Bib Shorts reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 280 Reddit reviews across 14 subreddits and 68 posts to rank the best Bib Shorts brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/cycling, r/CyclingFashion, r/Velo, r/bicycling, r/ladycyclists. Top-rated brands include Rapha (4.0/5), Assos (4.7/5), DHB (4.0/5).
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Reviews280
Subreddits14
Posts68
Brands59
Products51
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#1
Rapha
4.0
(28)
"Rapha Pro Team comes in reg and long."
"Rapha Core are both the best value and just the best."
"Rapha pro team"
"Rapha chamois are blissful."
"Rapha core team. $134 right now. ... my oldest core bibs I’ve had like two years and they still are super well fitting and comfy."
"Another vote for Rapha core. Sport Pursuit has Rapha bibs on sale all the time too, worth checking out."
"Big fan of Rapha pro team ones."
"My trusty bib shorts are Rapha’s core ones. True to size and really comfortable."
"I recently got them and they really are wonderful."
"Rapha Core (cargo) bib shorts take my vote for value with the Endura Pro SL as second."
#2
Assos
4.7
(23)
"Get Assos, worth the money."
"Assos are my favorite. They are expensive butt totally worth it if you do any distance."
"I can’t recommend Assos enough. Amazing shorts."
"Assos. It just works. High quality and super durable."
"Assos. Nothing comes close."
"Assos has been the best so far but PNS is a very close second."
"Mille GT awesome. They lose a bit tightness indeed. I wear size L and they are soooooo tight. Love it."
"Assos kit is fantastic."
"Assos. I’ve still got pairs that are 7+ years old. The best I’ve ever tried."
"I have MAAP, Assos, PNS, Black bibs, and Assos is the nicest by far"
#3
DHB
4.0
(22)
"DHB IS THE BEST"
"Their DHB Aeron Bibs are absolutely top notch - and about half the price of Castelli etc."
"The DHB Aeron bibs have a nice Elastic Interface chamois in them."
"I’ve worn Dhb bibs shorts and leggings for a decade and they’re great particularly for the price."
"Try looking on wiggle. Their own brand dhb are fairly decent and fairly well priced."
"DHB is def great for the price."
"DHB Aeron is really nice for the money too."
"I have used and can recommend: Cheap: DHB."
"DHB: https://www.dhbsport.com/"
"I mainly ride Audax/Endurance and have been fine with DHB Aeron on the lower end of the budget."
#4
Castelli
4.1
(21)
"Higher end: Castelli are my favorite. Fit like a glove and minimal chafing even on century rides."
"Castelli Competizione bibs, for maybe 25% less than all those other brands and can honestly say they're incredibly good bibs IMO."
"Castelli Competizione bibs have had extremely low cost-per-use for me."
"Check out the regular sites for sales, Wiggle, Chain reaction and Probikekit."
"I’ve had Castellis for years and they are great."
"I have Castelli bibs, bought them a couple of years ago."
"Can find some great deals on castelli and other brand quality bibs for fraction of the cost"
"Castelli for me. Second would actually be Canyons bibs."
"I use my worn out Castelli bib shorts. They work great."
"I reckon the best chamois I have worn is in my Castelli shorts."
#5
Pearl Izumi
4.2
(16)
"Super comfy."
"Pearl Izumi bibs fit me great."
"My pearl izumi bibs definitely complement my physique, are extremely comfortable."
"I have a few pairs of pearl izumi, and I think they just run $20-30"
"The Pearl Izumi pro bibs have a short inseam version."
"I'm satisfied with Pearl Izumi Pro shorts."
"Pearl Izumi makes great shorts and jerseys."
"I've had good luck with Pearl Izumi."
"I just bought some L pearl izumi bibs and they seem to work fine."
"The M size bibs from pearl izumi have been working for me."
#6
Black Bibs
3.6
(18)
"Try https://theblackbibs.com/ I've been very happy with my two pair."
"At that price point, absolutely Black Bibs"
"Black Bibs Ultimate for $80 have been a godsend"
"The Black Bibs they're gaining popularity with their great price, simple no frills look, and are actually really comfortable."
