Best bike shorts on Reddit

173 reviews from r/cycling, r/AusFemaleFashion, r/lululemon and 16 more subreddits

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Lululemon

4.7

(18)

"If you’re willing to splurge a little, the Lululemon align shorts are my ride or die."

"Align shorts are super comfy."

"They are PERFECT for big thighs."

"Either girlfriend collective or the lululemon fast and free shorts."

"Fast and free 2 shorts are really good!! I have the long version in about 6 different colours."

"I LOVE my 6” WTs!"

"For intensive training, I would def recommend the Wunder Train."

"5’3” and love my 6” fast and frees! I get my normal leggings size and they fit perfect."

"I use my wunder train 6” shorts on peloton and love them!"

"Wunder trains are the best because of the sweat wicking material!"

Pearl Izumi

4.2

(9)

"Pearl Izumi Women's PRO Shorts."

"And they’re great."

"Recommend spending the money for a name brand such as Pearl Izumi or Sugoi. Worth it."

"I really like my Pearl Izumi, as well as my Roka triathlon shorts."

"I've had good luck with Pearl Izumi (not the cheapest models though, their middle or higher series are actually better)."

"I bought from Pearl Izumi. I fall between their XL and XXL for shorts."

"I would suggest going to an IBD and trying a higher quality short."

"Pearl Izumi. They seem to be sized for smaller riders."

"I use Pearl Izumi in men’s small and pads stick out a bit."

Castelli

4.8

(5)

"I love my Castelli bibs, they’ve lasted through 120-140 milers easy."

"Castelli free aero bibs. $$$$ but I spare no expense in that area. it's worth it."

"Bibs from Castelli, Giordana or Hincapie."

"If you can find them for under $100."

"Castelli competizione."

Black Bibs

4.4

(5)

"They’re amazing for the price"

"Wore them on my first century."

"I love their bibs."

"Nice quality, not expensive."

"They are affordable and I am 6'3, 220-230lbs and they fit me fine."

Terry

4.2

(5)

"I love Terry brand."

"I enjoy the Women's brand, Terry, for their cute options and shorts with pockets."

"Try Terry! They've always been good at women's specific stuff."

"I enjoy cycling shorts from Terry. They have many different padding choices and lengths."

"Terry is a good woman's brand."

Rapha

4.2

(5)

"Best bibs near that price point are Rapha Core."

"Rapha and Assos are great if you’re looking for something higher end."

"Or rapha core (on sale now for $80)"

"Would recommend."

"Snag rapha on sale."

Thigh Society

5.0

(4)

"I have worn them since their inception."

"They have different lengths and they breathe well."

"They have different weights/materials and lengths to fit your needs."

"I really like the ones I bought from thigh society! I prefer not-polyester and the cotton ones I got are awesome."

The Black Bibs

4.8

(4)

"I love The Black Bibs - more than my much more expensive bibs."

"Great quality, fair price"

"I love the shorts and bubs from www.theblackbibs.com, which go to 3xl."

"I've been very happy with short, bibs, and tights from The Black Bibs."

Decathlon

4.5

(4)

"Decathlon and Van Rysel products are EXCELLENT quality and value."

"I have padded shorts and leggings from them and they fit great."

"Check out Decathlons own brand Van Rysel."

"Have great bike clothes."

#10

Bike Shorts

4.3

(4)

"I loved my active truth ones (with pockets) for exercise."

"Is what I'd suggest if you were in AU."

"I bought a pair from Bonds and actually prefer them to the Emmaco ones."

"You could try Neopro, they're at the upper end of your budget but they seem to get good reviews."

#11

Santic

4.0

(4)

"Going to start off with Santics, since I am doing only 1 to 3 hr rides right now."

"I've been riding Santic shorts purchased off Amazon for $25-$30."

"As another poster mentioned, Santic is a decent brand you can find on AliExpress or Amazon."

"I've got a few and I really like them."

#12

Knix

5.0

(3)

"They are such a light fabric you don’t feel like you are wearing anything."

"I got the ones from Knix and Shapermint and I love them!"

#13

Girlfriend Collective

5.0

(3)

"I bought a few pairs from girlfriend collective around Christmas and am totally in love with them."

#14

Emamaco

5.0

(3)

"Emamaco are amazing."

"Emamaco are amazing. And the claim that pet hair doesn’t stick is 100% true."

"Emamaco are amazing."

#15

Old Navy

5.0

(3)

"I really love my old navy ones, at this point I think I've worn them more than every else in my wardrobe."

