Rated 2 out of
5
by
RyKr from
Straps don’t fit my shape
They just don’t fit me. Tried to make them work. The bottom half has a nice fit but the straps are junk. I’m constantly having to fiddle with them.
Date published: 2024-09-17
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Good Gear.
At 5’9/180cm, 170lbs/77kg 32 in/81 cm waist/ I’m a US medium in trousers so that’s what I went for in these bibs. My modest quads are comfy and really well-supported. The key rating evaluation is how they feel at the end of the century and these are the best I’ve worn.
Date published: 2021-05-13
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Russ j from
Core blimey
Purchased x large,a snug fit for my 5ft 10inch
Height and 200 lb mass.
Quite comfortable when on the saddle.
For me a little more padding would not go amiss.
In all the bibs are good value for your money
and excellent service from Rapha
Date published: 2021-05-24
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Tim Co from
Leg grips sub par
I should have listened to the reviews. The grips on the legs are awful. I have a core bib and that fits great but these just don’t grip your legs properly and are too baggy. The material feels more luxurious than the core but the fit let’s them down.
Date published: 2022-10-19
Rated 3 out of
5
by
David Gibney from
prefer longer life from the Bib shorts
Great design and comfort but not long lasting wear. Summer fabric is great wicking but deteriorates much faster than one would expect for an expensive high end product. The winter version is much more durable. Tops last much longer in comparison.
Date published: 2021-04-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
GranTorino from
Impeccable Quality and Fit
Quality is incredible. Worth the investment - the seams do not irritate and the overall fit is dialed. I'm 5'7", 72kg and the small is a perfect fit. Washed just a few times, but no color-fastness issues, the heat transfer graphics stay on well (just follow the washing instructions exactly), and the chamois padding is a higher grade close-cell foam than that of other brands. As a result, they feel the same every time I get back in the saddle. Speaking from a development POV, Rapha does a great job!
Date published: 2022-06-21
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Mm76 from
Poor Pad
Bad quality of the pad. It’s uncomfortable and low price category. I know you worked with elastic interface but for this type of bib I think you are using another supplier. I would spend 10 euro more of I’d be sure to buy a bib with a good pad
Date published: 2022-08-15
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Cheap, poor quality fabrics now - don't last.
Fabric is so cheap now that fading is happening and my other pair of core shorts are see through in the back and side panels. I have been a Rapha guy since 2006 and while the branding remains great the product quality and fabric is not.
Date published: 2021-07-01
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Jmhicks22 from
Awesome!
Great pair of bibs that don’t break the bank. I’ve had multiple pairs of the core bibs and all of them have been great. Value is great in these as well. I’ve completely century rides in these with zero issues. Would highly recommend.
Date published: 2022-12-25
Rated 5 out of
5
by
OrlandoMel from
Great bibs for the price
I used to exclusively wear the classic bib shorts, but I got given a pair of the newish virtue signalling classic bib shorts made with recycled fibre as a gift. Worst Rapha product I've ever used in my life. Terrible in every way and the worst part was the straps used to cut into my shoulders. I've been holding out hope that Rapha would eventually start selling the non trash classic bib shorts again, but alas it was not meant to be. Decided to go out on a limb and try these core bibs since they aren't made with that garbage recycled fibre and I was pleasantly surprised. Fit is good, grippers are OK. A little bit more compression than I prefer but all in all, a good bib for short and longish rides. If you are thinking about getting the recycled classic bibs, please don't, get these instead.
Date published: 2023-12-28
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Texas Guy from
Amazing but may go up a size
Absolutely amazing looking shorts but they really require a proper break in period. Minus one star because it took a while for the chamois to settle and become comfortable. Fabric quality is very high end but it is a very tight fit.
Date published: 2024-02-12
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
I didn't get the shipment
I didn't get the shipment even though I get a confirmation email
Date published: 2024-09-17
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Lagartija7 from
NO LO RECOMIENDO
No me ha gustado nada este coulotte. La badana es de mala calidad, a pesar de utilizar crema para badana, lo probe en una salida de 3:30´y fue horrible, se me irrito toda la zona y me dolieron mucho los huesos isquiones
Date published: 2021-08-25
Rated 1 out of
5
by
BPete from
Bad seam design on these shorts! Can't recommend.
The price is tempting, but the quality is very poor-- the design is bad. Many seams, including a center-line seam above the front of the pad that results is bad chafing. I cannot recommend these shorts for that reason.
Date published: 2021-08-10
Rated 4 out of
5
by
George S from
Great Bibs
Great feel, great pad, great fit. Only complaint is that the lycra wears maybe a bit faster than high-end competitors. I have a 3-year old pair that is thin and loose now, though the pad is still great for the trainer.
Date published: 2021-04-23
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Cipo from
10 year customer starting to look elsewhere
Bought 2 pairs, as I always do, for a decade now. Within 5 rides each, both pairs have seams unravelling. This happened with the 3/4 knickers I bought last year as well. Quality seems to have diminished significantly.