"I like The Black Bibs Ultimate's for indoor riding. Good value and comfort IMO"
"The Black Bibs if you're looking for good and affordable."
"I started with the bargain priced Black Bibs, then went up to the ..."
"The black bibs"
"They use the Elastic Interface Paris I think, which is a pad that generally works well for me. Really good value."
"The Black Bibs thermal tights are really good and not very expensive."
#7
Le Col
4.2
(9)
"I have never regretted spending what I spent on lecol."
"The most durable and comfortable proved to be so far Le Col."
"Le Col runs one frequently and typically there's a discount code for £50 for completing"
"I liked the le col indoor bibs. They are meshed on the sides so kind of see through but who cares indoors."
"The only cold weather/thermal bibs I own are Le Col."
"I have some of their regular shorts and I like the padding a lot."
"For longer rides I have a pair of Bibs from Le Col which I'm also very happy with."
"Le Col."
"Le Col."
#8
Pactimo
4.3
(8)
"My go-to are Pactimo’s 12h Summit bibs. To me these even outperform Assos and they are holding up great as well."
"I love those Pactimo bibs!"
"Pactimo (which is what I wear) is expensive at full price, but they run major sales throughout the year."
"Picked up a pair of pactimos ascents for like 55 bucks a couple weeks ago on their big sale. Really nice for that price and seems good quality."
"I personally like Pactimo."
"I like Pactimo bibs for comfort and longevity."
"They will last a long time and have great options for short people."
"[Pactimo Artist Series](https://www.pactimo.com/collections/mens-unique-cycling-jerseys-shorts/Bibs)"
#9
MAAP
4.7
(7)
"Personally I'd bypass both and pony up for some MAAP bibs."
"I‘ve only tried maap team and rapha pro, classic and core - out of those the maap ones are by far the best."
"Out of those, my ranking fit and comfort would be:
-MAAP Team"
"I personally love the MAAP ones in the shorter leg length."
"I love maap bib shorts. Their products are amazing quality and always look great!"
"MAAP has some bibs in the archive sale."
"MAAP, Cafe du Cycliste, Rapha."
#10
Velocio
4.4
(7)
"They’re amazing."
"Velocio."
"Ones I love are Velocio Luxe & MAAP Team Bib Evo."
"I would start looking at women owned brands like Velocio."
"I've got Velocio LUXE and La Passione Dreamer bibs that are a bit heavier."
"Velocio."
"Velocio Luxe."
#11
The Black Bibs
4.1
(7)
"I just ordered a pair of XL long shoulder strap bibs from The Black Bibs website."
"They make tall rider versions and longer strap versions."
"They're great for the price."
"They’re well reviewed!"
"The Black Bibs have bibs with a shorter inseam."
"I own a set of The Black Bibs and a set from Voler."
"The Black Bibs are pretty nice and affordable."
#12
Decathlon
4.0
(7)
"Decathlon - $80 and they are as good or better than all the overpriced junk with a name on it."
"The top of the range sell by Decathlon are perfect for me."
"I've heard really positive things about the decathlon bib shorts, just read the reviews on sizing."
"The decathlon one is pretty good. The one with pockets."
"Extremely good value for money and last well."
"Decathlon ones are decent"
"Whilst not the worst, i have found they are the thinnest padding."
#13
Giordana
4.3
(6)
"I absolutely love them."
"They work well with my saddle I think."
"Assos or giordana."
"Giordana if you can’t afford/don’t want to spend on Assos."
"I like Castelli or Giordana."
"I’ve had a couple pairs for years and they’re still like new."
#14
Endura
4.3
(6)
"With the brand Endura you can order your chamois in the width you prefer: narrow, medium, wide."
"Endura Pro SL are an insane deal right now. 10/10 short"
"Please note that I have owned high end bibs from Castelli, Assos and Veloccio that I consider more comfortable but they don't offer the same value."
"I’m intrigued by the bibs from Rapha, Endura, and Kitsbow in that price range."
