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CLASSIC BIB SHORTS II

For absolute comfort on the weekend ride and beyond

Description

Cycling shorts are the most important clothing purchase any rider can make. Get them right and every kilometre that passes beneath your tyres will be a pleasure; get them wrong, and every kilometre will be an ordeal.

Building on our best-selling Classic Bib Shorts, version II features an updated, body-contoured pad with three sizes spread across the range to ensure perfect fit from XS to XXL.

The shorts are made from a soft Lycra to allow exceptional freedom of movement, while the bib straps are constructed from a luxury mesh material, with a large cutaway section in the back to prevent overheating. Flatlock stitching ensures all seams lie completely flat to deter chafing, and a new leg gripper provides better grip at a reduced weight.

Read our bib short guide to find your perfect pair »

Also availible as part of a bundle, please browse our selections of bundles.

There's no more important a product for cycling happiness than a comfortable pair of padded bib shorts. Rapha has updated its best-selling Classic bib shorts with some refinements that ensure they're still one of the best and most comfortable pairs on the market.

★★★★★ David Arthur, Road.cc

There's a reason for calling things "classic' and these are it. These are a go-to pair of bibs.

The Riddla, Chicago

The fabric certainly feels comfortable against the skin, and the flatlocked seams ensure there is no rubbing or chafing. The open back does a good job of releasing excess heat, avoiding sweaty dampness. The shorts are now fitted with a new, body contouring pad, which in itself is a pretty major change. This new pad is a masterclass in how a chamois should be. It has a level of support that belies its skinny nature, and it’s that skinny nature that gives it such a great fit: it’s minimal and unobtrusive yet great to sit on.

★★★★★ Cycling Weekly

Features

Details and Materials

  • Updated chamois pad
  • Size – specific chamois
  • Available in a range of colours with complimentary Rapha logos
  • Highly breathable back
  • Soft grippers and flatlock stitching
  • Rear key pocket
  • 74% polyamide
  • 26% 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 85 91 97 103 108 114
Waist 70 75 81 87 93 99
Hips 87 92 98 104 110 115
Chest 33.5 36 38 40.5 42.5 45
Waist 27.5 29.5 32 34.5 36.5 39
Hips 34.5 36 38.5 41 43.5 45.5

HELP WITH MEASURING

HELP WITH MEASURING

1 CHEST

Using a tape measure, take the total measurement around the fullest part of your chest, holding the tape horizontally.

2 WAIST

Run the tape around the narrowest part of your waist holding the tape horizontally.

3 HIPS

Stand with your feet together and measure around the fullest point of the hip, keeping the tape measure horizontal.

4.7

4.7 / 5

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Care instructions

  • Machine wash cool 30°C
  • Wash dark colours separately
  • Do not tumble dry
  • Do not iron
  • Do not bleach
  • Do not dry clean

