Rated 4 out of
5
by
Bella Veltrix from
Comfortable, well designed shorts
Versatile, practical shorts. Definitely love the side pockets. The only thing preventing it from getting a 5-star is that there are some small holes on the side pocket nets after only 2 rides, though partially my fault for not being thoughtful in pushing down my wallet that has somewhat pointy edges. Other than, perfect shorts, nice designs and details in and out, and more importantly, convenient for long rides as well (have worn this for 150km+ ride without any discomfort)
Date published: 2021-05-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Lavo from
Comfortable
Really comfortable. Like the touch with the internal coat hanger lapels. Great to prolong the chamois.
Date published: 2021-04-15
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Cope from
1st Pair of Rapha Shorts
Love the fit and love the cargo pockets. Very comfortable on a 40 mile ride.
Date published: 2021-04-16
Rated 4 out of
5
by
AusTex from
Shorts for Humans
Finally! A cargo short that fits great and is easy to “use”. This short is long overdue but much appreciated. First of all I may be the only person who has to relieve themselves while riding but there you have it, a way to relieve yourself without stripping down to your socks and shoes. I am slowly rotating out all my bib shorts. Second, the pockets are so much easier to use, phone, snacks all easy to get to. Third the fabric is great, snug to keep your legs through long rides.
Date published: 2023-10-13
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Rider Nick from
Pleased
I'd never spent this much on cycling shorts before so was slightly apprehensive but I'm pleased with my purchase .
I followed the Rapha size guide and they are a very good fit.
I now have a range from premium to budget shorts and you do get what you pay for and these are my first choice when I reach for the lycra .
Date published: 2021-07-06
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Nordo from
Great pad- durability questions
This is my fourth pair of these shorts. The chamois is excellent for long days in the saddle. The only concern is durability- the fabric has worn out prematurely on several pairs. Rapha has been excellent in providing warranty returns and I hope that this pair will solve that issue.
Date published: 2022-04-12
Rated 3 out of
5
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OG Mike D from
Holy High Waist Batman!!!
Fit is true to size. I like the length to the knee. The pad is thin, not great. Love the cargo pockets. The waist just about comes half way up my back. Seriously. the other reviews do not lie. I almost want to return because who needs a waist that high? I wish I could attach a photo.
Date published: 2024-02-16
Rated 4 out of
5
by
TSW2394 from
Best shorts out there.. Get the Bib!
The shorts are excellent quality. attention to detail is apparent in the waist adhesives as well as the thigh to hold everything in place during riding. I gave this 4 stars bc the Bib is necessary for long distance rides.. this will do for less than 30mi (for me at least) but after that there is no adhesive technology that will hold these shorts in place
Date published: 2021-06-22
Rated 1 out of
5
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Danglemaster from
Great fit, poor durability
I purchased these as well as a cheaper brand and wore both equally during a 33 day bikepacking trip. The core cargo short is starting to have its stitches come undone, the cheap other brand shorts are holding up like new.
Date published: 2022-09-28
Rated 4 out of
5
by
KAHK from
Rapha core cargo shorts- fab
Husband loves them, perfect fit, cargo pocket an added bonus. He just cycled a race across the Pyrenees in them- sat eve to Thursday morning in the same shorts- so they are definitely up to the job! 4 star however for longevity, because the fabric in his previous pair started to break down in random patches for no obvious reason, after about 2-3 years, which isn’t that long for such a quality investment. Having said this, Rapha customer service is utterly fantastic and as they could not be repaired, gave us a voucher towards a new pair! Thanks Rapha!
Date published: 2023-08-13
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Chax from
Good, BUT...
The padding is good and so is the fit. It's also durable, there's also a big BUT. But the color fades over time, as brownish marks appear after perhaps 20 washes.
Date published: 2021-10-16
Rated 3 out of
5
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Hugh Janus from
Quality is diminishing. Smaller slimmer pads.
Each year the pad is getting slimmer and smaller. Not good
Date published: 2024-01-14
Rated 5 out of
5
by
RRafal from
Great
convenient, paying more to get pockets is worth it.
Date published: 2021-07-02
Rated 2 out of
5
by
JJackk from
Uncomfortable chamois
Whilst I really like the pockets, the fit is good, they stay firmly in place over long rides. The draw back is the chamois and unfortunately it does not work for me at all. It's nowhere near as confirtable as my other chamois and it's actually less comfortable than riding without one. I genuinely prefure riding in sports shorts to these.
Date published: 2021-07-24
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Gage C from
Great shorts, tight fit for big quads!
The shorts are great, but if you have muscular quads / legs they run small. I’m a 32” waist so I ordered the mediums (32-34” waist) and they are absurdly tight. Next time I will order a large!