"Have a look at endura they make bibs with different size Chamois well worth the money"
"My go to bibs are Endura FS260 in an XL."
#15
Neopro
4.2
(6)
"NeoPro is now my go to. Super comfortable and they’re holding up really well."
"Neopro or the black bibs are solid for being pretty cheap"
"I like neopro for that time frame, grab the cargo if you like easy phone or snack access."
"Neopro hands down! Super comfy without a ton of wiggle around the chamois."
"Neopro is great"
"Not Amazon, but do check out Neopro. Great gear and good prices."
#16
Santic
4.0
(6)
"Santic...cheap and good."
"SANTIC - Pinaka affordable na maayos ung quality."
"Santic. Good entry level bib shorts."
"They've been pretty good."
"They've held up well on multiple 2-3hr rides."
"I'd recommend Santic (which you can find on Aliexpress)..."
#17
YKYWBike
4.0
(5)
"My gf YKYWBIKE shorts are very good and almost as good as assos which I was genuinely surp"
"Go with the aliexpress ones. The ones from Ykywbike have a really comfortable chamois (2-3 hr rides) and go for 20€."
"I've been really impressed by the YKYWBIKE bibs I just recently received."
"For random Chinese nonsense letter brands, it's hard beat YKYWBike."
"YkywBike is my go to for all kit now. Upgrade to the elastic interface pad and they are on par with bibs twice their cost."
#18
Attaquer
4.8
(4)
"Attaquer are my current favorites."
"I like my Attaquer all day - most comfy bib I’ve ever worn."
"Look up ATTAQUER, thank me later."
"I really like Attaquer’s bibs. No pockets, but super comfy and light weight."
#19
Rion
4.3
(4)
"Best bibs I have are from rion on aliexpress better than a couple of castelli’s I have."
"RION from Ali Express. I think they were $30 a pair when I got them."
"I bought a pair of Rion from AliExpress that supposedly has an Elastic Interface chamois."
"I have been really happy with the RION bibs that are on AliExpress."
#20
Spexcel
4.3
(4)
"The fit is excellent, fabric feels good, chamois has good cushioning, and it has leg pockets."
"I tried these spexcel bibs that were good for $50 CAD"
"Just get some aliexpress spexcel etc. Rapha too expensive"
"Spexcel summer 23 bib, just check on ali, its about $30."
#21
Baleaf
4.7
(3)
"Baleaf from Amazon are really excellent bibs."
"I replaced my old pearl izumis with some from one of those weird amazon brands ("baleaf") and am blown away by how good they are."
"I really like Baleaf."
#22
Eliel
4.7
(3)
"Check out Eliel."
"I have really like Eliel's Laguna Seca bibs."
"Eliel are super expensive."
#23
Red White
4.3
(3)
"RedWhite Bibs. I use them for all day and multi-day rides and have had zero issues."
"I personally have found red & white brand bibs to be quite comfortable for me and affordable."
"I've found Red White bibs to work well even on really long rides like 1000km+."
#24
Twin Six
4.3
(3)
"I really like twin six bibs and jerseys personally."
"Twin six and Voler have been my faves."
"They make pretty badass clothing."
#25
Gobik
4.0
(3)
"I find Gobik to be the most comfortable while also being somewhat affordable."
"Gobik and Pas Normal Studios."
"Gobik"
#26
Sugoi
4.0
(3)
"I like Sugoi"
"Sugoi RS or Assos"
"I've had great experience with sugoi chamois."
#27
Primal
4.0
(3)
"Primal QX5 are super solid for the price. Sores were such an issue for me for a long time, now doing 25 hours a week all in the QX5."
"I used various shorts I get from REI on the cheap from the 'garage' outlet, plus those from jakaroo and primal."
"Primal wear, Neopro..&$45 a bib"
#28
Sportful
4.5
(2)
"Seconding Sportful. I have three bibs from them and love them all."
"I think they are great for the money."
#29
Pedal Mafia
4.5
(2)
"By far the best gear i found is from pedal mafia."
