Cycling shorts reviews

Mavic HC bibshort Bibshorts £119.99

By Cycling Weekly Published 19 September 13

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 26 April 18

This evolution of the Swiss brand's highly rated S7 pad combined with an updated version of the Equipe shorts is a winner

By Simon Smythe Published 13 December 18

Rapha has returned pocket equality to women in the one realm where we almost had it - cycling

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 29 May 19

Fizik's first attempt at producing shorts has been successful, although £250 is even pushing above the premium price point

By Symon Lewis Published 17 January 17

Velobici Van-Abel/Van-Dapper Bibshorts £130

By Cycling Weekly Published 19 September 13

A long distance short that's designed for performance seeking riders

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 27 March 20

A classic pair of shorts from the house of Rapha for riders on a bigger budget

By Hannah Bussey Published 22 July 15

The first generation Endura Pro SL bibshorts were already a multiple test winner. What has Endura done to improve on that with the new Pro SL II?

By Paul Norman Published 12 April 17

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