Bibs reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 296 Reddit reviews across 22 subreddits and 71 posts to rank the best Bibs brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/cycling, r/CyclingFashion, r/snowboarding, r/gravelcycling, r/ShredditGirls. Top-rated brands include Assos (4.7/5), Rapha (4.4/5), Castelli (4.1/5).
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Reviews296
Subreddits22
Posts71
Brands65
Products53
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#1
Assos
4.7
(26)
"Assos and LeCol are my go-to. Chamois in the mix, and I'm good for like 8 hours no problem."
"I’ve tried Assos GTS, Pissei Magistrale, Endura Pro SL, Black bibs ultimate, pearl Izumi attack and some Amazon ones. The Assos, Pissei and Endura are all great."
"I dont think I ever paid more $150 for any assos bib. I have tons of them and they never seems to wear out."
"You can have Assos for sub-$200 at bikecloset"
"Assos makes the most comfortable bibs in my opinion."
"Definitely recommend Assos."
"Once you go Assos, your ass will thank you."
"Bibs are personal, but there are def some universally better bibs. Assos is the gold standard"
"ASSOS mate! I’m 174cm and they fit me perfectly."
"If you are looking for quality and comfort, the top brands are Assos, Rapha, and Casteli."
#2
Rapha
4.4
(26)
"Rapha Pro team bibs for ~$90-120 at some LBS sales and those are great too."
"Rapha core cargo bibs have ended my saddle sore journey"
"I’m a huge fan of the Rapha core bibs. They feel amazing."
"Rapha Core Cargo."
"I love Rapha."
"For bibs, Rapha Cargo Bibs or Rapha Pro Team Training Bibs are all I wear for 400km+ rides."
"I’m sticking with Rapha pro team, I find them to be very comfortable and long lasting."
"Rapha Pro Team for all my long rides. Fit and comfort suits me"
"Rapha Pro Team bibs for me. Best chamois by a long shot."
"I’d also give Ornot, Ostroy and Pactimo a try."
#3
Castelli
4.1
(19)
"I love my entrata 2 bibs!"
"I love my Entrata 2 bibs. Even bought a 2nd pair at thebend of the season."
"Castelli entrata 2 are some good ones. I bought a 2nd pair at the end of the season."
"Chamois and everything is perfect."
"The comfiest bibs I’ve owned."
"Excellent."
"Caught a few pairs of Castelli unlimited bibs for $50usd."
"Always tend to buy castelli albeit small in size (so one size up!) They are always comfortable."
"Castelli unlimited have 2 back pockets and a pocket on each leg."
"Castelli and Rapha are still great."
#4
Flylow
4.3
(14)
"If you can find your size the Flylow baker bin on sale is a really good bin. Very durable bib that should last you a long time."
"A few companies actually make decent bibs specifically designed to be easy to use the restroom without fully removing them."
"They’re stupid durable."
"They sell “tall” length ski bibs. If you search “tall fly low baker bibs” it will take you to sites where they sell them."
"I work on hill every day and love my flylow bibs."
"I like Flylow. Made in Colorado too."
"Flylow baker it’s a men’s bib but it’s baggy and fits well."
"Flylow moxie was too fitted at the thigh and I’m now waiting to receive size 8."
"They keep me dry and have plenty of pockets and vents."
"Flylow and Trew make tall sizes of their bibs."
#5
Pearl Izumi
4.5
(13)
"Pearl izumi are comfortable"
"Of the bibs that I have tried the ones with the widest thighs are Pearl Izumi. They are super comfortable."
"Super comfy."
"I think Pearl Izumi are the best in that price range."
"I find Pearl Izumi to be great-have 4 pairs of shorts and 2 cropped pants."
"They’re awesome, highly recommend."
"Their Pro bibs have very stretchy, accommodating straps."
"I did a fifteen hour, 153-mile day on gravel last year in my Pearl Izumi PRO bibs."
"I’ve had good luck with Pearl Izumi Pro bibs and Rapha Classic. Unfortunately both are very expensive, but if they keep me comfortable on a long ride I’m willing to pay."
"I have a few bibs I got for around 150-160 that we're originally 265+."
#6
Volcom
4.4
(11)
"Volcom bibs are AWESOME."
"Volcom forever."
"Volcom. Top end stuff whilst more expensive lasts ages. My bib has done 6weeks+ / year since 2019."
"I got a pretty nice Volcom bib last season for like $220? Still kinda expensive but my buddy that has the same pair has used them for like the past 6 years with no rips or tears."
"Seconded, super happy with my volcom bib, also bought last year. The value and cost performance is very strong, not crazy waterproof but I don’t spend much time on my ass these days."
