Bib Short recommendations: ~£80 budget

-westy- · 6 Mar 2021 at 22:27

Hi guys,

Looking for some recommendations for Bib Shorts - I've recently bought some DHB ones from Wiggle and was disappointed with the padding quality. Don't mind spending a bit of cash as I'll get plenty of use out of them - above budget is only an indication, happy to spend a little more for a great pair, but ideally around that price point.

Any recommendations/experiences?

TIA

platypus · 7 Mar 2021 at 19:00

Rapha Core? £85 and hard to beat at that price, especially with the same pad as the Classic range. I genuinely think you're not going to get better at that price, Rapha have really priced aggressively.

SoliD · 7 Mar 2021 at 20:55

Rapha core for that budget. Great pad on them.

#Chri5# · 8 Mar 2021 at 10:22

A smidge over budget but Endura Pro SL for me:

https://www.rutlandcycling.com/clothing/legwear/endura-pro-sl-bibshort-black__481766 - £106
https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Endura/Pro-SL-Bib-Short/PMGZ? - £106

Rutland also have the long leg version for £99 (which I ordered last week as I like the extra length in the leg).

Best shorts I've ever ridden in and they get good reviews eg

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/reviews/shorts/endura-pro-sl-bib-short
https://road.cc/content/review/endura-pro-sl-bibshort-274535

grahamjenks · 8 Mar 2021 at 15:26

I can vouch for the Endura FS-260 range (one below the SL) - can be found for £75. Comfy, good pad seem to wear well. Not tried Rapha to compare to though.

-westy- · 8 Mar 2021 at 15:27

Thanks guys - have grabbed a pair of Rapha ones to give them a try.

Lethal` · 15 Mar 2021 at 11:38

grahamjenks said:
I can vouch for the Endura FS-260 range (one below the SL) - can be found for £75. Comfy, good pad seem to wear well. Not tried Rapha to compare to though.

Agreed. I prefer these to the Pro SL too. Once got a set for £56 but that was some rare deal. £70-85 is about normal.