Rated 5 out of
5
by
nathan_s from
Top notch
Great fit and chamois.
Rapha designers if you're listening, would be great to see you guys move away from printed graphics to keep them from cracking over time
Date published: 2022-04-29
Rated 5 out of
5
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GT77 from
Very nice so far
I'm a handful of rides into these so far, if they hold up over time then I'm sold. I see no reason they won't, the construction seems sturdy and cytech pads have always held up well for me (and are the best pad overall to me). They were definitely tighter that first ride than they've been since, on the bike they are nothing but comfortable. Sizing wise given the compression, you might consider going up a size from your normal bibs, I did and I'm glad, but I could have probably stayed with my size from most of the normal European brands. It's leg length vs compression, if you can try on, in the store or other wise, I do think they loosen just a bit after the first ride and wash. I like the shoulder straps and haven't used the pockets yet. I went all black so dock me not Rapha on the style.
Date published: 2017-04-26
Rated 5 out of
5
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El Oso from
Amazing Go To Bib!
I bought this Bib a few weeks ago along with a matching flyweight Jersey. I wore it for the first time on a ride that I did in tr he hills with a total of 2500 ft of elevation. Never once did I have to adjust, or did I feel numbness, or any discomfort! That in itself says alot about the Rapha brand and quality! So worth the money! I wound up purchasing the same bib in black! Extremely impressed, Extremely satisfied! I recommended this Bib to my cousin amd he also purchased 2 as well as he was so impressed with the feel, comfort, amd quality of this Amazing bib! Thanks Rapha!
Date published: 2018-09-14
Rated 3 out of
5
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MartinBelcher from
Great bibs, great colour but...
Great bibs, great colour Rapha quality. No fault on any of those fronts and on that front these would be a 5 star review. But the colour does have an unfortunate side effect - it shows damp or wet patches very clearly. This can lead to an unfortunate situation, you know how it is with taking a leak with bib shorts? It never quite drips dry, regardless how much on tries? Look down a few seconds later and you have an unfortunate wet patch on your groin. Okay out on the road and considering the drying properties of the material, then it quickly disappears but in a cafe, it is most unfortunate and requires a strategic placement of something to hide behind. Otherwise these look great. I suspect this is a feature of all the non-black variations of Rapha bibs. Something I hadn't thought about until I had these.
Date published: 2021-11-11
Rated 4 out of
5
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Eitan from
Stellar Bibs Survived 120mi from Seattle to Bham
These bibs are a huge step up in every regard compared to any other shorts (Core bibs and other brands too). I recently took these bibs out on a 120 mile ride from Seattle to Bellingham WA and I was always comfortable and able to push maximum power through my legs. When I got warm, uzip your jersey and the high waist fabric on these bibs helps to wick sweat above your waist and cool you down.
I am 152lbs, 5'10" with a 30inch waist. The size small in this cut fits just right for the high performance close fit that I was looking for, it did take me some time to find the right sizing, so the help from a gentleman at the Seattle Rapha store for fitting me was really appreciated. We found that I am built right inbetween Rapha's S and M sizes, and he gave me tips on which cuts to order S and which to order M.
Overall a high performing and really comfortable bib short for both short and long training rides. Oh and I love the long length too, great touch.
Date published: 2023-08-06
Rated 5 out of
5
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JJ74 from
Great pair of pro level Bib.
Love it. Much more closer fit and cut than the classic or core models. The material is also really nice and plush. Love chamois as it is thick and firm enough on the sit bone area yet more streamline under the groin area which doesn’t bunch up unlike the core model. Length is long and just above the knee which i like not short like other brands. Sizing wise i am in between an M or L bit decided go for L for more comfort. Have used this bib on long 100km rides and climbing days and it has remained one of the most comfortable pair yet with no chaffing like i usually get with even other pro level bib offerings from other reputable brands. Will definitely buy more of this Rapha pro bibs in future. Highly recommended.
Date published: 2022-10-12
Rated 2 out of
5
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Boneysmoth from
Not as comfortable as pro-team winter tights w/pad
Am a regular and long term Rapha customer, and it's very rare I write anything other than a glowing review. These were my first pair of pro-team bibs, and I opted for these over another pair of classics because the pro-team winter tights with pad are my favourite "shorts" to ride in. I assumed that the pad and fit would be the same on the pro-team bibs, but for whatever reason I didn't get on with them at all. The pad felt much thinner and once I rode over an hour, I ended up with numbness in the nether regions. I guess fit is very personal, but these didn't work for me.
Date published: 2020-10-05
Rated 4 out of
5
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Mboydo1 from
Great shorts but stitching issues
Favourite shorts of all but for the third time in the last month I've had problems with stitching. Hole developed in shoulder strap after only one wear. This follows tear in arm warmers and stitching in knee grippers in different shorts coming loose also. Are the products being made somewhere else?! Definite issues!!
