Rated 3 out of
5
by
J Whitehead from
Stylish, but uncomfortable, poor engineering
I had high hopes for these shorts. They look the part and appear well made. I've only ridden them twice for 4 hours and 2 hours. Sadly they are always uncomfortable after about 1 hour or so. I find the padding too thick. That might be okay if it wasn't so wide. While it might be good to sit on a good level of pad, that same sort of material wedged across between your legs is not. The effect is, the whole pad becomes bunched up and lumpy and is very uncomfortable in your creases. After 2 hours you are having to try and pull the shorts about to get passably comfortable and after 3 hours riding nothing you can do takes away the pain, 4 hours and your crutch is sorer than you legs... Given the price and the hype I would have expected Rapha to have engineered these better.
Date published: 2020-05-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Chance B from
Best bibs on the planet
These are fantastic bibs all around. First off they look great with the selection of colors and Rapha branding. The leg grippers are comfortable and stay in place and with two options in length your pretty much covered with fit. The bib straps feel good to the skin with or without an undershirt. The seat area is built well to withstand scuffing and the actual chamois pad I consider just about perfect for myself as I’ve used almost all the main brands. Overall a must buy if your into performance and style.
Date published: 2022-07-18
Rated 5 out of
5
by
FB2204 from
The best become great
I didn't beleive that there could be such a big difference between the two generations of Pro Team Bib Shorts that it actually is. I think that the fit has been improved and the new padding is more than excellent compared to the old one which was already great.
Date published: 2017-05-28
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Mateo4321 from
Great shorts, with one really stupid flaw
Overall, these are great shorts. Top-notch materials, great chamois, 100% flatlock stitching, just the right level of compression (IMO), and excellent ultra-wide leg grippers. There's just one mind-boggling design choice that makes me a little crazy.
Rapha touts - as a feature - that the tops of the bib straps each have a patch of alternative fabric, which they included specifically to enhance comfort. On the right strap, they're absolutely right! It's a softer fabric, but also no less compressive, and really goes a long way toward improving comfort in a place that many bib straps can chafe. But on the right strap... They ruined this feature completely, all in the name of a stupid style cue. Six tiny stripes, made from a totally unbreathable, silicone-type adhesive make the lefthand bib strap extraordinarily itchy, and markedly impair the fabric's ability to wick moisture. What a dumb idea. These would be 5-star shorts if not for that one detail, which always leaves my left shoulder feeling raw and clammy after every ride.
Date published: 2022-05-03
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Nick NMD from
Great Shorts, major improvements over the previous
I bought these before going over to Mallorca for a week, used them on various rides and terrain, mostly mountains. The pad is better for me and the shorts feel like they aren't even there, going back to my pairs of original Pro Bib Shorts was a step backwards
Date published: 2017-04-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
VeloCliff from
Wonderful Chamois
After 5 long distance rides in these, I HIGHLY recommend them. Best BIB I have ever owned. Excellent comfort, fit is wonderful, although I found the sizing a bit smaller to US brands, so confirm your sizing before buying. Quality is fantastic!
Date published: 2020-02-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
David S from
Simply Amazing
I've owned many different brands of cycling gear and these are by far the best cut and most comfortable bibs I own. The long length is perfect for that pro look. Highly recommended. Fit is snug but not restrictive. Just buy them - don't hesitate!
Date published: 2017-05-12
Rated 5 out of
5
by
WilliamF from
Superb
I've had a couple of pairs of pro team bob shorts for a while and thought they were great. The pro team 2 bin shorts are even better they're superb. The pad is the most comfortable I've had. The general comfort of the shorts is impressive
Date published: 2017-05-11
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Jeroen85 from
Great fit And comfort, poot build quality
Superb fit Ane excellent comfort. Build quality is verry poor. Within a couple of weeks the stiching of the chamois is falling apart and there are Some Serious wear marks visible. In my opinion this is not acceptable for a +€200 short.
Date published: 2021-12-06
Rated 5 out of
5
by
RS82 from
Hooray for leg length!
Excellent fit and feel, I'm 1.90m, 79kg and M fits great with good leg coverage. Pad stays in place, straps are firm but not too tight. Finally solved the conundrum of having to size up so the material covers more than half my thigh.
Date published: 2018-07-31
Rated 4 out of
5
by
SaveDave from
Great Bibs
Always loved these bibs. The only thing I wished they had were a version with side cargo pockets. I know there is a training version with them but they have that aweful elastic band around the ends of the legs. Maybe next version...
Date published: 2024-07-15
Rated 5 out of
5
by
vteoh001 from
Best bib shorts I own
I bought these bib shorts as an upgrade from my first "bike brand" pair of shorts. Upon trying them on for the first time, they immediately felt so much better. It felt a lot tighter than my other pair, but they definitely not constricting. The chamois was so much firmer and bigger, allowing me to sit more comfortably on my saddle. It does run a bit small, so if you're not used to tight fitting or just want something a little less tight, I'd recommend sizing up. But personally, I was totally fine with going true to size. I cannot recommend this enough (only if you're willing to part with that kind of money). Another motivation that spurred me to purchase these was Rapha's repair service. I don't see myself getting another pair from any other brand any times soon just because these are great.
Date published: 2017-04-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
CdotD from
Snug fitting stylish shorts
Love these!!! Already have the classics and was not disappointed when branching out to the Pro Team collection. I was tempted to size up but didn't and happy that I stuck with my 'normal' size. Slight struggle to get on initially (mainly due to excellent leg grippers) and the pad feels in the wrong position when standing up. However, once on the bike everything just slips in to place and they are super comfortable, you barely notice them and the pad served me well on a few longer (4hr+) rides.
