Rated 2 out of
5
by
Cyclist1965 from
Quality vs cost
Not one for writing reviews, I thought it necessary as this set of bibs in my experience was not up to the quality standard I grew to love and expect from Rapha. Appreciate the cost difference between these and my previous set bought a couple of hrs ago (mens-cargo-winter-tights-with-pad). However won over by the thought of the extra storage pockets and at a lower price I thought I’d order them. On arrival tried them on and instantly found the seam running down the leg crossed over in the front of the leg instead of down the side where you would expect it to be. This made for the whole feel of this particular bib to be uncomfortable. This may have been a one off set of bibs that escaped the quality test. But I feel even in a sale at £124 you would expect them to sit and feel right when wearing. That said this experience hasn’t put me off buying Rapha gear so will just save a little longer and buy a second pair of men’s-cargo-winter-tights-with pad! Hope this helps!
Date published: 2023-04-15
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Hanzel from
All You Need for Winter
These are awesome bibs and great value for the money. You'd be hard pressed to find better winter bibs in general especially for this price. The added pockets are clutch over the old bibs since it's really tough getting phone or food out of a jersey/jacket in the cold. The core pad is a solid all around pad and good for most rides. Really now negatives for these bibs.
Date published: 2022-11-08
Rated 1 out of
5
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Ricky RockStar from
Neh!
Not for Chicago winter. Not as warm per rating. It's more for high 40's and 50's temperature. Tight fit and hard to put socks on since it not zippered ankles.
Date published: 2023-03-23
Rated 4 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Soddisfatto
Sono abbastanza soddisfatto della calzamaglia invernale Core Cargo, non è eccessivamente pesante e per il clima della mia zona (Sicilia Orientale) è un ottimo compromesso tra protezione dal freddo e comodità nella pedalata. Le tasche laterali (che non sono in rete come da descrizione sul sito Rapha) sono comode per trasportare snack, telefono o semplicemente fazzoletti per il sudore. La guida taglie suggerita non corrisponde all'effettiva grandezza del capo. Optate per taglie più grandi perché la vestibilità è abbastanza attillata
Date published: 2024-03-04
Rated 4 out of
5
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JP09 from
Core line wins again
Overall exactly what I wanted. Love the pockets. Comfy and warm. The only complaint is they’re a little hard getting on and off. Think I would have liked zip ankles, which makes things a bit easier.
Date published: 2023-02-09
Rated 3 out of
5
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MF72 from
Quality pad and fabrics with odd cut and fit.
Quality of fabrics and detailing excellent as ever. Pad is great. Yet overall cut and fit far different from other Rapha bib tights I have. Length of leg is markedly shorter and thigh dimension tighter. Getting the pad into the correctly place requires far more pulling on the legs and shuffling around. Even then it is hard to get the pad “snug” as with Core shorts or Brevet bibs. Short leg leaves ankle exposed. Straps are wide and comfortable and the upper body fit spot on.
Date published: 2024-02-07
Rated 1 out of
5
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Charles W from
Low-quality fabric wore away quickly
Poor quality fabric. The fabric under the chamois wore quickly and there are now holes in it within only 2 months of use
Date published: 2024-01-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Alexander T V from
All good
The bibs are exactly as expected, tested from +10 to -5C in dry/semi dry conditions, seem comfy.
Date published: 2023-12-31
Rated 4 out of
5
by
scaklaus from
as per expectations
Good bibs for winter time, nice the two lateral pockets
Date published: 2022-12-18
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Sinbad the climber from
Perfect winter commuter tights
The cargo tights are fantastic. When they first arrived I thought they felt a bit thin and would be too cool for my needs. But the material seems so wind resistant that the cold is just not permeating through. Personally I’m using them as my winter city commute tights, which they are ideal for. So whether they’d get too warm during training sessions is difficult to know but I suspect not.
The delivery was impressively quick too.
Date published: 2024-02-16
Rated 4 out of
5
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HYZN from
Good tights overall, but needs some updates
Overall, I think these are a good quality pair of cargo tights. The materials feel premium and the padding is very comfortable. The stitching is well done. The logos on the pockets look great. The fleece is warm and breathable. There is a nice band around the waist to slim down your midsection.
