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JKirk par
Great bib shorts
My favorite bib shorts and a great value. I'm 6'4" 211 lbs (1.93 m and 96 kg for the rest of the world) and the large fits perfect. Worn them for several rides from 50 to100 km and they always feel great.
Date de publication: 2021-04-01
Rated 5 de
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Marcinn par
It doesn't look cheap, because it isn't!
I used to buy cheap brands previously and i was satisfied with the quality. All in all let's be real, most of the cycling clothing is made of lycra essentially, which will be the same regardless of who makes it. Rapha is well made and comfortable. I also like eye pleasing design, including placement for their logo. Quite frankly i will come back and buy more and the main reason for it is the brand and its reputation. At this level quality is a given.You can easily buy similar items a lot cheaper but admittedly I love that feeling of wearing a designer label. Call me a snob, I don't care that much. It looks good and feels good and I will buy again.
Date de publication: 2024-09-11
Rated 3 de
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Jady par
Comfort but No Durability
This is my 4th pair of Core Bib Shorts. I keep buying them as the price, fit and style all suit me. However, they don’t last as long as any of my other Rapha gear. They always come apart at the lower back, with the tiny elastic threads disintegrating after about a season and a half. Once they start to deteriorate, it’s not long before they’re see-through.
In contrast, I have Pro Team sleeveless base layer that’s on its 10th year. I wish the Core Bibs were a little more durable as the Classics are too pricey.
Date de publication: 2024-09-18
Rated 1 de
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Aussie_in_the_US par
uncomfortable chamois, little frontal support
The fit and make of these bibs is really nice, but the chamois makes them unwearable. I found the rubbing from the central seam to be very uncomfortable, and the lack of frontal support resulted in a lot of 'movement', especially when cycling of out the saddle
Date de publication: 2021-06-12
Rated 4 de
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Marc R par
Super Bib shorts
Rien à dire sur ce cuissard de très bonne facture pour une entrée de gamme chez Rapha. La peau est confortable et le tissu est de très bonne qualité. Comme toujours à voir comment il se comporte dans le temps. Attention cependant à la taille car j'ai dû renvoyer ma commande. La taille suggérée par le guide de tailles (je mesure 176 cm et j'ai pris du S) s'est révélée trop petite. Ce guide ne me semble pas bien fait (selon moi) et il est facile de se tromper. Le modèle est plus grand et plus costaud que moi et porte une taille S. Perso, j'ai eu du mal à l'enfiler. J'ai donc pris du M au final qui me va très bien. Désormais je prendrai une taille au dessus.
Date de publication: 2021-08-17
Rated 4 de
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GrahamK par
High quality but check sizing
Very high quality bibshorts. Well made and put together using high quality fabrics. High quality pad in place too. These feel far higher cost than the core range pricing.
One gripe - the size chart doesn’t always work very well. On paper i should be squarely a “medium” but I couldn’t get the shorts up over my knees as the waist opening was so small. I had to reorder a large and extra large and I settled on a “large”.
Date de publication: 2021-04-07
Rated 5 de
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kRBMC par
Great bibs - Survived the dirty Reiver
These are great Bib shorts ! - I have had these for 2 months now and they are great. I have used them for a number of training rides shared between gravel and road and they have been great. I wore them on the Dirty Reiver last month and that is a long bumpy day in the saddle and had no issues they were comfy and stayed in place perfectly. The construction is brilliant and fells very solid, they feel like a quality item. I also have a pair of Le Col sport 2 bib shorts and these are ahead in build and comfort. I am 5.9ft and 166ibs (with some of that stored in a dad bod bump), and the medium are great fit.
I would recommended and if needed i would purchase again.
Date de publication: 2022-05-07
Rated 4 de
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Raydow par
Nice looking bibs that perform well
First up my measurements - height: 180cm, weight: 79kg, waist: 90cm, hips: 97cm, inseam 83cm.
I ordered the large and they are a good fit. Initially I thought the pad was a bit on the thin side but after a 60k+ spin I have no complaints.
I ordered the navy and they look great. These are Rapha's entry level bibs but they would be comparable to mid-range in most of the other top brands.
Date de publication: 2021-06-30
Rated 1 de
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Tom O par
Prominent seam
Prominent seam right through the middle of the chamois, where the perineum meets the saddle. Ridiculously bad piece of design
Date de publication: 2021-04-17
Rated 5 de
5
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Pwalo par
Rapha Core Bib shorts
I have a similarly priced pair of Castelli bib shorts however the pad on these is actually much better with significantly more coverage around the front which is where you spend most of the time. Quality feels high however straps are a little shorter than I would have liked. I like the width of the straps and this means that the added pressure on my shoulders from the being short doesn’t become too uncomfortable. For reference I don’t have an unusually long torso. Also they are not too thin making them well suited to the UK climate.