"I have about 12 pairs from old navy and love them."

"Old navy, or depending on your sizing I also love under armour."

#16

Fat Lad at the Back

4.7

(3)

"The fit on the Jerseys is soooo good."

"Strongly recommend this UK brand."

#17

Active Truth

4.3

(3)

"Active truth or Echt are my faves!"

"Active truth"

"Have a look at active truth or runfaster. They are fitness brands but have plain styles."

#18

Aerotech Designs

4.3

(3)

"The 3x I got works out."

"Aerotech designs has extended sizing that is worth checking out."

"This site makes stuff in lots of sizes, including things like jackets etc where I find XXL are too small for me."

#19

Sugoi

4.3

(3)

"I like Sugoi RC Pro chamois for long rides."

"I really like Sugoi bibs when it comes to more affordable options."

"On the low but still awesome tier, Sugoi makes a good set."

#20

Specialized

4.0

(3)

"I found specialized RBX shorts on sale for $30-40... I got lucky with them in my size though"

"Specialized is having a sale right now."

"I like specialized chamois shorts under Prana climbing shorts."

#21

Bontrager

4.0

(3)

"Bontrager Vella Women's Cycling Shorts."

"I find the $50-60 bontrager shorts to fit quite nicely and are good quality."

#22

tri shorts

5.0

(2)

"So unless you want to run and swim in bike shorts, I'd recommend tri shorts."

"I wear tri shorts (read: trisuit) for 70.3 and 140.6, I prefer them to bike shorts on my tri bike actually."

#23

Undersummers

5.0

(2)

"They are slip shorts with the seam vertically on the thigh instead of on the inside."

"They are more expensive but so comfortable."

#24

Emamaco Maternity Shorts

5.0

(2)

"Love my Emamaco maternity shorts."

"Emamaco are amazing."

#25

Bibs

5.0

(2)

"I'll just say that if you have the money go for bib shorts, more comfortable but also more expensive."

"Bib shorts will be your best bet."

#26

Rockwear

5.0

(2)

"I just got a pair from Rockwear because I have the same problem and I've been trying different lengths/brands to see what doesn't ride up."

"Best ones I've bought are from Rockwear. The shorts I have are the same length as in your first pic, and because the fabric is a bit thicker they stay put."

#27

Snag

5.0

(2)

"Look up Snag tights, they have a product called Chub Rub Shorts just for this specific purpose."

"They're light feeling and soft. They have a lot of stretch."

#28

TomboyX

5.0

(2)

"They’re fantastic and come in both 6” and 9” styles."

"I really like the Tomboyx boxer briefs specifically the modal ones."

#29

Align

5.0

(2)

"Align super hi rise in 6” are my go-to!"

"I like the Align shorts!"

#30

Machines for Freedom

4.5

(2)

"I (straight size) fucking love my pair from them!"

"I love Machines for Freedom, but they are much more compressive than others."

#31

DHB

4.5

(2)

"Incredible value for the money and the chamois is excellent."

"Those are very good and stretchy."

#32

Aerie

4.5

(2)

"They’re on sale right now for only $20!"

"I have some good ones from Aerie and old navy."

#33

Baleaf

4.5

(2)

"Has great affordable bike shorts with pockets."

"Baleaf, YKYWBIKE, and Castelli purchased on sale are all good."

#34

Uniqlo

4.5

(2)

"I wear the Uniqlo airism bike shorts and even when I go running, they stay put!"

"I have a pair from uniqlo ive liked so far."

#35

Assos

4.5

(2)

"Assos UMA bibs are probably one of the most comfortable bibs out there."

"Assos GT Mille. Currently on sales on a lot of places."

#36

Amazon

4.5

(2)

"These are nice and light under dresses but help with chub rub."

"Id say save your money; just go to amazon and search under cycling underwear."

#37

Neopro

4.0

(2)

"Is good enough for the price."

"You could try Neopro, they're at the upper end of your budget but they seem to get good reviews."

#38

Sponeed

4.0

(2)

"They've held up really well after a lot of use"

"Brand sponeed I got them cheap on Amazon for around $40 I think."

#39

Cotton On

3.5

(2)

"Try the ones from CottonOn, they don’t go up and last for years."

"The best ones for me the past few years have been the ribbed Cotton On with side pockets, but they don't sell this particular cut anymore."

#40

Sparkz

2.5

(2)

"I bought some $20 ones off Amazon. They look trashy AF with a cheetah print."