Date published: 2021-08-04
Rated 3 out of
5
by
EQuizzle from
Great fit/feel , NOT great chamois
me: Racer/rider of 7+ years, ride avg 12 hrs/wk (10kmiles/yr).
Good: The material and fit of these bib shorts is impressive for the price point. I am 6'2", 162lbs and the medium fits perfect. The length is great and secure fit of the grippers feels great. Shorts work well in hot weather.
Not Good: The chamois just doesn't cut it for me. i'm not a large rider and have spent much time in Giordanna, castelli, vie13 and garneau bibs w/o issue. The thickness and density of this chamois results in discomfort on the sits bones after an hour or two of riding. not something i experience w/ other shorts.
If you are going to spend much ride time time in these, or in an aggressive saddle position, I think you need to find a more suitable chamois. I would not buy again for this reason.
Date published: 2021-07-30
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Nico Duke wheels from
Unbeatable for the price
Excellent bib at a very good price for this level of quality. You can only start to notice the difference with the Pro Team version when you spend more than 3h on the saddle. Perfect bib for your everyday ride
Date published: 2023-01-11
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Jay wick from
Short always
Great fit and fell but.... I’m 5’6 and stocky at 170lbs. Small is not happening. The medium fit well but are quite long in the leg around the thigh. Not a Rapha problem; a 5’6 170llb male problem I guess .
Date published: 2021-05-22
Rated 4 out of
5
by
JBS1 from
Great in every sense, except durability.
Great fit and comfort, I just wish they were more durable. Somewhere between seasons one and two the lower back and upper hip areas start getting pretty sheer. That’s when they get consigned to Zwift duty.
Date published: 2023-03-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Kyle R from
New favourite bib shorts
A+ bib shorts, I've been wearing Rapha jerseys for many years and only recently this year decided to try their bib shorts lineup..... Wow was I missing out! Worn many different brands of bib shorts Castelli,Pearl izumi,Nalini etc and no bib shorts Pad matches the quality and comfort of Rapha's pad. Price to performance wise I actually believe there quite competitively priced against other competition. Loved them so much I bought the cargo Bib short version two weeks after purchasing these!
Date published: 2021-07-06
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Mr JRA from
Great bib shorts, but run small
Great bib shorts, wide straps and nuce pad. I"m a 32 waist (5'11"/165 lbs) so I tried the Medium size shorts and they were way too tight. Returned and ordered a Large which fit great. So order a size up.
Date published: 2022-09-10
Rated 5 out of
5
by
JRNe from
Great performance and amazing value
Like so often said the best bibs are the ones you don’t notice you’re wearing and these are just like that. Great supportive pad, everything stays in place and very supportive without restriction or chafing. When I first put them on they felt a little tight on the bib straps but once I was ‘in’ they fitted fine. I’d say better than my other brand bibs at £160 - not sure I’ll spend as much again after trying these. They’re also a good weight neither too thick or too thin. Great job Rapha.
Date published: 2021-08-17
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Udo W from
Passt nicht
The trousers were absolutely not in my size on the thigh. The cuffs on the thigh do not fit. This is not a good thing with cycling shorts. In the crotch the padding is way too thick. That's why the pants were exchanged and a new size was tried. The problem was the same and that's actually very annoying. How thick do I have to be so that the proportions are right? In addition, the Brexit caused problems with customs. Sending has become more cumbersome. I'm the perfect weight for my size
Date published: 2021-11-17
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Paul F from
Shocking service
Hole near seam in only 4 wears. Appalling service tried to contact via Facebook and email. 6 days to reply to email, then they ask for order number, then another 6 days still no reply
Date published: 2023-07-18
Rated 5 out of
5
by
wahla21 from
Great quality bibs for a great price
Great Quality bibs for a very reasonable price. They don’t feel much less premium than my Pro Team ones or other brands. Sizing spot on for me, went with XL and I’m 195cm.
Date published: 2021-04-09
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Vidal a from
Too long thigh length
Too long pant length. Being 5’8” the thigh length is a little long. I wish there were two sizes for regular and tall. Otherwise, premium product.
Date published: 2023-07-03
Rated 1 out of
5
by
John from Pittsburgh from
Disappointed
I was sorely disappointed in the quality of this product. The stitching began to unravel after 2 months of wear. I expect more from this brand.
Date published: 2021-07-15
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Vitalij from
Good fit
Great product. My first bib.
I'm 176 cm high and have slim thighs, thus took the XS size. Was worried for a bit, but it fits perfectly.
Date published: 2021-06-09
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Dude with a bike from
High quality, awkward fit
High quality padding and material. The fit is a little tight in the groin area, which makes them more uncomfortable than my other bibs.
Date published: 2021-05-18