The Rapha Bib Shorts: Collection Breakdown
The success of a ride can often be decided by a single point of contact. The bib short is a crucial piece of design in a rider’s wardrobe, serving as the foundational interface between the body and the bike. A rider will engage in tens of thousands of pedal strokes during even a modest outing, meaning support, breathability and moisture wicking are paramount. By eliminating the friction and shifting that leads to irritation, a technically superior bib short does more than provide a platform for performance; it stabilises your core and ensures you can apply power to the pedals most effectively.
PRO TEAM BIB SHORTS III
Our World Tour-proven foundation for your hardest efforts.
PRO TEAM CARGO BIB SHORTS
Built from our best-in-class platform with the addition of low-profile pockets.
CORE BIB SHORTS
Everything you need and nothing you don’t: a reliable, durable companion for daily use.
Brevet Cargo Bib Shorts
Designed for endurance and multi-day adventures with integrated storage.
PRO TEAM BIB SHORTS III
The race-ready foundation for elite performance.
Developed for professional riders who spend full-time hours in the saddle, these shorts deliver elite-level support. Engineered with a seamless, reticulated foam pad for accelerated moisture transfer in all conditions, they have been taken to the absolute limit over 400,000km of rigorous testing.
FIT
The Pro Team Bib Short III has an engaged, locked-in fit that keeps your muscles supported. Available in regular and long variants, we have refined these shorts to feature fewer panels, reducing overall weight. Minimal seams and flatlock stitching prevent irritation, while a raw-edge finish to the legs removes the need for traditional grippers, resulting in a beautifully clean aesthetic.
MATERIALS
Constructed from a woven Italian material with a high compression-to-weight ratio and superior thermoregulation. Lightweight, low-profile mesh uppers offer maximum breathability and support, working in harmony with any Rapha jersey.
CHAMOIS
Built around a proprietary pad with targeted foam density for improved stability and power transfer. The seamless construction and reticulated foam structure accelerate moisture transfer and airflow: essential for riders focused on flat-out efforts.
PRO TEAM CARGO SHORTS
For your longest, fastest days.
Built on our best-in-class racing platform with the addition of a low-profile pocket on each leg. These shorts feature the same Pro Team Chamois used in our Powerweave range, providing easy-access storage for fuel, tools or electronics without compromising on speed.
FIT
An engaged fit that provides stability and comfort at race pace. Fewer panels reduce the overall weight, while flatlock stitching prevents pressure points. Wide elasticated leg grippers provide exceptional stability, protecting the sanctity of your hard-earned tan lines.
MATERIALS
Built with a high percentage of recycled fabrics that offer excellent stretch and moisture management. The lightweight uppers offer maximum support in combination with any jersey.
CHAMOIS
Using our WorldTour-proven single-density chamois, which features reticulated foams 20% lighter than traditional options. The integrated design improves power transfer while a perforated top sheet reduces weight and enhances breathability in the heat.
RAPHA CORE BIB SHORTS
A reliable all-rounder for every kilometre.
Our best-selling shorts have been refined with improved materials. They provide a comfortable, breathable and durable companion for daily training.
FIT
The Core Bib Shorts combine high-stretch materials on the legs with lightweight straps for consistent engagement. Silicone leg grippers keep the shorts in place from start to finish.
MATERIALS
The dense-knit body fabric provides superior opacity and support where needed. Constructed from 79% recycled nylon, offering versatile thermal regulation ideal for a wide range of conditions from 10°C to 32°C.
CHAMOIS
A chamois specially developed for Rapha: made in Italy for consistent comfort on your longest journeys.
BREVET ELEMENT BIB SHORTS
Designed for endurance and multi-day adventures.
Proven on ultra-endurance rides to provide reliability you can trust. Featuring three pockets for essential storage, these bibs are designed to take you further. A brand-new single-density chamois ensures comfort across the variety of conditions you might face on a lengthier expedition.
FIT
These shorts offer a regular fit for a range of body types. The feeling is engaged but less compressive than our Pro Team range, delivering the support you need day after day. An updated gripper ensures there is no movement, even when the pockets are fully loaded.
MATERIALS
Elasticated straps with a breathable rear panel improve thermoregulation when paired with any Rapha jersey. High-visibility reflective branding is integrated into the design for safety during dawn-to-dusk adventures.
CHAMOIS
Our proprietary single-density pad provides the comfort required to go the distance: from a long weekend to a self-supported ultra.
BREVET CARGO BIB SHORTS
Designed for ultra-endurance races and long-distance riding.
Engineered for the challenging demands of long-distance, multi-day competition. If you’ve got hundreds of kilometres or multiple days on the cards, the most important long-distance relationship is that of you and your bib-shorts. The new Brevet Cargo Bib Shorts III are the perfect partner for riders seeking self-sufficiency and minimal stopping time.
FIT
Designed to work in harmony with the new Brevet Merino Jersey III and Brevet Lightweight Jersey III. Pockets on both legs provide quick-access storage, while two integrated lower-back pockets offer secure housing for valuables during multi-day efforts. The women’s Brevet Cargo Bib Shorts have been designed specifically to make nature breaks easier thanks to elasticated straps.
MATERIALS
Chosen to meet the rigours of wilderness riding and repeated washing on the move. A minimalist, panel-reduced design features durable, majority recycled yarns, low-profile flatlock stitching and laser-cut hems to eliminate friction and pressure points. High-stretch, lightweight bib straps ensure the shorts remain locked in across even the roughest terrain.
CHAMOIS
Lighter, quicker drying and more comfortable. An all-new dual-density pad featuring an antibacterial topsheet and quick-drying, reticulated foam layers, specifically developed for moisture management on consecutive long days in the saddle.
DESIGNED FOR EVERY RIDER
The most vital function of your bibs is to provide your sit-bones and delicate tissue with seamless, chafe-free comfort. Based on extensive pressure mapping, our shorts protect you from the hotspots and pinching that can put a dampener on even the best outings. Every element is carefully considered to help you wring more from each effort.
A high-quality chamois pad, thoughtfully integrated into the design, can be the difference between agony and ecstasy. Every pair of Rapha bibs is built around a specially selected chamois, engineered for the needs of the rider and the specific discipline. We produce each model with gender-specific variants to ensure the perfect fit, with a pad that stays locked in place as you pedal.
The best bib shorts are an investment that pays off in elevation gained, miles accrued and segments won. When you discover the pair that work for you, you can always find more in the tank. You can push harder. You can stay focused. You can ride further and for longer. Nothing can stop you.