Date de publication: 2021-04-08
Rated 1 de
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Chris1535777 par
Confusing pad
Where are your genitals meant to go? Seriously uncomfortable
Date de publication: 2021-05-25
Rated 1 de
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Tyler123456 par
Garbage
Purchased these one month ago and the stitching is coming out. Support said it’s “not uncommon”. I bought two pairs of these and I’m having identical issues in both pairs. I have never had any issues with any bibs brand like Castilli Louis garneau specialized Bontrager. These fell apart instantly. I ride 150 miles a week and it’s been split between two pairs.
Date de publication: 2022-08-08
Rated 5 de
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Anonyme par
5'8 175 lbs muscular build
Awesome shorts. A bit of hassle to get into, but extremely comfortable. Worth every penny. I went with size medium (I wear size 32-33 pants) I'm 5'8 175lbs (172cm 79kg). I feel as if large would fit just as well, but I like having everything tight. Definitely buying another pair, I don't see the point of trying anything else.The pad is amazing, feels like I'm wearing nothing at all, nothing at all, nothing at all...
Date de publication: 2021-07-23
Rated 4 de
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Todd from Toronto par
Open a Clubhouse in Toronto!
I already had a pair of size small core shorts, which were a bit tight in the waist. I have started riding with a group and realized that bibs were the way to go. This time I bought a small and a medium pair to compare sizes (based on the size chart on the website, I was in between sizes). Both sizes fit reasonably well, the shoulders have more stretch in the small but the chamois in the medium is less comfortable on longer rides. Overall the small is a more comfortable fit for me (I am 5’7” and about 145 lbs). I am generally impressed with the quality of Rapha’s products, but guessing sizing off the website can be tricky. Hopefully Rapha will open a clubhouse in Toronto soon..
Date de publication: 2024-08-31
Rated 5 de
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Andrea Milano par
Excellent quality and fit
Great value bib shorts that perform well. Great feel, great pad, great fit. Worn for a few months now on many rides till 100+km and they are really comfortable. I am 185cm/80kgs and the Large fits perfect to me. Excellent quality, cool style, at a reasonable price. Love them!
Date de publication: 2021-06-07
Rated 3 de
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Edsel par
Room for improvement
As a keen rider of 40+ years I appreciate well made, well cut Bibs, but I balk at the high price of premium Bibs, which is silly as a good pair will last many years if looked after. Anyway I thought I would try these entry Bibs from Rapha as I like their jerseys. I have ridden these for the last month and they perform quite well, the cut is very good with good compression in the thighs which I appreciate, the machining and construction are first class, the chamois however is quite rigid and feels a little like you have a magazine down your duds, but it works ok, not great. If the chamois was more comfortable with better contours it would lift these Bibs into a much higher class imo.
Date de publication: 2022-05-02
Rated 5 de
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Aaron Kevin par
First bib shorts fit well
These are my first pair of bib shorts and from the beginners view, having tried no other bib shorts, they fit very well and keep me comfortable on the saddle. I am 175 cm in height, size 79cm waist, 71 kg, regular-to-slim build and I chose medium rather than small although both fit. Small gives more of a compression fit and medium fits well without being loose at all. Small and medium shorts have different sizes of chamois sewn in, which was also a consideration.
Date de publication: 2021-06-21
Rated 1 de
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Creps par
Do not buy this short.
Very disappointed with these shorts. After 3 or 4 rides the bottom of the leg grippers became wavy and baggy to such an extent that in a fit of pique i ripped them off and threw them in the bin. I have had shorts for many years and have not come across this before. The very bottom of the leg grippers was very thin. Would not recommend so called entry level item.
Date de publication: 2021-08-25
Rated 4 de
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Anquan par
Good padding but the bibs run hot
Nice fit and padding but not suitable for tropical/humid (30-35 degrees Celsius). I found that these shorts run a little hot compared to some of my other bibs possibly because of the material. The front also comes up above my belly button which adds to the heat. After a five hour ride starting at 26 degrees and finishing at around 35 degrees, I found that the grips around my legs gave me a rash. I do like the shorts though but will maybe avoid wearing them during the peak summer. I'm 179cm/65.5kg and ended up getting the medium. I am quite long limbed and not too muscley and it fit me fine. I was recommended the small based in the graphs but I feel it would have been a bit on the right side
Date de publication: 2024-07-18
Rated 5 de
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Brian T196 par
Excellent Bibshorts
The bibshorts are excellent and now my go to pair for my longer rides. Another pair is going to be my next cycling purchase.
