Rated 3 out of
5
by
Jeremy Leger from
Some changes in the classic bib
I was expecting the same bibs I had purchased in 2022 noticed the new model had different inner elastic , think my older model was superior , time will tell
Date published: 2024-09-05
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Disappointed too from
Not colour fast
I had my first pair of black/white Classic bib shorts, normally go for black/black. First wash at 30° the dye from the black shorts ran into the white bib. Second wash same again. Now I own a pair of black/gray bib shorts...
Date published: 2023-10-28
Rated 2 out of
5
by
PaulRH from
Disappointed
I find the pad too big on a medium, too wide at the back and groin. Maybe small would be better but then they would be too short. The reflective strip on the leg cuffs is unnecessary and spoils the line of the shorts. I would have sent back but missed the 30 day cut off. Not very supportive. I guess they are commuter shorts. Fell out with the Pro Team shorts so thought Id try these.
Date published: 2023-08-29
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Sam Y from
Bib Shorts washed out and customer service
Very comfortable bib shorts, however I washed them individually following the washing guidelines and the white shoulder straps completely washed out. This was not what I expected after one wash considering the price. I've since massively struggled to contact Rapha customer service. I was offered compensation on 27/7 but can't get any response following that.
Date published: 2023-08-30
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Ed S from
Strap quality, softness and stretch reduced.
Straps have changed from the set I bought a few years ago. Not as soft or stretchy so now I have pressure on my shoulders with a courser mesh fabric. Seems a reduction in quality. The legs and pad appear about the same. Leg grippers slightly different. Just a shame at the price. First set are so comfortable but the text starting to deteriorate.
Date published: 2024-07-01
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Waken070 from
Consistently good
Super comfy and sized right. Good for longer time in the saddle
Date published: 2023-01-26
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Peter Halby from
Tighter than earlier models of the classic bib
Tighter and less stretchy than earlier models. Lovely chamois
Date published: 2023-02-03
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Stevie JC from
Supreme
I've put off buying premium bibs until I bought these, I now realise you get what you pay for! Supremely comfy chammy; 5 hours is the longest I've used them so far but they were a dream. The leg grippers work perfect too which you don't get from some other brands. Worth the investment
Date published: 2023-06-07
Rated 5 out of
5
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Eric in Texas from
'Fancy Pants' with great color
I had been looking for a different color than the usual black / navy, and this dark red is great. By chance, it perfectly matches my 2022 GCN jersey with a dark red to black gradient. Also, the leg grippers and subtle branding is great. Fit was perfect for me.
Date published: 2023-02-07
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Toffa from
Great bibs, but colour ran
Great bib shorts with a vastly improved leg gripper. Unfortunately, the colour ran and the white areas of the bib are now grey (together with a couple of pairs of cycling socks in the same wash). Apparently, this issue has now been remedied.
Date published: 2023-08-31
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Aminthule from
Good, but…,
My 5th pair of Classic Bibshorts, they’re still nice, but the cut feels a little different, the legs seem to fit slightly looser and the additional deals at the cuff are perhaps an unecessary detail.
Date published: 2024-08-09
Rated 2 out of
5
by
MattiG from
Washing Label
Comfortable pad which seems to hold up well to long distances. Down side is the washing label. Labels are annoying on any clothing, but on a skin tight piece of sporting apparel, it’s plain stupid. Can’t be cut off as this could compromise the garment fabric. Guess the designers did try it on.
Date published: 2023-05-26
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Redrobe from
It all comes out in the wash
I've used them for the first time for 4 weeks' cycling in France. Very well stitched, comfortable shorts but unfortunately after one warm wash in a basin - with no other clothing in it - the black colour from the shorts has stained the white shoulder straps grey.
Date published: 2023-07-11
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Viktor Nikolov from
Avoid! Chamois very bad.
These are overpriced, subpar bib shorts. The chamois is much worse than that of competitors' products in the same price range (or even cheaper products). It has a seam on THE INSIDE. Together with the outside seam, it irritates your private parts. It's not suitable for long rides at all. Similarly priced products from other manufacturers never have the inner seam on the chamois.
Date published: 2024-05-10
Rated 5 out of
5
by
gorlandi71 from
Wonderful
Mind you this is the first pair of Rapha bibs, and also of premium quality. But regardless, they so comfortable and of such high quality that I bought another 2 pair immediately. From the first moment they were comfortable in the lower region, as well as the upper straps. They have good compression, not super tight. Overall, wonderful product.