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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Soft stretchy bibs! Wore these for a morning ride in the hills of Whittier California, the bibs are very soft and they got some stretch in them the padding is in the right place and you can feel them working on the seat of each cheek, haha...Bought a Large, Dark grey, I'm 5'9 180lbs and they fit perfect!! There was a question on the length of the bibs legs, versus size i went with the size and I had about 2 or so inches above the knees. I wore the bibs with the Aero long sleeve in the Dark grey it was a grey on grey day!!! Love the color set combination, at least these are new colors and it's about time!!!!! I like these so much I purchased the blue bibs as well! Yaa Rapha...
Date published: 2017-03-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Time will tell I only have three rides in on these shorts and I will have to say that I am impressed. Being a clyde I was worried about the cut of these bibs, I am 6'2", 225 (not my ideal weight), but they fit great. I purchased the XL and the fabric is not overly compressive, and has a great give which is needed until I drop down to a goal of 190. A year of injuries and lack of food willpower has taken it's toll, so it will be interesting if I still like the fit by summers end. The cut may be a little long in the legs, but the comfort makes up for any short comings. The pad is excellent! No chafing, no bunching, love it! I am a fan forever...
Date published: 2017-06-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome Bib Shorts Well I was a bit of a skeptic about the whole Rapha craze. I ordered one pair of the Classic II bibshorts just to try them out. By far the most comfortable bib shorts I have worn! They barely feel like they are on, but the chamois is the best I have ever used. The grippers hold my leg and do not move during the ride even though I do not have huge thighs. Now I have a problem because I like these so much I don't want to go back to my old tried and true bib shorts. So I bought another pair. Problem solved. I am 6ft.1in and about 205 lbs. Not a small guy but the L fit fine. I live outside of Toronto Canada and these shorts showed up 2 days after I ordered them.
Date published: 2017-09-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Classic Bib Shorts Just Got Better What I notice most about these compared to the already very comfortable Original Classic Bib Shorts is the pad. Just when you thought it couldn't get any more comfortable, it does.. The second most noticeable difference for me was the leg grippers, very secure with no movement, just a very firm grip on my thighs. I'm a 34 waist and a towering 175cm, weighing in at 87kg, I wear a large and they're perfect. My only niggle would be a slightly shorter inside leg, for vertically challenged people such as myself.
Date published: 2017-08-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by from DK200 quality Great fit. Right out of the bag I used them for the DK200 and they were superb. I'd previously purchased the Brevat shorts with the intention of changing to these at the 1/2 way point. Instead I rode them the whole way. Actually, I could tell not a difference between the chamois in these and the Brevat shorts (which were sold to me on the basis that they are for longer distances) and I felt these ones fit better overall. I must admit though that at times during a long day the shorts felt a little thin on one side or another - but this was at the 12-14 hour mark so it was probably more about anatomy than product.
Date published: 2017-06-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Still my favourites I'm 5'9" and 175lbs (probably more if I checked). Medium size bib-shorts fit perfectly, are comfortable to wear and the pad allows me to ride long hours. I have worn other good brands but these are still my favourites. My original classic bib-shorts are 5 years old and still perfectly serviceable after countless rounds in the tub at 30 degrees. The only difference I can discern with the Classic II is that the leg grippers have a lattice work effect and the band is wider - which seems to work well.
Date published: 2017-07-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by from continued performance and comfort This is my 2nd pair of Rapha classic bibs. The new version are a slightly better fit than my old originals. Tighter around the legs and a more forgiving shoulder bib width. Seat pad feels nice and comfortable.I recently rode a charity event over 120km, which was very hilly and very windy, leaving me seated for a good few hours, with no soreness.I am 5'11 and 86 KG, with a longish back and XL is perfect for me.Classic sizing is much more forgiving than pro team range or core. Quite pricey, but if you cycle hundreds of hours a year, more than worth the investment.
Date published: 2017-03-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Worth the price! I've tried the Core shorts and they were ok on rides up to 100km, but started to get a little uncomfortable after that. I decided to take the plunge for the Classic II, for longer rides.I tested them on many 80-120km rides and they were very good. The true test would come on a 5-6hrs ride and that came last weekend. I can say that after 178km ride, they performed flawlessly. Didn't feel any soar points, or chaffing in 32ºC weather. The new grippers are also comfortable, and the material is silky smooth. I also got them in navy/white which is a nice change from black. Well worth the price.
Date published: 2017-06-13
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Some size guidance please…. 1.74m tall 1.05m chest  0.970 waist (usually 0.92) 1.02m hips My sense is that I’m a large but I often face the problem that the legs can be to long for me and reach my knees. Open to other product options also

Asked by: ShaunG
Given the measurements, I'd recommend a size large or extra large. I would try both sizes and return the one that doesn't fit. For further options and advice, please contact out customer services via email or chat.
Answered by: Alex Rapha
Date published: 2022-01-07

Hi, what height range does the L fit? I’m 6’4” and slim, matching the size guide for an L

Asked by: HazzaT
The Classic Bib Shorts II feature generous stretch in the bib straps, and can accommodate riders both short and very tall. We do not have a recommended height for their use, however if you'd prefer a short with a longer inseam you may want to explore the Pro Team Bib Shorts II - Long, which feature an inseam that falls 4cm longer than the Classic.
Answered by: Martina _Rapha
Date published: 2022-04-30

Hey, I purchased a medium in the Pro Team Training Bib Shorts and the legs fit perfect (30" waist) but the straps were too short for my height (6'1). Do you recommend I buy a medium for the Classic Bib Shorts since it's a relaxed fit with a longer torso?

Asked by: fred112
Hi. We would recommend the same size you have in the Pro Team Bib Shorts. Size M should fit you nicely, but they won't be as tight as the Pro Team ones.
Answered by: Dorottya
Date published: 2020-02-22

Does the 'purple' Classic Jersey II have the same colour as the purple in the 'dark navy/purple' Classic Bib Shorts II? Do these items match perfectly?

Asked by: akfranck
Not a perfect match due to different fabrics and how they take the color, but it would be close.
Answered by: Rapha_R
Date published: 2019-05-11

hi, I just purchased Classic Bib II. Medium. The fit is good but I find the ends rather tight around the legs. Will these ends become more stretched over time? Or will a Large be an option here?

Asked by: Bjurry
Hi. No they will not change fit over time, I would advise you size up.
Answered by: Rapha_RM
Date published: 2021-07-31

May I know the difference between CLASSIC BIB SHORTS II and CLASSIC BIB SHORTS?

Asked by: wfcarrot
The Classic II is the current model.
Answered by: Rapha_R
Date published: 2021-02-01

Does the classic bib short come in black and white or just the biack and cream. 

Asked by: Ambo
Hi, the current option is for Black and cream. The Black ones do have a white trim but not white uppers/bibs.
Answered by: Rapha_SR
Date published: 2018-11-15

What is the inseam length for a size M Rapha Classic II bib short?

Asked by: Ajax
This measurement is 24cm
Answered by: Rapha_SC
Date published: 2019-05-29
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