Cycling shorts reviews

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

Comfortable, well made and water-resistant, the Sportful Fiandre Light NoRain bib shorts offer everything you want from a good pair of cycling shorts, but without the expected pricetag.

By Henry Robertshaw Published 7 May 16

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 16 May 18

Stolen Goat gravel shorts give you a different, more relaxed look on the bike and are made and durable, as well as being sold at a reasonable price

By Paul Norman Published 30 August 19

A relatively new name in the world of cycling apparel, Katusha Sports are probably still not on many riders radar, but will we fall for the women's specific Katusha Allure bib shorts charm?

By Hannah Bussey Published 7 August 20

We check out the new, more value orientated version of these popular bib shorts

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 19 May 17

We carried out a sweat collection test to see if these turbo shorts are really any different to normal shorts - and the results were surprising

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 3 April 20

These Albion bib shorts are a comfortable and have a premium feel without an excessively premium price tag

By Rupert Radley Published 13 December 18

Part of Gore’s new C7 range, the Long Distance+ bibshorts are designed for optimal pad placement

By Paul Norman Published 12 December 19

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