Date published: 2023-02-03
Rated 5 out of
5
by
RKXC from
Best Jersey money can buy!
By far my favourite piece of kit. Amazing materials and a great fit. Im 5'11" and about 78-80kg depending on the day :) a medium fits perfectly, I also wear medium in the Pro Team Training jersey as a comparison.
Date published: 2023-01-29
Rated 4 out of
5
by
r bassignani from
Mens Classic bib shorts
the quality of the shorts is very good, especially around the thighs were its a good fit & also at the top where the straps don`t dig in to your shoulders. as for the padding its good put i prefer the rafha winter bid shorts , the most comfortable shorts i`ve ever tried, but these would be a close second .
Date published: 2023-09-06
Rated 5 out of
5
by
KeithC from
One of the best I've tried
I've tried a number of makes of bib shorts and these are one of the best, at least for me. And that comes down mostly to the chamois. For me, this is one of the two best I have - and may be the best. I know chamois is very personal - it doesn't get much more personal! - but these really do work very well.
Date published: 2023-09-07
Rated 5 out of
5
by
OzGabe from
Best bibs ever
These are the most comfortable and durable bibs I have ever owned. I typically have 2 sets of bibs that I cycle through on alternative days. Doing about 10k km pa I easily get over 12 months of use.
Date published: 2024-09-04
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Jonnyjeez from
Ok…but not feeling the value
Good fit (little tight in the body section) comfortable straps and amble padding. Nice thick gripper to the thighs and generally well made with some neat detailing….but do they feel three times “better” than a standard pair of bibs. Meh
Date published: 2023-05-17
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Bruce2 from
Still the best (IMO)
Tried other Rapha bibs, tried other premium brand bibs (am I allowed to say that?) but these remain my go to as the most comfortable and best quality bibs I own. Worth every penny and no, you aren’t just paying for a brand name.
Date published: 2023-08-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Paul68 from
Red go faster
Wanted a different pair of knicks so I thought I would give them a go. Found them to fit great and the red looks ok , you can mix and match with tops
Date published: 2023-02-03
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Remon K from
Great bibs at a premium price
Great quality bib shorts. The mesh area on the shoulders are nice and stretchy similar to the Pro Bibs. The lycra material is excellent. It is just the grippers that are not as comfortable as the other shorts I own (Pro Team bib, Core bib). They are way to thicker than needs to be. The core bib minimal grippers seem to work just fine. Is the price justified being 2x the cost of a core bib? I don't think so. Probably 30-40% better than the core bibs. Love the dark navy color.
Date published: 2024-08-12
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Eastling flyer from
Good shorts poor grippers
Great shorts spoiled by the grippers - why did you change the old style that worked brilliantly ?
Date published: 2023-08-19
Rated 4 out of
5
by
WDT20 from
Quality remains high...
These bibs are excellent. The fit seems to have changed to be more snug or close fitting in the past couple of years (I'm comparing that to my 2 year old Rapha bibs, so I'm pretty sure it's you that has changed, not me) which I think will be OK. The pad seems to be one of the most comfortable available. It seems that the small pocket in the back (just large enough for a car fob or a few handy wipes) has been eliminated. It was nice to have. Otherwise, all good.
Date published: 2024-08-07
Rated 5 out of
5
by
MikeVW from
Just what I needed
Easily the best $100 jobs you’ll buy. 5’9” 165. Medium for me perfect.
Date published: 2024-08-28
Rated 4 out of
5
by
SamS from
Strong Short
strong short, good pad, agreeable colour, smart finish, long road, tired donkey
Date published: 2023-05-30
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Pete Duyker from
Salvation!
Saved my boney 80 year old bottom on a 3 week ride from Paris to Amsterdam!😉
Date published: 2023-09-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
wesley5 from
Nice Bibs in a cool, funky color
Saw these bibs in the University of Texas Burnt Orange and had to have them.
Date published: 2023-05-22
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Ian Melbourne from
Delivery Lottery
Who cares how good the product is when you have to deal with the Rapha delivery process in Australia - 2 out of 3 deliveries took over a month. Three weeks of that travelling the last twenty km. Shame that a wonderful product overshadowed by shocking logistics. Not buying online again until Rapha get a professional supply chain partner again.
Date published: 2023-10-28