"Any of the major brands make really good top-of-the-line stuff, really just depends on what fit and style you prefer. Burton, 686, and Volcom would be my preferences."
"Volcom bibs worked for me."
"Check out Volcom and 686 but get the largest size."
"Got a volcom bib for like $220 and like it a lot."
"I find Volcom and Armada bibs to fit well."
#7
NeoPro
4.3
(9)
"Neopro is my go to."
"Neopro is an Australian company, and their kits are great, regardless of the price."
"Big fan of Neopro."
"NeoPro has been great for me."
"I'm a Neopro fan. Great value at full pop and they often have sales."
"Seconding neopro"
"I ride with some ladies who are curvy and they have found that Neopro... work for them."
"Neopro is budget friendly and the quality is top notch."
"NeoPro."
#8
Black Bibs
4.0
(9)
"I agree that Black Bibs are the way to go, I have many 8+ hour days on them and no pain issues."
"The Black Bibs are the finest you'll find at that price point."
"Black Bibs fit a big guy like me well and yes, they may not last as long."
"Check out the black bibs."
"The black bibs makes some with shorter inseam I think."
"If you are looking for budget / bang for your buck, it's going to be Black Bibs."
"I have the $40 Black Bibs and a cheap saddle, no problems."
"I’ve only ever used Black Bibs, women’s Large."
"If i know i'll be in the saddle for 6+ hours, blackbibs are not it"
#9
Airblaster
4.5
(8)
"I adore my new Airblaster Every Body bibs!"
"I just got the air blaster every body bib and i love love love love them!!!"
"I adore my new Airblaster Every Body bibs!"
"My airblaster bibs have all been through 100+ days riding."
"Airblasters are pretty sweet."
"Airblaster. But I would remind you that you get what you pay for when it comes to waterproof and breathability ratings."
"Airblaster on sale."
"Airblaster has some nice options."
#10
686
4.6
(7)
"I have 686, Thirty Two, and Burton. Can’t be happier with any of them."
"I love 686 and can’t recommend enough. Their stuff can take a beating and still looks new."
"I just went back to 686 Smarty 3 in 1 after trying different pants for 10 years. Old reliable."
"I went with XL 686 bibs and jacket, pretty roomy and comfy."
"As for brands, Burton, 686, obermeyer come to mind as good ones."
"Any of the major brands make really good top-of-the-line stuff, really just depends on what fit and style you prefer. Burton, 686, and Volcom would be my preferences."
"They solve the same problem bibs do while being a bit more convenient."
#11
TREW
5.0
(6)
"I bought a pair of trew chariot (short length) and they are absolutely brilliant."
"Trew! They have bibs that are geared exactly for your body type! And a lot of them have the infamous butt zippers that I always advocate for."
"I love the TREW Chariot bibs and have a bunch."
"Trew bibs are by far my favorite."
"Trew has great bibs and makes them in short lengths."
"TREW GEAR lifetime warranty and they are more water proof then any other bibs I’ve tried."
#12
Velocio
4.7
(6)
"I’d highly reccomended velocio bibs. I’m very picky ov"
"My favorite bibs are from velocio."
"Velocio is the best stuff I've used, by a longshot."
"Another + 1 for velocio bibs, the laser cut seams are nice and don’t cut into my quads at all."
"I’ve had good luck with Velocio. Pricey but they work for me."
"I like velocio concept for the comfort."
#13
YKYW
4.3
(6)
"Try YKYW. I have them and the bb ultimate (among others). I never wear the bb's anymore as they simply don't compare."
"They are very well made, have a great chamois, and they tend to throw in free gifts into every shipment."
"Affordable at reliable din."
"Their bib and jerseys stay in place and very comfy."
"Ykyw"
"If you’re adventurous, you can’t beat YKYW."
#14
Burton
4.3
(6)
"If you can fit in Burton XL I have a pair of their goretex bibs I need to move along."
"Burton"
"Only ones I have found that actually look baggy are the Burton Daybeacon 3L."
"As for brands, Burton, 686, obermeyer come to mind as good ones."
"Any of the major brands make really good top-of-the-line stuff, really just depends on what fit and style you prefer. Burton, 686, and Volcom would be my preferences."
"Burton makes a few tall sizes of bibs, including some nice Goretex ones."
#15
Pactimo
4.2
(6)
"The Pactimo 12 hour bibs when they're on sale."
"You'll probably have to wait for a sale to hit your price point."
"Pactmo "12-hr bibs' are my current favorite."
"Several of Pactimo's bibs come in standard or long."
