Rated 5 von
5
von
RoseK aus
Runs small
Bought these for my husband. We had to exchange for a large even though he is a medium in all other brands. He loves Rapha brand and the quality is excellent. Just a note that if the person is taller or has long legs, you may need to go up a size.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2023-01-01
Rated 5 von
5
von
BC2710 aus
A Tad Short
This is a nice pair of shorts. Does all that it is mean for. It is a tad too short for me. I’m 1.74 and it rides up my thighs on an upstroke. But not a deal breaker. Have used it for MTB and it is definitely less draggy than the Trail Shorts.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2022-07-10
Rated 5 von
5
von
hack_wiz aus
You need this shorts
This has to be one of the most comfortable shorts I have purchased. Practical for all types of use cases in addition to cycling. The light weight material makes it a joy to wear all day long. It is the perfect attire to pack for multi day gravel rides! Rapha just needs to make offer other colours!
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2022-08-25
Rated 5 von
5
von
Brian McGloin aus
Perfect fit and function
Rapha Men's Explore Shorts are wonderfully, perfectly weird. I've grown to be skeptical of how any bike branded clothing will fit, especially shorts. They normally have a giant waist and shrink wildly from there to curiously small seat and legs. I just assumed all bike clothes were shaped like that for some reason and I was some weird outlier in the bike world. .
Normally to get the legs of shorts to fit, I have to size up and cinch the waist closed as far as it goes (it's not always enough). Rapha Explore shorts fit perfectly as if they're meant to fit people who ride bikes — or in my case, single speed and fixed gear bikes.
I have a 32"/82 cm waist, 40"/102" hips, 24"/61mm thigh, 5'7"/1,7m tall and size large is perfect
Rapha matched the perfect fit with details that make sense, such as taped seams to reduce friction or wear, a well-designed belt/waist closure that actually works (also unusual) and useful pockets.
I have two pair of these shorts and they're the reason I joined the Rapha Cycling Club.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2024-02-01
Rated 5 von
5
von
atb2 aus
Home Run!
Love these lightweight shorts - the material, design, cinching belt system, pockets all are as good/better than any other such shorts I've tried, and I've tried more than a few. They run true to size and the adjustable cinch straps on each side of the front of the shorts, allows room to loosen or tighten as needed. Perfect for warm weather riding but as they're so comfortable, I have been stretching the wearing season on them into fall. Look great off the bike too and quite at home as street wear. Well done Rapha; will most definitely be adding colors.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2023-10-24
Rated 5 von
5
von
Martiiin aus
Die beste Short fürs Bikepacking
Ich liebe diese Hose. Der Schnitt ist ideal, nicht zu weit und nicht zu eng. Die Anordnung der Taschen ist sehr gut gewählt. Wenn man das Telefon in einer der Reißverschlusstaschen hat, muss man öfter mal schauen, ob es überhaupt noch da ist. Es stört kein Bisschen beim Treten.
Der Beinabschluss ist auch ideal, er umschließt das Bein beim Treten komplett, ist aber elastisch und so nie zu eng. Außerdem ist sie sehr haltbar. 4 Monate Bikepacking hat sie unbeschadet überstanden. Und zu all dem sieht sie auf dem bike genauso gut aus wie beim Städtetrip.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2024-02-07
Rated 5 von
5
von
EzekielJ aus
What you want in an overshort!
These are my new favorite mountain bike shorts. Well thought out and executed.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2022-08-05
Rated 3 von
5
von
SimonGW aus
Great in every respect except one, for me
Despite these shorts being light and able to dry very quickly after washing, I find that they don’t wick well in hot weather in the, how shall I put this, saddle contact area. Strange and something I have only experienced with these specific shorts. Even Rapha’s own Touring shorts didn’t do it.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2022-07-10
Rated 5 von
5
von
Casual Cyclist aus
Yellow but good.
These for great. I slide them over my cycling shorts when I’m going on rides downtown to shop / eat / etc. I am 5’8” about 150 lb, and bought a medium in ‘sand/concrete.’ These are just snug enough to not feel weird on the bike. The color is a little more yellow than I wanted, but price was right.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2024-03-01
Rated 3 von
5
von
Kkpt aus
Size up your shorts
Go one to two sizes larger. I went by the measurements on their site saying I should be a medium. I’m 6’1 and a fit 180. The shorts are very very tight through the thighs. If you’re between sizes or measure for a certain size go larger. Unless you like really tight fitting shorts
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2024-02-25
Rated 5 von
5
von
mzrkwcz aus
Running shorts :-)
I bought those for running, not bike. They are thin and stretchy enough for a run, have zippered pockets that hold bigger phones on the side of the leg with no jumping aroung. The built in belt allows me to hang my shirt when I pull it off during a run.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2024-01-30
Rated 5 von
5
von
HRHTim72 aus
These are super light & strong
Bought 2 days before my holiday and arrived just in time. These are super light, strong and have zip pockets so you don't lose stuff. They were my go to pair of shorts whilst on holiday in up to 32 degrees heat. I don't use them for cycling - just general use and walking.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2022-07-11
Rated 5 von
5
von
D Tsai aus
Nice shorts
I bought both colors, in navy and beige, in size S. The fabric looks and feels even nicer than the photo. The fit is as described. Happy with the purchase.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2024-02-20
Rated 5 von
5
von
Frak aus
Nice shorts
I got them in yellow, which is quite bright. They feel dress-casual enough to wear out of the bike, and they are stretchy enough for my commute ride.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2024-02-27
Rated 5 von
5
von
Honza K aus
Great style and function i one
The only gravel shorts I found that are not slim or to loose. Dry in a very short period. Definitely recommend.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2022-10-04
Rated 5 von
5
von
Pingirons aus
Awesome
Awesome material, vey comfy in warm/hot weather and very stylish.i wish they had black colour
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2022-10-04
Rated 5 von
5
von
LittleDoc aus
These are excellent all-purpose riding shorts.
