Bib reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 231 Reddit reviews across 13 subreddits and 30 posts to rank the best Bib brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/cycling, r/snowboarding, r/CyclingFashion, r/gravelcycling, r/ShredditGirls. Top-rated brands include Assos (4.8/5), Castelli (4.2/5), The Black Bibs (4.5/5).
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Reviews231
Subreddits13
Posts30
Brands72
Products67
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#1
Assos
4.8
(27)
"I dont think I ever paid more $150 for any assos bib. I have tons of them and they never seems to wear out."
"Buy great bibs (Assos GT is my preference), and pick up a pair of thermal tights."
"I would go straight to assos, maap and pns if you can find sales."
"I personally go for Maap and Assos."
"Assos makes the best bibs for endurance (Mille line) or racing (Equipe line)."
"Get Assos, worth the money."
"Assos are my favorite. They are expensive butt totally worth it if you do any distance.."
"Assos has been the ones I’m most happy with by some margin."
"Assos Mille GT is roomy and comfy, good for long rides."
"Assos, Castelli,Pearl Izumi."
#2
Castelli
4.2
(21)
"I've been using castelli polare 3 bib tights all winter up here in Vancouver, they are windproof with a polar fleece lining. Perfect for the cold."
"I've tried few popular brands and nothing comes close to this Castelli bibs especialy at price with discount."
"At the same level I put the “Castelli Premio Black” shorts with the “Progetto X2 chamois”."
"Castelli Free Aero Race- all day comfort."
"Castelli Free Aero for the win, especially if you have longer legs."
"I’ve never had a problem with Castelli."
"Pro level and worth every $…but buy on a Sale!"
"The chamois is comfy on any of their RV bibs."
"Progetto X2 chamois ftw."
"I use Gore and Castelli thermal bib, never had to use something else under those."
#3
The Black Bibs
4.5
(17)
"The bigger rider fit is what led me to The Black Bibs, where I’ve been ever since."
"I agree that Black Bibs are the way to go, I have many 8+ hour days on them and no pain issues."
"Bought one pair. Now running four. Insane value."
"Can’t say enough good things about Black Bibs."
"Incredible value and quality, both at the basic price point and for the Black Bibs Ultimate."
"The Black Bibs are great."
"The Black Bibs are the finest you’ll find at that price point."
"So my 2 budget go to bibs for long distance are Black Bibs and NeoPro. Both have excellent chamois and padding."
"I agree, the Ultimates are amazing!"
"Black Bibs Ultimates for $80, bonus if you get the Ultimate Adventures with pockets for like $85"
#4
Flylow
4.8
(12)
"My Flylow Baker bib and the Snowman bib are absolutely great insulated bibs"
"Flylow baker bib believer here."
"Flylow Baker is the best selling bib in the industry."
"I prefer the fit/features of the Baker."
"They have held up excellently for me after 3 seasons so far."
"Flylow Baker bib or female equivalent!"
"Flylow hands down."
"Flylow hands down."
"Flylow Baker bib or female equivalent!"
"Flylow baker it’s a men’s bib but it’s baggy and fits well"
#5
Volcom
4.2
(13)
"Just grabbed $400 dollar bibs for $100!"
"Baggy enough with a thick base layer to have room for maneuverability."
"Volcom bibs are AWESOME."
"“Buy once, cry once” is never more true than with bibs."
"The best bib is the one that is most comfortable FOR YOU."
"I love them so much."
"The best advice I can give you is never buy anything off Amazon unless it's Volcom, Air Blaster, Burton, 686, Oakley & Thirty Two."
"Both Volcom and airblaster have waist zippers so you don't have to take the bib all the way off to go to the bathroom."
"Can confirm Volcom is good."
"It's been keeping me really dry."
#6
Pearl Izumi
4.4
(8)
"I swear by Pearl Izumi."
"I have a couple of their top of the line bibs. Totally worth it."
"Absolutely top quality and fantastic value."
"Pearl Izumi"
"Pearl Izumi has been mentioned by other users as well, they sound like they’re great quality bib shorts and worth the investment."