"I bought some $20 ones off Amazon. “Brand name” was Sparkz and they look trashy AF with a cheetah print."

#41

Cotton On Body

5.0

(1)

"Best ones I’ve found are cotton on body bike shorts."

#42

TS14 Plus

5.0

(1)

"TS14 plus made really comfy ones. I’d always wait til a sale and buy 4/5 pairs."

#43

Exoticathletica

5.0

(1)

"My number one most comfy, no movement ones are Exoticathletica."

#44

YKYWBIKE

5.0

(1)

"I’ve been really happy with the YKYWBIKE ones on Amazon."

#45

Lorna Jane

5.0

(1)

"Lorna Jane Amy shorts have never ridden up on my thick thighs.. highly recommend!"

#46

Pawlie

5.0

(1)

"Pawlie! My thighs kiss to my knees, and there is nothing I hate more than chafe."

#47

Sports Boxer Briefs

5.0

(1)

"Now I'm sold. I've bought a few multi packs of the sport variety."

#48

Jekyll and Hyde

5.0

(1)

"I got 3 colors (red, black and blue) from the Jekyll and Hyde company."

#49

Sweaty Betty

5.0

(1)

"I wear Sweaty Betty Power Workouts for running and they don't roll up."

#50

Sam's Club

5.0

(1)

"I have a pair with pockets that I got from Sam's Club when they first got trendy."

#51

All in Motion

5.0

(1)

"I use these under my mini skirts."

#52

Snag Tights

5.0

(1)

"They are the best!"

#53

Mama Movement

5.0

(1)

"I’m a Mama Movement convert. They’re $95 a pair but they don’t move, and they come in loads of great patterns as well as plain."

#54

Soma

5.0

(1)

"They’re not bike shorts but are meant to go under dresses."

#55

Underease

5.0

(1)

"They’re super comfortable, I sleep in them all the time."

#56

Gold Bond

5.0

(1)

"I wear it every day in the summer and it has made it so I can wear shorts and skirts with zero concern at all."

#57

Sportful

5.0

(1)

"I got my first set of bibs and they are so much better! I feel way more secure kinda like wearing high waisted jeans."

#58

Santini

5.0

(1)

"For me personally I love my Santini bibs (with GILevo chamois)!"

#59

Ali Mae Active

5.0

(1)

"Best active wear and their shorts have big pockets."

#60

Torrid

5.0

(1)

"Torrid and old navy are my go to."

#61

Wool & Company

5.0

(1)

"Wool & Company."

#62

Ornot

5.0

(1)

"I’ve done multi-day tours and gravel centuries in them and they’ve held up very well."

#63

Przewalski

4.0

(1)

"I’m a big fan of Przewalski bibs which can be had on Amazon for less than $50."

#64

Giro

4.0

(1)

"Giro Chrono work for me"

#65

Bayleaf

4.0

(1)

"Bayleaf on Amazon are decent cheap shorts. I just picked up a pair for on the trainer."

#66

NiceWin

4.0

(1)

"I have some cheap NiceWin bike shorts for about $25 that I got off Amazon years ago and they are often my go-to."

#67

Little Donkey

4.0

(1)

"Little Donkey cargo shorts are the only shorts I have."

#68

Interval Shorts

4.0

(1)

"It’s made with PowerMove fabric and is supposed to be more durable, quick drying, wicking, breathable, keeps you cool and anti-chafing."

#69

DH Fox Shorts

4.0

(1)

"I use DH Fox shorts with xtra padding."

#70

Aero Tech Designs

4.0

(1)

"Check out aero tech designs dot com. they make all their clothes in the USA."

#71

Baleaf Shorts

4.0

(1)

"I bought several of their shorts, Wash them for couple times and not bundle up or stick out."

#72

Canari

4.0

(1)

"I’ve also done well with Canari chamois shorts."

#73

Siroko

4.0

(1)

"Siroko."

#74

Alpinestars

4.0

(1)

"I love them. Pricey but they have lasted me well for a long time."

#75

3B

4.0

(1)

"Personally, I use the 3B chafing cream and I prefer bamboo shorts."

#76

POC Synovia VPD Shorts

4.0

(1)

"POC has a couple of different ones - https://poc.com/en-se/product/synovia-vpd-shorts-uranium-black"

#77

Emamaco Shorts

3.0

(1)

"I actually got my Emamaco shorts and leggings from FB Marketplace."

#78

Ultimate Stash Shorts

2.0

(1)

"I tried spinning with Ultimate Stash shorts and they kept rolling."

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