Rapha's guide to men's bibs & shorts

Rapha's guide to men's bibs & shorts

Find the perfect pair of bib or shorts with fit and features tailor made for your riding style.

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Training & Racing

Pinnacle performance for comfort and speed

All-round Road Riding

Complete comfort on any kind of ride

Adventure

Durability and storage, for off-road riding

MTB

Fully featured and repairable, for mountain biking

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Training & Racing

Pinnacle performance for comfort and speed

All-round Road Riding

Complete comfort on any kind of ride

Adventure

Durability and storage, for off-road riding

MTB

Fully featured and repairable, for mountain biking

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Use our comparison chart

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Size Specific Pads

All of our padded shorts feature a chamois pad which is size-specific, meaning their size varies in accordance with the size of the short. And for complete comfort on any surface, we vary the foam thickness and density for just the right amount of sit bone support.

No Underwear

All of our padded tights are designed to be worn without underwear. All of our size-specific chamois pads are designed to be worn next to the skin with super soft, antibacterial topsheet material to prevent irritation. No underwear needed.

Straps or No Straps?

Both bib shorts with shoulder straps and regular shorts without straps provide consistent comfort on any ride. Which you opt for comes down to personal preference. To give you the choice, our range includes multiple options with and without straps, so you can choose what works best for you.

Training & Racing

On training rides and race days, performance is the priority. Our Pro Team range is made with lightweight, technical fabrics for efficient sweat wicking and breathability, with anatomical panel construction for a locked-in fit. Each short is built around a tailor-made performance chamois pad.

The Pro Team collection includes three chamois pads purpose-built with multiple layers of lightweight, quick-drying foam for elite competition, racing and training.

Training & Racing

Pro Team Bib Shorts

Pro Team Powerweave Bib Shorts

As worn by our elite race teams, these bibs feature woven fabric technology and our lightest, quickest-drying chamois pad with reticulated foam for a 20% weight saving.

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Pro Team Bib Shorts

Low-profile, extra-wide leg grippers; breathable uppers with bonded edges; and a lightweight, dual-density chamois pad combine in our tried and tested race bib.

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Men's Pro Team Training Bib Shorts

Made with a soft and comfortable main fabric, oversized leg grippers for longevity and a single-density training chamois pad for reliable performance on back-to-back training days.

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All-round Road Riding

For everything from all-day epics and club runs to café stops and quick commutes, our road-specific bibs feature highly technical but slightly less compressive fabrics for a less aggressive fit and more supportive chamois pads for optimal support when you’re riding but not racing.

Our Classic chamois – featured in the Classic and Core Bib Shorts – is designed for all-day, everyday comfort, while the Brevet chamois features additional support for long-distance rides.

All-round Road Riding

All-round Bib Shorts

Brevet Bib Shorts

The definitive bib short for long-distance riding and randonneuring with a subtle side pocket and our most supportive chamois pad for all-day comfort when riding around the clock.

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Men's Classic Bib Shorts

A supremely comfortable pair of bib shorts for all-round road riding, made with recycled materials and our single-density, size-specific Classic chamois pad. Flyweight version available for hot weather.

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Men's Core Bib Shorts

Dependable and durable for everyday use with low-profile leg grippers, breathable uppers, pared-back styling and our Classic chamois pad. Also available with pockets and without straps - Core Cargo Bib Shorts, Core Cargo Shorts.

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Adventure

On off-road adventures and multi-day trips, durability and storage space are paramount. These shorts are made with hard-wearing technical fabrics that are tough enough for the rough stuff, dry quickly overnight and stow away easily in bike packs. Both also feature plenty of pockets so you can carry all the provisions you need.

For comfort on long rides and mixed terrain, our Cargo Bib Shorts feature the Brevet chamois pad with high-density foam for optimal support and perforations for rapid drying overnight.

Adventure

Explore Shorts

Explore Overshorts

A versatile short for multi-day gravel adventures with lightweight, packable fabric treated for water resistance. Wear them on- or off-bike over padded liner shorts or underwear.

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Men's Explore Cargo Bib Shorts

Built around a quick-drying but super supportive chamois pad, the Cargo Bibs feature four pockets for provisions, reflective details for low light and DWR treatment for storm protection.

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MTB

Cut for freedom of movement on the bike and constructed with highly technical yet hard-wearing materials that won’t rip if you come off it, our trail pants and shorts balance lightweight breathability with long-lasting durability. Each pair is designed for slightly different conditions, but all are packed with practical features and include a repair patch.

MTB

MTB Shorts

Trail Fast & Light Shorts

Secure pockets and a very lightweight, air permeable and sweat-wicking fabric in an ergonomic fit for fast and light trail riding in hot conditions. Repair patch included.

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Trail Cargo Bib Liner

A lightweight and breathable pair of liner bib shorts with rear storage pockets to be worn underneath our trail shorts for consistent comfort on longer rides.

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Trail Shorts

A durable, fully featured mountain bike short with a contoured, variable width belt for locked-in comfort. Designed to be worn with our Trail Knee Pads.

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Still not sure? Compare our bib shorts

Pro Team Powerweave Bib Shorts

Pro Team Powerweave Bib Shorts

Pro Team Powerweave Bib Shorts

Elite-level race bib short

  • Activity

    Road racing

  • Feature

    Powerweave fabric improves moisture management and reduces weight by 20% compared to our Pro Team Bib Shorts

  • Material

    Highly breathable woven fabric with engineered woven side panels

  • Fit

    Pro Team

  • Chamois

    Pinnacle - our lightest and driest pad. Single density reticulated foams are 20% lighter than our traditional foams

  • Chamois Size

    One size

  • Chamois Construction

    Sewn central seam, bonded / skived foam

  • Upper

    Laser-cut, ergonomic bib straps with bonded edges for pressure-dispersed support over the shoulder

  • Leg Gripper

    No regular leg gripper - integrated, elasticated yarns woven into the fabric

  • A$500.00

    (or equivalent local currency).

Pro Team Bib Shorts

Pro Team Bib Shorts
Pro Team Bib Shorts

Pro Team Bib Shorts

Performance race bib short

  • Activity

    Road racing

  • Feature

    Tried and tested at the world's toughest races by our professional teams and riders

  • Material

    Lightweight, breathable, compressive and supportive fabric

  • Fit

    Pro Team

  • Chamois

    Pro Team - A dual density pad delivering perfect race day performance

  • Chamois Size

    S (XS-S short size), M (M-L short size ), L (XL-XXL short size)

  • Chamois Construction

    Sewn central seam, sewn foam

  • Upper

    Exceptionally breathable bib straps with high-stretch shoulder panels for variable fit

  • Leg Gripper

    Extra wide, direct-applied silicone leg grippers for stability

  • A$375.00

    (or equivalent local currency).

Men's Pro Team Training Bib Shorts

Men's Pro Team Training Bib Shorts
Men's Pro Team Training Bib Shorts

Men's Pro Team Training Bib Shorts

Performance Bib Shorts for Training

  • Activity

    Road racing

  • Feature

    Performance bib shorts built for high output training rides. Now made from majority environmentally preferred materials.

  • Material

    Built with recycled fabrics that offer high stretch for your hardest rides

  • Fit

    Pro Team

  • Chamois

    Pro Team Training

  • Chamois Size

    S (XS-S short size), M (M-L short size), L (XL-XXL short size)

  • Chamois Construction

    Sewn central seam, sewn foam

  • Upper

    Mesh bib straps offer high breathability to regulate temperature

  • Leg Gripper

    Elasticated, silicone-backed leg grippers ensure the shorts stay securely in place

  • £170.00

    (or equivalent local currency).