"Anything pearl izumi would work."
"My Pearl Izumi bib has a pocket in the small of the back, and one on each thigh."
"Watch for sales. I’ve bought Pearl Izumi twice in the last year for ~$35 each time."
#7
Burton
4.3
(8)
"I had a burton ak bib has lasted around 5 years it’s pricy but they do fun stuff."
"Get Burton GORE-TEX bibs."
"Has been the GOAT for me two seasons now."
"Burton Ak 3L"
"Something in the $150-200 range with a quality known brand like Burton, Volcom, Airblaster will get you quality materials."
"I had a burton ak bib has lasted around 5 years."
"I wear a Burton one but I would suggest looking for one that has: zippers for airflow, pockets where you need them."
"Only ones I have found that actually look baggy are the Burton Daybeacon 3L - unfortunately they are also entirely sold out in Australia so I haven't been able to buy them :("
#8
Rapha
4.1
(8)
"Rapha, 100%."
"Rapha Core Cargo."
"There are plenty of bibs out there for less than $350, and a lot is on sale right now. Rapha, Castelli and many other brands have some great deals."
"Redwhite and rapha core and once upon a ride i like."
"Rafa for me, wanna try castelli but sizing seems complicated."
"I recently got a pair from rapha for 165 and can immediately tell they are much nicer quality."
"Rapha Core Cargo for me."
#9
Ornot
5.0
(5)
"Plus one. Ornot makes the best kit available IMO, and are def worth a drive into the City."
"I’ve been loving the OrNot bibs. I like the ability to carry stuff in the cargo pockets and the sizing is more aligned with normal clothing sizing."
"I love my Ornot cargo bibs. I put chap stick and chews in one pocket, my phone in the other."
"Ornot is a great smaller brand that offers cargo bibs!"
"Ornot cargo bibs are my favorite."
#10
YKYW
4.4
(5)
"I honestly can't recommend this brand enough!!!"
"I bought a YKYW from Ali Express and did a 5h ride with it and I had no problems at all."
"Try YKYW. I have them and the bb ultimate (among others). I never wear the bb's anymore as they simply don't compare."
"Take a look at ykyw on Ali express. It's actually quality clothing and a jersey/bib bundle is £25."
"Didn't have any issues."
#11
Neopro
4.0
(5)
"NeoPro has been great for me."
"I'm a Neopro fan. Great value at full pop and they often have sales."
"Neopro or the black bibs are solid for being pretty cheap"
"Seconding neopro"
"Neopro is an Australian company, and their kits are great, regardless of the price."
#12
YKYWBIKE
4.0
(5)
"Ykywbike - super cheap depending on the source and look and feel good."
"Another vote for ykywbike, especially the ones with the better chamois. Nicer straps than Castelli."
"YKYWBike makes great bibs for the price despite their stupid name"
"Both YKWYBike bibs and Inbike bibs punch way above their weight. Order on AliExpress for $25-$30 bucks and call it a day."
"These work very well for me with some chamois creme. Ykywbike is a very respectable brand on Ali in general."
#13
686
5.0
(4)
"686 is the 🐐 and they’re always priced considerably better than Burton."
"I love my 686 bibs."
"I've got a 686, my kid has burton. Both love our bibs."
"686. Best bibs and pants for snowboarding, period."
#14
Fly Low
5.0
(3)
"The best bibs they make."
"Still waterproof bomber as fuck!"
"They work great."
#15
TREW
4.7
(3)
"Get something that’s 3l goretex. Trew’s got a great sale on 3l kits right now."
"Trew makes an awesome women's bib."
"I recently just picked up a set of Trew bibs and they're great."
#16
Maap
4.7
(3)
"I personally go for Maap and Assos."
"Maap for me. They also have an awesome customer service."
"Give MAAP a go, at least try it on... If you have a stockist near you."
#17
Airblaster
4.7
(3)
"I wear airblaster bib, as it has reinforced knee patch for when i do carving n knee touching snow."
"The fit is great for taller people."
"Def recommend Aiblaster or 686."