However, there are some things that I think could be improved upon. The straps could be improved to be more breathable and moisture wicking. I'd love to see the straps be made with a mesh material. Also, the cut around the knees and ankles are a bit off. It feels and looks a bit too loose around the knees and ankles. When standing straight up, there is excess loose material that is bunched up around the knees. There is a lot of bunched up material around the ankles. Hopefully, Rapha can make adjustments to improve on these points for the next version.
Date published: 2023-09-20
Rated 4 out of
5
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mennovds from
All of the Core Bibtights' niceness + pockets
Have been using the Core Bibtights for several years now for autumn & winter riding. Really like them, good fit an high quality chamois pad. The pockets are a really nice bonus, especially as it isn't always as easy to reach the back pockets of your jersey/jacket while wearing thicker gloves. Only improvement would be some zippers at the ankles. Overall highly recommend. I am around 70kg and 1.82m and wear size Medium
Date published: 2022-12-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Vikram B from
Great tights for winter riding!
Another quality product from Rapha! These tights are warm, I have worn them down to the mid-30 degree Fahrenheit temperature and never felt cold. So far I have worn this on rides between 60 and 75 miles and not felt any discomfort. The cargo pockets are great for carrying my phone and a powerbank and leaving my jersey/jacket pockets free for carrying food. I am 5-foot-9 and the small size fits me perfectly.
Date published: 2023-03-27
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Rusli Tahir from
WINTER CARGO ALSO SUITABLE FOR TROPICAL COUNTRIES
I would like to express my gratitude to the Rapha production team who processed my online purchase of MEN'S CORE CARGO WINTER TIGHTS WITH PAD. Here is my review:
1) Duration of the purchase process
I received the ordered cargo bib within 5 working days. I was very excited when the ordered items were received safely. This is my first Rapha item.
2) Sizing
I ordered a size L cargo bib based on your chart. When worn, it fits my body and the size follows the contours of my body from my shoulders to my ankles perfectly. It definitely makes my cycling more comfortable.
3) Night cycling
In my country Malaysia the weather is tropical. During the day it is hot reaching 30 deg celsius and at night it is around 25 deg celsius. As soon as I received this cargo bib, I used it in the Penang Second Bridge Royal Police of Malaysia Fun Ride night ride of 52 km. I was very comfortable and excited throughout this ride. The bib cargo winter tights I bought are perfect for night cycling and throughout the monsoon season in tropical countries. The pad on this cargo bib is very comfortable and the entire fabric on this bib is very comfortable. Although riding at night is quite cold, my body still maintains body temperature and at the same time outside ventilation can flow to my body.
4) Conclusion
Although the price is quite expensive in my country because of the foreign exchange, but this purchase is worth it. Can be used for day or night cycling. Your product is great.
Congratulations.
Since I am very satisfied with this product, I have the confidence to place another order and I have received your product this week which is:
- Men's Pro Team Lightweight Tights with Pad
- Men's Pro Team Training Jersey
- 2 units Rapha Bidon - Small.
Thank you very much
Date published: 2024-01-08
Rated 3 out of
5
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Patrick mixed feelings from
Customer service as effective as a chocolate kettl
The bib tights are clearly quality but you need to be very careful with sizing. XL was ridiculously tight even though I had meticulously read previous reviews. Unfortunately the customer service is 5/100. 2 weeks to get an email response, incorrect information in their response leaves me dissatisfied and actually surprised. Still waiting for 2nd email response 5 weeks after initial purchase.
Date published: 2024-02-11
Rated 3 out of
5
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RK9999999 from
good material but bad fit
The material is great but the fit is very small, I initially bought size L and had to return them to get size XL (I have a 34 inch waist). The XL pair fit but the lower leg part of the tights is extremely skinny, I have quite large calves (from cycling!) and feel like I need to pull the tights up higher for a more comfortable fit, but I can because they are too tight around my calves.
Date published: 2024-03-07
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Garry T from
Wish I'd bought these ages ago!
These are the comfiest longs I've ever owned, I've not had them off since buying them. They are so warm and have been perfect for this winter's gravel riding in Scotland where we've had freezing and wet conditions. The pockets always come in handy so I recommend these bib longs for cold, wet days on the road or off. They remain comfortable for the whole day too, which is important.
