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Description

Key Features:

  • Carry everything you’d normally keep in the pockets of a cycling jersey
  • Made of a dense-knit fabric with fewer seams around the waist
  • Tried and tested chamois pad provides total support in the saddle
  • Laser-cut leg grippers hold the shorts in place
  • Easy-access mesh side pockets hold a phone or other small items securely
  • Two additional pockets on the back sit out of sight under a t-shirt
  • Bib straps use a lightweight, breathable fabric that stretches to accommodate riders of all heights
  • Browse our full range of cycling bib shorts in our Men’s Bib Shorts Guide, and explore the full Core collection

Features

Carry more

Two mesh pockets on the legs and two more on the back.

Stay in place

Comfortable leg grippers keep everything in its place.

Classic Comfort

Award-winning Classic chamois pad for all day comfort

Simple, effective

Minimal seam construction for clean, comfortable fit.

Details and Materials

  • Recommended for use in mild to warm conditions
  • High-stretch bib accommodates any rider height without compromising fit
  • Comfortable flatlock stitching
  • Hard-wearing mesh ensures leg pockets are secure even on rough roads
  • Eliminate the need for a traditional cycling jersey
  • Subtle tonal branding

Materials:

  • 82% Polyester
  • 18% Elastane

FIT

Classic 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

Ruben is wearing a size small and measures:

Height 6ft

Sizing

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XS S M L XL XXL
Chest 88 94 100 106 112 118
Waist 72 78 84 90 96 102
Hips 88 94 100 106 112 118
Chest 34.5 37 39 41.5 44 46.5
Waist 28 30.5 33 35.5 38 40
Hips 34.5 37 39 41.5 44 46.5

4.5

4.5 / 5

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Care instructions

  • Gentle machine wash at 30°C
  • Wash with non bio detergent
  • Do not bleach
  • Do not dry clean
  • Do not tumble dry
  • Do not iron

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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great all rounder, comfy for longer gravel rides 10/10 quality, the best bibs I've ever had. The side thigh pockets are nice and tight, perfect for a snack, tissues, keys and phone. According to the size guide I would have needed a size small but since I was right on upper limit I opted for the medium one. It fits perfectly. I've used it for longer rides on road and on gravel without any problems. The back pockets are perfect for some items you don't need access to frequently or when you're on the bike (in my case a multitool, inner tube and tire levers). Note that each back pocket is roughly the same footprint as an iPhone X. It's pricey but it is an amazing investment, your bottom will definitely thank you.
Date published: 2021-05-17
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Nice looking but uncomfortable: returned I really wanted to like these bibs. They look good and are undoubtedly very practical. Unfortunately I found them uncomfortable: the chamois is, in my opinion, too large towards the tighs and too short towards the front; plus, it’s like they’re intended for a woman’s anatomy, which means I felt the shorts really tight fitting over my genitals. It’s a pity because I really liked the look and they were totally comfortable elsewhere. I returned them. I’m 181cm and 80 kg. I want to express here my appreciation for the people working at Rapha’s customer care, they’re great people and always do a fantastic job.
Date published: 2021-09-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Pockets on Bibs?! Great fricken idea!! I have another pair of Rapha Bibs and loved them so much I wore them out - got plenty out of them and very satisfied. I loved the idea of having pockets extra pockets on the outside leg and put them to good use. I find sometimes reaching around on a long ride is uncomfortable and long gone are the days when I'm trying to get aero gains for every minute I spend on the bike. Which by the way, I think this has little effect with these! So comfortable on a long ride and stretchy enough (for males) to easily take a nature stop. Brilliant! Not to mention, they just look cool when you've got the leg pockets loaded up.
Date published: 2021-04-28
Rated 4 out of 5 by from The new bib shorts The cargo shorts truely are the new bib shorts. I feel slightly cheated by cycling that these are new invention after 20 years of riding without them. I consider myself an average sized person and still struggle with sizing a little on the Rapha stuff, the larges that I wear even in this the core line feel like they could be more inclusive in the size and fit, but I guess I will just lose the weight and ride more. As with everything else Rapha, the fabrics and quality simply cannot be beat, even here at the entry level cargo short. I will likely never wears bibs without cargo pockets again.
Date published: 2021-06-29
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Most uncomfortable shorts I've ever owned First, what's good? The pockets - very useful and they work very well. When empty you don't notice them and you can get a good amount of food/other stuff in them. Even with stuff in them there's no discomfort, I was pleasantly surprised! Unfortunately, the short themselves, specifically the padded insert are not comfortable. These are the most uncomfortable pair of bib shorts I've owned in 35 years of cycling. From top-end brands to cheap and cheerful I've never had anything that gave me saddle sores before. Not only that but the insert itself is too bulky in the front part. It seems too wide and never sits right. Very disappointed as I was expecting great things of my first Rapha purchase.
Date published: 2022-07-11
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Very good and practical bib shorts. These are my favourite bib shorts. Comfortable enough for an all day ride, quick drying if they are wet or you have washed them after a long day touring and the pad is the best. I did 600km over five days in these without any complaints. The pockets on the legs are great for some food or your phone on those touring days and the pockets on the back are equally useful. My one criticism is that the gripper on the leg bands is too big for my leg and it flaps in the wind. I’ve hardly got sparrow legs either, this is my second pair, one size smaller than the others and the leg gripper is still too big.
Date published: 2021-09-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Convenient quality bib short I purchased these for the great price. When they arrived I was thinking what the heck are with these side pockets? Through lack of my research however, I realized this was a great side benefit. I put my phone in one side pocket which fits well and certainly is held securely, and in the other I hold whatever snack I have on the go. It’s a bit easier than holding in the back jersey pockets, and even if you don’t use it for that ease, it allows more to hood anyways. Fantastic for rides lasting many, many hours. Very comfortable bib as well. Great fit for me with medium as 6’ 165-170lb and athletic build. Certainly would still fit well many lbs plus or minus that range as well. Probably 155-175 for sure. Measurements on site seem true.
Date published: 2021-06-07
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Great all round bib shorts. Good quality materials. Nicely manufactured. Tried on a few different styles of Rapha bib shorts and these were the only ones that fitted well. “Josh is 6’1” tall and is wearing a size small” Really! Come on Rapha, do some market research and make bib shorts for the masses. I’m 5’6” 63kg and I see myself as a size S-M. Really like your kit and styles, but not keen on your sizing philosophy. Make kit for the masses please. Not just the Hugh Carthy Pro cyclists. Stop the heightism please!
Date published: 2021-04-25
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This is the first Rapha bibs I want to buy, and I'm 186 cms, 83Kg, Chest 97 Weist 92 and Hips 104. Which size do you recommend?