Date published: 2023-10-18
Rated 5 out of
5
by
YL65 from
Bib 5 stars. Delivery 0 stars
Bib great. Shopping experience sucks. The delivery is just horrible now. best shopping experience before. Now it is the worse of any product I buy online.
Date published: 2023-05-12
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Vvon from
2x!
I love these cargo shorts, I bought it two times! It is easier and faster to wear and looks good with technical t shirts
Date published: 2021-12-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Malvs from
Core Cargo Shorts
Super comfy and more pockets for my accesories. Highly recommended .
Date published: 2024-02-23
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Odd Sizing
I started out ordering a Small. It was tiny. I'm an actual 30" waist, 140 pounds, 5ft. 10in., a thin guy. I simply could not fit into the Small at the waist or on my very thin legs. I returned them (an ordeal, but finally successful), and ordered a Medium. It's tight at the waist, v-e-r-y tight. Legs, fine. Riding with them is good, supportive, sleek, but by the time I returned home after 2 hours, the waist thing was an issue. So, beware the size guide.
Date published: 2023-08-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
leugie from
Cargo cool
I dig the cargo pockets when wearing a technical t-shirt
Date published: 2021-09-17
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anthony135 from
Comfortable and well made
This is my first pricey cycling shorts and I must say I can really see and feel the difference between them and the cheap ones I have. The padding, which is the one part I really need to be good, is outstanding at providing proper protection to my nether regions. The mesh pockets are very stretchy and accommodating. Overall awesome product, I had to get another one.
Date published: 2024-09-12
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Jordon from
Great but not perfect
They are confortable, look great, pockets are well sized, overall I’m pretty happy with the shorts !! A few small issues tho: the length is not great, they reach my knee cap, so I always pull them up a little bit more then they should and also the openings of the legs are a little bit loose ( probably because they go down too much on my knee ) it’s weird because I have pretty big thighs... They stay in place but it just look a bit weird.
Date published: 2021-08-14
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Unique name from
Great for casual rides
Love being able to put these shorts on and go for a ride, without having to take off the rest of my outfit to put a bib on. The pockets are nice and secure and I have no issues with putting my phone in there.
For harder efforts it’s not as secure as a bib (and it also doesn’t go as high up the waist, which is a consideration for shorter jerseys), but it works well when paired with a T shirt for a cruisy ride.
Date published: 2023-11-03
Rated 5 out of
5
by
DMill from
I'm Addicted to Rapha Bibs
My first pair of actual bibs, I usually where padded shorts under shorts. It took me a while to switch over, and if you have ever had a delayed guilt for not doing sooner, that's what I am going through. And the icing on the cake are the pockets that don't disrupt the look, comfort or the aero goals of bib shorts. I have always had issues with where i want my phone when I ride, this is the answer.
Date published: 2021-04-26
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Maximils from
Poor fit
I was excited to get these but a little disappointed with the fit. I'm about 5kg overweight and the band at the front has a really bad tendency to drop very low after a few km's no matter how high i pull them up - I dont know why it is that this is much more accentuated than with other shorts I have but it isnt pleasant. Shame, as I love the comfort and pocket structure
Date published: 2021-06-24
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Size matters
Send the first pair back (small) in swap for medium. I am 5’ 8” 63kg the small were really tight and too small to even pull up. The medium fit are a touch on the large side for me, slightly loose at the bottom of the legs and the chamois pad a touch on the large size. A shame as otherwise I like the product,me specially the side pockets.
Date published: 2022-01-03
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Samhamfast from
I need to buy a few more pairs of these
Excellent quality at a very reasonable price. Once again, Rapha has hit it out of the park. I purchased these online with some trepidation as I’ve had bike shorts in the past that have either uncomfortably squeezed the abdomen or rolled down to the hips. These cargo shorts do neither of the above. 5 stars!
Date published: 2021-06-06
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Quality tights, world class chamois.
The chamois is so comfy, the best I've tried so far. When you ride everything stays in place. I found the waist runs small so it's tight, and this is quite long so it will go further up your waist and closer to the knees. As my knee muscles are not the biggest the grip is slightly loose. Love the pockets.
Date published: 2022-12-31
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Bungle72 from
Great for summer rides and indoor training
Great shorts for summer rides and indoor training. Take your phone and nutrition without requiring a jersey. As a diabetic the need for gels and jelly babies are always there. These shorts enable me to train on the Wattbike or a spin class with my glucose monitor and necessary nutrition always close by.
Date published: 2021-10-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
James Spackman from
Superb comfort - great for turbo training!
I bought these mainly for turbo use, having seen an online review (and realised it was a bit daft to use my fourth-best bibs for indoor training). They are really, really comfortable. And I've also used them for a long urban ride and the outside pockets were perfect for quick phone access and snacks.
Date published: 2021-05-18