Cycling shorts reviews

De Marchi Contour Evo RX bibshorts £159.99

By Cycling Weekly Published 23 September 13

Innovators NoPinz have brought us another creative solution

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 9 November 20

The Rapha Pro Team Shadow is designed to be the best windproof, water resistant, breathable kit for use in foul weather. How well does it perform and is the high price justified?

By Oliver Bridgewood Published 28 February 16

Environmentally friendly bib shorts that provide form and function.

By Hannah Bussey Published 12 July 19

One size to fit everyone? We try out Ekoi's ultra-stretchy bib shorts

By David Bradford Published 7 November 18

Endura has done a proper job on its research - and it shows

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated 19 May 21

Year's in the making, Rapha's new women's chamois is a work of art, but the short design as a whole isn't quite a picture of perfection 

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 12 April 19

Finding the perfect bib shorts for you can take a bit of experimentation, but these Women's Signature Bib Shorts from American brand Velocio might just end that search. They're certainly pitched at a premium price, but does the performance match?

By Katherine Moore Published 5 September 20

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 7 August 17

Nalini Bianchi World Champ Bibshorts £74.99

By Cycling Weekly Published 19 September 13

The B'Twin Aerofit bibshorts claim to offer pro-level performance, at a not-so-pro price. Here is our review.

By Oliver Bridgewood Published 3 March 17

Comfortable bib shorts that earn themselves a place as a wardrobe staple while carrying an impressively friendly price tag

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 2 August 17

With more storage than most jerseys and a very comfy chamois, these would be the perfect cargo bib shorts if not for the short straps.

By Stefan Abram Published 1 April 21

One of the most comfortable pairs of cycling shorts that money can buy, the Sportful Super Total Comfort bib shorts certainly justify their high price tag.

By Henry Robertshaw Published 10 August 16

The Vermarc Veloce bib shorts offer impressive quality of construction for the price and are also comfortable over long distances against the competition.

By Henry Robertshaw Published 24 May 16

Quality classic-styled Italian riding wear at a nice price

By Hugh Gladstone Published 24 September 14

With the sole purpose is to be the most comfortable pair of short's on the market, the Le Col Women's Hors Categorie bib shorts have certainly thrown down the gauntlet. But do they deliver on target?

By Hannah Bussey Published 20 April 19

The Free Aero Race bibshorts provide a quality, race-proven option for comfortable summer riding

By Paul Norman Published 8 May 18

Form follows function with POC’s ‘Essential’ kit line.

By Chris Catchpole Published 24 November 14

The Santini Tono bib shorts are pitched at hot summer rides. We’ve tested them in more temperate British conditions

By Paul Norman Published 20 June 17

We test G4's National bib shorts in their post-Olympic Brazil variant.

By Paul Norman Published 5 October 16

Rapha has redesigned its 10-year-old Classic bibs – and with an excellent fit and superbly comfortable pad it has done a great job

By Rupert Radley Published 5 April 17

Assos' women's range finally boasts S9 shorts which were introduced for men last year

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 22 June 20

The Interval shorts from Pearl Izumi provided a race ready fit and great chamois, but the drop tail design was a disappointment

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 1 April 20

Pro worthy bib shorts, these impressed us no end

By Colin Levitch Published 2 December 20

The MAAP Team bibs are a well-built pair of comfortable shorts that'll go the distance

By Rupert Radley Published 9 June 17

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 24 April 18