Bib shorts

While these aren't perfect off the bike, in the saddle – where it matters most – they're very impressive.

When "Gravel" makes road better.

Bib shorts, cargo bib shorts, and a standout swing-season cycling jersey.

Best for long, cool-weather gravel rides off the beaten path.

15 years ago, everyone ‘knew‘ you couldn’t drop trou in bibs without taking off your jersey. Imagine what you might ‘know’ tomorrow.

Ultra-sheer yet compressive with an excellent chamois, these lightweight bibs work very well. Just don't go outside in them.

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Why offer a huge range of options when you can do one thing really well?

Whether you’re hitting road or gravel, when you’re on two wheels POC has your back with a versatile and uber-protective apparel and gear lineup.

Assos new bibs feature a new construction, new pad, new fabrics, and cost abit

$259 bib short uses 3D-formed pad and minimal paneling.

Castelli's new performance bib shorts take a "less is more approach" with just three panels and hardly a seam in sight. We took them for a ride to see how this works on the road.

Rapha has updated its very first garment with new recycle fabric.

These are the best bib shorts I tested in 2020 — and I tested a lot of them.

After testing far too many pairs of bib shorts in 2020, I learned a lot about what makes a good pair, and what you should avoid.

The Essential Road shorts are very good, but they're held back from being excellent due to a couple small details.

The Endura PRO SL bib shorts are available with one of three different chamois widths: narrow, medium, and wide, and this sets them apart from other products at a similar price point.

The Marinette bibs announce themselves with a bold color and keeps you going with a largely comfortable fit. They're cool, but pricey.

The C5 Cancellara bib shorts offer all the same comfort features and performance fabrics as the standard C5 range but with designs to honor Fabian's career.

Gore's C7 bib shorts pass almost every test, and they're so nice I'm willing to forgive their one failing grade.

The TK1 Bib Shorts get high marks when the temperatures dip, even though they may not be the most aesthetically appealing choice.

Comfortable, compressive, and race-cut, the C7 Race Bib Shorts hit the nail on the head for racers and aggressive riders

The 7Mesh MK2 bibs are snug around the waist but relaxed in the thigh, which is good if you’re not exactly racer-lean.

Ashmei's Bib Short V.3 has earned a permanent place in our closets with exceptional fit, high compression, and comfortable straps.

A ceramic coating on the sides helps reduce friction in crashes on the POC Avip VPDS Ceramic bibs.

Ideal for hot days, the Endura Pro SL Bibshort II's coldblack treatment keeps you plenty cool while providing UPF50+ protection.

Shimano S-Phyre chamois is moderately thick and comfortable for long days in the saddle.

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Fizik's first entry into the apparel market is impressive. The Link R1 offers beautiful finish, comfort, and three different fit choices.

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