Date published: 2017-06-10
Rated 4 out of
5
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Michael_W from
Good but I still prefer a certain Swiss brand
These are good looking shorts and good quality but for the same price there is a certain Swiss brand that I feel are better designed and a better fit. I find this bib a bit short in the body so when you stand up straight they feel like they are trying to force your gentleman parts into your body. Once on the bike they fit well. To be honest, I would have sent them back if I didn't want the shorts to match the navy coloured Rapha top I bought. I won't buy another pair.
Date published: 2021-07-25
Rated 3 out of
5
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Vingnz from
not quite on the money
So I've been a fan and collector of Rapha kit for a while. Pro team kit is great and previous design in my opinion is better for the following reasons.
If fit a large although i could go to an Xlarge as I have what one could call sprinters legs. the version II seems around the leg to the griper are overly tight and initially its not comfortable. after a while you get over that.
I guess my other gripe is more about the trend to go longer (another reason not to go Xlarge) whats the go with going down to the knees or to elbows with SS jerseys... No, wrong I say... get the legs out... and arms for that matter.
so too long and and not enough for "sprinter size thigh" in my opinion
great features - shoulder straps and colours are great. love that stuff. Like to see a nice fire engine Red someday loving the Rapha pink (dont go too soft baby pink though guys)
Date published: 2017-06-02
Rated 5 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Happy Customer
I'm not an easy fellow to fit but these work quite well for me. I'm 75" and weigh on avg 205lb. Most of my fat is in my rearend and upper thighs unlike most guys. The XL fits snug but comfortable. I can understand the complaint about short straps but it isnt horrible and definitely not a reason to bypass these bibs. If anything is wrong with this garment it would be the price but if I had another discount code, I'd definitely buy them again. Hope this helps someone.
Date published: 2024-06-27
Rated 4 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Great shorts, hard to overlook those cuffs though
These are great shorts but, as many others have noted, the cuffs are far too flappy for an average rider. The fit is fantastic generally (Medium for me, 65KG and 5'10") and the cut/material/bibs are all top notch but those cuffs are a real shame. Fortunately for me, my wife is a seamstress so 5 mins of her magic and the shorts are now 5/5 and have been great for short blasts or 200km schleps, but it shouldn't be down to a seamstress to make expensive shorts fit.
Date published: 2022-05-20
Rated 3 out of
5
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Smalltown1975 from
Pro team bib short review
To be honest, I don't think they look as nice or quality wise as nice the first version and because of the thinner material I found them to be more uncomfortable than the first pro team incarnation on longer rides. A shame I find myself reaching for first version when going for a ride.
Date published: 2017-06-05
Rated 5 out of
5
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Andy MI from
The best got better
Rapha's Pro-Team shorts have been the best cycling shorts bar none for some time so I didn't really expect these to be a big improvement. I was wrong though. All the best features of the Aero Shorts (which I never really got on with) have been added with the best features of the old Pro team Shorts kept. They really are as perfect as they could be. As far as sizing goes I'm a solid Medium in all things Pro Team (180cm, 68KG) and these are no different.
Date published: 2017-05-22
Rated 5 out of
5
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The Package from
Understated design and super comfy in every way.
Training 6 days and 400+ km's a week, I was having 'issues' on the seat with my other few sets of bib knicks. The first ride in these was 75km and all good, then 180km the next day and all the old issues were gone. If comfort is what you're after, these bibs are worth every cent! Will find it hard to buy anything else now, thanks Rapha!
Date published: 2018-02-25
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jangra from
Great bibs but too long for 181cm Male!
Got it couple of months ago in Size Large. Quality bibs but I find the length of the grippers is too long for me and bit loose and flippy ( almost touch my knees while standing). During the ride the legs grippers are okay. For comfort rides I prefer my classic rapha bibs but for style this one beats anything in the market. However I realized after few rides seam was coming off - I explained it to rapha team and they were happy to reimburse for it. so very happy with the service rapha has given. I am not going away from rapha in future - to me service matters!
Date published: 2020-04-28
Rated 4 out of
5
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Bennybeige from
Very happy with the look, fit and comfort...but...
I got these as a replacement pair for version one of the Pro Team bibs because the stitching failed around the pad. Now the stitching has failed after one wear of these, in a different location...and not because I'm too fat to wear these shorts.
Date published: 2017-07-25
Rated 2 out of
5
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PNW DW from
Great shorts, but questions about durability
These shorts are great! They are comfortable, fit extremely well and look great. That being said, after just a couple hundred miles put on them the chamois has "split" within the short. There is a gap between what feels like two different layers of the chamois that leaves a section of the chamois with a foam gap. Disappointing to say the least given the other reviews and also the "tested" marketing that Rapha has been frequently using lately.
Date published: 2021-04-14
Rated 5 out of
5
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TheRhys from
The Platinum Standard
You will forget you are wearing these bibs, from the second you put them on. I would not be surprised if you walked out naked thinking you already had donned them! The fit is hugging, and in line with Rapha products. The leg bands are grippy and hold leg warmers up with no fuss. Do these offer a revolution in bibs, maybe yes, maybe no, but they are the best out there and if that's what you are looking for you will be pleased. Happy riding!
