Rated 5 out of
5
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Gunther S from
Super for long days in the saddle
Great bib shorts with handy pockets en a great chamois for long days in the saddle. Have been using them now for 4 months and used them for short (1 hour) rides and long (+5 hour) rides and they are very comfortable. When riding in warmer weather the shorts are slightly warm because the front of the short is very high (halfway stomach). Pockets on the side of the legs and on the back are very convenient for storing supplies.
Date published: 2022-09-30
Rated 5 out of
5
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Silmarils from
Who Knew? Best Idea ever.
I cycle a lot and my kids love to cycle as well. I always had to compromise comfort (wearing lycra) for practicality and looking like "that guy". I love these shorts, I can just slap a tee shirt or polo shirt on and just go for a ride with my kids and friends. I get to be comfortable, have pockets and have a little more casual look. I will be grabbing a few more of these for sure. As always the quality and finish are superb!
Date published: 2022-09-02
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jim in Va Beach from
Great idea!
Cargo shorts are awesome! Fit runs a bit small, in my opinion, but they’re comfortable and it’s great to be able to wear non-bike shirts. Very convenient and a fantastic idea. No idea why other manufacturers haven’t done so. Highly recommend! Will be buying more, to be sure!
Date published: 2021-07-24
Rated 5 out of
5
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KT CA from
Good bibs for the fast crowd
Solid bibs, if a bit pricey. Great chamois up to 4hrs and I love the pockets, especially the rears…good for storing extra clothing you don’t need easy access to. Felt a wee bit long at first, but seem better after a few washes. The fit is slim and supportive on your torso…good if you’re skinny and maybe challenging if you’re packing a gut. The Rapha size guide was decent for shorts…6’2”, 180lbs and it had me at large.
Date published: 2021-10-06
Rated 5 out of
5
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Dragonarm from
Super comfy!
Very comfortable. Especially the padding (chamois area). It's way better than the other brands. Shoulder straps can feel a little tight when new, but eventually got loosen up a little after 1 to 2 rides. The side pockets are super useful. Putting in my iPhone Pro Max and didn't feel it get in the way when pedalling. Overall very happy with the purchase and I bought one more already. Now I only ride with Rapha's bibs.
Date published: 2023-08-24
Rated 5 out of
5
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Mark Laughton from
C2C in a Day Comfort
I needed to buy comfortable bibs for long distances and as I was doing C2C in a Day, so I bought these. They did not disappoint. They were a good all-round fit, they were comfortable for the 150 miles and subsequent 100+ rides, they wick well, they dry quickly and they look good. The thigh pockets are very handy for putting gels in when your jersey pockets are full of everything else. Definitely recommend these.
Date published: 2021-07-28
Rated 5 out of
5
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Mark A T from
Great go-to shorts
These shorts just got better. The first editions only had one pocket but these come with two and are incredibly useful. The fit is good with no pulling upwards. The material starts out pretty shiny and slides around a bit on the saddle but this goes after the first few rides. I've been using these daily and for long distances and now hold 5 pairs. Good fit and style, they are a great go-to item and worth the money.
Date published: 2024-02-16
Rated 2 out of
5
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mick f from
Cheap(er), but not worth it.
A good fitting pair of bibs for myself, cargo pockets work well. Though, I wouldn't waste your money on these bibs, save your money and get the more expensive version. The material and stitching does not hold up if you ride more than 150+ kms per week. The stitching in the crotch disintegrated after about 400kms on the two pairs I have. They chamois becomes a slither of its former self after a few uses and washes.
Date published: 2021-10-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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S Little from
Highly recommend
These are my first pair of Rapha bibs but they will not be the last. I am 6’2, 205 lbs with an athletic build and the large fit great. The comfort and compression of this bib are amazing and the cargo pockets are very easy to access gels and snacks for long rides. I have put in a few 3+hour rides and have found these to be very comfortable. The chamois has been placed perfectly and there is no chafing whatsoever.
Date published: 2024-02-26
Rated 3 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Cargo Bib Shorts
I wasnt sure about the style of these shorts but they are very functional. The side pockets are a good addition. Unfortunately these are the second pair of bib shorts that have come up way too small. Compared to my very first purchase with Rapha , the quality and size leave a lot to be desired. Also customer services has fallen well short of what I expected from Rapha too. Probably my last purchase from them.