Date de publication: 2024-09-18
Rated 5 de
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SparkyC par
Outstanding Shorts, Outstanding Value, Size Down
I intended to buy the Pro Team Training shorts but my size was available and went for these instead. I'm so glad I did as these shorts are spot on. They are understated, simple, comfortable on all rides and above all, very good value. I can't believe they are at this price point. Grab them while you can. The leg length is long but that's how I like it and you can easily adjust to your preference when this is the case. The sizing is slightly odd as I am 180cm and 70kg and wear a small in these. Normally I would opt for a medium.
Date de publication: 2021-04-24
Rated 5 de
5
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Garrett Raymond par
Fantastic!
I love them. Absolute favorite. Chamois is very nice. Material is quality.
Date de publication: 2024-09-18
Rated 5 de
5
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SC Rider par
Great Bibs
Love the bibs. They fit well and are very comfortable on long bike rides.
Date de publication: 2024-09-18
Rated 4 de
5
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RokiPoki par
Great shorts, be careful with sizing
Everything is fine after a few rides and washings. Shorts are quite comfortable and stretchy, only the chamois on the front could be a little roomier or let's say it could end a cm or two higher. I am 175cm / 65 kg and ordered small. Shorts are tight, stretchy and stay in its place, perfect for riding. If you are taller then me, weight more and don't want a super tight fit, go with medium.
Date de publication: 2022-08-23
Rated 5 de
5
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Doods par
Rapha Core Bib Short
The fit of the Core Bib short for me is satisfactory. in a tropical country I am 160 cm tall and ordered a size Large. What I like about this core bib short is the leg grippers. I does not irritate the skin after 5 hours of riding and also the bib strap with a central cut out. The straps contoured the shoulder and the cut out at the center does not feel hot when sweating. I reside in a tropical country where the climate most of the year is hot. The only downside is the shape of the padding in front. I don't know if the size that I am wearing is wrong but the appearance of the padding is like a "Camel Toe look" when your off the bike standing. But overall the Rapha Core bib short is a good investment.
Date de publication: 2022-09-06
Rated 5 de
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Longtime Roller par
Great buy for the buck
My first Rapha shorts. Decided to give them a try because they were on sale and I heard good things about the pad and short. These bibs are very good for the money. I really like the pad. Foam in all the right places and like the soft fabric against the skin down there. Material of short is nice. Would prefer it a little lighter and less compressive. Wore them on a warmish day and they were a little warmer than I like. Fit is good. I bought a medium. Maybe I could have gone up to a Large but then they would have been too long. I am 5' 9" 175. Overall I recommend these.
Date de publication: 2024-03-07
Rated 5 de
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revhellhound par
My Favorite Bibs!
I really don't think I need to spend any more money on a bib than this. I have worn these on several century rides and it hits me in a the right spots. The chamois may not be super fancy, but it the right thickness and density for me. These are my go to bibs.
I am 6'2" and 185lbs. with an athletic build. I have a 33" waist so I bought the Medium. The fit is snug and compressive, and it relaxes a bit after a few wears and washes...but only a bit. If you find yourself between sizes, if you like compression, go for the smaller. If you like it more relaxed, go for the larger.
Date de publication: 2021-12-11
Rated 3 de
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Anonyme par
Nice bibs, but I may stick with the shorts.
I’m 5’11”, 190lbs and wear a medium bib. These bibs have a comfortable chamois and shorts, but suspenders are a little short for my torso length and do not stretch enough for longer ride comfort. I also have a chest, so the suspenders prefer to slide to the outside and bunch up in my shoulder joint. It would be better if the strap was positioned further inboard so they don’t drift out. Borah Pro fit well and the suspender straps stretch more so I can ride in them for over 4 hours no problem.
Date de publication: 2024-07-29
Rated 1 de
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experienced_rider_1234 par
Pad stitching unraveling after 10 rides
Comfortable shorts, great fit. But poor construction. The stitching for the pad has started to unravel after only a few rides. I've never had shorts fall apart so quickly. For the price I would expect higher quality. The pad itself is not fantastic but is serviceable, no problem with long rides. Definitely a step down from their more expensive bibs, but there's still no reason the stitching can't be better.
Date de publication: 2022-09-06
Rated 3 de
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JesseT par
Poor stitching
Stitching was frayed in many places. First pair I purchased had a hole in the elastic. Comfortable chamois and fits well.
Date de publication: 2022-12-22