Date published: 2017-04-19
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Doninky from
Happy Rapha convert.
Fit and function is spot on. The compression of these bibs is terrific. I have several bibs from other companies and the Rapha are the best. Chamois are comfortable over long trips and on my indoor cycle. Am a Rapha convert.
Date published: 2021-12-13
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Alex21S from
Good as always…
Glad these have stayed consistent in sizing in comparison to the new RCC pro team bibs I bought that were weirdly large and flappy. My go to bibs and like that there’s a few different colour options to choose from now.
Date published: 2021-09-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Shamballa from
Pro Team - Pro Shorts !
I bought these in Spring but I only wore floor the first time last week. I was a bit dubious about the extra long leg gripper but when put to the test they live up to their promise. Same great product with some tweaks.
Date published: 2017-06-25
Rated 3 out of
5
by
SamMan13 from
Short shoulder straps
I wanted to like these, but they seem to be built for shorter fatty bodies. I'm tall and slim and the shoulder straps are just far too short in my size and the one above. Rapha, please make the straps an inch longer!
Date published: 2023-10-25
Rated 5 out of
5
by
SGAMA from
Squeaky?
6’ 172# size medium offer a little compression the large wasn’t snug around the cuff. Oddly one of my bikes has a patent leather tail section that squeaks with this short. Pad is good fabric is good. No complaints.
Date published: 2021-12-19
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Johnny I from
My Favourite Rapha Bibs!
This is my third bib short purchase from Rapha, and these are my favourite bibs so far! Here is what I love;
-light yet durable fabrics,
-bib suspenders are supportive yet simple, minimal and breathable-limited stitching
-ergonomic fit designed for the cycling position
-the wide distal leg bands at bottom of bib - keep the shorts in place and distribute friction over a wider surface area. Perhaps a little more elasticity here would be better.
-Sizing offers a long version! Love this.
-Chamois is well structured to give you great cushion in key areas. Stays in place. Also like the way the chamois wraps around to front, and adds support there. Don't like bibs that make you feel like you are wearing a speedo.
-Like subtle branding - don't want to look like an F1 racer.
Great work Rapha!
Date published: 2017-08-23
Rated 3 out of
5
by
SwaziMac from
Decent quick wearing bib shorts !
Excellent looking, good fitting bib shorts. The shorts are showing signs of wear after two 1 1/2 hour rides on the Lycra over the chamois which is concerning. Would have expected the Lycra to be harder wearing.
Date published: 2021-12-30
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Most comfortable shorts I own.
The front of a men’s Assos shorts looks much more masculine. If you have ever seen a pair of these on a man you know what I’m talking about.
That being said the shorts fit great and the chamois is awesome.
Date published: 2021-04-01
Rated 2 out of
5
by
pt00 from
Good but questions of quality remain.
Nice shorts, and like the extra leg length, but still have question about quality - they seem to wear quicker than in the past, and stitching often starts after only a month. Could be better in this regard.
Date published: 2020-06-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
kikis from
The Best BIB
I've used a lot of other brand of bibs as well as other Rapha bibs but the pro team bib 2 is the best that I've used. Compression and the chamois is perfect for me either easy long rides or hard rides.
Date published: 2020-04-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Howdy from
Too much packaging
Pro Team bibs are excellent, the fabric gives very good compression, and the padding supports for long hours on the bike. Buy them, you’ll not be disappointed. But, a very big criticism for Rapha is the amount of packaging used in their products. I ordered a bib, a jersey, arm screens and 3 pairs of socks. Every item came individually packaged in a plastic bag. No recycling code is supplied so my recycling company won’t know what to do with it. I suspect, given the appearance of the substrate, that the material is not even recyclable. And even if it were, we don’t need to receive products in bags that need to be recycled. I get that you’re trying to create a consistent experience and appearance across all your products but it’s not acceptable that you’re adding to the proliferation of single use plastic. If I order several products then put them in one bag, or at least give me the option to choose my packaging. It’s the 21st century, and brands need to be finding better ways to package their goods or behavior will never change. You do everything else so well, but this is a massive fail.
Date published: 2019-08-09
Rated 3 out of
5
by
RMPC60 from
Great....but.
Have many pairs of these as the quality has always been great. Unfortunately the stitching on the chamois is unraveling after one wear, rather disappointing considering past history and the price.
Date published: 2018-07-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Gareth1 from
Outstanding Bib Shorts
The quality of these bib shorts is outstanding, expected nothing less from Rapha & they didn't disappoint. The material & pad is second to none for both short & long rides, & they look great.
Date published: 2017-04-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Caleb K from
Best bibs on the market.
Best bib shorts period. Snug but not too tight. Supportive. When I’m on the bike, I never think about them which is exactly how they should feel. No chafing, no problem. Chamois is comfy.
Date published: 2021-01-26
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Kapitan from
Great Pad
Great pad, comfy and thick just where it needs to be. The lycra is also top quality. My only gripe is the straps that seem a little thin and often they fold over to become string like.
Date published: 2020-12-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Rinty from
Very satisfied + beyond expectation
From a size and fit perspective these bibs are simply perfect, and my intuition tells me that next summer they're going to be a great companion during some long days on gravel roads
Date published: 2024-02-15
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Shineomite from
Nice long bibs for tall riders
Love these. Im 6'4 and these long bibs worked great. Nice to have a pair of quality bibs that are long enough for my legs. Im a size 33 waist, 185 lbs and the large work great.
Date published: 2020-11-10