Date published: 2023-01-08
Rated 5 out of
5
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Dawsey from
Excellent quality for the price
Excellent quality for the price,I’ve converted to cargo shorts and tights a while ago and love the use of pockets on the legs for extra food or even just to put my gloves in when I get to hot and need to just carry them,these tights fit exceptionally well and have very good storage on the two leg pockets without any signs of them sagging when loaded up.. highly recommend
Date published: 2024-02-27
Rated 3 out of
5
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Blue Caustic from
Disappointing
First pair were too small, meaning the size chart isn't accurate. The replacement pair were a perfect fit, although the pad is just not comfy after more than 2 hours on the saddle. This is a real shame because the overal quality of the item is high - they regulate temperature well on climbs and are very comfortable between 0 - 10 degrees. Just wish the pad was better!
Date published: 2024-02-12
Rated 4 out of
5
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Nova from
Functional but could be better
These are pretty nice quality overall. But I have larger legs and find this fabric is not as stretchy as the brevet or classic bibs, making them hard to get over my legs - similar to a neoprene like fabric. I wish the upper body portion extended up higher like the classic or brevet lines as well. Pockets are smaller than I expected but still functional enough.
Date published: 2023-11-09
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jcf62 from
Warm and comfortable
Warm and comfortable just as I’d hoped. I was a first time Rapha buyer so pleasantly surprised indeed. Perfectly warm at zero degrees and very wind resistant too. I am 6 feet tall, with a 40 in chest and weigh 80kg. A large bib tight was a very close fit but comfy, I needed an XL in the matching jersey to leave enough room for a warm base layer.
Date published: 2024-02-07
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Alaaaan from
Great for long cold Winter days
These are great winter longs. Good fit (S - I'm 5' 6", 64Kg). Nice thick warm fleece and the same pad as classic shorts, great for long cold days. Cargo pockets are a useful bonus, perfect size for a phone for easy access photos etc.
Note the pockets are the same material as the legs, not mesh as the description says - better IMO.
Date published: 2023-11-18
Rated 5 out of
5
by
kmlw from
would buy again!
These are great tights for Fall in the Nordics as they are. For the winter you will need merino long johns underneath. Nevertheless, I would still recommend them, great comfort and perfect fit for me 178cm/70kg.
Date published: 2022-11-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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Tim Rides from
Amazing!
These are fantastic. They have been worn a lot already (3 months) and are hard wearing, staying snug fitting and just a joy to wear in the cold. Have worn from minus 3 celcius to about 12 celcius and comfortable throughout. I reckon they are even more comfortable than the regular bib shorts worn in warmer weather.
Date published: 2023-05-26
Rated 4 out of
5
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S Jelley from
Nice and warm almost too warm! Sizing not athletic
Really warm, good for below 10C or with light top. Although my height, waist, and weight equal medium I have sprinters quads and rear. Which needed a large or a vasectomy. Even though I asked on the website when purchasing and was recommended medium. 184cm tall 79kgs 32 waist, but legs and rear like a rhino.
Date published: 2023-01-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Rupert Jacks from
Daily cycling commute
Well made: good support but very flexible for all round comfort. Great fit: I’m 6ft and well built but these in XXL are very comfortable and offer great all round performance. Highly recommended: my first long, leg bib and looking to buy another - the cargo shorts are also great for the summer equivalent.
Date published: 2024-03-09
Rated 5 out of
5
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DaKell from
Core hits the spot.
I am increasingly convinced that core bibs and tights are the best value available: the sweet spot combination of price and performance. And I am also appreciating the cargo pockets for training rides. Increased storage capacity for longer base training rides - clothing layers, food, whatever.
Date published: 2022-12-03
Rated 5 out of
5
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BrianH from
Great Tights Great Value
Have worn core winter tights for years and find them to have a great fit and a great value for money. Last set wore out after 7 years. The latest incarnation with cargo pockets in the legs are exceptional. Great for storing your phone (in a Rapha Rainproof Essentials case) and ride snackage.
Date published: 2023-10-31
Rated 3 out of
5
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Brad509 from
Good, but...
Almost nothing is too small for me in a small (ok, there is Castelli but everyone understand their crazy sizing)-- this is just a bit too small for my massive thighs (5'7" 135 lbs). Otherwise- fabric nice, thicker than expected. I will use for the coldest temps I ride in (35F +/-)
Date published: 2024-04-30
Rated 5 out of
5
by
FluffyFingersMD from
Great bibs from the Core collection
These are great! They have kept me plenty warm in the winter temps. As the weather approaches single digits (°F) I would consider multiple layers depending on conditions. However, this is really a great set of bibs. They fit really well. They keep me warm and comfortable.
Date published: 2024-02-09