#18
Spyder
4.3
(3)
"Expensive and worth it."
"Expensive and well made lots of pockets and built in knee pads."
"They are really nice, durable, warm."
#19
Santini
4.0
(3)
"Santini with the c3 chamois and it isn't even close."
"Santini, and they size by height."
"Santini is dropping in quality year by year."
#20
Le Col
4.0
(3)
"I haven’t tried other brands, but really like Le Col. the sales are usually pretty decent."
"I've been considering dropping some cash on Le Col."
"I've had good luck with both Le Col and Maap."
#21
Decathlon
4.0
(3)
"I've heard really positive things about the decathlon bib shorts."
"Decathlon for everything."
"I like decathlon ones."
#22
Entrata
5.0
(2)
"I love my entrata 2 bibs!"
"I love my Entrata 2 bibs. Even bought a 2nd pair at thebend of the season."
#23
Striker
5.0
(2)
"I have the Striker Prism bibs and jacket, and I absolutely love them!"
"I have the striker prisim bibs LOVE THEM!"
#24
Black Diamond
5.0
(2)
"I’ve been liking the BD Recon bib. Best pockets in the biz!"
"I’ve been liking the BD Recon bib. Best pockets in the biz!"
#25
DC
4.5
(2)
"Love my DC bib."
"Love my DC bib."
#26
Q36.5
4.5
(2)
"I think #1 is now Q36.5."
"Q36.5 or Santini continue to impress me."
#27
Giordana
4.5
(2)
"Giordana fr-c is my go to."
"For me it’s Giordana FR-C"
#28
Saga
4.5
(2)
"RIP Saga 😢 best bibs ever"
"I picked up baker bibs last year. Love them."
#29
REI
4.0
(2)
"Seconding the REI rec!! I got two sizes above my normal size and it’s perfectly baggy and comfy while still keeping snow out of the waist"
"I'd rather spend the "investment" on an REI bib. They have a great return policy if you don't like the bibs."
#30
RedWhite
4.0
(2)
"I’ve got a bunch of RedWhite "The bib" bibs that have served me well."
"I’ve been looking for a reason to try The Bib or The Cargo Bib from RedWhite. Seems like a pretty legit guy who runs it and really responsive to questions."
#31
Gore
4.0
(2)
"Their C5 bib shorts are great with a generously wide 'Advanced' chamois."
"Gore stuff fits me well, looks good and isn’t absurdly expensive."
#32
theblackbibs.com
4.0
(2)
"My bibs are $40 and I've done 8hrs rides on a cheap saddle without issue."
"Quality bibs at a decent price point. Now I wear nothing but these."
#33
EKOI
4.0
(2)
"They sponsor several pro cycling teams and their product are good quality."
"EKOI is my current favorite brand. Good fit and chamois for a very good price."
#34
Outdoor Research
4.0
(2)
"I’m going on my third season with my Outdoor Research Hemisphere bibs and would buy them again."
"Expensive but worth the money."
#35
Patagonia
4.0
(2)
"I have a Patagonia bib which is not as 'tough' looking as some other gortex ones but it's the most flexible and comfortable bib I've tried."
"Patagonia’s are nice, more of an mtb underbib."
#36
Isadore
4.0
(2)
"I'm partial to Isadore and giordana."
"I'm partial to Isadore and giordana."
#37
Thirty Two
4.0
(2)
"Thirty two makes a nice bib."
"Thirty Two Basement Bib."
#38
Black Bibs
2.3
(3)
"$40 and built to last."
"I used to suggest Black Bibs, but their customer service has gotten TERRIBLE lately."
"Don’t go cheap. Black Bibs, for instance, is cheap and crap."
#39
De Marchi
5.0
(1)
"My absolute favorite bibs are de Marchi and IIRC they were super cheap."
#40
Kari Traa
5.0
(1)
"I just bought Kari Traa bibs and they’re super baggy and SO comfortable!"