"Pedal Mafia are my favourite for up to 100k rides."
#30
Q36.5
4.5
(2)
"Damn. A post asking for the BEST bib shorts in the game and no one makes a reference to Q36.5."
"Q36.5 or Santini continue to impress me."
#31
Cuore
4.5
(2)
"Cuore"
"I’ve been really happy with the fit, longevity, chamois, etc."
#32
Gore
4.5
(2)
"I ride Gore bibs and love them."
"I got a pair of Gore bibs that are very nice."
#33
Aero Tech Designs
4.0
(2)
"Aero tech designs have tall sizes that have worked well for me."
"They were ok. (Length was nice, but I didn’t really like the rest of the short)."
#34
Specialized
4.0
(2)
"I like Spec ones as well ... I have an RBX I got for 60 and one of their factory team replica race bibs (SL I think) for 90 and both are superb."
"Someone recommended Specialized RBX bibs to me as a very comfortable bib for the price, and I thing I have to agree."
#35
Santini
4.0
(2)
"Santini"
"Santini, Nalini and Asos also have quality options."
#36
Garneau
4.0
(2)
"Garneau and Bontrager are great for skinny guys."
"I also really love the Ale shorts I just got a few months ago."
#37
Gorewear
4.0
(2)
"Assos and Gorewear bibs are great!"
"GOREWEAR bib shorts"
#38
Voler
3.5
(2)
"Im a dude but ive heard good things about voler, which doesn't break the bank and has free shipping over 75 bucks"
"Check out Voler. Sometimes shipping takes a bit on jerseys because they make a lot of them on demand."
#39
PNS
3.5
(2)
"PNS Mech"
"PNS essentials"
#40
Machines for Freedom
3.0
(2)
"Machines for Freedom is liquidating right now with an insane sale."
"They're $$$$, but Machines for Freedom makes some TINY ass stuff."
#41
Elastic Interface
5.0
(1)
"The most important part of a bib is the chamois. My personal favorite is Elastic Interface."
#42
Darevie
5.0
(1)
"Darevie seamless bibs are amazing to me"
#43
Galibier
5.0
(1)
"The pad in those tights is probably my favourite of all my gear ... Build quality hasn’t let me down."
#44
Specialized Women's RBX Bib Shorts
5.0
(1)
"Right now I’m loving any of the ones from Specialized."
#45
Gobik Matt Compact
5.0
(1)
"MATT is my fav bib shorts :)"
#46
De Soto
5.0
(1)
"Made by triathletes for triathletes"
#47
Cinelli
4.0
(1)
"Cinelli"
#48
Wattie Ink
4.0
(1)
"Wattie ink"
#49
Pearl iZumi Bib Shorts
4.0
(1)
"I went with Pearl iZumi - REI has them for sale."
#50
Ten Speed Hero Shorter Inseam Bibs
4.0
(1)
"They have a shorter inseam bibs."
#51
Pactimo Bib Shorts
4.0
(1)
"Check out Pactimo. They offer bib shorts in two different leg lengths."
#52
Giordana FR-C Short Bibs
4.0
(1)
"Giordana FR-C short bibs."
#53
Aerodoc Bib Shorts
4.0
(1)
"I would suggest checking out aerodoc.in for bib shorts they are pretty good."
#54
Apace
4.0
(1)
"Apace has pockets, good for storing candy for long rides."
#55
Kitsbow
4.0
(1)
"I’m intrigued by the bibs from Rapha, Endura, and Kitsbow in that price range."
#56
Nalini
4.0
(1)
"Santini, Nalini and Asos also have quality options."
#57
Swiftofo
3.0
(1)
"Swiftofo in AliExpress. not your normal AliExpress bibs."
#58
Mechanism
3.0
(1)
"My Mechanism bibs are comfortable and the chamois is COMFY as hell, but they don't seem to be durable."
#59
Rapha, PNS Mechanism
3.0
(1)
"I wore Rapha for years and then got a PNS Mechanism kit, and the bibs haven’t held up nearly as well."
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