Date published: 2023-02-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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Brian P from
Excellent Bibs with Storage
These Rapha cargo bibs made me a believer in side pockets. They are very useful for storing gels and snacks and its easier to get to than jersey pockets. I usually do not keep my phone in my bib pocket as it feels a little heavy on my leg, but if you are expecting a call or message it’s convenient for quick access. The chamois is excellent as usual from Rapha.
I am 5’ 10” 205 pounds and a Large fits very well.
Date published: 2022-08-01
Rated 4 out of
5
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Nigel74 from
Cargo bib
I love these shorts in the way that I think it’s great to have items to hand in the side pockets. Be that a gel or a bar for me. It just easier to access whilst on the move.
Being core range they are no frills yet practical and seem well made.
Comfort is fine but not as comfortable as pro team etc as expected. For me a slightly firmer pad would of been preferable.
Only done rides up to 100km in them so far.
Date published: 2021-05-20
Rated 5 out of
5
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Karl777 from
My new favorites!
While all the extra pockets are a bonus, the "make or break" for any bib shorts is the fit. These are amazing and cost half of that other luxurious brand (I have a couple of pairs of those as well). I loved my first pair of core cargo shorts so much I got another pair (ok, to be fair, my girlfriend bought me a second pair ;). Great for three hour rides. Not sure what else I could ask for in a pair of bibs.
Date published: 2021-11-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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Hjalmar from
The best bib short I have ever used
These shorts are true to size, unlike others that you buy a product based on charts and the are regularly smaller. I am 1.77m, 86 kg, regular fit and followed the Rapha’s charts indicating size Medium and fit me tight but confortable and the padding is superb. Extra pockets are handy for the gels and protein bars that I normally carry in the jersey pockets. No complains. Already ordered another in color black
Date published: 2023-05-27
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jeff717 from
Great shorts with extra pockets (and a riddle?)
I bought these for the rear and cargo pockets on days that I didn't want to wear a jersey (e.g. more casual rides). The shorts were super comfortable, and still look and feel brand new after wearing them the entire summer.
Although I am a bit confused by the care instruction pictures on the back. Would be great if someone from Rapha can explain that to me. I think I get it, but can never be too sure =)
Date published: 2021-11-09
Rated 4 out of
5
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GironaRider from
Almost perfect….but…
Almost perfect. Cargo pockets quickly become indispensable. Padding and compression is great. My beef is twofold 1) the shoulder straps become uncomfortable after a while because of the edge seams instead of having a uniform band. 2) the seam contouring the abdomen area doesn’t stretch much (for men) so for those ‘health breaks’ it feels like your almost ripping the bibs down to allow you to do your thing!
Date published: 2023-08-18
Rated 5 out of
5
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JSherpz from
Comfortable and long-lasting, a great value
I bought a pair of Rapha bibshorts a year ago, and a much less expensive pair from another name brand, thinking they were roughly equivalent. A year later and the Rapha pair is more comfortable and shows less wear. So when it was time to buy another pair I didn't hesitate to spend the extra on Rapha. And the cargo feature is very well done with well-placed pockets--and the same great fit and comfort.
Date published: 2024-08-06
Rated 4 out of
5
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Kirk Reisinger from
Pockets rock!
The side pockets are the best feature with these bibs. You can easily put a phone in them and "whip it out" very easily while riding along. The quality is top notch as you would expect from Rapha. The pad is a bit substantial - more than what I am used to but you get used to it after you break them in. The legs are a bit long for me as I am a short rider and I wish they would make varying lengths.
Date published: 2021-10-06
Rated 4 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Don’t tumble dry!
My second pair of cargo bib shorts- the first lasted a number of years until accidentally put in the tumble drier and that started the thinning of the material which I find can be a problem with ride shirts generally.Very comfortable although I do find that I need to have the straps lengthened on bib shorts as the shorts fit well( XL) but the straps are about 8 cm too short- I am a skinny 1.93m.
Date published: 2024-07-31
Rated 5 out of
5
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Lactic Dave from
Well worth the £$$£s
Sooooo happy with these Bibs - the pockets give me many more options for rides and the little grippers in the pockets themselves to stop items slipping out is a really nice touch.
Quality is great and well worth the extra £$£$£s as I have always purchased budget shorts.
