Why We Like The Rapha Core Bib Short
Featuring everything we need and nothing we don't, Rapha's Core series produces performance cycling apparel for the everyday rider. The Rapha Core Bib Shorts a made with a soft, stretchy, and densely knit Lycra fabric for comfort and mobility and high-stretch suspender straps that stay flat on our shoulders. A single-density chamois keeps us comfortable and reduces fatigue on long rides, and laser-cut leg grippers lined with silicone keep the bib shorts in place no matter how hard we are riding. A central cut-out on the back helps to keep us cool on hotter days, and flatlock seams reduce chafing and make for a comfortable fit.
Details
- Performance cycling bib shorts for the everyday rider
- Soft and stretchy Lycra fabric is lightweight and comfortable
- Breathable upper with stretch suspenders that lay flat for comfort
- Single-density chamois reduces fatigue and keeps us comfortable
- Silicone leg grippers keep the bib shorts from moving around
- Classic fit with looser shape and longer torso for greater freedom of movement
- Item #RFAD04U
- Material
- 82% polyester, 18% elastane
- Season
- spring, summer
- Fit
- regular
- Inseam
- [medium] 9.5in
- Chamois
- size-specific, non-perforated
- Chamois Thickness
- single density
- Pockets
- none
- Bib
- yes
- Leg Gripper
- laser-cut soft silicone
- Claimed Weight
- [medium] 7oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
- Activity
- road, gravel, cross-country
Reviews
Q&A
Overall Rating
4.5 based on 2 ratings
Review Summary
Fits Slightly Small
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageSeptember 8, 2024
Giving Rapha bibs a try
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Size Bought:
- Large
Just like all other reviews these bibs run small. Although I usually up-size my bibs from medium to large simply for comfort, I should have heeded the advice from others and chose an XLg bib. But, I did not and and chose size large and they fit me but snuggly. I'm sticking with them for when I need the extra compression. I find the fabric isn't as porous as I prefer but they should be fine during cooler weather rides. These will not be my preference during hot or humid weather conditions. Overall, they seem well constructed with comfortable seams, straps, and chamois pad.
December 3, 2023
Rapha for real
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I try to spend money on 3 most important bicycling products where quality makes a big difference, and bib shorts are #1, to prevent chaffing etc, especially on those difficult long rides. Quite impressed with the quality of fabric, chamois and feel of this Rapha, thought it was just a hype or style, but they have stepped it up and quite happy with them, they run true to slightly small to size, so order appropriately. Usually I wear Assos, Sugoi, Castelli, because they fit best for me as Size Small , but will add Rapha to my list.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
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