#41
GSOU Snow
5.0
(1)
"I love my GSOU Snow bib. Got mine off Amazon during a sale and I’m obsessed with the quality and the various “size adjustment” velcros and buttons along the legs and waist"
#42
Baleaf
5.0
(1)
"Baleaf from Amazon are really excellent bibs."
#43
Fox Racing
5.0
(1)
"Fox flexair bib shorts, for the win."
#44
KETL MTN
5.0
(1)
"I have been using KETL MTN and I highly recommend it. They fit great and very comfortable."
#45
SQ Labs
5.0
(1)
"Try out SQ Labs "one" series. It's a thin chamois with barely any cushion, but they're the best long day/touring bibs I've ever owned."
#46
MAAP
5.0
(1)
"I love the Alt Road from MAAP, expensive but they hold up extremely well."
#47
Etxeondo
5.0
(1)
"Without any doubt, the “Etxeondo culotte, the Orhi”, the best chamois, “Urraki”"
#48
Darevie
5.0
(1)
"Darevie seamless bibs are amazing to me."
#49
7mesh
5.0
(1)
"7mesh. Buy their bib chamois and glidepath shorts. Sorted"
#50
Striker Ice
5.0
(1)
"Striker Ice 100%, expensive but the details are worth it!! They have a drop seat. and are cozy and there's room to grow"
#51
Bioracer
5.0
(1)
"I strongly recommend Bibs from Bioracer. Extremely comfortable for long rides"
#52
Attaquer
5.0
(1)
"Attaquer cargo bibs are my most comfortable pair of bibs."
#53
Lusso
5.0
(1)
"My lusso bib tights are great. Comfy and warm."
#54
Cuore of Switzerland
5.0
(1)
"Cuore of Switzerland has their Pioneer bibs that are amazing and have a lot of pockets."
#55
DaKine
5.0
(1)
"A really top-notch product that will last you ten seasons."
#56
Santini, Assos
4.0
(1)
"I've been happy with Santini Unico and Assos Mille GT C2 for regular bibs."
#57
Rapha, POC, Castelli
4.0
(1)
"Check out options from brands like Rapha, POC, and Castelli for bib shorts with pockets."
#58
Velocio
4.0
(1)
"My favorite bibs are from velocio. I’ve been told that sportsbasement will have them sometime in the spring."
#59
Vaude
4.0
(1)
"My current ones were made by Vaude, but I've also had a pair by Löffler in the past."
#60
Ketl Canyon
4.0
(1)
"Ketl canyon bib under Zoic shorts."
#61
Gobik
4.0
(1)
"I find Gobik to be the most comfortable while also being somewhat affordable. Assos are great too but too expensive for me."
#62
Kostume
4.0
(1)
"For me it’s Kostume and Assos"
#63
Universal Colours
4.0
(1)
"Universal colours bib tights are solid. I've worn them in 2C on a windy day and felt pretty warm."
#64
Lameda
4.0
(1)
"Lameda and santic. I don't know the models but there are several for long distances (6 to 8 hours) for approximately 70 dollars on Aliexpress"
#65
ALE
3.0
(1)
"Have you seen ALE Bib shorts? They look ok."
#66
Cerotipolar
3.0
(1)
"Honestly, I'd try the Cerotipolar cargo bibs from Amazon. You'll be able to see if you you like cargo bibs with a small investment."
#67
DNA
3.0
(1)
"DNA makes a gravel bib short with pockets."
#68
Trek
3.0
(1)
"Https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bike-clothing/cycling-shorts-bibs/road-bike-shorts-bib-shorts/mens-road-bike-shorts-bibs/trek-velocis-cycling-bib-short/p/32738/?colorCode=black"
#69
Rapha, Pedal’d, Specialized, OrNot
3.0
(1)
"I have bibs from brands like Rapha, Pedal’d, Specialized and OrNot that have lasted for multiple years."
#70
Primal Wear
3.0
(1)
"I have 3 Primal bibs, gotten them all on sale, seem pretty decent"
#71
Nalini
3.0
(1)
"Nalini"
#72
Powerweave
2.0
(1)
"Tried the Powerweave but didn’t like the pad too much :("
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