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Description

The Cargo Bib Shorts carry everything you would keep in a jersey. Tested in the toughest conditions, our innovative cycling shorts with pockets were designed to excel in extreme conditions but are just as comfortable on the commute or club run. By placing pockets on both legs and the upper back, the Cargo Bibs free you from the need for a traditional cycling jersey with pockets. Whether you’re carrying a little or a lot, the stretch opening keeps the contents in place, whilst the pockets on the back were positioned to sit above the waistband of our Randonnée shorts. Made with a lightweight, water-resistant material, they shed water in the rain but also perform in temperatures up to 30C. The perforated chamois pad has been designed to dry rapidly for freshness on multi-day adventures. Comfortable shorts are the cornerstone of every great ride, and now you don’t need anything else to set off. When you want just one piece of cycling kit for the job, the Cargo Bib Shorts will carry you through.

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30-Day Guarantee

The Rapha Cargo Bib Shorts are covered by our 30-day guarantee. Ride them on any adventure, big or small, and if you're not 100% satisfied, send them back to us within 30 days of receipt for a full refund or credit.

“Rapha's new Cargo bib shorts are ideally suited to adventure rides where a less pro race look is desirable. They're also handy for commuting, audax, touring and any long distance cycling.”
David Arthur - road.cc

“I found there weren’t really any riding environments were the Brevet Technical T-shirt and Cargo bib shorts weren’t appropriate. To be able to boast such well-rounded performance is a rare and desirable trait and means as a rider you aren’t likely to regret investing in the kit.”
Sam Challis - cyclist.co.uk

“After well over 1500 miles of wearing them in the past couple of months, I can safely say the Rapha Cargo short quite possibly is the best pair of shorts I have ever worn.”
9/10 James Bracey - cyclingweekly.com

Features

Expanding mesh pockets on legs and back to encourage adventures big and small, whatever the outfit

Rapha's iconic Brevet stripes and reflective details to aid visibility when cycling in low light

Details and Materials

  • Leg pockets with secure stretch closure keep small items to hand
  • Back pockets mean you can forego the usual jersey
  • Two reflective stripes on both legs
  • Reflective stripe on the back of the shorts, ideally positioned for visibility on the road
  • Lower front yoke makes for easier toilet breaks
  • Same comfortable upper as Brevet Bib Shorts, with added stripe detail
  • Proven Brevet chamois pad, perforated to dry quickly, tested for long distance comfort
  • Comfortable Brevet fit suitable for long days in the saddle
  • 71% nylon
  • 29% elastane

FIT

Regular Fit

A close but relaxed fit, longer in the torso and suited to longer rides. Regular fit is applicable to our Classic, Brevet and Core ranges.

See our fit guide

Model wears a size medium. The Explore Cargo Bib Shorts are worn with a Brevet Base Layer.

Height 6ft 1
Weight 80kg

Sizing

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XS S M L XL XXL
Chest 85 91 97 103 108 114
Waist 70 75 81 87 93 99
Hips 87 92 98 104 110 115
Chest 33.5 36 38 40.5 42.5 45
Waist 27.5 29.5 32 34.5 36.5 39
Hips 34.5 36 38.5 41 43.5 45.5

HELP WITH MEASURING

HELP WITH MEASURING

1 CHEST

Using a tape measure, take the total measurement around the fullest part of your chest, holding the tape horizontally.

2 WAIST

Run the tape around the narrowest part of your waist holding the tape horizontally.

3 HIPS

Stand with your feet together and measure around the fullest point of the hip, keeping the tape measure horizontal.

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Care instructions

  • Machine wash 30°C
  • Do not bleach
  • Do not tumble dry
  • Do not iron
  • Do not dry clean