Sizing came up a little small so I will need to ride a bit more to slim into them.
Will be ordering another pair shortly..
Date published: 2021-09-07
Rated 4 out of
5
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GrahamBR from
"Feel Good"
Pleased with the purchase, my first Rapha purchase and I find the bib shorts to have good quality, nice material, comfortable pad and generally "feels good". I bought a Large, 77 kg, 1.82 m and it is a perfect fit. Only negative for me is that the pad comes up short at the front, and there is inadequate space for male appendages. Regardless, I have found them comfortable on rides up to 120 km.
Date published: 2023-06-20
Rated 1 out of
5
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Alexander Donald from
Cargo bib shorts
I have been cycling for years with classic bibs tried the core cargo pockets great idea but the l agree with a few disappointed others the chamois has caused friction sores and l always use cream, the chamois is much thicker and wider than the classics this somehow is causing problems this comes on after about 1.5 hours, not happy there expensive and I bought 3 pairs l don't know what to do..
Date published: 2024-04-22
Rated 5 out of
5
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J o s from
Great bibs
The pad fits my long skinny body perfect and stays comfortable for hours. The inseam is long enough for my leggy legs and stays put thanks to the silicone dots. 190cm 86kg and a large seems to fit perfect. Pockets are good too but to be honest I don’t use them that much for my day to day riding, still handy through!
Not sure if the more expensive classic bibs are worth it compared to these…
Date published: 2021-08-06
Rated 5 out of
5
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Ant 1 from
Bib
Come up smaller than I expected. Exchanged for an XL (I am 34/36 waist) However, once I’d got my size I was really pleased with this product. Very comfortable and works exceptionally well in terms of passing etc.
Date published: 2021-05-30
Rated 5 out of
5
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Eric from CA from
1st Rapha bibs - much nicer than I expected from
As my first Rapha bibs I wasn't sure what to expect from the "Core" line. My expectations were blown away with the quality and comfort of the bibs. Cargo pockets are very functional and the color looks brilliant. One call out is they seem to be much longer than any other bibs I have (from other brands). Not sure if this is only for the cargo version or others but something to be aware of.
Date published: 2021-05-20
Rated 5 out of
5
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DAVE99BIKER from
Best Cargo Bibs out there
These revamped Core Cargo Shorts hit the mark perfectly. The fit is spot on, the legs and grippers all seem better, and of course the chamois is the best in the business. I thought I would probably just use these for gravel but I find myself grabbing for them to do long road rides. The leg pockets are easy to use while riding. The pockets in the back are OK for a phone but not much more.
Date published: 2022-03-18
Rated 5 out of
5
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Paul Berg from
Good bib for adventure
Love this product. It’s my fourth or fifth pair and I keep coming back to it. The side pockets are amazing for longer adventures. The mesh used for the pockets could be a little stronger but it’s ok. The bib part of the shorts could also be a little thinner, It is sometimes a little too hot in the summertime. Although not perfect, I still give it 4 stars. Thanks to the people at Rapha!
Date published: 2024-02-07
Rated 5 out of
5
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Beau L from
Most comfortable bike bottoms I own
I've purchased a bunch of different bike shorts, tights, and bibs, trying to find something comfortable. These are by far the winners. I wore them on a 6 hour gravel bike race and was amazed at how comfortable they were. They also seem to be put together better than any others -- better materials, better stitching, just better. The pockets are really handy as well. Highly recommended.
Date published: 2021-06-17
Rated 4 out of
5
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_PBJ from
First Pair of Bib Shorts
After wearing just padded shorts for years, I now understand the benefit of bib shorts. These bib shorts relieve the pressure around your abdomen and instead distribute to your shoulders. Unfortunately, I'm also feeling a bit of pressure in the jewels area but with some adjustments this is typically addressed. I like the pockets and general comfort this pair of bib shorts provides.
Date published: 2022-02-10
Rated 5 out of
5
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Danny S from
Love these, especially for the price.
These are great bibs, especially for the price. Although they are a little snug in that one are down there (you know where I mean), these are great bibs. That snugness isn't an issue while riding, but is definitely noticeable as I put them on. Aside from that, the overall comfortable is great, I love the chamois pad, they are made with quality materials, and the pockets are great.
Date published: 2022-04-30