Asked by: hrincon
Based on your measurements I would recommend a large.
Answered by: RebeccaC
Date published: 2023-09-22

Hey, quick question? Is the chamois pad the same as the chamois in the standard core bibs?

Asked by: James_12345
Yes, the Core Cargo Bibs and the Core Bibs both have the Classic chamois.
Answered by: RebeccaC
Date published: 2023-09-13

If I’m an XL in Core bib shorts, will I be an XL in cargo bib shorts?

Asked by: Bplanet
Yes we recommend the same size in these bibs.
Answered by: Caitlin Rapha
Date published: 2023-09-08

I am 188cm tall and weigh 86kg my measurements are 106cm chest, 88cm waist and 98 hips, what size do you recommend? Thank you so much.

Asked by: Daniel AM
It appears you are between the Medium and the Large. If you are unsure which size, I recommend purchasing both and returning the one that doesn't suit you as all returns are free and very easy to arrange.
Answered by: HannahH
Date published: 2023-06-06

I am 165 lb, 5'10", 34" waist, 37.5" hips, and 39" chest, what size would you recommend?

Asked by: dane
Based on your measurements we recommend a size M.
Answered by: Caitlin Rapha
Date published: 2023-04-17

Hi, my dimensions are 178 cm and 71 kg, breast 88, waist 85, hips 96. Which size to choose?

Asked by: Ilia
Based on your measurements we recommend a size S.
Answered by: Caitlin Rapha
Date published: 2023-05-29

I’m 6’2 190 with a 34 waist. Should I order L or XL?

Asked by: TimBry
Based on your measurements we recommend a size L.
Answered by: Caitlin Rapha
Date published: 2023-03-28

Hi,I would use these as a under my shorts for gravel riding.would the pockets sit over the shorts ie waist Or do the sit inside of the short  It looks like they are attached to the bib and flap on the lower bit?

Asked by: Intense 12
This would depend on how high your shorts sit on your waist. The pockets should sit mostly above the waistline of your shorts.
Answered by: Caitlin Rapha
Date published: 2023-03-13
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