"They currently have a sale on that ends today."
"I personally find Pactimo to be pretty quality brand."
#16
Pedal Mafia
4.8
(5)
"Fantastic—a real step up over my usual Pearl Izumis."
"Second vote for Pedal Mafia. Nothing compares imo"
"The very best and the only ones I wear. I would also point out that they last forever and customer service is amazing."
"Pedal Mafia are my favorites."
"Maap, rapha(high end) and pedal mafia"
#17
Ornot
4.8
(5)
"Also had really good experiences with Ornot."
"Have been my go to for last two seasons now."
"The Or-Not cargo bibs are my go to now."
"These bibs got me through my most comfortable century ride yet."
"I also like my ornot cargo bibs."
#18
REI
3.8
(6)
"Seconding the REI rec!! I got two sizes above my normal size and it’s perfectly baggy and comfy."
"I have an REI brand of bibs I bought last year that I like a lot."
"REI makes surprisingly good bibs (both insulated and uninsulated) and are like <100$ on sale."
"I just got a pair from REI - they’re lavender and come in petite sizes!"
"My rei branded ones are so baggy! I’m done with them!"
"I bought REI branded bibs and they're pretty baggy."
#19
YKYW Bike
4.2
(5)
"I've been buying ykywbike gear for a year now and zero regrets, they feel great and look awesome."
"Ykywbike - super cheap depending on the source and look and feel good."
"Another vote for ykywbike, especially the ones with the better chamois."
"YKYWBike makes great bibs for the price despite their stupid name"
"These work very well for me with some chamois creme. Ykywbike is a very respectable brand on Ali in general."
#20
The North Face
4.0
(5)
"It fits like a glove!!"
"Northface bibs are fairly baggy on me! Also trew gear."
"TNF Freedom bib is one of the better bang for your Buck options out there and van be found on sale frequently"
"The North Face has "long" variants for most of their bibs."
"I like the men bibs more than women’s! I’ll prolly end up getting north face."
#21
The Black Bibs
4.8
(4)
"I've been very happy with my two pair."
"The bigger rider fit is what led me to The Black Bibs, where I’ve been ever since."
"The Black Bibs are great https://theblackbibs.com/"
"Have a great chamois and cost less than $100."
#22
Giordana
4.5
(4)
"Giordana makes high quality bibs."
"I have had good luck with Giordana bibs."
"Giordana and Gobik (compact) have shorter inseam bibs."
"Personally, I use Giordana and Castelli."
#23
RedWhite
4.5
(4)
"Used Red & White for the 2 times I did Peaks challenge in Australia (10+hours). Would definitely recommend."
"By far my favorite."
"RedWhite seem very good."
"I've got a bunch of RedWhite "The bib" bibs that have served me well."
#24
Le Col
4.3
(4)
"But they're super comfy and I've even done Everesting in them."
"I haven't tried other brands, but really like Le Col. the sales are usually pretty decent."
"Le Col, especially if you Strava, join their club."
"I've had luck with Le Col."
#25
Maap
4.0
(4)
"Give MAAP a go, at least try it on..."
"MAAP also produce some nice gear. These ones have lasted much longer than the Raphas so I think the extra $ are justified."
"Maap, rapha(high end) and pedal mafia"
"Maap."
#26
Red White
5.0
(3)
"Best bibs I’ve owned."
"Hands down: Red White."
"These have replaced all my other bibs."
#27
Copper Pearl
4.7
(3)
"Very good quality and they look so cute."
"The only ones that truly keep our baby dry. They don’t shrink!"
"I liked the Copper Pearl ones. I don’t think they shrank much."
#28
KeaBabies
4.7
(3)
"They’re double layer which has been nice for my son who has a bad seal."
"Kea babies and H&M both have nice all day bibs for drooling from teething."
"We use the keababies bibs and then Elecmotive 5 pack long sleeve bib- both from Amazon"
#29
Bibs
4.7
(3)
"I ended up with a pair of North Face bibs, shell. Super happy, no complaints with them."
"Grab some insulated carhartt bibs and some ghillie pants/jacket from cabelas."
"Fly low is less $ usually and I like what I have from them."
#30
Norrøna
4.7
(3)
"I'm 6'4" 180 lbs and had the same issue until I discovered Norrøna, a Norwegian brand for people with my build."
"I am 6’5” and have found Narrona and Mammut bibs to fit well."
"Norrona has some good fits for taller slender guys."
#31
North Face
4.3
(3)
"North Face Freedom Bib"
"No complaints about my northface freedom."
"North Face Freedom Bib"
#32
Gobik
4.3
(3)
"Is my jam!"
