
User submitted reviews
Review by Steven
Being as we're in the middle of a Minnesota winter. I've only been able to road test these on my indoor,stationary trainer. This Spandex/Elastic material stays in place. No creeping on the legs. These bibs fit like a second skin. Like nothing I've ever tried before. Great price. Great Quality. A cut above my many other IP bib shorts. Especially in the suspenders.
Review by Nathan
There are great bib shorts. I'm 5' 10", 152 lbs and use a size medium. I usually have 3 or 4 pairs in rotation. They come up on sale often enough that I rarely need to pay full price. The Pro versions are even better, but cost a little more.
Review by gbyron333
Shoulder strips are very tight and not comfortable over long indoor training rides
Review by OR_biker
Picked these up on the Daily Special a few months ago and have liked them. Wouldn't want them at full price, but definitely competitive with other bibs I've bought for a similar amount. Chamois is good, nice and flat, doesn't have all the weird contours that can cause irritation if things aren't in the exact right place. Good amount of padding without feeling too thick. I have had this pad shift on me enough to get a little uncomfortable, but that seems to be only if I've gotten off the bike and moved around a bit. On the bike it's never been an issue. So as long as you make sure everything is good after a coffee stop or fixing a puncture it should be fine.
I'm around 6'2, 205 lbs, got an XL. The fit is pretty good, I actually like bibs to be quite snug so feel like I could have gotten away with a L, but the XL isn't bad and I still get good compression in the legs. I would prefer the legs be another inch or so longer but they're not the shortest I've tried. I really like the bands at the base of the leg. The silicone grippers that many brands use can irritate my skin after a couple hours so I like that there's none of that on these. I also have XL bibs from Sportful and DeMarchi. The ProCorsa's seem similar to the DeMarchi in fit, with the Sportful being noticeably more snug. When I've had Pearl Izumi in the past I could easily get away with a L, I felt between L and XL with Gore, so I'd say these fit smaller than PI and Gore while being looser than Sportful or especially Castelli. Of course, this depends on the style of bib you're getting, more race-style or "aero" cuts will likely be tighter for each brand.
Review by JW
I liked my first pair so much I bought a second pair! I have and have used most type shorts out there and these are the best for me. I don't race anymore and just want to enjoy my time on my road bike. And we all know a short that is uncomfortable can ruin a nice ride. These don't disappoint!
I am shorter stature, 5'7' 165 lbs. but I do have a long torso. If I was taller or had a longer torso the bib tops 'might' be a little tight, but as much as they stretch it's really hard to say.
Review by jeff
I have both the McKenzie summit pro bibs and for the money these might be a nicer bib. I have done centuries in both and I like the slightly shorter legs of the lower priced one. They do however share one common trait with the pros and that is the shoulder straps are too short. I am 5'9" and 200lbs and fit and the XL are still tight at the shoulder straps but if I go any bigger the legs would be like knickers and the bottoms would be baggy. If the straps were a couple inches longer it would rate 4 maybe 5 stars.
Review by Brian
5'10' 150 pounds and size medium fits just right
-The chamois in this bibs is amazing, very comfortable and smooth (no weird bumped up areas to create hot spots like is common on other brands these days)
-the big straps are extremely comfortable and just the right amount of tension
-overall the materials seem really nice with good stitching
-the leg length is quite short, about 1.5'
Shorter than my next shortest bibs
The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is the leg gripper, they use a tight band rather than gripper material. The legs stay in place fine but the tight band isn't that comfortable and I can feel where the clamped on my legs even after removing the bibs, I would much prefer silicone or rubber grips over the current design
Review by Craigjok
I generally go through a lot of bibs. For 2020, 2021, and 2022, my annual mileage has been 9,000, 9,400, and 7,000 miles respectively. I was on a Race Across America team in 2021 and a Race Across the West team in 2022 so I understand a lot about the necessity to have good bibs on whether I'm riding outdoors or on my trainer. These bibs are a great value and offer a great fit. Check my team out at www.teamsuicideprevention.com. We ride our bikes to help save lives.
Review by Larry
Got these on sale to try in advance of X-country bike trip. Great fit! Holding up well in the pain cave and high sweat. Wash up very well. I got XL - 5'11, 215, nice comfy fit- right tight, in the right places! Would by again!
Review by jeff
this is my 3rd pair and everyone seems to be getting worse. I will not get a 4th pair. I bought them on the deal of the day for 1/2 price but even that is probably more than they are worth. they run way small. I am 5'9" and even in an XL the straps are way too short.
Review by Maaven
I've purchased 3 pairs of these shorts since last year and have been using them exclusively for the last month (3x/week) here in Florida. They are comfortable and fit me well, but newer ones may be undersized: No chafing or other problems with the generous pad. As I wrote in an earlier review, these are great bib shorts for the money, especially when they're on sale.
Review by Anonymous
As others have said, these definitely run on the small size. I'm 6'0 and 170lbs and usually wear a medium in other bibs. I ordered a medium and it's wearable, but definitely on the snug side, and the legs are also pretty short. Having said that, I really like the chamois. It's not hugely padded but seems to have enough in all the right places and less padding where you don't needed, so these are really comfortable. Quality seems good too, so I bought another pair in large. Overall, if you size up at least one size and get them when they are on sale, these are really good and comfortable bibs for the money.
Review by Paul PGH
A great pair of bibs with excellent workmanship.
The material feels like it has a lot of elasticity. The chamois is fairly thick and well made; great for longer rides.
The bibs do run small. I usually wear a medium from Peal Izumi, Assos, etc. Definitely need to up size to a large on these.
Review by WICrazyGuyOnABike
First ever bib purchase, a tad hesitant to make the leap from basic shorts. Following advice from other reviewers, purchased up one size versus my normal M size. Size purchased: L, RN# 161186 tag (run number?). Reviewer: 6'1" 175 lbs, 31" waist, 32" inseam, 39" hips (long torso/short legs). Size/fit: L seems like a perfect, and that includes leg length, which fully covers to top of knee on this reviewer. Wear/ride feel: can't comment - warm weather has proven elusive in the Upper Midwest in 2022:)
Review by rtovar562
These are the most comfortable shorts I have ever bought and worn
Review by Maxjbooth
I have never used bibs before. Now I'll never go back. Definitely worth the money. They run a bit small, so if your in between sizes, get the next one up. Quality item!
Review by Brian
This is my 2nd pair, these have an amazing chamois. They're well seen and you just forget about them while riding
Review by JimM
These are really well made. The are really comfortable. But most important is the padding. It really creates a comfortable ride. This padding blows away all the other shorts I have. Thirty to fifty mile rides are more comfortable then ever.
Review by Terrantula
Ordered this short several times. The quality and fit are excellent. When these are on sale there is no better value.
Review by Steve F
I bought the previous version with the shorter legs and these are certainly better. The legs are still shorter than other brands but they are long enough for me, there are no silicone grippers which seems odd but they haven't crept up during rides so not a big deal. The material is quite thick with good compression and the shoulder straps are comfortable, the chamois is more dense and possibly a bit thinner than before so no complaints there.
These are actually pretty close to the lower-end PI bibs in material quality and performance, if I had paid full price I might have been slightly disappointed but thankfully BTD has them on sale quite often.