Which bib shorts suit which ride?
You only notice good bib shorts once you forget you're wearing them. No pinching at the waist, no slipping after two hours, no thought wasted on your shorts while the road or the gravel deserves your full attention. Because no two rides are the same, we offer dedicated bib shorts for every purpose.
Aero Bib Shorts for road riding and everyday use
The Aero Bib Shorts are our versatile road cycling shorts for rides of up to six hours. They are seamlessly constructed, cut close to the body and designed to feel as unobtrusive as possible in the saddle. If you're looking for road bib shorts you'll barely notice while riding, the Aero Bib Shorts are a great choice. Minimal in design, focused on what you really need. Discover the Aero Bib Shorts for Men and women.
Cargo Bib Shorts: storage on your leg
Sometimes your jersey pocket just isn't enough. The Cargo Bib Shorts have two side pockets that safely hold your phone, bars or tools. They fit close to the body rather than skin-tight, giving you more freedom of movement than the Aero Bib Shorts. This makes the Cargo Bib Shorts ideal for gravel rides, longer tours and any ride where you need extra storage. They are available for Men and women.
Pro Line: for races and intense sessions
If you ride fast training sessions, races or intense workouts, you can benefit from a tighter fit and the extra support of compression. That's what the Pro Line is for: Race Fit, compression fabric and the Elastic Interface chamois, designed for rides of more than six hours. The Pro Line comes in three versions:
Bib shorts for cooler days
When temperatures drop, you no longer have to switch straight to long cycling tights. The new Thermal Aero Bib Shorts are the warmer version of our classic Aero Bib Shorts and are suitable for temperatures below 12 °C, for everyone who wants to keep wearing short bib shorts on cooler days. They combine the proven Aero Fit with warming thermal fabric and are available for Men and women.
For temperatures below 10 °C, or if you prefer long legs in colder weather, you'll find suitable models in our collection Cycling tights for cool days. The full range for the cold season is in our fall & winter collection.
How to recognize good bib shorts
- Fit: Good bib shorts should fit close to the body without feeling tight or restricting your freedom of movement.
- Chamois: The chamois should sit comfortably and provide reliable support, even on longer rides.
- Straps instead of a waistband: The straps keep the bib shorts in place and stop them from slipping while you ride.
- Material: Breathable, elastic materials ensure a comfortable feel and make the bib shorts suitable for longer rides as well.
- Cargo pockets (optional): Practical storage for your phone, bars, tools or anything else that doesn't fit in your jersey.
Still not sure which bib shorts are right for you? Our guide “Which bib shorts type are you?” leads you to the right choice in just a few questions.
Frequently asked questions about bib shorts
Bib shorts are held up by straps instead of a waistband. This takes the pressure off your waist and keeps the shorts in place.
Cargo bib shorts are especially suited to long gravel rides, tours and training sessions where you need more storage. The extra pockets hold bars, an inner tube, your phone and other essentials you want to have within quick reach on the road.
Yes. For cooler days, there are bib tights with long legs as well as short bib shorts. If you want to keep wearing short bib shorts, the Thermal Aero Bib Shorts are a warmer alternative to the classic Aero Bib Shorts. For temperatures below 10 degrees, there are also the Winter Thermal Bib Tight and the Winter Thermal Cargo Bib Tight from our new fall & winter collection.
Yes. The cuts are designed for road and gravel alike. What matters more is the length of the ride than the terrain.
Ideally at 30 degrees on a gentle cycle, without fabric softener, as it damages the chamois. Let them air dry so the fit lasts as long as possible. You'll find more care tips in our guides.