"Gobik"
"I like Castelli and Gobik."
#33
Voler
4.0
(3)
"Im a dude but ive heard good things about voler, which doesn't break the bank and has free shipping over 75 bucks."
"Voler in California work well for me."
"I also like Voler for the price."
#34
Duluth Trading Company
3.7
(3)
"I like my pair from Duluth trading best."
"I got some from Duluth Trading Company that are well insulated."
"I like the fit of my Duluths but they washed out to a purple after a few washes.... Was less happy about that..."
#35
Eliel
5.0
(2)
"Eliel bibs."
"I like Eliel bibs."
#36
Twin Six
5.0
(2)
"Love all the pockets!"
"Twin Six cargo bibs"
#37
Etxeondo
5.0
(2)
"EtxeOndo by a long shoot"
"My best brand of bibs has always been the higher quality etxeondo of about 170€."
#38
RefrigiWear
5.0
(2)
"Refrigiwear is a brand to consider. Rated for even colder than carhartt."
"If you plan on being outside in super cold weather I would highly recommend RefrigiWear."
#39
Key
5.0
(2)
"Key are the best."
"Key. Best everyday brand for the price."
#40
Fat Lad At The Back
5.0
(2)
"I'm a huge fan of fatladattheback for jerseys and jackets, I've never tried their bibs but would trust them."
"I had Fat Lad At The Back bibs and jerseys and found them great."
#41
Heavy Pedal
4.5
(2)
"Heavy Pedal, love them so much."
"The Heavy Pedal released some as well."
#42
POC
4.5
(2)
"POC VPDS bibs. Drop seat is a dream."
"Poc vpds bibs have been great for me."
#43
7mesh
4.5
(2)
"My wife loves her 7mesh."
"7mesh also doesn’t have the wears extra material at the edge."
#44
Vector
4.5
(2)
"Ang ganda ng foam, pang long ride. Comfortable."
"Vector and Zion"
#45
Bibbilyboo
4.5
(2)
"The only bibs I've found that don't need constant replacing."
"Bibbilyboo were my favourite - plastic inner but didn’t feel crinkly. Washed well although have discoloured after a lot of use"
#46
Outdoor Research
4.5
(2)
"I love them they are a great product."
"I have outdoor research carbide bibs which are a shell and stretch really well."
#47
Burton Avalon
4.0
(2)
"Burton Avalon stretch are great bibs."
"Burton Avalon makes bathroom breaks easy, I have two pairs and I wear the Ripple impact shorts underneath."
#48
Garneau
4.0
(2)
"Gonna vary from person to person."
"Garneau Carbon Lazr."
#49
Specialized
4.0
(2)
"Someone recommended Specialized RBX bibs to me as a very comfortable bib for the price."
"I've really liked the specialized rbx bibs."
#50
Backcountry
4.0
(2)
"Backcountry Cottonwoods bib or the Cardiac bib :) They usually go on sale too."
"That detaches around the torso."
#51
Gore
4.0
(2)
"Has some that have insulation in sensitive areas."
"Gore."
#52
DHB
4.0
(2)
"I've tried almost everything and, for me, DHB are by far the most comfortable."
"DHB, from wiggle"
#53
Quicksilver
4.0
(2)
"My $160 Quicksilvers have served me well."
"Bought some 15k rated quicksilver bibs 6 years ago on sale."
#54
Craft
4.0
(2)
"OP praises Craft bibs"
"I've had luck with them as well."
#55
Special Blend
4.0
(1)
"Been rocking these special blend ones since 2019 - always warm & dry except for one time in a total downpour"
#56
Burton, Columbia, Northface
4.0
(1)
"Sierra currently has Burton, Columbia, Northface and a bunch of other brands under $100"
#57
thirtytwo
4.0
(1)
"I’m a big fan of thirtytwo bibs, they run great sales on their website in the offseason."
#58
DC
4.0
(1)
"DC has great bibs!"
#59
Wrangler Riggs
4.0
(1)
"I recently bought a pair of Wrangler Riggs and they are great!"
#60
Tough Duck
4.0
(1)
"Tough duck"
#61
Zion
4.0
(1)
"Vector and Zion"
#62
Asda
4.0
(1)
"Asda do the ones with sleeves too."
#63
Next
4.0
(1)
"I bought some from Next and they're totally worth it. I think there's plastic inside them or something"
#64
Primaryk
4.0
(1)
"Primaryk has some really cheap ones with plastic backing"
#65
Tommee Tippee
4.0
(1)
"We use the tommee tippee ones as feeding bibs and Aldi for drool/to catch any surprise spit up."
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