By Paul Norman Published 7 September 16

The Merlin Wear Elite bib shorts are a nice technical pair of bibs with really good pad and a closer fit than many UK brands’ offerings and at a great price

By Paul Norman Published 12 July 16

The new training version of the top end Pro Team short is designed for mile munching

By James Bracey Published 7 April 20

Sealskinz Water Repellent Bib Shorts offer a summer weight fabric with the added bonus of water repellency. How do they cope with showers and damp roads?

By Paul Norman Published 29 March 17

We've tested the Cadence Collection 10-4 shorts. They're a casual design with a lot of stretch and made of water resistant fabric. But they do come up small.

By Paul Norman Published 15 October 16

The British brand brings a lower cost pair of shorts to the bust bib short market. How did they do on test?

By Henry Robertshaw Published 3 March 15

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 1 May 18

We've tested the water-resistant, fleeced Café du Cycliste Jeanne bib shorts. They're very comfortable and the water resistant treatment is highly durable.

By Paul Norman Published 30 June 16

dhb's ASV range includes summer and winter kit. The Roubaix bibshorts have a fleeced lining to make cool weather riding more comfortable

By Paul Norman Published 27 October 16

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 11 February 18

Lusso Carbon Bibshorts £74.99

By Cycling Weekly Published 19 September 13

Promising a second-skin fit and great breathability, the Santini Wave could be the ideal summer women-specific bib shorts

By Hannah Bussey Published 6 July 17

Deko Metis bibshorts £29.99

By Cycling Weekly Published 17 September 13

The Caratti Sport bib shorts offer great fit and comfort at a seriously competitive price.

By Henry Robertshaw Published 12 December 14

Lusso Pro Core bibshorts £49.99

By Cycling Weekly Published 17 September 13

Santini Nat Smart Bibshorts £99.99

By Cycling Weekly Published 19 September 13

Pockets for the people with these more reasonably priced and exceptionally comfortable Rapha Core Cargo bib shorts

By Rupert Radley Published 12 December 19

Excellent bib shorts with a convenient comfort break feature

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 15 April 20

Morvelo has looked to do cycling kit differently with its new Overland collection

By Paul Norman Published 16 July 19