Cycling shorts reviews

A serious contender for the 'best plain back bib shorts' award

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 3 June 20

We test Giro's top-end Ride Bib Shorts- high quality but with a substantial price tag

By Chris Hovenden Published 24 November 15

The Maap Training bib short sits as the entry model into Maap's lineup of three

By Rupert Radley Published 18 April 20

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 8 June 18

Champion System offers kit customisation at an affordable price

By Paul Norman Published 3 October 18

The snappily-named Assos T.laalalai shorts_s7 bib shorts offer the high quality and excellent comfort that you'd expect from a £160 pair of women's shorts.

By Hannah Bussey Published 4 August 16

Le Col is a bespoke brand created by ex-GB rider Yanto Barker – does this professional focus pay off in the world of clothing?

By Rupert Radley Published 13 March 17

Mavic Infinity bibshorts £159.99

By Cycling Weekly Published 23 September 13

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 20 October 17

Quality Aussie bib shorts designed to withstand the rigours of long rides into the outback

By Colin Levitch Published 5 November 20

Designed for hot and hard days in the saddle, the high-tech Ale Ibisco women's bib shorts could be the ultimate summer piece of performance kit.

By Hannah Bussey Published 16 April 19

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 18 May 18

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 20 May 17

Gore Bike Wear Xenon 2.0 bibshorts £149.99

By Cycling Weekly Published 23 September 13

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 3 May 18

By Paul Norman Published 13 December 18

Every cyclist needs a go-to pair of bib shorts, and you can't go too far wrong with these

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 20 June 19

Simple Swiss made bibs that provide supreme comfort and thanks to a top notch chamois

By Colin Levitch Published 2 October 20

The dhb Classic bib shorts have a very minimal and classic design, but their comfort and performance can still compete with the top-end of other brands.

By Nick Busca Published 26 June 16

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

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

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

By Cycling Weekly Published 25 March 09

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

By Katherine Moore Published 3 September 20

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

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 24 April 20

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

By Cycling Weekly Published 28 October 10