Date published: 2017-03-18
Rated 3 out of
5
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gbarna from
It's ok but not great for a Rapha
All my biking gear is Rapha, but this is not one of my favorites because, after only a few washes, the elastic grip is already loose. Unfortunately, Rapha does not repair this, so I am stuck. I prefer the Pro Team Training Bib Shorts.
Date published: 2020-06-22
Rated 5 out of
5
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OCLMTL from
Feeling like a pro
It’s simple: the best big I’ve ever owned. You literally feel like a pro when you put them on. Incredibly fit and quality, great look, super comfortable. I ordered it Long as I’m 5’11”, 143 lbs with long limbs and I really like the look at the legs and I decently liked the fit of the Small size. The only pushback I would do would be to have longer “straps” for the shoulders as it did feel a tad short from the straps size. Got tons of compliments from friends and family alike in the looks, especially paired with the Pro Team Jersey. I’ll have to buy more...
Date published: 2020-06-23
Rated 3 out of
5
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BennB from
Amazing shorts but some quality concerns
Amazing shorts but some concerns on quality.
I recently bought my third pair Of pro bib shorts, and after three rides I noticed that the chamois had completely split on both sides.
This was highly disappointing for such an expensive pair shorts. I’ve since noticed another pair of my shorts have began forming the same fault.
Rapha were great when I broached the subject with them and gave me voucher for the full value of a new pair.
Date published: 2020-10-06
Rated 4 out of
5
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DjMac from
Pretty good but not perfect
I bought these for my husband. He loves the padding in them and he says they are really comfortable. He is tall and slim build but because of his height we needed to size up from a L to an XL just for body length. Leg length is perfect. There is really only one thing about that I would love to change and it is that they have funny printed stripes on one of the shoulders that are rough? You can see them on the black with white accent pair, but they are still on the black on black pair that we got. There is no need for them to be there except for looks, but it’s a real shame because it lets down the whole garment. Everything except for that is fantastic- if I could change those 3 printed stripes on the one shoulder I would recommend
Date published: 2020-02-02
Rated 3 out of
5
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Eddy B from
Elastic of pants too wide!
Normally i always buy a XL but because the bottom of the pants is too elastic, i had to order a smaller size, especially after washing it a few times the elastic is not fitting so tight anymore.
Date published: 2017-05-29
Rated 5 out of
5
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Goblin13 from
Super comfortable
Hated to spend this much on a pair of bibs but they came highly recommend from a friend that puts in tons of miles. I created the cardinal cycling sin of using a new product on a long ride. My first use was for a 100 mile ride and they did not disappoint. After 100 miles I felt as comfortable as a normal 30 mile training ride. You can tell by the quality of material and construction these are a definite step up from normal bibs.
Date published: 2022-10-31
Rated 2 out of
5
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Mulle from
Poor Quality, high price
It is one of the most dissapointing bibshorts so far. I'm riding rapha over 10years and the evolution of Quality is inversely proportionalwith there prices. I'm looking out for other brands.
Date published: 2022-07-04
Rated 4 out of
5
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Esseff from
Great, but sizing seems off.
These are great bibs. They hold up well over time, and stay put when you’re riding. The stitching is high quality, and the materials are very comfortable. My only issue is the sizing. I’ve worn a size large for years, and now the larges are way smaller than prior years. Hanging next to my older bibs they look like they are mediums or even smalls. Not sure why they are shrinking over time, but it’s tad frustrating to deal with.
Date published: 2024-01-31
Rated 5 out of
5
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rockey from
Perfect fit
So comfortable even in these basement training sessions when you tend not to be as mobile and good bibs pay dividends. The teal matches Yeti turquoise perfectly too!
Date published: 2017-03-09
Rated 5 out of
5
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fancybear from
what do you expect from the best in class
deep down, in the long-run, when you get past image and marketing, these are just superb, technically brilliant bib shorts. Great pads that you can ride all day on. lightweight materials that are super comfortable and yet don't fall apart with regular riding. why own a pair of average bib shorts that don't do the job as well and fall apart within 6-12 months. yes its a big investment but better long term value.
Date published: 2019-06-21
Rated 5 out of
5
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Luis80 from
Largo perfecto
Todavía no lo he probado en larga distancia. Sí que puedo decir que, en comparación con la gama "pro" de otras marcas (en la que uso una talla L), he tenido que cambiar a la talla M en el caso de este culotte. Tenía miedo de que al pedir una talla menos, el largo no lo fuera tanto, y es perfecto. En mi caso, sin tener pierna de "sprinter" tengo culete y piernas de "clasicómano" fuera de forma. Peso 75 kg y mido 1.83. Con esto quiero decir que si tienes piernas delgadas, es posible que tengas que acudir a la talla S, aun midiendo lo mismo que yo.
Date published: 2020-04-30