The fit, stretch, & ventilation make these excellent riding shorts
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2022-12-14
Rated 5 von
5
von
StevieB aus
Comfortable, stretchy, quick drying!!
I’ve used these as commuter shorts for my 30 minute ride (each way) 5 days a week pretty much since I got them. I think they are perfect for it, perhaps I should get another pair. May feel a bit of a chill through the cooler month but will cross that bridge later. I can see these being great for multi day events as they are comfortable whilst on & will dry overnight. Enough organisation, without being bulky or ‘busy’ would definitely recommend
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2022-09-12
Rated 5 von
5
von
Isatrinket aus
Husband can't wait to wear his new shorts.
Husband loves the shorts. Loves the fit and the feel of the material. He has not worn them yet because it is still winter up here in the Northwest. He says he can't wait to try them out on the trail.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2023-02-16
Rated 5 von
5
von
marcoA aus
Fancy fitted shorts
Shorts are very light and breathable material, fit snug, no back pockets, mid thigh length on a small size. Can be worn casually or as bike short cover
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2023-09-07
Rated 5 von
5
von
Big Mark aus
Gravel shorts
Well designed and incredibly comfortable , these shirts feel great on and off the bike
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2022-09-04
Rated 3 von
5
von
Patrisia aus
Too short
Shorts are shirter then in picture and I was disappointed.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2022-12-26
Rated 1 von
5
von
Ken B aus
Improve your customer service!
I like the shorts but Rapha’s customer service is shocking in this day & age. Bought other items with the shorts & had to return them. One month later & I’m still waiting on my refund or even acknowledgement that they received the returned goods.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2023-12-23
Rated 5 von
5
von
Gottfried aus
Absolut ein must have
Eine tolle Hose. Ich trage sie auf dem Weg zur Arbeit als auch auf langen Touren über der Kurzen Radhose. Ausreichend Platz in den Taschen, die zwei seitlichen Taschen stören auch mit zB IPhone nicht beim Pedalieren. Obendrein sehen sie auch noch super aus. Angenehm auf der Haut.
Absolut ein must have.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2022-08-09
Rated 5 von
5
von
Markus Hohbach aus
Geniale Travel-Gravel-Bike - Short
Ich verwende meine Short als Überzieh-Hose und als Short für andere sportliche Aktivitäten. Von der ersten Sekunde habe ich mich in die Short verliebt. Weißt Regen super ab und trocknet super schnell. Die seitlichen Taschen und die verstellbaren Bänder für den Bund sind sehr praktisch.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2023-06-22
Rated 4 von
5
von
Enrico aus Berlin aus
Leicht und zweckmäßig
Die Hose eignet sich nicht nur zum Radfahren, sondern auch zu sonstigen Aktivitäten wie Wandern etc..
Jedoch hoffe ich, dass sich bei diesem Model die Sattelumrisse nicht so deutlich abzeichnen/durchscheuern, wie bei einer gleichen Hose, welche ich in der Farbe blau habe.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2024-03-06
Rated 5 von
5
von
Hudsy aus
Pretty much nailed it
Several rides in and I'm impressed. Fit, fabric weight, length, wouldn't change any of it. The most impressive detail is the "backwards" pocket. I put my phone - an iPhone 13 Pro, not a lightweight thing - in there twice and forgot I had it in there. Nice!
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2023-09-24
Rated 5 von
5
von
DickyC aus
Great summer touring shorts.
Bought these for touring and casual wear during warmer weather. They fit well in all the right places. Sizing is consistent with guide. Good range of movement even with padded bibs underneath. Wash and dry well. Just wish there were more colours....
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2023-11-16
Rated 5 von
5
von
Nantucket aus
All good, but …
Two observations: the riding shorts are great— it would be good if there was a version that was 1-2 inches shorter. I also bought a riding jersey. I hate to say it but it would be good to have the option of an XXX-L, not just XX-L.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2024-08-25
Rated 5 von
5
von
Jeffers99 aus
Ideal shorts on and off the bike
Weigh next to nothing, fold up really small, comfortable and look great on or off the bike. Ideal for commuting if you don’t want to look like you’re in a race and for slipping in hand luggage on a trip. Excellent!
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2024-07-11