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Rated 5 out of 5 by from My Nee Favorite Bibs!! I got these “cargo” bibs because I hate having a seat bag. I’ve been carrying all my stuff in my jersey pockets and now I can spread it out and not feel like a chipmunk. The material on these is amazing. The chamois is thicker and a little and wider than my pro teams. I tested them on a 50 mile ride and felt great the entire ride. I was worried that having stuff in the leg pockets would bother me, but I didn’t even notice while riding. My only criticism is they seem a little long, I am guessing to make room for the pocket to be deep. I really didn’t need a second tan line, but the function makes them worth it.
Date published: 2018-03-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The pockets make all the difference I do a lot of adventure riding, riding while camping and bike touring and these shorts are amazing for keeping the things you need close by and easily accessible. Usually when you are riding multiple days in a row, you need to make stops to buy groceries or other items, having the ability to put your wallet and phone in the pockets is a huge plus to keep your hands free. I even ride with them in the pockets sometimes and there is no movement and you can't tell anything is there. One thing I will note is your phone will get sweaty, so may not be the best place for it. Overall really happy with these and they add so much versatility.
Date published: 2019-06-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Groadie? Need These! Over the last 2 years I've migrated from road to gravel, and while I like the feel of a true road kit, they're typically not versatile or durable enough to withstand the gravel environment. Enter Rapha Cargo Bibs. Bought the 1st pair paired with the technical tee but wondered about stowage...well, deep leg pockets and two well placed bib pockets removed those doubts. The material is exceptionally durable (unfortunately, I've tested THAT too!). Like so much I now have 3 pairs. Whether you're out for a spin on the rail-trail or embarking on an epic like DK200, these are the bibs to have. Highly recommended!!
Date published: 2019-08-13
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Good features, limited quality, high price. The bibs aer comfortable and the pockets are useful in longer rides. I use it to keep my mobile and it holds in please well. I would not put a banana in that pocket as it would squeeze it. The fabric of the previous version was more comfortable with more stretch. There is a water resistance to the fabric which comes handy in light rain. The fabric does not breath well and my private parts often feel like it is accumulating sweat. This is an absolute killer to me. The price of these bibs are not justified in any way for the quality.
Date published: 2019-09-18
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Complete Bib Shorts! It checks all the boxes for me: STYLE - the "cargo" name is misleading, these bibs are as sleek as the other Rapha ones. The pockets are very understated and yet are there when you need them. The Brevet color stripes are given a modern look behind the pocket. UTILITY - pockets at the back hold the volume of 2 essentials cases, freeing you up to wear more comfortable shirts. pockets in the legs have unexpectedly substantial volume capacity. So useful for on the go stuff: food, food wrappers after eating them, cards, lights, cap, etc. I'd use these on trails and MTB rides! THE REAL VALUE: the cloth. Its like a thin shadow cloth, it is almost hydrophobic,, water beads down. Breathable, tested in as much as 33c hot and humid ride for 3 hours, did not feel hot. SOME NOTES: while the "thin shadow" cloth dries in no time, chamois does not dry overnight in the humid Asian weather. Also, I feel insecure with an iphone in the pocket as it is thin and seems to be able to slide out unnoticed - best to put it in the back pocket. Lastly, while the thigh band of the Cargo BIB is comfortable, the PT Bib Shorts 2 still rules with its wide band, I find that better for all day rides.
Date published: 2018-04-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My Favourite Bibs I got these bibs just prior to an 260km MTB Ultra race in South Africa. The performed so well on an extreme ride that took 16 hours. The cargo pockets are discreet and totally functional. I love them and will be getting a second pair.
Date published: 2018-04-03
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Excellent storage, cut and hand need work The brevet bib shorts were bought to use for long distance cycling races, specifically, for MTB and gravel. The storage on the legs are really well situated for quick access items like gels and bananas when you don't want to do the mid-ride arm twist for your jersey storage. The low back storage is good for longer trip items to swap out with the leg storage. Now the not so good. They seem to be cut a little longer and use the gel grippers for the legs. The long cut is hotter on longer rides; however, I think the idea was to compress the whole upper leg for support. The grippers tend to dig into my leg which is of course not great on long rides. The material is not as soft as their classic bibs and seems to be heavier than the pro bibs which, again, I'm guessing is for longer ride support. The material doesn't breathe well and captures heat when wet. I'm comparing with the classic bibs in this sense and find that there is a wet suit feel to the brevet bibs once they are saturated. The classics just feel wet, but still retain the breathable element. Improvements could be 10mm shorter on the legs, switch to flat material grippers on the legs, some other material for the overall bib and rely on DWR coating as opposed to material for shedding water, lighter material on the low back straps on the inside and use the same mesh as the legs for the outer low back pockets (that way the whole back can eliminate wet or sweat).
Date published: 2018-05-30
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Disappointing I read in one of the reviews that the legs come up a bit wide but after putting in a call to Customer Services took a chance. Unfortunately in my normal size I found that they do! I tried sizing down but the shoulder straps were on the short side. I wasn't that impressed with the material anyway. Disappointed, as I thought they were a great idea and really wanted them to work. But at this sort of very high price point there isn't really room for compromise. Don't buy if your legs are on the skinny side!
Date published: 2018-07-24
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Hi, what size would you recomend  for me, I’m 170 cm tall, waist 84 cm, hip 95 cm, weight 70 kg. Thanks 

Asked by: Hugo Rodrigo
Given the measurements, I'd recommend a size medium.
Answered by: Alex Rapha
Date published: 2020-12-04

Hi what size shouldni pick M or S. Im 5'7", 180lbs and 32in waist. Im athletic built and wear medium core jersey. Thanks

Asked by: Banzo
Given the measurements, I'd recommend a size Medium for this product.
Answered by: Alex Rapha
Date published: 2020-11-09

Do I need to wear a shirt? I would prefer to just get my sunscreen game on.

Asked by: Chuck M
These are designed to be worn under a t-shirt or jersey and with a base layer.
Answered by: Alex Rapha
Date published: 2020-09-30

Hi I am `178cm , weight 80kg. chest 101, waist 84, and hip 98. Will a medium fit?

Asked by: siusiu
We will recommend size Large for you. As always we have a free return policy should you need to return the item to us.
Answered by: Rapha_DC
Date published: 2020-09-26

Hello. Is the bib with the pink stripe still available? And is the base color dark navy or black? Hard to tell. Thx. 

Asked by: JayLo
Hi, Please be informed that the bib with pink stripe is still available right now. The base colour for dark navy is Dark Navy and for Black and Grey is Black.
Answered by: John Karlo
Date published: 2020-08-28

I'm 5'11" tall, 38" chest, 34" waist & 37" hips. I received the cargo bibs in medium. Tight when bibs are on. My concern with Large, is the hips would be huge. Would you recommend M or L?

Asked by: wfig
The Cargo bib shorts has a relatively comfortable fit already, we would not recommend to go for the size Large in regards of those measurements .
Answered by: Benjamin Rapha
Date published: 2020-08-28

What are there two sets of cargo bib shorts on the website? Is there a difference? The price and descriptions are the same. 

Asked by: _JP_
There is no difference across the cargo bib shorts available.
Answered by: Sam Customer Service
Date published: 2020-08-24

Hi, I am 6’2 , 200 lbs 36 inch waist. What size do you recommend 

Asked by: PS19
As each individual cyclist may carry their weight differently, we recommend measuring the widest part of your hip, your natural waist, and your chest to determine size. If your measurements fall in between two sizes, we recommend sizing up, unless going for a race-ready second-skin fit.
Answered by: Martina _Rapha
Date published: 2020-05-21
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